I have read about many owners of the 2006 trailblazer that have had gas gauge not registering. I was hoping I would not have the same problem. No such luck! My gas gauge registered a little less than 1/2 tank when I filled up. After starting the car, the gas gauge registered empty and continues to register empty even though I had just filled up. My trailblazer has low miles, a little over 51,000, so a problem like this shouldn't be happening. I noticed that there was an investigation started in jan, 2010...when will there be a recall????? This could be a major problem if we run out of gas unknowingly. Does it take someone getting killed in a rear-end collision because we have stalled on the highway, before a recall is issued??? This issue has been going on too long with no resolution.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Filled my gas tank on my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls 4wd. Just after fill up fuel gauge now registers dead empty. Searched the internet for the problem, seems like alot of people are having the same problem (fuel sensor??). My vehicle has 73,000 approx miles. I read hundreds of posts with the same exact problem. Why is there no recall????!!!!
Failure of accurate gas gauge reading on 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls. Have read about hundreds , if not thousands of consumers having the same problem . Gm says it is the fuel sending sensor malfunction. They should have a recall on this . The danger it may be posing is , not knowing how much fuel is left in tank and a possibility of losing engine power and causing a horrific auto accident. Today , 11/29/2010, I filled my gas tank and the gas gauge went to empty and the light to let you know that you are running low on fuel came on. It hasn't gone off either. But the tank was full , I just filled it . Please look into the matter....
While driving at night, the low beam headlights stopped working without notice. Stopped at next convenience store, checked all fuses and all were good. Started ignition and lights still did not work. Checked high beam headlights and they worked. Followed up with mechanic the following morning. Could not diagnose problem and referred to a local dealer. Dealer diagnosed problem as being a faulty bcm. Bcm was replaced. Approx. 8 weeks later, same problem w/low beam lights not working. Dealer replaced relay. Now low beams work, check engine light has come on and fuel gauge has stopped working.
Gas gauge went crazy bounced to full then empty lights flashing then stopped working all together. I was told it is the fuel gauge sensor which costs around $1000 to repair due to having to drop the gas tank. Also causes engine light to remain on at all times.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle ran out of fuel twice because the fuel gauge did not give an accurate indication of the fuel level. The vehicle would be filled with gas but the gauge would give an empty reading. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Fuel gauge on 2006 trailblazer has completely stopped working.
Filled up gas tank on 2006 chevy trailblazer---low fuel ind. Light came on after fill-up---fuel gauge no longer reads--shows empty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was empty and that the fuel light was also illuminated; both of these components malfunctioned although the fuel tank was full. The fuel gauge always displayed empty no matter how much fuel was in the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the fittings for the brake system were leaking. The contact called the dealer and was told that he would be responsible for all repairs (fuel sending unit and fittings replaced). The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 77,000. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Updated 07/19/11*bf the consumer also stated there was a problem with the 02 sensor. Updated 07/28/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would display an inaccurate reading. The failure would continue until the fuel tank capacity level reached a quarter of a tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the fuel sender assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 01/14/11
Trailblazer ls 2006 fuel sending unit defective fill car with gas, but meter reads empty and warning light comes on even though gas tank is full.
Filled 2006 trailblazer with gas. Gauge then read empty. Later gauge read full, then empty, then full, then empty all within 20 miles. Gauge fluctuates constantly so do not know amount of gas in vehicle which will lead to stalls and rear end collisions.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel gage light stays on after filling up gas tank with a full tank of gas. Call local gm dealership, they said the sending sensor in the gas tank has gone out. Searched several sites on the internet, many, many other consumers with a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer are experiencing the same issue since 2006 and beyond. Gm must recall and fix this issue for free now!!!!!
At approximately 60000 miles my fuel gauge quit working! Took to mechanic and they told me it was fuel sensor to replace it the cost would be around $800. Don't have that kind of money and of course warranty has ran out. Chevy obviously needs to do a recall!!!!
We have a newborn and 2 young children which my wife had in the car with her. 2 weeks ago she was traveling down the highway and the car stopped, engine shut off. The gas level indication showed close to 1/4 of a tank of gas. She was able to get it to the side of the road and her mother was called. She brought gas to her and they put some gas into the car....car then started normally. Now the needle provides no indication to how much gas is within the tank and chevy dealer in cincinnati explained that we must purchase a new fuel level sensor. My wife was almost in an accident due to this sensor failure and only now are we hearing about a hidden recall.....
