Fuel gauge does not function for 2005 chevy trailblazer. Potential to run out of fuel in subzero weather endangering occupants. This is well known and common problems with this model.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Massive electrical problems with chevy trailblazer 1. While going 10 miles an hour, the speedometer jumps to 120mph then to 50mph then to 120mph again. 2. When I fill up with gas, the gas gauge states that the tank is still empty then moves to full then to a 1/4 then to full then to half etc... 3. While driving at night, my headlights go highbeam to low beam as if I am manually flashing my lights at other cars. I have read on the internet where this is happening to many many people with this same model of chevrolet SUV and that gm refuses to do anything about this. -I called gm and advised them of the entire issue. They advised me to go to a dealership and have them run a diagnostic as this was needed before they could help me. -I went to the dealer and paid $115 for the diagnostic, needless to say the repairs that the dealer found ranger over $3000.00 dollars. -I then called gm back and they took the information that the dealer gave me (donna at 1‑866‑790‑5700 x21153) -I just got a call back from gm stating that because of the mileage on the SUV that they were not going to do anything (they knew about the mileage before they sent me to the dealership!). So I wasted $115 dollars for something that was not needed by gm, and the fact that they knew about the mileage to start off with is a way to let the dealer make some money off the consumer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel pump in the tank became hot enough to deteriorate the insulation on the wires. As a result, the fuel gate unit malfunctioned. The manufacturer stated that they would repair the failure at $350, which is half of the price they are charging. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
Fuel reading is always on empty even after I fill up. I can easily run out of gas with out even knowing.
2005 chevy trailblazer. After about 45,000 miles the fuel sensor no longer operates.
Fuel gauge inoperative. Even with a full tank, the gauge remains on empty most of the time. Occasionally, the gauge will rise to 1/4 and stay there for 40-50 miles then return to empty.
2005 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge no longer works. When you fill it up it registers empty and the low fuel light comes on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge does not work and always registers zero. Whenever he fills up the gas tank, the fuel gauge dial does not move from empty to full. The dial remains on empty and the fuel light is constantly illuminated. The contact found numerous complaints from other consumers who experienced the same problem. However, the dealer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/07/09. *lj updated 01/08/09.
2005 trailblazer lt gas gauge read empty when should read full , and when the truck is in drive the gas gauge goes up then goes back down.
Instrument cluster malfunctioning. Speedometer, tachometer and oil pressure gauges are inaccurate. Also had to replace fuel sensor/sending unit before vehicle reached 50,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not working properly on the instrument panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the fuel sensor located inside the gas tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. Through online research, the contact discovered that fuel sensor failures for the trailblazers were very common. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the treatment the contact received at the dealer. He feels that the information about the fuel sensor should have been shared by the dealer, rather than being discovered on the internet. He also feels that the vehicle is unsafe because there could be no fuel in the tank unbeknownst to the contact. The current mileage was 57,985 and failure mileage was 52,000.
Gas gauge doesn't read correctly. When I fill up the gas gauge it will stay on empty and the light will stay on. After driving for a day or so the gas gauge will fluctuate from empty to full numerous times. I keep track of my miles to know when to fill up and never know how much gas I have. There are numerous complaints similar to my problem. Go to http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/th8ji6tepo3vrji3d/p2. I only read 20 complaints and of course there are many more to read. Please have this problem known and fixed since it isn't under recall.
I have had the problem that so many others have had with the fuel gauge. After filling my tank, when I started my 2005 trailblazer the gauge read empty and the low fuel light was on. Eventually, the needle did move to where I think it was maybe an accurate reading. How about the lunging forward the vehicle does when pulling into a parking spot which causes a danger to anyone possible walking in the area. Also, for no apparent reason, my 4 wheel drive just stopped working. I have owned nothing but chevrolet's for the last 30 years and never have I been disappointed with any vehicle as I am with this one. Oh yeah and I am also leaking transmission fluid. My 2005 trailblazer has approximately 80,000 miles on it which I don't feel warrants these major issues.
My vehicle is a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer: shortly after my last oil change on 8/11/2008 my fuel gauge began swinging between full and empty and every time I fill up my vehicle the "empty fuel light" stays on and the gauge reads empty even though the vehicle is full. I researched this problem online and have become aware that numerous people are having this problem and that gm is aware of it but they have neglected to do a recall.
When I bought this vehicle 2 months ago, I thought the gas gauge was empty upon purchase, as it was a used car, but no it is the fuel system problem that everybody keeps mentioning. I fill the vehicle, and it only shows a half tank. Then it will go to empty with the warning light coming on. As someone who travels a lot, and for long distances, this is a horrible defect. The exhaust manifold has become loud, which means another expense on a 2005 which shouldn't be happening.
Speedometer malfunctioning (need instrument panel cluster) fuel level system malfunctioning.
I started having problems with the fuel sensor last night. I started my 2005 chevy trailblazer and the gauge said half tank, left work a few hours later, the fuel light was on and after driving a few miles, it went up to a quarter tank. Just filled it up tonight and its on e and the gas light is stuck on. After doing some research, seems to be a common problem.
My fuel gauge indicator light remains on indicating low fuel. At first when I would fill the tank the gauge would shoot to 'e' and then would ready properly after driving 20-30 miles. Now, the gauge remains on 'e' with the indicator light on indicating low fuel regardless to me filling up my tank. I have no way of telling how much fuel is in my vehicle at any given time. This is a hazard to myself and my family with the constant wondering if today will be the day I run out of gas. This is also costing me more to keep putting gas in my vehicle to make sure I have enough to carry out my daily affairs.
