Fuel gauge intermittently reports empty when vehicle was just fully filled with fuel
Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel gauge problems
1,534 of the 7,174 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 1,534
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 64,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 157Stalling 119Fuel pump 62Headlights 31Fire or smoke 12Fuel smell 10ABS 10Loss of power 9
Trouble codes mentioned
P0463 2U0151 1P14CD 1P14C0 1P1005 1P0562 1
What owners say
Vehicle Diagnostic Summary – Trouble Codes Explained 1. P0562 – System Voltage Low The vehicle’s electrical system is running at low voltage. This could be due to a weak battery, a failing alternator, or poor electrical connections. It may cause various electronic issues and unexpected shutdowns if not fixed. 2. P1005 – Fuel Level Sensor Control Module: Too Many Resets The fuel level sensor module has been reset too many times, likely due to electrical glitches. This may cause the fuel gauge to be inaccurate or unstable. 3. P14C0 / P14CD – Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Signal Error There is a configuration signal error from the fuel pump control module. This could lead to fuel delivery problems, starting issues, or engine stalling if it worsens. 4. U0151 – Lost Communication with Airbag Control Module (SRS) The system lost contact with the airbag diagnostic module. This may affect airbag deployment during a crash, making it a serious safety concern.
I own a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer (bought new) with approximately 79,000 miles. The fuel gauge light is illuminated indicating I am low on fuel however my gas tank is full. I noticed the problem after filling my tank (no light on at the time). After filling the tank, the fuel light came on and the gas gauge bounced back and forth from quarter tank to half tank and now the light stays on with gauge showing empty. I would appreciate any help you can give or recommend any possible action to take.
Fuel gauge drops to empty constantly, even where there is half a tank. Only 5-10% of the time it shows how much fuel there really is. This happens while traveling and while stopped.
Gas gauge doesn't work. Needle on e and light stays on. Person I bought it from reports broken when she bought it used. I trip mileage to o when I get gas. Then by # of gallons I put in I estimate how many miles I think I can travel. It's not always possible to keep tank filled.
The gas gauge shows empty even after the tank is filled. Other 2005 trailblazer models have had a recall on this issue regarding the gas gauge and sensor but my model did not. It also causes the check engine light to come on after putting fuel in the gas tank. The gas gauge shows empty at all times ( when your moving, and stationary). Not accurately knowing how much gas is the vehicle can cause you to stall out while on city streets or on the highway driving 60 MPH.
My gas gauge is sitting on bottom instead of top where it's supposed to be. I don't know how much gas in my car. An I have 2 small kids an one has a heart condition. An I'm on a fixed income. An also my head lights go off an on all the time day or night.
Fuel gauge consistently showed "empty" and external lights were always very dim. Lack of awareness of fuel status LED to breakdown on heavily trafficked road and dim hazard lights contributed to poor visibility and a fatal accident.
1 owner vehicle - bought in 2004 & had 8 miles on it. Has been very well kept & currently has only 65,000 miles on it as of 9/16/19. As others, the electrical cluster has malfunctioned. Speedometer quit working over a year ago & now the fuel gauge has failed. Problem is with the cluster as "estimated mileage" still works. Have noticed that other gauges act erratic at times. This has been an ongoing issue that chevy is well aware of yet fail to act. To tb to dealer for repairs they stated there is no recall. Cost out of my pocket for repair will be over $800.00. Speedometer originally failed while driving on hwy. It started to work again but failed again while driving on the hwy a few weeks later. Fuel guage simply stopped working after starting vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. After fuel was added to the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level and the low fuel warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.
- Risk
- If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V121000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel gauge
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (568 complaints), 2006 (531 complaints) and 2007 (264 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 228 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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