chevrolet trailblazer ext 370 Problems

chevrolet trailblazer ext 370 2005 Complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

vehicle was involved in driver's side collision. both doors on left side do not operate properly. replacements parts are not being manufactured. *jb

Reported in: KIRKSVILLE MO || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16M956

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

i just purchased a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer in january of this year. the problem is that the driver's side visor has an uncovered mirror on it. when i pull the visor down to block the sun, the mirror reflects my hands and lap which is a distraction while driving. i called the customer service person at general motors (joohee kim). she said that there is nothing that could be done about replacing the visor with one with no mirror or one with a covered mirror. i looked at several other suv's and trucks at my dealership and the trailblazer is the only one with an uncovered mirror. i have never owned or seen an automobile with an uncovered mirror on the driver's side. i am very concerend about this problem and believe that it has the potential of being a big safety hazard.*ak

Reported in: CHATSWORTH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES162956

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i bought a 05 tb-ext last june, i no sooner got 5 miles down the highway (8 mile total on od) when i started to feel something funny, i was pushing on the gas, but it was loosing speed traffic was backing up behind me as i pulled off the road. i had it towed to back to the dealership where i was assured that it was a tranny line that was not properly secured at the factory. now 3 months later, (5300 total on od) my kids and i were driving on the freeway yesterday at 65 mph when the rpm's shot up to 4500-5000, and it was loosing speed. there was not any warning signs going off. i was in the middle lane of a 5 lane freeway (i-580 west) i pulled over on the shoulder and checked the fluid level, it was fine. i put the car in drive i started to get back on to the freeway, 1st and 2nd engaged just fine, but as soon as i got up to around 35 mph the rpm shot up again and it would not shift to third. i had to use the on star for the second time in 3 months to have it towed. *jb

Reported in: MODESTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

brand new 2005 chevrolet trailblazer transmission wont downshift back into low gear upon coming to a stop. dealer said they fixed the problem the first time it happened (at 600 miles) by replacing a sensor. it has just now started happening again (at 2,100 miles). *nm

Reported in: ALLISON PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

dt: the contact states the third row seat cushions are so big that they do not allow the latch system to be accessed. the other alternative is to use the safety belts. when she secures a child seat to the safety belt it allows the child seat to tip over. the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle because of its design. *ak

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

hydraulics on lift gate not working. noticed it when went to open in to put groceries in the back. very dangerous, if not careful could fall on top of you or your head! *jb

Reported in: THORNTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

the lift gate on my vehicle would not lift all the way in late in 2005 and would only lift up to 1/4 of its actual opening. while on the interstate recently, it completely fell off flying into traffic. *jb

Reported in: BRISTOL TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i purchased a 2005 chevy trailblazer less than a year ago. since that time the vehicle has been in the service center four different times. each time the vehicle has failed to start. the dealer states that the rear hatch module continues to short out. this module causes the entire vehicle to short out. i have expressed my concerns with the safety of this vehicle with the dealer and have not gotten anywhere. i an a single mother of a two year old. i am only interested in the safety of my child. jack schmitt chevrolet of o'fallon illinois will not stand behind the vehicle that they sold or admit that there is a problem. the last time i brought my vehicle in for this problem they told me that it was the ignition. when i came to pick up the vehicle after they had "fixed" it, the vehicle would not start. they admitted that it was in fact the rear hatch module again and that they had made an educated guess the first time in order to save time. i would like someone to hold this dealership responsible for the defect in this car and to stop giving consumers the run around. *jb

Reported in: SWANSEA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle shocks me & all occupants almost every time we exit the vehicle. gm refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. i have been to 3 dealers to resolve the problem

Reported in: EUSTIS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. afterward, the engine easily restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 09/12/06. *jb

Reported in: HEDGESVILLE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on september 28th 2006 i was driving my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext down the road between 55 and 60 mph. it had started raining about 5 minutes earlier. i started up the hill and was approaching the other road i needed to turn on and gently applied the brakes. as soon as i applied the brakes, the vehicle went out of control. i tried to pump the brakes and get the vehicle back into control but had no luck. i then crossed the center line and crashed head on into the guard rail on the other side of the road. after i hit the guard rail i bounced off of that and hit an on coming vehicle in the passenger side with the front end of my car. i then proceeded to continue back to the other side of the road and jump a 4ft ditch and finally came to a stop on the other side of the ditch. the funny thing is that this all happened while i was traveling up hill!!! i truly believe the so called four wheel anti-lock brakes failed. the air bags never deployed either! after the crash the right front tire had a huge hole in the side wall and i am not too sure that this wasn't part of the problem. the torn part of the tire is sticking out and seems like it failed too. i just wish i could get someone to investigate this (goodyear tires). *nm