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that when he added fuel to the vehicle, the fuel gauge would display that it was full and then move back to empty. He noticed that the failure occurred when he added fuel to the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage is approximately 85,000. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 02/17/11*lj updated 02/28/11
Gas gauge quit working. We need a recall.
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer and the gas gauge quit working and the light stays on the whole time. Dealerships want $600.00 to repair it and it also happened as my warranty expired.
When I fill up my gas tank in my 2006 chevy trailblazer my fuel gauge briefly shows that it is full. Within minutes of driving, the fuel gauge reads empty with a warning light one.
Fuel gauge on 2006 trailblazer spontaneously has failed. Without warning approximately 2 weeks ago after filling up my fuel tank the gas gauge still reads empty. The consequences of this failure is without setting my trip mileage I have no idea how much gas is in my vehicle, it is an unsafe guessing game, and could be doing further damage to my vehicle. The estimated cost of repair for this is approx $800.00, the vehicle is only 4 years old, but out of warranty.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel quantity indicator unreliable. After refueling, fuel quantity indicates empty, fuel low light is illuminated and "check engine" warning present -- obds decodes as fuel sending problem. Gauge intermittently starts working normally after fuel level is reduced by an estimated 3-4 gallons and check engine light subsequently clears as fault history cycles. However, gauge must be assumed to be unreliable. Internet search shows this has become an increasingly frequent occurrence for 2005-2006 model years. [this report supports the federal safety agency action number : dp10001 ].
Gas gauge reading not correct.it will read the correct level then drop to empty. Gas gauge does not work any more reads empty all the time it is a 2006 chevy trailblazer and doing research on the internet there are numerous chevys with the same problem. It is a safety hazard because a person could run out of gas in the middle of a intersection or when turning on a road or merging with traffic......
2006 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge inoperable- stays on e.
Fuel gauge inoperatable.
Fuel sensor in 2006 chevy trailblazer gives erratic and false readings causing me to believe that there was more gas than there actually was. I ran out of gas at the interchange of 2 busy freeways.
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer. It only has 34,000 miles on it. Tonight after I filled the gas tank, the warning light came on saying there was no fuel. After searching the internet, I have found that alot of people are having the same problem and it costs about $800 to get it fixed. I cannot afford $800 to fix something that shouldn't be a problem in the first place. I love my trailblazer, but right now, I'm afraid to drive it. Please make chevy fix this problem.
Filled my tank up with gas and it read empty. The gas level sensor does not work, I have to calculate my mileage and have been stranded with no gas on the side of the highway twice while I was pregnant and had an infant in the trailblazer with me. Not safe and I think that if there are as many people having the same issue there needs to be a recall. From what I have read chevy has not issued a recall, yet all of there 05 and 06 models have this same issue.
Fuel pump sending unit gas tank shows empty even when the tank is full was told it would be 700.00 to fix this should be a recall the trailblazer only has 48,000 mile son it.
2006 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working. Only 34k miles on the car and bought brand new.
1. Not sure what caused the original failure, but I would say it started after I filled my car with gas 2. It was every time I filled with gas for the first few months, now it is constant and every time my car is in motion. 3. Nothing has been done to correct the problem as the car is out of warranty and cost is well over $800, also they are unsure of the exact problem. Details: my fuel light on my car reports that there is no gas in the car even after filling up. The engine light also comes on because of this and causes issues with the car. It is out of warranty and the deal says it is could be any number of problems with the fuel system that would cost over $800. It is very scary because of the warnings that come on the car. It started after filling with gas and before would be normal after driving about 20 miles. Now it is constant. When I first start the vehicle it works fine and tells me the range, but as soon as the car is in motion it goes back to empty. Have replaced gas cap and other things as suggested, but the problem is now constant and at times while driving I can smell gas very strong. It lasts for a about 10-15 minutes and is frightening, the dealerships says it could be the pressure in the gas tank. It is very scary and very expensive for an issue they are unsure of. I request you investigate this because it appears to be a problem that the dealership knows about and refuses to do anything about unless we spend the money for them to fix something they are not sure of and have been given about a 50% chance the problem returns.
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