My 2005 trailblazer has begun to have several problems and in speaking to other chevy owners the same problems have been found in other models and years of chevy trucks and suvs. I'm very disappointed to see that chevy chooses not to recall, which is why I'll never purchase another chevrolet. Beginning a few months ago my gauges began to be erratic. Starting with my speedometer sticking at zero and then later sticking at 60mph even while sitting still. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Next while sitting at traffice lights or stops signs my engine began to surge forward without applying the gas. When the vehicle surges the RPM gauge also jumps up. I already replaced one transmission at 50k miles and now since passing 100k miles have begun to have rough shifting again in my vehicle. I do not drive my vehicle in a rough manner, speed, or haul a trailer, so there is no reason to be going through transmissions. Now my fuel gauge has stopped working and I'm having to track my mileage with my odometer. I've never seen a vehicle with so many problems and no help offered from the maker. * tr
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. When the fuel tank was either full or empty, the gauge would remain at zero, causing the contact to have to add fuel to the vehicle often. The dealer was contacted and advised that the fuel level sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/13/12 *bf updated 02/29/12
After filling my gas tank and exiting gas station. I noticed that my fuel gauge was showing half full, even though I just put in 20 gallons of gas in the tank. As I drove further down the rode I noticed the gauge would go back and forth from empty to full stopping at different points. At some points would stay at empty.
At approx 36,800 miles the gas gauge no longer functioned. The low fuel light is always on and the gas gauge always shows either empty or 1/2 full even after a fill up. In order to not run out of gas, you need to keep track of mileage with trip meter and fill up at 150 to 175 miles. The cost to fix this malfunction is over $500. In addition, the thermostat froze open and needed replaced along with the sensor inside the thermostat. This happened at 48,000 miles.
The fuel gage reads inaccurate readings. This causes problems as to know how much gasoline is available in the vechicle. Upon filling tank the gage will read empty. When driving the gage will read a quater of a tank then drop down to show as empty. There is never a true reading as to how much gasoline is in the vechicle. Also not sure if letting this issue go will cause future issues.
Last summer my fuel gauge started acting poorly with misreadings. My vehicle is a 2005 chevy trailblazer. At the onset of the error I ran out of fuel in a poor part of town causing me much distress. A couple months later gm said they are aware of their fauly equipment and only offered to pay for half of the fix. The error they claim is a faulty fuel sensor.
The fuel gauge registers empty when the tank has just been filled. It never recovers to an accurate reading and has never since this incident initially occured.
Gas gauge is reading wrong. Once I fill up the tank with gas, it's reading empty and the gas light is on. It fluctuates all over the place while driving it.
The fuel gauge has not been working for months. After approximately 5 gallons are used of the 20 gallon tank, it will read empty and the engine light will go off. On christmas eve, our family of 4 including two toddlers was stranded on the side of the highway because we ran out of gas due to the inaccurate fuel gauge, and when the towtruck arrived there was not enough gas to start the truck because they only bring $5 and with today's gas prices it equates to less than 2 gallons. We had to then be towed to a gas station, moving car seats into the tow truck and the toddlers screaming on the side of the highway because they didn't know what was going on, to fill the rest of the tank. While gm has offered to help (only 50%, even though this is a known problem, they are only admitting premature failure) with the cost of the repair, they won't cover it for me because I have over 120,000 miles currently, which they stated you must have less than for them to cover the 50%, even though I had less than 120,000 when the problem started occurring. Even upon filling the tank, it takes about a day for the gauge to read full, and then it begins to fall steadily, not reflecting the actual amount in the tank.
On december 21, 2011 my fuel had a half tank of gas. I went into the store and came out my fuel registered empty light came on. I rushed to the gas station to put more gas in and thought some one stole my gas out of my tank. This happened with the amount of fuel in my tank not registering four times since the first incident. Than on january 01, 2012 my front wind shield wipers will not stop. When I turn off the vehicle they stop, when I turn on the vehicle they continue to wipe my windows until I turn my vehicle off.
The fuel gauge on my 2005 trailblazer stopped reading correctly and has stopped working completely. I use the trip mileage to determine how much fuel I have in my tank. I have run out of gas several times since them because this is not the most accurate method. I have read on several chevy forums that this is a common occurrence on the trailblazer yet gm refuses to issue a recall on the faulty product. What else can be done aside from filing more complaints???
Fuel level sensor stopped working.
