2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to problem with fuel tank sensor issue
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit was broken and causing the fuel gauge to provide a constant empty reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact advising that there was special coverage for vehicle with 120,000 miles or less for a free repair. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 189,000.
When filling up tank with gas, fuel gauge indicates empty and low fuel light appears. Blower fan switch works intermittently,
I have a 2005 chevy trailblazer. The gas gauge quick working almost a year and half ago. Originally, I would fill up the tank and it would read only 1/2 tank. Over time, it read all different readings from full when empty to 1/3 tank when full. For the past six months or so, it has remained on empty with the gas light on and dings occasionally flashing low fuel - even though I just filled up. I have learned to go by mileage to prevent running out of gas but this is very much an inconvenience for something that is a manufacturer defect. I fear running out of gas or having an accident related to running out of gas so I keep my tank as full as possible and fill up frequently. I have not had repaired due financial restraints but have recently been reading about the numerous complaints of the same issue. I would like to report this official complaint to add to your investigation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was inoperable and the speedometer was permanently stuck at 20 MPH. In addition, the fuel warning light was constantly illuminated despite how much fuel was in the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected. The current mileage is 82,000 and the failure mileage was 80,000 updated 11/16/11
I stopped for gas coming home from long trip. About five miles later my fuel gauge went to empty. It would work sporadically for a few months then nothing. I have noticed that instrument panel goes really dim once in a while for no reason also. I have received a letter from gm stating that they have a problem with the fuel level sensor and they are willing to pay for 50% of cost to fix. If they know their part is defective shouldn't they recall and take care of their faulty product.
The speedometer, fuel gauge & oil pressure gauge do not work. I've look this problem up and there are thousands of complaints regarding these issues - why hasn't this been recalled!!!
We ran out of gas on the highway 20 miles from a gas station with kids in the car. The gas gauge in our 05 chevy trailblazer was wrong and indicated we had gas in the tank.
We are experiencing a defective gas gauge--it registers empty or it may move up a bit or go down some. We are unable to determine how much fuel we actually have. I go on a trip of 350 miles one way every month to visit my mother and it is a constant worry. I am so afraid I will run out of gas on the turnpike--we just never know. We did get a letter from gm saying they were aware of the problem-interestingly enough, though they will not pay to have this dangerous situation affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles fixed--only half, which we feel is unfair. This is a problem affecting a great number of people, simply by the fact they sent the letter--they need to make it right by paying for the whole remedy before someone is killed as a result of this faulty gas gauge. We would like to be a part of a class action suit against gm for the full payment.
The gas gauge quit working, for no apparent reason. First it would work once in a while then it quit all together. When I questioned the gm/chevy dealer, they quoted me a huge price. Now that gm is offering to pay 1/2 the price has went down drastically. The engine light stays on, I think this vehicle has more issues than a person will ever know. I have had to replace both wheel hub bearings earlier than I expected. This entire thing has cost me more than it should ever. They (gm) say that the fuel sensor is a wear and tear, but how do they know that, we can't check it like we do tires, wipers, etc. This is the only way that gm is getting some customers happy, and yet still taking advantage of us. Ford finds a problem they fix it. With all the bail out money that has been given- our tax dollars they -gm should be paying for the whole problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel gauge failed and the fuel gauge was reading as empty when the fuel tank was filled to capacity. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 11/03/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would read inaccurately. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 152,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My gas gauge light came on today right after I filled my tank and fuel shows empty. Light went off and fuel gauge moved to half mark, then light came back on and went back to show empty. I researched and found out that over 895,000 owners have had this problem and over 600 have reported it to the federal safety agency. I have not had an accident, but have read reviews of many that have due to this problem. Many have asked to recall this problem and I agree due to the amount of vehicles this has happened to, including mine. Some fixed it and the same problem recurred the next year. My extended warranty ended in june so I'm not covered and the cost is very high. Please make this a recall so we all can fix this problem and not go broke. The dealer should face up and take the responsibility to fix the fuel gauge problem by recalling this before someone gets in a serious accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel gauge was defective. The contact mentioned that the gauge would display that the fuel tank was empty right after refueling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for half of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 96,780. The dash light will go on and off by themselves the door chime does not always work the radio does not always work goes on and off and loud then quite. Updated 11/03/2011 *ln
Fuel level sensor reads always as empty. No matter the real level is.
The gas gauge began by only working periodically and now either indicates a full tank or empty tank, (mostly empty) at all times regardless of the actual level in the tank.
Two days after filling tank, I started having problems with the gas gauge. I had driven about 250 miles, but the gauge still read 3/4 full. My wife then took the truck to work that afternoon, thinking there was 3/4 tank of fuel left she did not fill up for the 80 mile round trip. Half way home at 3:00 am she runs out of gas in the worst section of phoenix you can imagine. As she works in an inner city hospital, she drives through this section of the city daily and we have always made sure she has a reliable vehicle for the trip. Fortunately a police officer stopped and stayed with her until aaa showed up. I would hate to think what would happen to a woman alone in a drug infested area of the city while her vehicle breaks down for a faulty fuel gauge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the fuel gauge became inoperative. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle would need a fuel level sensor. The manufacturer assisted the contact with repairing the defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 73,838.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the fuel sensor failed. The fuel gauge would display that the fuel tank was empty when there was fuel in the vehicle. When he tried to add fuel it would spill back out of the vehicle. The contact received a letter from the chevrolet manufacturer stating they would replace the fuel sensor for $600 and they would pay fifty percent of the cost. The consumers can only take the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer to be repaired. There was no the federal safety agency recall letter from the chevrolet manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance or details regarding why they had to take the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Gas gauge shows empty, then full then empty again check engine light always on, also cable holding spare tire, rusted while driving tire hanging.
My trailblazer fuel gauge not working, fuel light stays on after filling,gas gauge lights up but tank filled.
Fuel gauge always reads empty the sender unit is an extremely common defect on this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel indicator failed and he was unable to determine how much fuel was actually in the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel sending unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer agreed to cover fifty percent of the repair costs however, the contact believed that they should cover the total cost. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 119,000. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Fuel guage quit working.
My fuel gauge does not work and has not for about two years. I read that there has been many complaints to your organization regarding this problem. Have not fixed because the cost was over $400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge had been inoperable for approximately two years. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
First was the right tail light caught fire and blew fuses, then I get power surges that cause the vehicle to accelerate randomly at the worst times and/or will also stall out, which can be potentially very dangerous or end in a fatal accident, it drops in rpms and lights dim then it accelerates... And the last thing is that the fuel gauge fluctuates dramatically and you can never tell how much fuel you really have... Drive 10 miles at quarter of a tank and it either stays close to the same spot or drops and the light comes on for low fuel.
My fuel level sensor went out. It had been going up and down for days and then I was driving and the sensor completely died along with my instrument panel. It cost me 638.85. I called gm to see if they would help me out because once I started researching the trailblazers...this seems to be a common issue and they actually had a recall on prior years and the year after which was the 2006, but for some reason the 2005 didn't have a recall. They would not help. Very disappointed!
I've had my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer a little over a year no problems until now. About a month now fuel sensor light continues to go off . It doesn't matter if it's a full tank, have full or empty. The light goes on all the time. Always worried about running out of gas. Shouldn't have to go to the gas station every other day just to feel safe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would not display an accurate reading while driving at various speeds. The vehicle stalled once due to the fuel tank being empty when the fuel gauge did not indicate such in its reading. 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 123,400.
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