Reported in: LEESBURG OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: LEESBURG OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

TIRES

Reported in: LEESBURG OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 chevy trailblazer that when driving at times the lights go bright and them dim when accelerating also makes a noise from the engine, also after sitting for the weekend would have to jump start and keys would stay locked in ignition i have searched the web for anyone having similar problems and i am glad to say that i am not imagining this, when we took to dealer they could not find anything wrong. please investigate this problem i will add link to web site of forum where other people are having the same problem with this vehicle. this is a safety related issue due to driving @ night when the lights go dim is dangerous, please help. here is the web site http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-trailblazer/tucllqk4uif5na0ut. *jb

Reported in: LOS LUNAS NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

heater blower is going out, then goes back on if i touch the wires going into the motor housing. now the speedometer is going wacky. shows 120 mph never goes back to zero. this is an ongoing problem with gm please investigate.*jb

Reported in: FARMINGVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

Reported in: FARMINGVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 trailblazer. middle of high way engine stopped and instrument panel went crazy. some time later ignition key worked again. i changed battery but it happened again and when i turned the ignition key to start the engine, sometimes is work and sometimes id doesn't. the dealer wanted me to pay for diagnosis fee my car is 46000 out of warranty and as i check internet forum some people have the same trouble and dealer covered the money how can i protect my family with the engine stopping in middle of highway!!!!!!!! *jb

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

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. *ak

Reported in: AKRON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

brake and tail light on 2005 chevy trailblazer ext have failed on two occasions since leasing this new car on 9/15/2004. the first incident occurred on 6/15/2006, when the passenger brake and tail light failed and was noticed by a police officer who gave an informal warning. it was repaired on 6/16/2007 by the dealer who is now out of business. the second incident occurred today, june 21, 2007 when the driver side brake and tail light failed and was noticed by another driver. it will be taken to the dealer tomorrow.

Reported in: THIELLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Reported in: THIELLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. the contact felt the vehicle jerk slightly while driving 70 mph. the contact noticed a piece of the tire coming off of the passenger side continental contitrac tr bsw tire. the vehicle has not been taken to a mechanic. the purchase date, dot number, and mileage information were unknown.

Reported in: MIQUITE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

while traveling on the highway, the tread on my tire completely blew off taking with it part of my bumper and the interior plastic around the tire. only the steel belts were left. *jb

Reported in: HUDSON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

on sunday, august 5th my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer experienced a complete tire failure. this was the second failure on a tire on my vehicle within a one week period. the first failure was much less catastophic than the second, however, the symptoms appear to be related. as i changed lanes on a busy highway i heard a thumping sound followed by rubber flying into the air. the vehicle to my right slowed to allow me to proceed to the shoulder area. the vehicle handled very well, but the tire was completely separated from the sidewalls.

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

SUSPENSION

two tires failed within a week with similar circumstances. the first tire failure was less dramatic than the second due to the fact that it occurred at night when temperatures were cooler and vehicle stops were more frequent. the second failure was catastrophic. the sidewalls completely separated from the tread on a very busy highway. after the first tire failure i had the tires aligned, balanced and pressure checked by a gm technician. the service manager at the gm dealer clearly told me that the two remaining tires were in good shape and had several thousand miles on them before i had to worry about changing them. four days later the tire failed completely. after the incident i called back to the gm dealer to verify their process for tire alignment. they informed me that the tires were indeed verified to be at 35psi, the factory recommended level. i retained the failed tire for future use. the tires were continental conti-trac p245/65/r17 with a dot number of hw8t bl5 0305. a similar report has been filed with the nhtsa.

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

i parked the 2005 trailblazer in the garage after a short trip to pick up a neighbors child. two hours later when i went to start my car to take the child home, my key would not turn. steering wheel was not locked ( it could be turned and turn the wheels) trans was locked. i read on online forums that others have had issues like this, one guy said that he was able to pull back on his shifter and turn the key at the same time. this did not work for me as the trans shifter was locked. result, tow, and replace switch.

Reported in: SHEPHERD MT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

window switch panel on drivers door caught fire overnight while parked in garage. no problems before this event. fuse blew stopping the electric current and the fire burnt out on its own. i discovered the damage in the morning as i was getting in the vehicle to drive to work.

