I noticed the first time there was an issue with my gas gauge when I was sitting at the bank drive thru and it dinged at me that I needed gas. I thought it odd, because I thought I had just filled up. I went to fill up and it only cost $20, so then I knew something was wrong. Gas gauge stayed at 1/2 tank regardless of full or empty, then got stuck at 1/4 tank, now stays on empty at all times. I have to keep track of miles and always fill up (which is not easy if the funds are not available). I've since run out of gas 3 times. Luckily, either time, neither of my 2 small kids were in the car with me. This is very frustrating, not only running out of gas, but even more so hearing that gm is only willing to cover 1/2 of the expense, if you take your truck to an already over priced dealership.
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was stuck on zero and he was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle. On one occasion while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle ran out of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 95,000. Updated 02/15/12*bf the fuel level sensor failed. Updated 04/18/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH and noticed that the fuel gauge fluctuated and failed to register an accurate reading. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the constant malfunction. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. Updated 02/03/12
The first time I noticed there was a problem with the fuel gauge sensor in my '07 trailblazer, I had about 1/3 of a tank of gas when I parked and turned the engine off to go into a store. When I started the engine again, the fuel gauge went to empty and the low-fuel light came on. I went to fill the tank and only needed about 11 gallons, which is when I confirmed the gauge was wrong. The gauge continued to show empty and has ever since. I am now doing my best to keep track of fuel by estimating usage based on the miles driven after each fill-up. I've been reading up on the recall and I'm outraged that gm is still only offering to pay for half of the repair costs if done at a dealer, which, by the way is why I haven't had this repair done yet. I've read in some cases there have been estimated costs between $700 and $1200. So if gm is only going to pay half of the cost, I'm looking at potentially $600 or so to repair something that gm has admitted is a problem. I cannot afford this repair, and I hope that I am able to keep track of my gas based on mileage so I never run out of gas, especially with my two young children in the vehicle. I also don't believe I or any other vehicle owner should have to pay for something that has been recalled by the manufacturer. Gm should accept responsibility if they want to keep their loyal customers happy and keep them coming back. Is there any help out there for people in my situation? I know the recall was issued, I know gm has only offered to pay half of the cost, but what about people who cannot afford this additional expense? I know there are many.
Fuel gauge in 2007 chevy trailblazer began fluctuating from proper fuel level reading to empty at around 50,000 miles. After about 2 weeks of this, fuel gauge failed altogether and now consistently reads empty regardless of fuel level in tank, which indicates a failure of the fuel sensing unit. Received a letter from gm stating 1/2 of repair costs would be covered by manufacturer, however due to the fact this problem appears so common and widespread, it is apparent the federal safety agency needs to issue a recall on this problem. We are driving the vehicle based on the trip odometer and my husband has run out of gas twice as this is not a reliable way to estimate the amount of fuel in the tank. Both times he was on his way to work and on heavily traveled roads. This in itself created a safety hazard.
Approximately a month ago my low fuel indicator light came on and my fuel gauge reflected empty despite filling up my gas tank just hours earlier. Since that time this has kept happening and seems to always indicate an empty tank despite the fact that it is incorrect. Evidently this issue is very common with my vehicle and I feel that it needs to be documented. This is a huge safety concern due to the fact that I am never sure exactly how much fuel that I have in my vehicle. After calling the dealership I was told that this is an approximate $400 total repair. Gm stated that they will pay for 1/2, however this is still a large out of pocket expense. They also stated that I will only get the 1/2 off as long as I bring my vehicle to the dealership. Gm should have issued a 100% total recall on this component since its so widespread. I have no alternative but to pay for this repair at their dealership.
Gas gauge does not work. Reads empty even after vehicle is filled with fuel. Check engine is always on because of gauge problem.
The first time the tank read empty was on november 23, 2011 when there was about 1/4 a tank of gas in the vehicle. The gauge went back and forth between empty and just over making the light and noise come on. Today november 27, 2011 it came on after fueling a little over 9 gallons of gas in the vehicle. I pulled over to the side of the road to see if turning the car off an restarting the vehicle would reset it, it didn't work. We continued on with the light on and did what we needed to do. We went to the gas station and filled the tank the rest of the way and it still showed empty with the light coming on.
I have experienced problems with my 2007 chevy trailblazer since I purchased this car. The transmission messed up originally and now I am having problems with my gas gauge indicator. This recent problem started last year 2010. The levels were reading inaccurately at that time and seemed to have repaired itself. The beginning of this year, the indicators stopped working again. I never know how much gas is in my truck and I am paranoid and constantly going to the store to add more gas. I am understanding that this appears to be a problem with the majority of chevy vehicles and gm actually knows that the problem exist and has done absolutely nothing to help the millions of loyal customers that purchased these cars. There is no reason that this all should be happening to my vehicle that I purchased brand new; so I am the original and only owner. Is there any help for the consumers that have purchased gm vehicles. I could see if this was a problem with one line of vehicles manufactured by gm but this problem appears to be all across the board. I have run out of gas numerous of times because I never know how much gas is in this vehicle. This is absolutely insane that gm can scam millions of customers and not fix a known problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel levels. The contact stated that when refueling, the fuel gauge would read accurately but would fail after several moments after driving. The dealer was contacted and advised that the fuel sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Fuel gauge when driving will show inaccurate gas level. Drops down to empty a lot after you pumped. Gas will fill up after pump on gage, but almost close to half when driving will go down and hit empty when gas is in vehicle.
Fuel gauge not working properly.