Failure of fuel level sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and she was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 118,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The gas gauge no longer works. I filled my SUV up with gas, the gauge reads empty. While driving the gauge will bounce from 1/2 tank to full to empty. I never really know how much gas I have or when I will run out. Looking on the internet I see that this has been a very common issue for a bunch of people.
Dec 2008 gas gauge went out will no longer read advised chevrolet. I was advised it would be $800.00 to fix and this is a common problem. Next my speedometer just went out 12/2011 147000 miles and I find this to be another common problem with chevrolet.
The fuel gauge has failed.
Faulty gas gauge dropped to e with light & pinging upon filling tank. Now stays mostly on e. Moves up a little bit from time to time.
Fuel gauge is not indicating fuel level. Gauge incorrectly displays as empty or almost empty when fuel tank is full or partially full.
My fuel sending unit started reading empty when it was full. The needle would go up and down. Never knew if it was right. I actually ran out of gas in my driveway because it said I had a 1/4 tank, when in fact I was on empty!
The speedometer in my vehicle suddenly shows over 120 MPH no matter what speed I am traveling. I have found this to be a common complaint. The fuel gauge is also very inaccurate never showing more than 1/4 tank of fuel regardless of how much I put in.
Fuel gauge started to give a false reading, then eventually stopped working entirely. The vehicle only had about 50,000+ miles on it at the time. We eventually paid $360 to get the fuel sensor/gauge replaced. I have read numerous complaints about this issue on the trailblazer. On at least two occasions, we were put into a worrisome situation due to this fuel gauge issue. This is not an issue that should be happening on a vehicle with this kind of mileage when the problem was first encountered.
Gas guage stop working. I recently received a letter from gmc aknowledging a sensor problem with their 2005 gmc cars but only willing to reimburse 50% of what apparently is their fault. This is a problem that need to be fix 100% by gmc. Stand behind your products!
Gas gauge went to empty while traveling down a steeper hill. Low fuel light came on as well, even though the gauge had been reading approx. 1/4 tank remaining. Stopped and filled the tank but gauge did not move from empty and fuel light stayed on even with a full tank of gas. No longer able to gauge fuel levels and have to track it using trip mileage.
The trailblazer I bought seem to be more of a headache the a sport vehicle. I wish I had look better at all the information the was out there. I will not purchase another one, or recommend this vehicle to anyone. Sorry I bought it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned due to a faulty fuel sensor and the contact was not able to read the correct fuel levels in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I was driving on the highway at 70mph when my engine suddenly cut. I lost power steering and brakes. Luckily, traffic was clear enough and an exit ramp was accessible; however, I had a very difficult time steering to the side and thought I was going to be unable to brake. I was stranded on the off ramp for hours by myself in 40 degree weather and no heat. My gas gauge has not worked for several months (see my first complaint 10408603). I have been guessing at amount of fuel by miles driven. I should have had at least 30 miles more of gas. Obviously, this is not a safe way to gauge fuel level. It will cost $600 to have the fuel system fixed. Because this is an obvious problem with trailblazers, I feel the company should issue a recall.
The fuel gauge went out in my vehicle. My speedometer is doing the same thing and my oil gauge. How is that not a safety recall! Called they said there was no recall. Received a notice that they would pay half of repair for the fuel gauge. After warranty was up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 45-50 MPH when the vehicle would suddenly jerk forward as if it were attempting to stall. In addition, the fuel gauge would not operate properly and would read empty after she would refill the tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000.
I was driving on the freeway when I noticed my speedometer suddenly went to 100 miles an hour. I knew this could not be the case as my GPS showed I was traveling at 55mph. It then went to 120miles an hour and flip. Flopped back and forth. I went to the chevrolet dealership and they informed me it was the electrical cluster and even though there were many complaints, chevrolet would not pay for it. The cost to me would be over $500 I live on a small social security check, so could not afford to repair it. Next at 85,000 miles the fuel gauge went haywire and would not register any fuel although I would fill it completely. Also, the lights blink off and on when I am driving at night, so, I am afraid I will be stranded somewhere in the dark with my car quitting all together. This was my last car purchase before I retired and I am just sick that the chevrolet company will not fix these defects...they fix the same cluster in their chevrolet trucks....why not in the cars? By the way, I just got a letter last week saying they would "split the cost " to fix the fuel gauge...(my cost is $200 1/3 of my social security check!!
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