Reported in: HARPSWELL ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S156

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

gas gauge failed at 40,000 miles. the needle will not move off of "e". for a short time it would actually read 1/4 full when the tank was full now it doesn't move. the warning ding goes off periodically. in addition to the gas gauge problem the blower on the heater/ac no longer works on the high setting. this car is barely two years old, there is no excuse for poor quality in american made car's! of course these items failed after the warranty expired. at 15,000 miles the electrical component that controls the turn signals failed. engaged the turn signal to turn right and the left turn signal came on.....oh well, at least that was under warranty.

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

while driving on the highway, the rear brake light accessory fell off my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext. while the vehicle was in motion. there was no prior indication that the piece was loose. the piece, fortunately, remained attached to the vehicle while slamming against my rear window. i am concerned that the manufacturer of this vehicle is not properly securing the rear brake light piece and endangering my family as well as other motorists. when i tried to rectify with the dealerships service shop, they claimed that ice can cause this problem, citing that they had seen this happen a couple of times prior, and refused to take responsibility for correcting the problem, claiming that it was due to an act of nature and perhaps i could file a claim with my automobile insurance provider.

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: SCHENECTADY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. while driving on an icy bridge at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle spun and struck a brick wall. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries and a police report was filed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 25,000.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the speedometer started sticking and then it got stuck on 160 mph. it will not move. it is very dangerous to drive the vehicle because you have no idea how fast or slow that you are going and you pose a risk to others as well. chevrolet would not cover it under their recall even though they have already recalled 2003-2004 trailblazers for the same problem. my vehicle has 59000 miles on it .the repair for the instrument panel cluster will cost over 900 dollars here in germany where we are stationed with the us military. we can not afford to repair it yet.

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge does not accurately represent the true amount of gas in the tank. after talking with chevrolet owners and doing research on this issue, it seems to be a common theme. the gas gauge indicates that the vehicle's gas tank is either empty after being recently filled or only slightly above the "e" on the gas gauge. it takes about two days or 12 statutory miles before the gas gauge begins to display an accurate reading, if that is even true! on 30 april 2008, during a family road trip, the gas gauge began to display that the gas tank was a quarter full after being filled. after driving another hour and a half, the gauge read empty and then went back to a quarter full. i guess chevrolet doesn't care about the quality of their work, just its quantity of sales.

Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

my 2005 chevy trailblazer keeps losing power to the accelerator pedal,i took it to the dealer they had it for 2 days they replaced acc pedal sensor i took car home and the problem occurred again same day. it cost me 442 dollars to repair and i have to go back to dealer tomorrow what are my rights in this case can they charge me again to fix the same problem.

Reported in: SOUTHINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

the rear liftgate window of my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext shattered for no apparent reason at all. my wife was closing the liftgate (the glass was not open), pulled the liftgate down a few inches, and the entire rear liftgate window exploded sending glass all over my wife and our 4 year old son, not to mention my driveway, sidewalk, etc. according to different sites that i have visited on the internet, this is quite a common occurrence. might i add that this vehicle had not been driven or moved from its' parking spot since sunday 8/24/2008 and was not driven today. we opened the rear liftgate to put an item into the back of the vehicle, went to shut the liftgate, and the above occurred.

Reported in: WEST PITTSTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S156

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

on today i went to fill up my tank due to hurricane ike. before i went to the gas station all gauges were fine but when i returned to work i noticed that the gas gauge was one with the light lit. i turned off the engine and turned it back on and it stayed the same. this should be fixed and covered some type of recall.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

the side control panel for the driver's seat has come loose and has be come a concern that it may fall off completely and onto my legs as i'm driving. i weight about 145 and don't believe this should be happening to a vehicle that is only 3 years old.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 chevy trailblazer has a problem with the speedometer reading inaccurately. the readings are erratic.

Reported in: SAGINAW TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S756

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i started my car up this morning when i noticed that i had only 1/4 tank of gas left, so i drove down to the gas station and filled up until it clicked. i got back in and started the car and the needle was moving very slow then it stopped at 1/4 of a tank and i was like that is impossible. at first i was pissed because i just spent $77 filling up. then i was scared i thought maybe i had a hole in my fuel tank so i pulled over and saw that there was nothing leaking. immediately driving to the auto shop i am informed that the fuel gauge isn't working and would need to be replaced. since we are stationed overseas i would be paying about 400 to 500 euros which isn't happening anytime soon. i was told to keep track of my mileage by setting the odometer everytime i filled up. running out of gas is not an option in germany there are fines and even jail time because its called not being responsible. it can also cause accidents and traffic jams if my car was to just run out of gas on the autobahn. this is a very common problem and needs to be fixed by gm. i guess that isn't an option until someone gets hurt or worse actually dies.

