Stopped at the gas station to fill up upon leaving the gas gauge was showing empty with the warning light coming on. After about 30 minutes of driving the level finally went up to full.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Fuel level reads incorrect as well as oil level. Was told by mechanic that the fuel sensor and oil sensor is defective. This could cause accidents to improper readings and cars stalling.
I filled up my chevy with a full tank of gas when it had about 1/4 of a tank left. I got in the car and it still said I had 1/4 of a tank. I pulled over after driving about 5 minutes and shut off the car, turned it back on, and now it was showing empty. Sometimes out of nowhere it will show me at about just above empty, even if I have just filled up, but it has only done this a few times. It stays on empty with the fuel light on and I never know how much gas I have. I keep track on my trip-o-meter to make sure I have enough gas but have ran out of gas even though I keep track.
I have a 2005 trailblazer whose fuel gauge does not work. It happened back in 08 and I refuse to pay to repair a vehicle that is still fairly new. It constantly reads empty when I fill up the tank. I've had to rely on the odometer so I don't run out of gas. There is also a problem with the braking system. As I press on the brakes while going over a bump the vehicle will skip or skid and the steering locks up.
Fuel gauge failure. Gauge did not indict fuel level on many occasions, finally failing completely during summer 2009. Can cause real problems if unaware gauge is not working properly and vehicle were to run out of fuel in high traffic situation such as on the freeway. Have contacted manufacturer to no avail.
Driving down busy roadway, fuel gauge has not worked in about 7 months been using odometer to estimate gas usage. My 2005 trailblazer ran out of gas, almost rearended. There was no shoulder to pull off roadway in a dangerous curve. Nearly run over by passing vehicle in an attempt to slow traffic down so my vehicle would not cause accident. Close call. Imagine a woman with kids in this situation. There are hundreds of this fuel sensor problem on the topix forums website. Please help before someone is killed with this problem.
After filling my gas tank, the gas gauge needle dropped past "e". It recovered somewhat and a few days later, back to "e". The needle only sometimes moves past "e", even when full, and never goes more that the 1/4 mark. I've unknowingly run out of gas twice. First occasion I was on a dark roadside but had someone nearby to help. The most recent occasion I was on a highway, stalled partially in traffic. It was 5 degrees outside and the closest roadside assistance provider was over an hour away.
2005 chevrolet trailblazer fuel gauge stopped working. Filled car with gas gauge reads empty. No way to know now when I am out of gas. Car also has a distinct gas smell.
My 2005 trailblazer's fuel sensor as explained in your dp10001 has been malfunctioning for many months. Gm dealer doesn't seem to be aware of it, but it seems many owners (1000"s) have the seem problem, some have had their computer shut down the car while driving. Shouldn't there be a recall on this particular problem. The fuel gauge always reads empty.
The fuel gauge of our 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, fluctuates and seldom gives an accurate reading. On one particular day while my wife was on her way to work, the vehicle ran out of fuel while reading a quarter of a tank. She was on a 2 lane road that is posted at 55 MPH and was nearly rear-ended. This seems to be a major and expensive problem with many gm vehicles. It is a matter of time before this problem results in a fatality whether directly or indirectly.
I have a 2005 chevorlet trailblazer. I have had both speedometer and gas gauge quit working on me. Have been told it will be around $500 each to be fixed! I feel that this is a safety hazard and should be a recall by gm. 2005 models have the worse overall rating with these 2 malfunctions be the top 2 complaints!
Fuel sensor went out. Well known problem with the trailblazer/envoy. Gas gauge showed empty after filling with 18 gallons of fuel. Repair cost over $500.
I bought my 05 trailblazer in 07. About a year into it I started noticing that the gas hand would stop working. Then the speedometer. On many occasions the speedometer does what ever it feels like. God forbid im on a long road trip.
The gas gauge on my 2005 trailblazer points to empty even with a full tank of gas. There is no warning indicator that the gas gauge is not working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Two fuel lines were leaking fuel. This failure could cause a fire within the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired at a local repair facility. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 01/29/10.*lj both fuel lines had multiple pin hole leaks. Fuel was leaking near the engine and catalytic converter. Both areas where extreme heat was prevalent. The consumer stated the lines should have been made of stainless steel. Updated 01/29/10.
Everytime I fill my gas tank, the fuel gauge light and sensor show that my tank is empty. I have read over 250 posts at http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/th8ji6tepo3vrji3d stating the same problem. After going to my mechanic, I'm told this will need a new fuel pump / kit......which will range from $800-$1000 installed.
The gas gauge starts out erratic then will completely stop working and you never know how much gas is in your tank when you just filled it full. Vehicle will die for no reason in traffic and at times the headlights dim and volt meter drops randomly while driving. When you look at http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/chevrolet/trailblazer you see that this a common problem with the 2005. It needs to be addressed before there are deaths.
