62 problems related to other fuel system fuel gauge have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Fuel gauge failure, 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer with only 37,000 miles. Vehicle runs out of gas because of inaccurate erratic readings being sent to gas gauge. This household has two drivers and the problem is manifested when the secondary driver runs out of fuel in traffic causing the potential for both an accident or major traffic jam. Information on the web suggests this is a known problem for gm, but was never addressed. The expense to repair is very high.
The fuel gauge on my 2005 Trailblazer has become erratic displaying fuel levels from empty to full with different variations displayed when the vehicle is being driven.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when filling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the fuel level indicator would read fuel levels at empty. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.
Fuel gauge quit working and sometimes it would work and now has stopped all together.
Fuel gauge does not recognize the real fuel level. I have seen this in several other Trailblazers as well as silverado trucks that my friends have owned.
Fuel gauge not working.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The fuel level gauge indicated there was half a tank of fuel in the vehicle yet the tank was empty. The failure would occur intermittently and because she was unable to determine the exact amount of fuel in the vehicle, she would fill the tank completely within every 200 miles. The vehicle had not been to the dealer for a diagnostic or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. Updated 12/02/10 updated 12/07/10.
I have a 2005 chevy Trailblazer what a hunk of junk about 6 months ago the fuel gauge stopped working , which I read is a known problem with many of the 2005 models its a problem but I am dealing with it until I run out of gas late on night with my kids and some terrible happens to us! but that is not the major complaint now. On 2 seperate occasions my speedometer just stops working, either I am going zero or I am going 120 miles a hour, what a major problem for a person who does a great deal of highway traveling. So what are my options it seem that there are numerous complaints regarding both of these issues I know gm doesnt probably see them as a saftey issue but I do. I terrified of running out of gas I usually traveling alone or with my teenage daughter. But o wont be able to afford the gas because I have to pay all of those speeding tickets.
2005 chevy Trailblazer fuel gauge light is always on and fuel gauge is stuck at e. The issue occurred around 65k miles and is still occurring today with automobile at 75k.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge would read inaccurate fuel levels and would fluctuate intermittently between empty and full. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed empty or a reading level close to empty. Whenever the vehicle was in operation, the failure fluctuated at any given speed being traveled. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 72,425.
After filling vehicle with gas, the fuel gauge began jumping wildly. It reset after some time. Later, the fuel gauge failed to read properly. Now the fuel gauge fails to ever read properly. This caused my wife's vehicle to run out of gas on the interstate in rush hour traffic.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that his fuel gauge did not display the actual amount of fuel in the vehicle. Whenever the vehicle was refueled, the gauge would display an empty reading. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new fuel sending unit. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 125,000.
First, fuel gauge, then the entire instrument panel stopped working.
Fuel gauge does not function for 2005 chevy Trailblazer. Potential to run out of fuel in subzero weather endangering occupants. This is well known and common problems with this model.
My 2005 Trailblazer's fuel sensor as explained in your dp10001 has been malfunctioning for many months. Gm dealer doesn't seem to be aware of it, but it seems many owners (1000"s) have the seem problem, some have had their computer shut down the car while driving. Shouldn't there be a recall on this particular problem. The fuel gauge always reads empty.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge does not work and always registers zero. Whenever he fills up the gas tank, the fuel gauge dial does not move from empty to full. The dial remains on empty and the fuel light is constantly illuminated. The contact found numerous complaints from other consumers who experienced the same problem. However, the dealer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/07/09. Updated 01/08/09.
I purchased my SUV in August of 2008 about a month later after pumping gas I noticed the fuel gauge spinning uncontrollably. Due to the warranty I purchase carmax fixed the problem at that time not it is 5 years later and exact same things has happened as well as all the other gauges spinning. Shortly, after the fuel gauge went out I notice the speedometer and the accelerator gauges doing the same thing. I have had my SUV for 5 years and has constantly complained about the gauges spinning back and forth.
The fuel gauge say's its empty but I have gas. My engine light comes on every time I start the car.
I have a 2005 Trailblazer, at 105,000 miles I had to replace the fuel sensor, its the 3rd fuel senor since the vehicle was manufacturered.
In recent months my fuel guage indicator light is showing low fuel even after the vehicle has been fueled to capacity. After speaking a with several other chevy Trailblazer owners, I have discovered that they are, or have experinced the same problem. I was advised by one of the owners that there was a problem with the fuel sensor. The cost to replace this item through the dealership was between $350-$450. After reading the complaints on this website and speaking with other Trailblazer owners. One can conclude that this it a factory, workmanship defect; and the consumer should not be held responsible for repair or replacement. Finally as of this complaint I have not repaired the fuel sensor.
Fuel gage has failed and does not work. . . Failed at 38000 miles. . . Purchased car December 2005 with 13,500 miles from dealer. . . Current ownership two years. . . Low fuel light stays on even when tank filled. . . Gage will sometimes vary between "e" and 3/4 full. . . Most of the time staying on "e", . . . Absolutely cannot tell how much gas is in car from the gage. More than one person drives the car and it is going to leave someone from my family stranded on the road at some point. I went to the dealer and complained and was told that it would cost between $350 and $500 to repair, that the fuel sending unit has failed. . . That gas tank would have to be dropped to replace . . . However "just keep driving the car until the fuel pump fails and replace the pump and the sending unit assembly at that time, saving the extra cost. . . " "keep track of your mileage". . . Which varies between city and highway driving. . . Not exactky what I want to hear!!!.
The sending unit for the fuel gauge on my 2005 chevy Trailblazer failed and had to be replaced at a cost to me of $400. 00. When my repairer called the dealer for the part, he was told he had to wait a day as the part was not in stock, because the had sold out of them and there had been a "run" on this individual part. This would lead me to believe that the part failure is not random but that it was defective and others were experiencing the same problem as I.
Fuel gauge on our 2005 trail blazer stopped working. This car was about 1 1/2 years old when this happened. Just in simple talking I know 6 different people with this model that has had the same problem. It sound as if this is a problem with this model.
I started noticing that my gas needle would float after filling the gas tank on two occasions. The first time I stopped one day to fill the gas tank thinking I was on empty. As I pulled off the needle went to e again after stopping on full before I turned on the engine. A gentleman at the gas station knew what was going on with my car as he was driving a Chevrolet pickup and said it was a common thing with Chevrolets. He also told me the problem was with the gas gauge wire. I called to make an appointment with service department to find out that no recalls were made regarding this issue. If it was a common problem in Chevrolets then why was this not a recall or a safety issue. . I would assume if someone would drive and experience what I was experiencing with the floating needle or worse run out of gas unaware that the needle was not registering properly while driving . Discussing the same problem I was experiencing with a friend and she indicate to me that a coworker was having the same problem. . The second timei have ran out of gas was while travelling in high rush hour traffic due to the needle not working properly. Chevrolet should take care of this dangerous issue with its customers. A recall should be made before something terrible occurs. I keep track of my mileage as I did not believe this was an issue I should have to pay to fix. This appeared to be a common problem for this manufacturer.
The fuel sensor that works the gas gauge had to be repaired twice.
I have owned my 2005 Trailblazer ext LS since January 2005. In August of 05 I noticed my gas gauge going haywire. Then I noticed my speedometer wasnt working correctly also as soon as my fuel gauge stopped working completely my speedometer has been fine. My fan for heat and sir stopped working shortly after that. I also go through head lights and taillight frequently which have lead to a few tickets. I love my Trailblazer but I am disgusted that there hasnt been recalls on these obvious defects!!!! I will not buy another chevy. I feel the company doesnt care weather they have a trust worthy reliable vehicul as long as they are making money!!!!.