210 problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle's headlamps will power surge, dim while driving periodically. Fuel sensor showed constant empty until repaired by the recall. Vehicle will occasionally surge forward revving on it's own at random times. The blower resistor pack has burnt up twice, the blower motor has been replaced as well as the melted wires. Now the vehicle will not start. The power windows, locks, radio, dome lights, dash lights are inoperative and the vehicle will not attempt to turn over. Seems like this vehicle has had a lot of electrical issues.
Fuel gauge pegged out past full then returned to empty. It has not been correct since. Mechanics I have talked to said this is an ongoing problem with the Trailblazers. I think there should be a recall issued for the problem. I noticed on the NHTSA website that there have been over 600 complaints filed. This could be a real problem and could possibly be a real safety hazard to families. Suppose you run out of fuel going down the interstate at 70 mph and you run out of fuel and can't get to the emergency lane, someone could possibly rear-end you because you can't get over. I think this should be fixed at gm's cost.
I have a 2005 chevy Trailblazer ext that has a faulty gas gauge I cannot tell how much gas I have its extremely dangerous when you have children you need to pick up daily and drive to practives not knowing how much gas you have so your always in a panic to put more.
Filled up truck and gas gauge still said it was empty. Gas gauge is faulty and no longer works. Have to keep track of mileage now so I don't run out of gas. I also read that gm is willing to cover half the cost and were suppose to send a letter stating that. Never received anything. Not at all impressed with gm and will find it hard to stay a loyal customer.
The fuel gauge stopped working then all the other gauges of the instrument panel began intermittently then permanently stopped working. Aside from the battery gauge, the least important of them all.
Gas gauge stopped working which resulted in running out of gas on a major highway.
Fuel gauge does not work. Shows that there is fuel when it is empty and appears to show empty at random times as it's showing me empty when I just filled up.
The fuel gauge has stopped working and I never know how much fuel I have. . . . . Is there a recall?.
Today, 02/28/2012, I noticed that the fuel gauge on my 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext was fluctuating between half full and full after adding 19 gallons of gas to the truck. This is the first time I have noticed this problem and am aware that many other individuals have had this problem on their Trailblazers. I am hoping there will be a recall in the near future.
1 fuel level sensor not working 2. 70% of the time 3. By gm nothing 2005 Trailblazer.
Cluster instrument panel failed. Rpm odometer doesn't work, speed ranges from 80-off the charts, gas gauge not accurate. Apparently big problem w/over 300 complaints yet no recall. Firestone just quoted me $700 for a remove and replace instrument cluster gauge. $600 for the gauge itself. I can't afford that.
Fuel sensor stopped working.
Gas gauge quit working.
I was driving on the highway at 70mph when my engine suddenly cut. I lost power steering and breaks. Luckily, traffic was clear enough and an exit ramp was accessible; however, I had a very difficult time steering to the side and thought I was going to be unable to break. I was stranded on the off ramp for hours by myself in 40 degree weather and no heat. My gas guage has not worked for several months (see my first complaint 10408603). I have been guessing at amount of fuel by miles driven. I should have had at least 30 miles more of gas. Obviously, this is not a safe way to guage fuel level. It will cost $600 to have the fuel system fixed. Because this is an obvious problem with Trailblazers, I feel the company should issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned due to a faulty fuel sensor and the contact was not able to read the correct fuel levels in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 105,000.
My 2005 Trailblazer has begun to have several problems and in speaking to other chevy owners the same problems have been found in other models and years of chevy trucks and suvs. I'm very disappointed to see that chevy chooses not to recall, which is why I'll never purchase another Chevrolet. Beginning a few months ago my gauges began to be erratic. Starting with my speedometer sticking at zero and then later sticking at 60mph even while sitting still. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Next while sitting at traffice lights or stops signs my engine began to surge forward without applying the gas. When the vehicle surges the rpm gauge also jumps up. I already replaced one transmission at 50k miles and now since passing 100k miles have begun to have rough shifting again in my vehicle. I do not drive my vehicle in a rough manner, speed, or haul a trailer, so there is no reason to be going through transmissions. Now my fuel gauge has stopped working and I'm having to track my mileage with my odometer. I've never seen a vehicle with so many problems and no help offered from the maker. * tr.