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the gas gage in my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer has been replaced 2 times and it's out again. i've been told by quite a few people that this is a very common problem with chevrolet.

Reported in: HOHENWALD TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer no longer working on my mother's 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. very hazardous. air/heat will not blow in the front vents and do not work on setting number 5.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

my speedometer has quit working. it will register 30mph and i'm probably going 70 when i'm keeping up with the traffic on the highway. most of the time it doesn't work at all. this just started on the 25th of december. we have noticed on the internet that this is happening to several gm vehicles. there is other recalls on these other vehicles and we think the 2005 trailblazer should also be included.

Reported in: LAMAR MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S656

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge stays on empty and the bell rings even when full.

Reported in: WHEAT RIDGE CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. fuel gauge failed in october 2006, paid for repair and it failed again in november, 2007. 2. speedometer jerks and on occasion locks up or does not reset to zero at stopping. cluster needs replacement. this happened the first time on december 16, 2008 and has happened several times since.

Reported in: GLENCOE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

while driving down the highway at about 60mph, i noticed the speedometer was reading 120mph. at the next stop light, with the vehicle not in motion, the speedometer read 60mph. the needle is now erratic and jumps all over. looking on the internet, there are many others with the same issue.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

a few months ago, i stopped to fill up my gas tank. when i restarted the car, i noticed the gas gauge was reading empty and the light was on. since then, the gas gauge is erratic and does not read correctly. researching this issue on the internet, there are many others with the same issue.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

vehicle instrument failure during driving. the speedometer will jump and read between 15-80 miles per hour off, usually high but has read low. this leads to either excess or slow speed, both conditions are dangerous in freeway and winter driving conditions. there is a recall for this problem on every other chevy vehicle from 2003 to 2005 on a truck base but not this model. there is also failures in both voltage and oil pressure gauges, each have led to making emergency stops on the freeway to check for problems. problem can be corrected by turning car on and off multiple times (10-20) to reset gauges.

Reported in: WICKLIFFE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i own a 2005 chevy trailblazer ext with 47,000 miles on it. while driving on the highway, i noticed that the speedometer read 120mph. my first instinct was to hit the brakes which i did and the car almost spun out of control. i finally realized that the speedometer was broken. i called the dealer and they will not fix it because the warranty has expired. this is unbelievable! and it seems to be a common problem with trailblazers. i can't believe that there isn't a recall for a dangerous problem such as this.

Reported in: FENTON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 trailblazer fuel gauge out of order a lot of people who has same car like me has same trouble happen also chevy knows about this trouble from fuel pump and level sensor trouble they just want to make money out of this issue that's really bad idea and my car make this trouble only it was 40k mile can you believe this.

Reported in: IRVING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 trailblazer speedo stops working intermittently. speed will show 40-50 mph when stopped or never go above 35 mph during hwy driving.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer on 2005 ext trailblazer reading 25mph higher and never going back to zero.

Reported in: MANHATTAN KS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

once my warranty ran out, the gas gauge quit working and a couple weeks after that the speedometer quit working. i have researched online and found many people who are having the same problems with the same make and model car. the repairs are very costly. the repair should be fixed through a vehicle recall since so many others with the same vehicle are having the identical problem.

Reported in: SMYRNA DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

on approximately november 11, 2008, while driving home, i noticed that the speedometer on my 2005 chevy trailblazer with 45000 miles was reading a speed that was less than my senses indicated. after stopping, i noticed that the speedometer was approximately 10 mph under zero, or that the speedometer was reading 10 mph less than actual. overnight, the speedometer reset back to zero. the same action occurred again approximately december 18, 2008, january 9, 2009, and february 5, 2009. after looking at the internet, i discovered that this defect was occurring on numerous 2003 through 2005 gm vehicles. i contacted gm and was told that they were taking responsibility for 2003 and 2004 trucks, but not my 2005 trailblazer. this defect has caused me to exceed the speed limit without my knowledge on numerous occasions.

Reported in: ORO VALLEY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S456

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

under normal driving conditions the exhaust manifold cracked with 70,000 miles on vehicle.

