Bad fuel level sensor makes the gas gauge show empty upon filling the tank until the fuel level in the tank falls to a sufficient level to cause the gauge to display erratic and false readings. Nothing has been done to correct the failure which continues to be a constant problem. Fuel level now must be estimated through the use of the trip odometer.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 55 MPH the fuel gauge stayed on empty after fuel was added to the vehicle. After driving approximately 50 MPH the fuel gauge began to move toward the full fuel level indicator. The failure occurred for approximately two weeks. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or local mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. Updated 09/15/10. *lj updated 09/16/10
Fuel gauge reading empty after fill up then as driving on highway starts reading fuel level in city goes back to empty. While researching the problem on the internet found there is a problem with the fuel leveling sensor in the tank. This could be a safety problem since it is a combination of mechanical and electrical components that make this work. I will be repairing myself but gm needs to remedy this for so many others.
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer and today it was diagnosed with the seeming all to familiar fuel level sensor failure. I am wondering what the status is on the investigation into this issue, and if a recall will in fact be issued? The federal safety agency defect investigation #dp10001.
I own a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer that has a fuel gauge issue. While on the highway a couple of weeks ago my engine stalled with the fuel gauge reading one quarter of a tank. Come to find out I was out of fuel. Currently the fuel gauge constantly reads empty with the fuel light on even after filling the tank. I believe the inability to correctly know how much fuel I have is quite a safety issue. After much research I have found this is a problem with many of the 2006 trailblazers.
While driving my 2006 chevy trailblazer lt the fuel gauge stopped working. I have since learned that it is the fuel level sensor. However, in the midst of this the SUV rain out of gas in the middle of a busy intersection. I was nearly hit by a tractor trailer. This incident could have cost me my life as I had no way of knowing that I was running out of gas because the gas gauge is not working. This is a serious safety issue because thousands of chevy trailblazers from 2002 through 2008 are experiencing the same issue. I found this by doing a simple google search. I believe that this should be a recall because it is not covered by any warranties but is a known problem with trailblazers and envoys. In addition to the current issue, I will not be able to pass safety inspection in ga without paying the $600 to get this fixed. My inspection is coming up in august.
Fuel pump registers empty all the time, intermittent check engine light (especially just after refueling). Auto will not pass emission inspection due to check engine light. Started just after warranty ran out. Bought the car with 16000 miles on it in 2006. Have recently run out of gas very suddenly, causing a dangerous situation in a high traffic intersection. Gauging gas by mileage is very inaccurate due to heat fluctuation, air conditioning use, etc. No recall? 1000's of complaints on the internet.
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer ls and I started having problems with the fuel gauge shortly after I bought it (used). Not knowing what kind of mileage I can get I must guess when to get fuel. I have run out of gas a few times since this has started and I worry about running out while on a highway and losing control due to not having power. From the searches I have done this is a very common problem with the trailblazer.
2006 trailblazer's fuel sensor died. Therefore it is no longer possible to tell how much gas is in your tank unless you use your trip meter. I have read that many people have had this same problem yet the manufacturer has not yet issued a recall. I have been told that this repair will cost a minimum of $800 and I would rather not have to pay it if it is the fault of the manufacturer.
The fuel gauge in my 2006 chevy trail blazer works intermittently and fluctuates between empty and half full over 12 months ago. This is a permanent condition. My car only had 42k miles on it - the warranty was over at 35k. Other chevy owners of trailblazers have the same problem followed by electrical problems. The dealer stated the "fix" would cost 900 dollars. This is a known problem with chevy trailblazer and silverado models for several years. I was told the silverado was under a recall because the speedometer was affected along with the fuel gauge. But that the trailblazers were not under recall. This is a safety issue, as one can easily run out of fuel in traffic or be disabled on the side of the road without warning.
Gas gauge does not read gas levels correctly. When full, gauge shows at empty and levels off after approx 20-40 miles after driving. Thereafter, gauge randomly goes up and down.
Gas gauge failure. Manufacturer has no recall for failure. Cost to repair $800 to $1000 dollars.
Fuel gauge not working. Problem occurred at approximately 59k miles. Ran out of gas in middle of highway and was nearly rear ended by vehicles traveling over 65 MPH. Based on complaints listed across the internet, it is a common problem with this vehicle. Dealership says "not much we can do except replace fuel system - still won't fix problem as it will likely occur again." also told me "good luck with getting recall particularly since us auto struggles = no bad press for us automakers." he then pointed me to this site and told me to notice that nothing has been done on the investigation front since january 2010 despite the problem being reported since basically may 2007. Interesting...but I have faith that this is not the case and that this issue will be addressed. Anyway, there is more than enough info available on this site and across the internet on the problems with the fuel system on these vehicles. It is only a matter of time when someone is going to get seriously injured when they run out of gas and cause an accident. Lets hope that we do not get to that point, but given the history, we likely will.
Fuel gauge system needle bouncing from e to f after tank is filled. Once the gas tank is filled to the max, the e gas light comes on, and does not go off.
I purchased a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer back in oct 2009, within the past 3 months I have now have had problems with the fuel lever sensor. My gas gauge will remain on empty even after I fill up the tank and causes the engine light to stay on. I have researched online and found that it is a very common problem with my vehicle however no recall has been issued. I have two small children who are in my car most of the time. I am very afraid that I will run out of gas and stall on the freeway. This can cause a huge accident if I stall in the middle of the freeway going 65 MPH. I have been tracking the mileage on my own but it is very hard to be accurate as to how much gas is really left.
