2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Steering · 135,000 miles · LA

No power steering!!

Filed May 23, 2013 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the lift gate revel molding was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering, power transmission and the rear deck molding needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 166,324. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · OR

The fuel gauge on 2005 chevrolet trailblazer showed over half full when the vehicle stalled while changing lanes on I-5. There was no accident but it was a very scary situation with no power steering and limited power brakes it was very interesting getting the rig over to the shoulder. Once the vehicle was safely on the shoulder (and I quit shaking) I attempted to restart the vehicle numerous times and it would not restart. I called a tow truck, believing there was a mechanical issue. When the tow truck driver arrived and mentioned that he has seen other incidents where 2005 trailblazers fuel gauge would appear to have fuel while in fact the tank was empty. I our case we added five gallons of fuel and the vehicle started and I was safely able to drive away.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · FL

Three out of six dashboard gauges don't work. Included are speedometer, tachometer, and gas gauge. The vehicle isn't safe because you don't know how fast you are going. Because of the faulty gas gauge, one never knows when or where you will run out of fuel. This opens you to running out of fuel in a dangerous location and also the loss of power steering and power brakes. This has been an ongoing problem since approximately 2008.