Reported in: FOLEY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 ext trailblazer rear plastic molding containing the 3rd brakelight separated from the window at least 3x since i have owned this vehicle. once even falling completely off severing the wires and landing in the roadway. i noticed the first separation less than 6 months after getting vehicle brand new. it has separated again and dealer says that it is not covered under warranty because it is considered cosmetic even though the vehicle was still under lease for another year. he also informed me that it happens to everyone he has seen and there is nothing they can do to stop it from happening that it is a flaw in the engineering, but they wouldn't hold it against me when i turn my lease in.

Reported in: SMETHPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

STRUCTURE

Reported in: SMETHPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevrolet trailblazer, speedometer stopped working properly. at 45k miles had the battery replaced and the speedometer hasn't worked properly since. haven't had it repaired yet. i use my aftermarket gps to know my speed.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S356

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

i have a 2005 trailblazer ext purchased new in july 05. recently while driving, the car had reduced engine power, the check engine light then came on then my car just shut off. it started back up after pulling off the road but had to endure this the entire time while driving home. when i took it in for diagnosis i was told the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be repaired after having that repaired i drove home and the same thing happened with the check engine light and the car shutting off while driving. when i took it back again they noticed an additional problem " the fuel level sensor wiring was chaffing on fuel pump ground terminal" or in layman's term the wire was sitting in fuel so they had to remove the fuel tank and reroute the wires. this sounds very dangerous and if this is happening please report it. there are tsb reports on the issue with the accelerator pedal but gm has not issued a recall on this. the question is why not? i have also had to have the output shaft seal on the transmission replaced last year and again this year. not very happy with this vehicle. in my opinion these are vehicle defects not problems you should be having with the normal maintenance issues. gm needs to issue recalls to have these issues resolved. oh in addition to the other problems i also just had to have the thermostat replaced in early june.

Reported in: CANTONMENT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: CANTONMENT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: CANTONMENT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

EQUIPMENT

a/c was blowing hot air. took car to mechanic to charge and replace freon and they found a large leak in the line under the gas tank. called dealership for warranty and was told it did not cover corrosion and the part was on manufactured backorder for 3 weeks costing $1000. local mechanic was able to weld a piece to fix leak.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

lights dimming and brightening, engine coils misfiring and needing to be constantly replaced (2nd time) and fuel gauge constantly stating tank is empty (many, many complaints about this; check the blogs).

Reported in: JAMAICA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge stopped working on 2005 chevy trailblazer. after a google search, i discovered this is a problem that has been experienced by many gmc products.

Reported in: FARMINGTON HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

started the car one day and the gas gauge showed empty, have been keeping track of the mileage ever since. still waiting for gm to take care of the problem (recall). you would think a car which is only a few years old and low mileage shouldn't be having expensive problems, which is left up to the owner to pay.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer has gone haywire. it will work and all of a sudden it drops to below zero. it will occasionally hover between 5-10 mph and then drop again. since it fails to show what your true speed is, it is a very hazardous condition.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 gauges in ipc have malfunctioned: the speedometer and the fuel gauge. the speedometer needle begins to "stick" at 60 mph mark and does not reset back to zero after turning the ignition off. in fact, while on the freeway, the speedometer will often go past 120 mph mark. the fuel gauge needle sticks at the "empty" mark. common sense dictates that driving a vehicle without any clue as to how fast or how much fuel you have is hazardous. my research has determined that gm has recalled the ipc for other 2003, 2004 & 2005 cadillac, chevrolet and gmc models but not the 2005 chevy trailblazer.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my husband was driving on the interstate at about 65-70 mph. all of a sudden it dropped down to 40 and we immediately pulled over and turned off the ignition. the needle was still reading 40. we were three hours from home and had no choice but to continue driving. once we got within an hour from our house it started working correctly. three days ago i was driving by myself and it happened again. the needle is stuck on 60 mph and my car is parked in the driveway. please address this issue asap i don't think i should be driving around in a vehicle that isn't operating correctly just because i didn't choose to buy an escalade, tahoe, or suburban. vehicles that have the same problem and were issued a recall.

Reported in: FORT DRUM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 tb ext, summer of last year the computer had to be replaced, about 6 months ago the speedometer quit working, the check engine light stays on, the gas gauge wont work, the heater wont work on 5 and there is no heat in the front vents,the oil light does not work,, i have had it aligned but the back tires keep going bald,,it looses power so bad,,,,i went out this morning and the headlights wont go off and now my battery is dead...what else is left to go wrong??? i have 5 small kids and someone is going to get hurt because this vehicle is defective and no one wants to take responsibility to fix it.. so now when is someone going to fix this problem ?if i spend $24,000 on this used vehicle with only 30,000 miles on it when i bought it feb 2008 it could at least run decent..you would think it would be cheaper for chevrolet to fix this vehicle than to have a lawsuit.