I noticed a majority of the complaints about the 2005 trailblazer's fuel tank level sensor. I have contacted gmc several times concerning the defective item. I have sent the v.p of chevrolet as well as ceo / president of gmc expressing my concerns and how this is a safety issue, although gmc think otherwise. It's just a matter of time before an individual or an entire family is seriously injured or killed because of the faulty sensor. *tr the consumer stated the fuel gauge gave inaccurate readings. One minute the tank was full and would read full, then it would read 1/2 tank; empty or 1/4 tank. And eventually the gauge read empty although that tank was full. Updated 05/04/10.
Please look into the fuel gauge problem with the o5 and up chevy trailblazers. The dealers and gm will not repair and the part is on national back order because everyone is having the same problem with this. The gas gauge starts out erratic then will completely stop working and you never know how much gas is in your tank. The cost of this part when it is available is around 800 dollars. I would understand if it was every few vehicles but its all the trail blazers and like I said there are so many problems with this that the part is on back order the people who have received replacements have said it is already broke again. This is ridiculous. American tax payers bailed them out please help all of us with this concern my truck has died 2 times in the middle of traffic because the gauge is not working and can not get the part to repair. There are many more like me. What a waste of money I earned fighting in iraq for my country!!!!!!!!! Here are a few other complaints at the following links http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/th8ji6tepo3vrji3d.
I purchased a 2005 chevy trailblazer in march 2005, since than the following items has been replaced, just to name a few: fuel tank level sensor (33,104 miles), ho@ sensor shorted (20,205 miles), bearing in idler pulley (25,233 miles), idler pulley bearing failure (47,500 miles), internal clutch circuit (33,896 miles), fuel cap replaced three times, replaced water pump (63,911 miles), air pump relay (77,000 miles). The 'light unit' has been replaced, I was driving and the lights on the radio, doors and other items went out. The vehicle currently has 80,000 miles and I have to replace the fuel tank level sensor again. I have been attempting to get gmc to recall the vehicles, because of the danger involved with the sensor unit sending the wrong signal, meaning the tank could be within a half of a gallon from being empty, but the fuel gauge is reading full. It appears that gm is waiting for multiple deaths to occur before they consider this as being an item that could cause the death of several motorists.
Intermittent false readings of fuel level may cause driver to run out of fuel in traffic. Internet search indicates this is s chronic problem with this vehicle caused by a defective fuel level sensor. Dealer has confirmed the problem but stated there is no recall.
Fuel gauge/sensor defective. Gauge show empty most of the time even when full. Light smell of gasoline.
When filling the fuel tank the fuel sensor went out and has stayed out. When I look on the internet I found that it is a very common problem.
I filled my tank up and the fuel light stayed, this happens every time I put gas in my truck ,fuel gauge does not register correct fuel level.this is a 2005 vehicle I have already spent money on the 02 fuel sensor, I have also requated gm to check my light for my 2,4 and all wheel drive that blinks while driving and switches, I was told their was nothing wrong but it still occurs,after 3 years now my 4 wheel drive maintenance light comes on. Being a single lady as well as a single mother it is hard to trust mechanics as they always try to get over and I don't have the finances to keep major work done on such a new vehicle.
Fuel gauge has stopped working on my 2005 trailblazer - can only guess how much fuel I have left by using the trip odometer or checking my mileage. This is a complete (not to mention risky) pain in the butt. Hundreds of us have complained to gm.. They take no action except to say "we are sorry." what the heck? Why should a known and reported defect in a vehicle not warrant attention by the manufacturer? What if one of the hundreds of us miscalculated our mileage use, running out of gas on a busy highway, and we cause an accident because gm wouldn't help the consumers fix the problem!?!?
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevy trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor was not working. The gauge displayed empty when the fuel tank was full and full when the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle also stalled due to the sensor in the tank indicating that the gauge was empty. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle could be out of fuel but indicate that it was full. The current mileage was 107,000 and the failure mileage was 78,000.
The fuel gauge went to empty about 3 months ago when I came out of the gas station after paying for the gas and filling up the tank. It was all of a sudden with that tank of gas, there were no signs of this previously. It always goes to empty when I fill the tank and the low level light comes on and stays on for about 50 miles then it goes to full and after another 100 miles or so goes back to empty when I know that it's not close to being empty. I find this being a safety concern if I were to run out of fuel with my family in the car on the freeway with no where to go. I have not replaced the fuel level sensor yet but I am planning on fixing gm's faulty product in the next couple weeks. I have also read a few consumer reports and this is a very common problem with these trailblazers. It would be nice for gm to recall this.
My 2005 chevy trailblazer has a problem with the fuel gauge sensor not working. It started about a month ago with the vehicle having 49,000 miles on it. The gas needle started acting crazy, bouncing all over, now it just shows empty. I think there should be a recall on this problem, it shouldn't cost me $600 to fix this problem for a sensor.
Fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and full. When tank filled plummets to empty and will fluctuate between one quarter and empty after 20 miles are placed on vehicle.
My gas gauge no longer works properly. It reads empty even when the tank is full. The car is 4 years old and has about 50k miles.
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