The gas gauge was showing that the tank was empty although it had been filled less than 100 miles earlier. When I filled the tank right after the light went on - I was only able to put 8 gallons of gas in it. The gauge then would move from empty with the warning light coming on to half full and back down during the trip immediately following the fill up. Once the vehicle was started the following morning, the gauge went to full but shortly after went back to empty. Now it continues to read inconsistently every trip moving back and forth between full and empty and other times remaining on empty with the warning light on for an entire trip.
Fuel sender failed 8 months ago resulting in the gas gauge always on empty. Chevy just sent out a courtesy letter advising they would pay for half the repair. I found 1000's of cases out there for the same issue with the same make and model vehicle. To me, this is a large scale problem that chevy should repair at no cost to their customers. Very disappointing. Chevy vehicles used to be rough and tough like their slogan "like a rock", but these days with all these costly problems, it's only fitting that they changed it to "chevy runs deep" in your pockets....:-( my larger concern is that we already ran out of gas once with our two kids in the car on the tollway with 75mph speed limit. Very dangerous and a serious problem that chevy needs to fix!
Fuel gauge stated I had enough fuel and I ran out of gas. It happened again just 2 months ago and I received a letter from gm telling me this might happen and that they will cover 50% of the cost. That's not good enough, I see complaints all over the internet. This needs to be a recall!!!!
Fuel gauge began giving an inaccurate reading and eventually stopped working altogether.
I would like to add my complaints about the 2007 chevy trailblazer fuel sensor issues. The gas gauge when I bought the vehicle at about 55,000 miles worked but not accurately over the last few months the sensor has stopped working all together and constantly shows an empty tank. I generally by gas twice a week to limit the possibility of running out and was actually on my way to the gas station when the vehicle ran out of gas while I was on a highway. To me that is a danger to myself and other drivers and the more that I have researched the issue I see that it appears to be a common one that I would feel the federal safety agency would be justified in issuing a recall notice for. Thanks.
Fuel level sensor doesn't register correct amount of fuel. Stalled in traffic in middle lane of 6 lane highway. Chevrolet has admitted problem with "some" vehicles. I feel this is more widespread than has been admitted. Chevrolet should recall and replace at no cost to consumer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling, she noticed that the fuel gauge would read empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that they would take the liability for fifty percent of the repair costs. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 11/16/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle stalled periodically, due to low reading of fuel after filling the gas tank. Updated 11/18/11
With a full tank of gas the fuel gauge stopped working and now reads empty all the time. The check engine light comes on and off depending on how much fuel is in the tank.this trailblazer had only 36,500 miles on it when this started. I believe the dealer should pay for all the repairs as this is a safety hazard.
Gas gauge does not function properly and drops to empty when there is gas in the tank. Passenger side window does not go up and down. Vehicle has been back to the dealership twice for electrical issues-dashboard and radio lights go on and off. Problem was repaired in 2009 but is now re-occuring.
Fuel gauge indicator misrepresents actual fuel in tank. Begins to decline after 10 minutes of driving. There is a problem with the sensor. Gm needs to recall and fix this feature in my 2007 chevrolet trailblazer.
I received a letter advising me of the possibility of the fuel sensor in my 2007 chevy trailblazer malfunctioning. About one week prior to receiving the notice, the fuel gauge began falling to empty and the low fuel warning sounding, even when I had just filled the tank. The letter advises that gm will only cover half of the repair cost. Obviously, this was a problem with the vehicle when I purchased it new and I see no reason why gm should not be responsible for the entire cost of the repair. Also, why has there been no recall for this problem?
Fuel gauge started fluctuating between full and empty, now it just stays on empty. 09-09-2011 with car in park the idle sometimes goes up to 2100 rpms then will go as low as 600 rpms, recently as of 09-16-2011 I have been noticing a fluctuation in speed on its own or without my assistance.
The fuel gauge light went on when the vehicle still had nearly 10 gallons of gas. The fuel gauge will read full for a week and then the fuel light when come on suddenly. There have been multiple occasions when the fuel gauge read empty, but I was only able to fill up with 8 gallons (fuel tank is 20 gallons plus). Fuel gauge has been so inaccurate that I have been forced to use my trip odometer and I don't feel confident taking car on a road trip or out of town.
Fuel gauge shows empty, while there is still plenty of fuel in tank. When the vehicle is first started, the gauge reads correctly, but as soon as the vehicle is in motion, the gauge drops to empty. *tr when tank is 100% full, the gauge reads correct until around 100 miles, when the gauge immediately drops to empty. Online research is showing this to be a known issue, possibly with the fuel sending unit attached to the pump.
The fuel gauge says full for a couple weeks then goes to empty with the light coming on even if I put a gallon of gas in it .it goes right back to full and stays there the steering also feels like any day something is going to happen to it and its making a loud screeching sound thought it might be power steering the fluid is full.
I own a 2007 chevy trailblazer. The fuel gauge started fluctuating erratically and the gas light would come on and stay on. Then eventually it stop working altogether. My wife has ran out of gas in it one time. From the complaints I've been reading. I'm not the only consumer experiencing this same problem. I have called dealerships about this repair and it will be very expensive to fix it. I feel the manufacture should step up and fix their problem. Its obvious that you have one. My family only purchases general motor products. Please let us keep our relationship healthy.
The fuel gauge stopped working when you fill it up the gauge shows full than you drive it a little bit and it goes to empty and the low fuel light comes on.
Fuel gauge keeps showing empty when I know there is fuel in the vehicle. The faulty gauge goes from half full to the empty light (warning) coming on after driving less than 10 miles. This has been going on for about 3 weeks and just yesterday I received a letter from gm saying they will cover 50% of the cost to repair. It's faulty equipment and gm should put a "recall" in place and cover the total cost to repair!
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