Reported in: BEVERLY WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the speedometer in my trailblazer extended will "get stuck" on occasion. the problem has become much worse over the past few weeks since it has been so cold. i also notice it more when it is raining outside. this occurs at least once to twice a week. i haven't taken my vehicle to the dealer yet because i looked online and saw that this is occurring on many of the same type vehicles. obviously chevrolet should be responsible for this and i refuse to pay for something when someone else has �!@#$% up.

Reported in: CHAPIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext lts tailgate glass door hinge cap popped off and had to be repaired/replaced (hinges, fiberglass cap, glass, etc). i was informed by mr. kenneth lamott of the 1st avenue body shop, inc. in great falls mt that this is a known issue and apparent design defect that chevrolet knows about. however they will not recognize it as a recall item. it is my understanding from mr. lamott was to not drive the vehicle on highways should it come loose again as it will dislodge and present oncoming traffic with a hazard that could cause damages, injury and possibly death if it impacted and passed thru a windshield hitting the driver or passenger.

Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevy trailblazer speedometer quit working. sometimes reads 120mph . called dealer-they said many have same problem- called gm they said different. would not fix, this is a safety hazard.

Reported in: GALAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

VISIBILITY

i own a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext. 2 weeks ago i opened the rear gate and the rear glass exploded over my head. had glass and spoiler repaired by glass co. with new parts. today the same thing happened after i opened the tail gate and was walking away. seems to be a bad design flaw by chevrolet. do i fix it again not knowing the cause? are there any other complaints?

Reported in: BROOMALL PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i have a 2005 chevy trailblazer ext. as i was driving to work this morning i noticed that my speedometer kept increasing speed 80+ then finally went to 120 then dropped to the bottom. it stays at the bottom of the meter so it doesn't read anything. as i'm google this problem it appears that this seems to be a common happening. i called the dealer and they are like that happens to those cars all the time but no recall. this is terrible we (american people) just bailed gm out and now they have these issues with their vehicles and don't do anything about them. they should be made to stand behind their products. why buy american when they treat you like this???????????

Reported in: STAUNTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i have a 2005 chevy. trailblazer,on 1/25/10 at 9:00 am driving south on i95 in md. the rear window exploded completely from the car,no objects came into contact with the window,was in a none public area and no overpasses.it was a real shock could of caused a wreck just from the loud sound. i called chevy. fact.complaint no.1-800-222-1020 and talked to jenny at ext 23002, she said there were no recalls and to take it to my dealer and i would have to pay for the repairs,they wanted $1600.00 for a new rear window,i bought one at a salvage yard for $300.00 and had it replaced. i googled this by putting in "trailblazer rear window" and seen i am not alone and chevy. will not help people or admit of the problem.

Reported in: CHICORA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer quit working.

Reported in: BRYANT AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer gauge is malfunctioning. when traveling 65 mph, the speedometer reads that i am going faster than 120 mph. when i shut the engine off the needle falls to about 70 mph. in town, the speedometer shows around 90 mph. there is no way to tell how fast i am going. *tw

Reported in: SPANISH FORK UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 chevy trail blazer the lights would flicker at night thought was battery had it checked out the battery was bad that was back in sept. then around jan i am driving down the road and doing 70 on the interstate and my speedometer goes from 70 to 120 mph and then goes down to neutral lights are flicking again as well and battery is fine.

Reported in: HOLLISTER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer quit working. the dealer said that this happens a lot to the trailblazer but chevy has not recalled it. i have also seen numerous complaints on various websites concerning the same problem.

Reported in: ACWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

speedo stopped working at 65,000.

Reported in: WHEAT RIDGE CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 chevrolet trailblazer.....speedometer works improperly while driving. i will be driving at a rate of 60 mph and all of a sudden the speedometer jumps to 95+ mph and when i turned off the motor the speedometer will not go back to zero and will sit on 20 or 30 mph instead of zero. this has been happening for over a year. please help....... *cn

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext lt the speedometer went haywire it was fine then on the highway i was all of a sudden doing 110 miles per hour i thought whats going on so i stopped along highway fully stopped my speedometer read 85 mph i knew the speed was off cause me speed on my gps said i was doing 55 mph when the speedometer said 110 mph chevrolet should fix this problem cause it is a safety hazard cause i am not able to correctly judge my speed please look in to this i am not the only one having this problem there are thousands on thousands of people complaining of this problem it is your duty to check this problem so someone or several people arent killed because of chevrolets problem i cant believe there isnt a recall already. if you can get back with me on this problem thank you *tw

Reported in: BELLVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the speedometer has broke. it is an electrical thing. our gas gauge, something electrical has also broke. we had that fixed for $400.00 and now our speedometer is broke. it never works now, so you don't know how fast you are going.

