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.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer lights complaints
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Headlights just shut off while driving. No rhyme or reason to it. Pulling over and flicking the lights on and off for a while usually gets them back on. Exact same problem as the current probe into the same model year of dodge and chrysler minivans!
Lights dim while driving causing others to either think you are flashing them or allowing them to merge in front of you. Neither which is the case.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the gasoline gauge and the speedometer failed. She was unable to see how fast she was traveling or whether or not she had a sufficient amount of fuel in the vehicle. In addition, the headlights would also shut off on an intermittent basis which caused her to change the bulbs frequently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
I bought a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer about 2 years ago, it only had 49,000 miles on it when I bought it. The right taillight is not working, it hasn't worked since about a month after I bought it. I have fixed the problem twice and it just needs tearing up. I feel this is a great safety hazard and could cause a lot of deaths because a person can not tell if your slowing down and cause a wreck. I feel like chevrolet needs to recall this problem. I have noticed that mine isn't the only one that is tore up around my small town of 17,000 people. I have noticed at least 5 more just in this town that are not working properly either.
In 2006 while driving the headlights would flicker. The dealership said this is normal. Now when driving the headlights will cutoff for approximately 10 minutes and will then cut back on. It can be after driving for 2 minutes or 30 minutes. The high beam lights work fine when the "regular" headlights will not. For the past 2 years the gas gauge, speedometer, and oil pressure gage do not work properly. I can be stopped and the speedometer will show I am going x MPH. It varies on the amount of miles the speedometer is off. The oil pressure gauge always sits below the low line. The gas gauge is not correct but does move. This vehicle is a peace of junk.
My exterior headlights will turn off while I am driving and stay off for 1-10 minutes. The dealer states that they can't do anything unless the car actually does it while they have the car. It only does it every few weeks, sometimes a couple of months.
I was at the gas station filling my tank and the check engine light flashed on and then the low fuel warning message came on in the message center along with the low fuel indicator by the fuel gauge. I turned the truck off and on and the warning message and low fuel light stayed on. After driving for a while, it eventually goes off, but the fuel gauge does not register more than a 1/4 of a tank even when filled up and the warning message comes on along with the low fuel indicator as soon as I start the truck after filling the tank and when the truck is idling, the low fuel message and light come on. Another issue with the truck is that the lighting system dims while driving and when I bought this issue up at the dealership, they said it was a known issue with the truck, but did nothing to correct the problem.
No crash or injury, but am really afraid of something happening with my son in the SUV. My head lights flicker when I slow down and worried that one day they are going to shut off and not come back on. My gas gauge was the next thing that stopped working and now my speedometer is not working now. Just like others I thought that I was getting a quality vehicle, at least toyota corrects their mistakes!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 40 MPH, the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the headlight connectors had overheated and melted the wires. The connectors were removed and replaced. The failure mileage was 85,400 and the current mileage was 85,684.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH at night. The headlights were activated and suddenly became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road with limited visibility. The engine was turned off. When the vehicle restarted, the headlights were operable. The vehicle resumed normally. The failure occurred on two different times. In addition, the instrument panel and gauges would not function correctly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the brake lights would continuously fail without warning. The contact replaced the fuse, relay switch, bulbs and the circuit board in an attempt to correct the failure but to no avail. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not accepted. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.
I reached 55,000 miles on my 2005 chevy trailblaizer. Now, my speedometer is not working properly. It sticks and sometimes it does not even move off the 0mph. Better yet, my head lights are randomly turning off. This occurs at least one a day. I can not understand how chevy can tell me this is not a safety issue. Unfortunately, I do not live in a place that hast day light 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and am forced to drive during the night hours. If my lights are out and an accident is caused, I will be held responsible for this. I'm sure I will eventuallyg et pulled over by the police, it's just I have been lucky so far. What do I explain to the officer, "sorry my lights are out and no, I do not know how fast I was going?" this is a joke! There are thousands of complaints posted all over the internet , yet chevy will not admit to this "cluster" issue being related to safety? So when I get tickets from the police, fail my massachusetts state inspection and maybe cause an accident, do I forward all bills to chevy? And if a life is lost, how are they going to relace that? Why can't they just recall this issue before this happens, if it hasn't already happened yet?
Chevy trailbazer 05... Gas gauge keeps moving from low to empty back to full,sometimes it stays at empty. Check engine light stays on. Fuel sending unit keeps failing. Unit was replaced in 2007 at dealership. Sending unit has gone bad again. Very expensive labor needed to fix this. When I fixed the first time I had warranty now it has expired. I checked online and it seems like everyone with a chevy trailblazer is having the same problem also my..to my knowledge this is a completely defect of the car. My major fear is to run out of gas on the highway and my car to stall. Leading to an accident.....also the instrument panel light keep getting darker..sometimes several lights come on.
