My 2006 brand new chevy trailblazer odometer completely failed in 2009. I did not think much about it until my brother, and sister both complained about the same issue on their new vehicles what makes it so bad is that the gauge is in the tank, and the cost to fix the problem at the dealership was $700. When I saw that an investigation was ongoing, I wanted to log my complaint. This cannot be a coincidence.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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I own a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer with about 87000 miles on it. Recently the fuel gauge has been showing empty upon starting with the low fuel light being on. As you drive sometimes the gauge will show the amount of fuel in the tank and sometimes it varies and is all over the place making it impossible to determine how much fuel you have left. I am making it a habit to monitor my miles so as to not run out of fuel. No accidents or injuries have occurred related to this issue, it is just a nuisance at this time. I haven't had it repaired as it involves replacing the fuel pump/sending unit at an estimated cost of $800. This is just an fyi type thing to show you that many of these type vehicles have this issue. Thank you for your time.
Gas gauge on 2006 chevy trailblazer faulty. Does not show correct amount of gas in tank. I notified gm saying I did not think it was right for the gauge to be bad already because it was only a 2006 vehicle. I was given the run around and they basically said they would not fix it.
We own a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The driver added fuel to the tank; however, the gas gauge indicated that it was empty. The driver turned the vehicle off and back on to see if the gauge would reset; to no avail. The following day the gas gauge did indicate that the fuel tank was full; yet, while driving approximately 25 MPH, the gauge slowly began to move up and down but never indicating that the tank was full. Since the fuel gage has malfunctioned, the contact is unsure of how much fuel was in the tank. The engine shut off a month ago because the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge did not indicate that. The driver did contact a mechanic who stated that they needed to replace the fuel pump. A mechanic stated that the failure was common for trailblazers and the it would cost between $600-$1200. To repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage is approx. 76,000.
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer. The fuel gauge gives empty reading most of the time and will then show a high fuel level reading. I have 105000 miles on it. The fuel level reading can not be trusted. This started after filling the fuel tank on time. It was not overfilled.
Gas gauge failure. Always shows vehicle on empty and causes the "check engine" light to illuminate. Also causes continuous alarm dings as to "low fuel".
Immediately after refueling to fill tank and starting vehicle, the fuel gauge went to full, back down to empty, then to half full. The gauge continued to flip back and forth. At each false "empty" the chime rang and yellow light appeared .the gauge continued to do this if full or close to empty. Every time tank was filled the trip odometer had to be reset to zero and date and number of gallons noted. This is the only way we can track fuel consumption. We cannot trust the gauge readings at all. We have to do expressway driving to commute and have to refuel more often to keep track. We worry about safety of us and others!
Gas gauge does not work. Engine light and fuel lights stay on constantly. Wife has run out of gas several times requiring roadside assistance and placing her in danger of accident.
Gas gauge fails after filling tank. Will start reading correctly after a couple of trips with vehicle and when gas usage gets to about 8 gallons used, gage will read empty again and check engine light comes on because it thinks it is out of gas.
Faulty fuel gauge. Started to go bad at less than 67000 miles. Goes to empty when filled then fluctuates. Never know how much gas you have. You are constantly looking at the tripometer to try and figure out how much gas you have. This is a traffic hazard. Gm should do a recall. Thousands of complaints on internet. Notified gm they would not do anything.
The fuel gauge is inaccurate. Everytime I fill up my gas take it stays on e with the fuel light on. After driving maybe 60 miles or more it will re-read how much fuel is in my tank. With 3/4 tank it almost immediately just decreases down to e again and will stay there. Took it to the dealership but way to expensive to repair. I have to track my miles and have noticed in online forums that I'm not the only complaint about this issue with the trailblazers and envoys.
Inaccurate fuel level 2006 trailblazer. Sometimes when I fill the tank the low fuel light goes on and the gauge goes to empty. Other times it looks like it has about a tank and a half on the needle. Some days the gauge wont work at all. I have resorted to using the trip odometer because the gauge is totally inaccurate.
My gas gauge was moving from full to 3/4 full back to full and all over the gauge. Eventually it has stayed at empty with the light on. I have to gage my gas filling with the odometer.