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

my chevy trailblazer 2005 model accelerated in the parking lot as i was turning it on and put it in drive with my foot over the brake, it accelerated and jumped 3 feet before i stopped it. i am very thankful, no car was in front of me!

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNDS13S952

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNDS13S952

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext ls i6. 1st. my gas gauge started to go haywire. 2nd. thought is was just a fluke. 3rd. was not a fluke, got me stranded in the middle of a whiteout. 4th. endanger lives of my children and me. 5th. gauge, fuel pump and receiving unit are defective. 6th. had gauge fixed, cost $800.

Reported in: WESTERVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S156

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

fan motor only works on 1-4 settings, after a few weeks no setting works. inspecting fan blower found burnt wires leading to the resistor, external before harness. new resistor and harness are needed to remedy.

Reported in: FEDERAL WAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i own a 2005 chevy trailblazer in dec. 2009 i filled the car with gas and the fuel gauge immediately registered empty the fuel sensor has failed it will cost $558.00 to repair. in february the speedometer registered 120 mph while sitting still for a stop sign now the speedometer does not work. i contacted gen motors in detroit, michigan and was asked to have diagnostic done at ed bozart chevorlet. by a representative in consumer complaints they contacted district representative for chevy and they both said that there is nothing they can do to help us. the total cost to fix our car is $1,258.00. we were told to fix the car for safety reasons and if they decided to recall the trailblazer we might be reimbursed. there are several complaints in the computer concerning the same problems with this car.

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my fuel gauge is not working properly. when i fill up with gas, it states i am on empty immediately after fueling. takes several days to register. i don't trust it and am currently judging how full the tank is by miles driven.

Reported in: KELLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 chevy trailblazer ext ls and am worried about my wife when she is driving because the fuel gauge does not work all the time. i am scared that the vehicle will run out of gas and she could get into an accident with my kids in the car. i read many complaints about the level sensor going out and i think that this is a defect in the part.

Reported in: SUPERIOR WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i have a 2005 trailblazer ext. the gas gauge and speedometer are both broken. i did not realize this until i ran out of gas in the middle of a busy three lane highway. my speedometer did not become clear until i found myself at a complete stop with the speedometer registering 30 mph.

Reported in: PONCHATOULA LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission line leak. passenger side fender well. corrosion on 1 line.

Reported in: KENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 chevy trailblazer and it has many problems. but the most dangerous, at this point, is the speedometer stops working. sometimes, it won't get off of zero. other times, it shows that i am going over 120 mph, when in fact, i am going with flow of traffic. at other times, it shows either 15 to 20 miles above or below the speed i am actually driving. there is no common denominator as to when or if the problem starts or stops. it is very, very random. the cost to fix will be over $450.00. there are many other trailblazer owners that are having this same problem. the speedometer problem could be very, very dangerous as the driver does not know how fast, or slow, they are actually driving.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

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. *cn

Reported in: GRAFTON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: GRAFTON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

VISIBILITY

this is the 2nd time that the rear window has literally "blown up" on this particular vehicle. the first time my wife was at a busy grocery store when she started to lower the back hatch and the entire back window exploded. it was so loud and devastating that she thought someone had fired a shotgun into the back window! the dealership replaced the window in 2008 as a courtesy. less than two weeks ago it happened again as i dropped my two young children off at school. i opened the gate, removed their school bags, shut the hatch and took approximately 3 steps and kapoww! the entire window exploded right in the school's bus circle. the explosion was so great that it even blew one of the window lift cylinders right out into the road!! the wife wasn't kidding...the sound is deafening. contacted gm and was told that a technical bulletin was issued 03-08-48-006g rev. feb 25th 2010) regarding the replacement of the window clips. i was issued a case no. in essence i was told that if the clips weren't replaced it would happen again. well unfortunately this bulletin wasn't available in 2008 so it happened again. contacted customer service again, was told vehicle has too many miles, is no longer under warranty, the original repair was only good for 1 year, and that this is "my baby' to deal with. but the service rep offered me $1000,00 gm loyalty bucks (something like this) that i could use on a new gm vehicle. i am furious to say the least and when i asked for the name and number of the customer service rep he told me that i could have the name, but not the number, as his supervisor doesn't speak to customers!!!!

