2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: windshield wiper failure

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Visibility · 151,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers activated unintendedly, and the washer fluid was continuously sprayed on the windshield. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with the windshield wiper control module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V046000 (Visibility), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Visibility · 80,000 miles · MN

First my rear wiper and rear washer stopped working but when you turn the button it sounds like it wants to go. Second my speedometer is all over the board. Sometimes it runs low, sometimes it's higher and at times it just won't move. It has also been off the board pointer down at the prnd321. Third my oil gauge stopped working.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · WI

Speed control. Driving down the road & the speedometer does not register the correct speed. 10 to 20 miles per hour over & even more at times. No way of knowing how fast car is going. Sometimes it registers under. Very dangerous driving. Never knowing how fast or slow I am going. Chevrolet also replaced fuel gauge sending unit. Rear wiper has not worked for years. Tried everything to fix. Very unsafe to not be able to see out of my back window. This vehicle has a lot of problems. Bought new. Very low mileage.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 8,000 miles · GA

My car has shut down while idling at a stop sign or red light. The first time was in 2006, but has happened several times since then. I've taken it to the dealership, but they said that they couldn't see anything wrong with my vehicle. I believe that my fuel gauge is inaccurate. It showed empty, and, then 1/4 tank. The rear wiper sweeps without being turned on.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that during inclement weather, the contact engaged the windshield wipers but the windshield washer pump continued to operate independently and intermittently. The contact dismissed the initial incident. However, the failure persisted and worsen. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repair. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Fuel system, Visibility · 128,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Aug 2, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Gas gauge quit working, cost to fix at dealership est. $1800, exterior lights flicker from high to low beam while driving, dealership cant find problem, car seems to "jump" or leap forward while coasting or when apply brake, dealership cant find the problems or cause, car stalls and RPM drop if gas pedal not pushed, windshield wipers started automatically and wont turn off. Had to take fuse out, therefore no wipers. All these items are a safety hazard to the family driving. The only problem the dealership could find was the gas gauge sensor which is not under warranty and cost $1800. One thing after another is going wrong with this vehicle and I will never buy another one or recommended one. This has been going on for over a year now. No one can find the "problem".

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Acceleration, Visibility · 65,000 miles · OK

2005 trailblazer: 1) speedometer would read wrong speed while driving, needle would max or zero out while driving, and now is completely not working; can not determine correct speed which could lead to ticket or accident. 2) wipers stay on with switch in the off position, must pull fuse to stop them; wipers are distraction going across dry window or must stop to put fuse in if weather requires. Currently vehicle is in shop for repair. First replacement part for wipers did not solve problem. Through viewing other internet comments this is not an isolated problem. It needs to be addressed before an unexpected driver is involved in an accident do to these issues.

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 70 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Since purchasing the vehicle, the headlamps flicker or dim while driving, similar to a power surge. The dealer was initially unable to duplicate the failure. When the failure was able to be duplicated, the dealer was unable to make a repair. At the end of september of 2007, the steering column made a sparking sound and the dealer could not duplicate the failure once more. On september 20, 2007, the radio and all the components on the instrument panel failed intermittently. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted for them to eventually operate again. In addition, the dome lights would remain illuminated. The driver's side door latches were replaced twice. The rear hatchback latch was replaced twice. When the key was removed from the ignition, the key buzzer would continue to sound. On january 25, 2008, the rear wiper motor was replaced and failed again on march 4, 2008. The current mileage was 36,182 and failure mileage was 70. Updated 4/2/08 *cn the consumer stated the emblem on the rear tailgate loosing color, brake pads and rotors are worn. Updated 04/02/08

Filed Sep 1, 2005 · Electrical · VA

On august 27th I was driving down the road when blue smoke came out from under the hood which smelled like plastic/copper burning the cruise control along with the back windshield wiper stopped working it was taken to chevrolet dealership but not the one where it was purchased I was told they couldn't find the source of the problem after having my car a total of 3 days needless to say on the way back home more electrical problems occurred since the dealership failed to fix it not only did smoke come out from under the hood the lights on the dash/radio would flash from bright to dim the battery gauge was moving back and forth the radio stopped working the car is back in the shop when hooked to the computer at the dealership where it was purchased it showed some electrical problems with the cruise/windshield wiper.