I have a 2005 chevy Trailblazer the gas gauge has stopped working. It is always on empty even when I fill it up. I received a letter that gm would pay for half only if it had less than 100,000 miles on it. I have seen this is a constant problem but still no recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was inoperable and the speedometer was permanently stuck at 20 mph. In addition, the fuel warning light was constantly illuminated despite how much fuel was in the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected. The current mileage was 88,200 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/16/lj.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit was broken and causing the fuel gauge to provide a constant empty reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact advising that there was special coverage for vehicle with 120,000 miles or less for a free repair. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 189,000.
Fuel level sensor stopped working.
The Trailblazer I bought seem to be more of a headache the a sport vehical. I wish I had look better at all the inforamtion the was out there. I will not purchase another one, or recamend this vehical to anyone. Sorry I bought it.
Failure of fuel level sensor.
2005 chevy Trailblazer fuel sensor worn out.
Gas gauge shows empty, then full then empty again check engine light always on, also cable holding spare tire, rusted while driving tire hanging.
I own a 2005 Trailblazer, the first problem had to do with the gas not pumping. It would cause the pump to cut off. The passenger seat's plastic side broke off and now the driver's seat is broke. The driver's lumbar selector quit working. The speedometer has stopped working. I use my gps. Then the fuel gauge quit working, the "dummy light" stays on all the time. Cd is hung up in the radio. The front fan for ac/heating quit working. The other fans work and the ac cools. Evidently there are alot of complains with this certain make/model gm should fix the problems. If they don't fix my problems my nest car will certainly not be an american made one because I haven't seen alot of pride when we have to beg to get our cars fixed when shoddy parts are used on our cars.
Fuel gauge reading erratically, often reads empty after fill-up. Suspect faulty fuel sending unit as stated by local mechanic who said this is a common failure form this manufacturer.
My car's gas gauge reads that I have 0 gas when I do. I've filled it up so many times,its costing me too much money to keep filling it up. Cost to repair $1000!.
Filled up with gasoline. Fuel gauge said empty and fuel light remained on and warning bell sounded. After quite some time, usually with multiple start ups, the fuel light went off and gauge worked although intermittently and not necessarily accurately. It would go up and down at different times. It was not noticeable if any particular action affected it, such as acceleration.
Fuel gauge was inaccurate. Would read full when empty, empty when full, etc. Had faulty fuel sending unit replaced by dealer to solve problem.
My 2005 Trailblazer's fuel gauge showed a reading of almost 1/2 full, but was actually empty. As a result, my Trailblazer's engine died while I was driving on the interstate and I narrowly missed being rear ended by a tractor trailer. Before I could get off the highway. I researched the situation and found that wildly fluctuating fuel gauges are common in this gm model. In my opinion this defect could lead to a serious accident.
Gas gauge reading empty after complete fill-up of fuel. Gas gauge does not register correct fuel level at all.
Fuel gauge stopped working. When I fill up at the gas station, the gauge says e and the light comes on. I never know how much fuel I have or when I will run out!.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext 370. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would not register how much fuel was in the vehicle. The contact received notification of a manufacturers safety campaign in which the manufacturer would cover fifty percent of the repair costs if the vehicle has less than 110,000 cumulative miles. The contact stated that the vehicle was at 145,000 miles and the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. There was a concurrent investigation pertaining to the failure under NHTSA action number: pe11014 (fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.
Fuel gauge not reading right. Ran out several times and have got stuck in the middle of busy streets, at intersections, and on highway. Have children and is very dangerous.
I have a 2005 chevy Trailblazer that about a month ago the fuel light came on and started to ding. I had just filled it about just an hour brfore that. I changed the gas cap and that didn't work. The gas gauge still doesn't work right and it's still dinging. I have to keep putting gas in it just about everyday so I don't run out of gas.