First of all my fuel lever sensor went out. I only figured it out when I was in a busy shopping intersection and my vehicle just shut down. Lucky for me no car rear ended me but one did come close. At the time as far I knew my car had over half a tank of gas in it. Come to find out late it didn't. To my embarrassment I slowed and stopped traffic for close to an hour while I called for help and had to be towed. My mechanic explained the problem (the fuel level sensor) and gave me two options get the part replace or keep track of the mileage and gas I put in daily, because of the cost to replace the part plus labor I decided to keep track of the mileage instead of having it replaced. Now I'm having a whole other issue I am only able to pump $10 of gas at a time because now my fuel pump went out also. When I pump gas my car thinks that it has gas when it doesn't. Now I have no option but the get my car repaired for both issues of which I am doing this week. This is seriously ridiculous. I should not be having these issues with this new of a car. Hopefully something is done about this issue.
Fuel gauge not working, gm dealer wants over $600 to fix.
Filled with premium fuel, started, check engine light on and fuel gauge shows empty. Gauge will work from time to time but check engine light doesn't go out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after filling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the fuel level indicator displayed an empty fuel tank. The contact was unable to determine the amount of fuel in the vehicle because the failure would occur intermittently. In one instance, the vehicle stalled because there was no gasoline in the vehicle and the fuel level indicator displayed inaccurate fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was informed that the fuel pump assembly would need to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in relation to the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 113,000.
Defective fuel level sensor on 2006 trailblazer ss. Gas gauge always reads empty. Very difficult to determine how much fuel is in the vehicle. Ran out of gas on the highway and was almost hit trying to get to the right shoulder.
I own a 2006 chevy trailblazer. My fuel tank level sensor is not working in the vehicle. My gas gauge now always reads empty even after filling the vehicle up. This happened right after my warranty expired. I am being told they have to take the whole gas tank out to fix the problem. Since I am not able to afford that fix I have been doing research on the subject, it turns out there are a ton of folks with this vehicle experiencing the same issue. Recently, due to this problem my car stalled out in the middle of me driving through a green light. I was able to pull over to the shoulder off the road. But if I had been in a busy intersection, it most likely would have ended in an accident.
2006 chevy trailblazer's fuel gauge failed at 40,000 miles. Shows empty all the time. There is no way to know how much fuel is left in the vehicle. The vehicle may run out of fuel without warning, stranding the driver and other occupants. Repair was quoted at over $500.00. I have not repaired, I was advised the replacement part would fail within a few months. Was told the system was defective and the manufacturer is aware of the defect but will not address the problem.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer with 12000 miles has inoperative gasoline gauge. Always reads zero. Can't pass smog test. Common problem since 2005.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls suddenly has non operational fuel gauge. After filling up the vehicle with gas(the gauge was reading at about 1/4 full a time of fueling) upon restarting the empty fuel light has come on. The gauge itself then dropped below the 1/4 full tank previous reading all the way to zero. This is the first time this has happened. But after coming home and reading online complaints this a shockingly common occurrence with this model gm vehicle(and not just a temporary glitch, one that never goes away after it happens, but a gas gauge that from then on always reads empty). A non operational system for fuel level is a considerable safety hazard. It is the only thing to accurately measure the energy that remains to run the car.
Gas gauge on 2006 chevrolet trailblazer when started shows correct fuel level. After several miles of driving gauge drops to zero and warning light and chime is activated. Gauge shows correctly each time engine is started. Dealer said many complaints of this type, but not covered by warranty. It is a bad sending unit in the fuel pump. Gas tank needs to be dropped and parts replaced at a cost of $800.00.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not function properly. It would fluctuate between empty and full. The failure progressed until the gauge always read empty. The contact called the manufacturer and was offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The current mileage was approximately 94,000.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls 4wd: fuel level sensor failure. Thousands of online complaints w/ years ranging from 2000 - 2006. $800-$1100 for repair. No warranty coverage past 36k miles dealership mechanics are aware of malfunction and say oem part is "junk". Personal incident began @ appx 55k miles. Sensor is inside fuel tank. Possible fire hazard? Should be recalled.
Fuel gauge registers empty even when tank is full.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel gauge not working properly, while driving the needle from the fuel gauge drops to empty and slowly returns back show the correct amount fuel in the vehicle. Read online that this is a common problem with the trailblazers and cost is about $500.00 for repairs, sensor in the fuel tank needs replaced unable to take vehicle on any trips and have to keep an eye on how much fuel is in the tank by checking the trip odometer.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel level sensor hasn't worked since about 28,000 miles, now has about 80,000 miles on vehicle. Thousands upon thousands of 2006 trailblazers have had the same problem which chevrolet (gm) knows about but won't put out a recall service bulletin to replace this defaulted part. Here the taxpayers bailed gm out , but they won't take care of this huge problem where an operator of this vehicle could run out of fuel at any time not knowing how much fuel is in the tank because it reads empty all of the time with the low fuel light on as well. We as taxpayers can bail them out, but they won't take car of a problem that could result in deaths when a vehicle runs out of fuel at the wrong time, and in the wrong place. Is this what is needed before gm takes care of this problem? This seems to be the case. Also with this problem it sends signals that won't allow the vehicle to pass ny state vehicle inspection when there is nothing else wrong with the vehicle.
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