Two days before we were to leave on vacation in our 2006 trailblazer, my wife filled up the gas tank and when she got in the car it read below empty and the check engine light was on. She immediately went to a shop where she was told "it;s probably the sending unit, they go bad on trailblazers all the time". This was before a diagnostic test, and the test confirmed it. Being that it is a certified used vehicle, 5 years old with 50,000 miles, we took it to the dealer. They said they could do it for $470.00 and it was not uncommon. I am 50 years old and have owned a dozen vehicles over the years, most older then this, and have never had this problem, ever, on any vehicle. Since we were leaving on a vacation in two days, we felt we had better have it fixed, even though we could not afford it. I have since talked to other mechanics, and asked if there are any problems with trailblazers from 2006. Every time I have been told "not really, other then the fuel sending units, which is an expensive fix". Unfortunately I have experienced that firsthand. While I can't replace the things we couldn't do on our vacation due to the cost of the repair, I would sure like to know how to get my money back. And since the new one came from the dealer and is oem equipment, how long will this one last? Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
2006 chevy trailblazer, fuel gauge acts erratic and check engine light comes on. It happens every time I fuel up.
About 3 months ago after filling the gas tank on my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer the gauge began to drop to empty and "dance" at a nearly empty level for a few minutes. The problem appeared to correct itself, then a few weeks and a couple of "dances" later the gauge read empty and the fuel light was permanently on. The problem still persists today.
Fuel gauge fluctuation, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. Eventually gauge drop to empty permanently.
Faulty gas gauge sensor on 2006 trailblazer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank, the fuel level gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of empty. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
The gas gauge stays on empty.
The fuel gauge has stopped giving the correct level of gas in the tank.
Filled 2006 trailblazer full of gas after tank was on empty. Fuel gauge wavers all over the place and eventually settles on low fuel level and continues to chime even though the tank is completely full.
Starting last week when I filled up my tank, the fuel gauge will not reset, but rather goes straight to empty and the fuel light indicator light comes on. The warning light stays on the gauge reads empty. Some times the gauge will read correctly, however, most times it stays at empty. After researching the problem, it appears that this is a well known problem for this specific vehicle as many people are experiencing the same issues. There does not appear to be a certain mileage this happens at based on the research, but it is definitely a problem. I have read that some people experiencing the vehicle sputtering while they were driving leading to the check engine light coming on; all this happening after fueling the vehicle and driving it. Many people have gone to the dealership and gm claims that this is not a problem. I do not know what the protocol for recalling certain parts of vehicles are, but this appears to be a known problem that is being brushed under the rug. The vehicle this is happening to is a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Thank you for your time.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer states problem with brakes and traction control light illuminating. *tgw the consumer the ABS would activate when making right turns. Several components were replaced, but the consumer continued to experience problems. The blower resistor was replaced due to it only working on high. The engine light illuminated, the fuel sensor was not working, the heat was inoperative, there were noise/creaks coming from the steering wheel when driving slow and making turns, the power windows and heated seats stopped working, the fuel gauge was inaccurate, the 4-wheel drive switch had to replaced, the seat belt was difficult to fasten, the head lights and tail lights sockets burned out, the fan for the heater and defroster stopped working, the transmission would not down shift properly and eventually had to be replaced, the ignition switch didn't always work and the key would sometimes get stuck.
The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and I have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. I have had to call aaa several times. The repair job will cost about $800 and I cannot afford to do it. The gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. It is a dangerous job. I think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners I know of several others running with the same condition. It will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you.
Normal driving and the gas gauge just malfunctioned. I ran out of gas twice because of false readings. One time has on a four lane highway during rush hour. That was extremely dangerous. Nothing has been done to correct the issue. This seems to be a common problem from the 10000 posts I've seen in forums. It is a $400 fix at the local chevy dealer.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls 4.2l i6 4x4 98,000 miles- fuel gauge not working after fuel up. Gauge shows empty when in fact the tank is full. The check engine light is also on. Gauge also fluctuates from full to empty while driving. This is very hazardous as I could run out of gas merging on the highway or pulling out in traffic. I have no way of telling how much fuel that I have other than keeping track of the mileage (and that is not always accurate). After searching this topic on the internet I see that this is a very common problem. I spoke with the chevrolet dealership about this issue, and they told me that it was the fuel sending unit in the gas tank (which they did say is a common problem on this vehicle). They said it will cost around $800 to fix it. I am going to have to keep driving my vehicle the way it is because I can not come up with that money at this time...
My 2006 trailblazer reads empty when the gas tank is full. I have spoke with several other owners and they all experience the same thing. Pretty sure there needs to be a recall for this.
My 2006 chevy trailblazer gas gauge keeps telling me its empty when its full. It all started when I pumped gas into it I turned it on and it stood on empty. I only have 43k miles on it. I have never had this issue with any car before and after reading about how many other people have this same problem I think its unfair that gm is not accepting responsibility for this defect. I could understand if it were 1 or 2 vehicles but its a lot.....there has to be something that they could do.
Fuel gauge not working properly. Goes up and down. Never sure how much gas in the vehicle. Could result in running out of gas leading to being rearended or stuck in heavy traffic. Gauge gets stuck on empty at times and fuel light comes on.
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