I am the owner of a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. My vehicle has recently reached 41,000 miles., and the gas gauge has started floating. I usually do a fill up at least once a week. No matter what level the gas is at, the gauge does not read properly. At this point, I have to maintain more than a half of a tank of gas. If I don't, the needle floats over to "e" causing my low fuel light to come on. I know a few others who own a chevy trailblazer who are having the same issue. However, I have been told by chevy that this is not a recall issue.
I own a 2005 trailblazer. Its a great vehicle but problem's of great concern have risen. I would like to petition to have chevrolet to display a campaign for the recall and correction of a fuel gage problem which myself and many,many trailblazer owners are having. It involves the fuel gage not functioning properly displaying empty and or a variety of levels of the fuel tank. The amount of complaints which I have found on the internet of trailblazer owners should warrant an action from chevrolet to repair the problem with no costs to the owners of these vehicles. Please investigate and you will see the situation. I hope an action to correct is the responsibility of chevrolet because it is definitely an design issue. Why do the owners have to pay something that is not functioning properly and definitely an issue from the manufacturer. The other issue is very serious. The doors lock automatically when the vehicle is not in drive or the engine is running. Case in point, my wife stopped at the service station to fill up with fuel,left the keys in the ignition close the door and started to fuel up. Part way in the filling as she stood there outside of the vehicle,her purse inside on the seat and the doors locked on their own. She then had to barrow someone's cell phone to call on-star to unlock the doors. I did not think much on it and thought she had did something to trigger the action. Well one day I was in the sitting truck and waiting for my wife. I have the key in the ignition,the engine not running and then the doors locked by themselves. I did nothing to trigger this. Now I believe there is something very wrong. This locking by themselves will be very serious if a mother has an child or infant inside the vehicle and he or she is possibly getting fuel or something. What if this happened and the child or infant started choking or convulsions or a very hot day and help is many minutes away. Does chevrolet not care?
At about 60,000 miles I noticed fuel gauge registered empty when I should have had 3/4 of tank, from then on it would register after the car was driven for 10-15 mins, now nothing it stays on empty or rarely it will register less then a 1/4 tank and when it registers empty the dinging goes off every 5 mins telling me I need fuel. Asked dealer and was told I should live with it that it as a very expensive fix. What is that, I travel alot and into areas where there may be no stations for a long distance and in very remote areas. This should not be normal wear and should be covered under warranty, why else would I pay for the extended warranty???
Headlights dim intermittently, heat looses power at the same time, now getting flickering of interior lights. Wasn't able to fix it. Bumper warping. Getting 10 miles to the gallon! Paint on buttons wearing on radio. Sun roof leaked profusely, had it fixed. Rear window defogger doesn't work. Head liner sagged.
I have a 2005 chevy trailblazer and I noticed the fuel gauge was showing empty the last two months. At first it would show empty and a few minutes later it would show the correct reading. Now it remains on empty and if the gauge does move it only goes as far as 1/4 tank full, if that. I have yet to take the car in to the dealership as I have noticed that there are many more vehicles of the same model and type that are having the same problems.
Fuel gage has failed and does not work... Failed at 38000 miles... Purchased car december 2005 with 13,500 miles from dealer...current ownership two years... Low fuel light stays on even when tank filled...gage will sometimes vary between "e" and 3/4 full... Most of the time staying on "e", ...absolutely cannot tell how much gas is in car from the gage. More than one person drives the car and it is going to leave someone from my family stranded on the road at some point. I went to the dealer and complained and was told that it would cost between $350 and $500 to repair, that the fuel sending unit has failed...that gas tank would have to be dropped to replace ... However "just keep driving the car until the fuel pump fails and replace the pump and the sending unit assembly at that time, saving the extra cost..." "keep track of your mileage"...which varies between city and highway driving... Not exactky what I want to hear!!!
I have a 2005 trailblazer, at 105,000 miles I had to replace the fuel sensor, its the 3rd fuel senor since the vehicle was manufacturered.
In recent months my fuel guage indicator light is showing low fuel even after the vehicle has been fueled to capacity. After speaking a with several other chevy trailblazer owners, I have discovered that they are, or have experinced the same problem. I was advised by one of the owners that there was a problem with the fuel sensor. The cost to replace this item through the dealership was between $350-$450. After reading the complaints on this website and speaking with other trailblazer owners. One can conclude that this it a factory, workmanship defect; and the consumer should not be held responsible for repair or replacement. Finally as of this complaint I have not repaired the fuel sensor.
I own a 2005 chevy trailblazer and I have encountered numerous problems since purchasing this vehicle brand new from the dealer. I have had to have sensors replaced, fuel tank has had to be worked on, and now the main most costly is I am having to replace the transmission. This vehicle has approx. 84,000k miles on it and is only two years old. Please help to see if this should have been a factory recall. I have always had my vehicle serviced at the dealer where I purchased it at.
My head lights and dash board lights dim and flicker. My fuel gauge is never correct it will show empty right after a fill-up.
The fuel sensor that works the gas gauge had to be repaired twice.
The sending unit for the fuel gauge on my 2005 chevy trailblazer failed and had to be replaced at a cost to me of $400.00. When my repairer called the dealer for the part, he was told he had to wait a day as the part was not in stock, because the had sold out of them and there had been a "run" on this individual part. This would lead me to believe that the part failure is not random but that it was defective and others were experiencing the same problem as I.
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