Headlights dim greatly when the temperature is in the 30s or below. Took the car in for service at a certified chevrolet repair center only to be told that it is normal.
All lights headlights dash and dome flickering driving but not everytime. Alt has been relocated 2 times still have same problem.
Headlights flicker and then go out leaving no daytime running lights or headlights for night, rain or snowy conditions. It is not possible to fix without taking in, 2 local garages immediately knew what the problem was and didn't even have to order the parts.
Driver's side headlight was flickering on and off intermittently prior to it ceasing to turn on. The bulbs were replaced but the driver's side headlight does not work! We contacted two local garages and they say that this is a normal occurrence for trailblazers, and that the headlight socket needs to be replaced. I have seen multiple complaints online complaining about this same issue. I am astounded that there is not a safety recall addressing the total loss of the use of the headlights! I would think that not being able to see at night would be a definite safety risk!
Headlights intermittently 'flash' for a second during first 5-10 minutes of driving. Have replaced alternator and idler pulley. Gm suggests letting vehicle idle 1+ minute after start before engaging gear; this sometimes works. Dangerous and distracting to other motorists, as it appears to them like my vehicle is flashing its highbeams.
The brake lights on my 2005 trailblazer keep going out. I have replaced the bulbs 3 times in a 3 month period. The malfunction has nearly caused an accident.
Brake lights seem to be overheating. Bulb melts off the contact piece. Interior of housing unit is melting as well. I have replaced the bulbs at least 2-3 times a year. The only thing I haven't done yet is replace the housing unit.
Headlights diming while driving.
Between the speeds of 35 MPH and 60mph the headlights flicker when you let the car return to an idle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. She pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the plastic covering detached on the brake light, which was located on the rear liftgate. The contact was able to safely place the piece back on, but the wires were exposed. The piece is not safely in place because it is being held together by duct tape. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer stated that the failure would not be covered under warranty. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because the failure was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 33,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the electrical system failed at least three times in the front passenger seat. Repairs were made under warranty; however, the last failure was the contact's liability. On a separate occasion, she heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that there was a pinched wire issue with that particular year, make, and model vehicle that could affect other electrical components. The dealer made repairs, but the failure recurred within 48 hours. The dealer found wiring in a different area that failed and subsequently caused the failure of the front passenger seat. In addition, the exterior lights flickered intermittently, but the mechanic stated that the wiring would not cause that particular failure. The VIN was provided, but was not accepted by the system. The current and failure mileages were less than 43,000.
Just want to address the gas gauge and speedometer issues. I have a 05 trailblazer and had both of these problems. Fortunately I work with a great dealership and I purchased the extended warranty because gm would do nothing and the fixes are very expensive. You can live with the gas gauge not reading correctly by tracking your mileage but the stupid bell goes off all the time telling you your near empty but you cannot drive safely if you do not know how fast you are going and you certainly cannot go with the flow as everyone seems to drive faster than allowed and I do not think the officer who pulls you over will care if your speedometer does not work. I also notice that my interior panel lights will flash off and back on again, makes me think I am seeing things. I think gm needs to find answers and fix these problems. I love my tb but it just seems like a lemon and I will look at something different when I purchase again.
The speedometer sticks at various speeds. Sometimes it shows *below* zero when I'm moving. Last night, I was traveling at approx. 65-70mph, I assume, but the speedometer was stuck at 30. When decelerating, the speedometer will stick at certain speeds, and then jerk down suddenly. My trailblazer only has about 53,000 miles on it. I have seen reports of this issue beginning at 30k, but most kick in at around 50k. I am calling the shop today. From what I've read, it's related to a faulty stepper motor. If I am able to update this report, I will. However, I think this is very unsafe and am not going to wait to report it until after the repair; I've seen at least 40 (I stopped counting) other complaints about a malfunctioning speedometer in 05 trailblazers on aboutautomobile.com (I also have issues with dimming lights and headlights flashing at night).
Head lights dim and brighten while driving. With no reason the lights get very dim and a second later the lights brighten and this cycles over and over. This is very unsafe. Other drivers think I want then to stop or slow down or pull over.
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.
My 2005 trailblazers headlights flash when you let up off the gas pedal. Also, the amp gauge drops, the engine revs down and the inside fans and lights dim down. The flashing of the headlights is getting worse, and like others have reported, the traffic ahead thinks you are blinking them to either pull over, or speed up. I too notice it more in the colder months. I agree -this is definitely a safety hazard! Something needs to be done about it. I have reported the problem, but they say nothing can be done. Purchased this SUV brand new, had problem from the beginning. Too many people with same problem. General motors should be ashamed.
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