Reported in: CORNING NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit quit working.

Reported in: MENASHA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 extended chevy trailblazer. at 37,000 miles the fuel gauge quit working. i went to the dealer and they would not cover with the warranty. told me it would cost $1200.00!!!! the gauge quit working 6 months after i bought the trailblazer and i paid $25000 for it. the dealer told me they haven't heard of any issues with the fuel gauge not working, but then i found many many other people who's fuel gauge quit working also. i know there should be a recall on this fuel gauge. i want something done.!!!! i have run out of gas on a busy road, and my 4 kids could have been hurt!!! please do something about this 2005 chevy trailblazer!!

Reported in: WHITEWATER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1FTNW21F3YE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer shows incorrect reading.

Reported in: WILLIAMSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 chevy trailblazer ext fuel pump/fuel sensor problems, fuel gauge quits working and then problems with the fuel pump begins. bought my truck in 2005, replaced it under warranty in8/ 2007, went out again in12/ 2009...so every 2 years. chevrolet wants $800-1500 to fix the problem. 3 fuel pump/fuel sensors in 5 years and you don't think there in a defect. over 100 problems reported on carbeef.com about it.

Reported in: SANDERSON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level sensor in my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer has stopped working. it happened immediately after i filled the gas tank. once i began to drive the fuel needle began to fluctuate. now it stays on empty & the check engine light is on. i had a report run on my vehicle & found that the fuel tank level sensor connection is bad or needs replaced this is a concern because i have three young children & to drive it could result in the vehicle running out of fuel, stalling, or being rear ended by another vehicle.

Reported in: MIAMISBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer does not record proper speed.

Reported in: BLOOMINGTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

defective fuel level sender in 2005 chevy trailblazer.

Reported in: CASTLE ROCK CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

when i finished fueling up my 2005 chevy trailblazer the fuel gauge still showed empty. this problem is still happening. have run out of fuel once while on the highway. not a very safe situation.

Reported in: FISHERS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S256

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge is inaccurate - randomly fluctuates from moment to moment from empty/low fuel light on, full, to somewhere inbetween. this has been ongoing since approximately april, 2010. check engine light is on, and onstar indicates that an electrical problem is present. vehicle will not pass emissions testing with check engine light on. safety concern if vehicle runs out of gas - we are forced to drive it now for only a few hundred miles between fill-ups to ensure adequate fuel in tank. we have researched potential repairs, and they will cost approximately $600-$800 to fix.

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M256

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge flucxuating even when there is a full tank of gas. this can cause the vehicle to stop, stall, cause an accident. causing extra amounts of money to put in the tank when not really necessary. there have been more than enough complaints regarding this issue, and should not take someone getting hurt in order for the recall to be passed. you expect us to pay $800-900 to have it repaired but when it is recalled, it will take months to even get refunded for the $$ we paid out for the problem. i didn't have an accident, however, i did have my small children in the car when it stopped in 90 degree weather in charlotte nc. we had to wait for over an hour for help to arrive.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i own a 2005 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer and gas gauge have both stopped working. i started having problems august 2009 when i filled up the gas tank i left the gas station and it said i was on empty. i turned back around and went back to the same gas station and the manager tried to fill it up and it showed i had a full tank at the pump. it started to work again but then it would fluctuate back and forth. now it's just not working at all for me. the other problem i have is that the speedometer went haywire. i would show i would be going 10 mph and actually was going 50 mph. then when i would stop it showed while in park 70 mph. i would have to then turn off and on my car to zero it out. the speedometer is stuck past the 140 mph mark and has moved. this is very dangerous because i have 5 kids and this is the vehicle i use to transport us. what if i get a ticket for going to fast or to slow and what if i run out of gas on the highway. this is very scary and unsafe. i was told by a friend to see about any recalls and found none. i then contacted gm and they told me i have to take it a gm dealer for a diagnostic but there is no guarantee they would cover the cost. they said because of the mileage and year that it's from normal wear and tear i have never had a problem with any vehicle like this before. how convenient after the warranty goes out i have this problem. after looking online for recalls i found several other similar cases of the same year, make and model with less mileage having the same issues. i did ask the gm representative for somewhere else to file a complaint and they stated that they were it. i'm very unsatisfied with gm and the policies and i don't feel as if they are really concerned with these issues.

Reported in: BUDA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S856

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 chevy trailblazer ext - speedometer has ceased to work. i either says i am going zero or 120 mph. have now gotten 2 speeding tickets and can not get inspected until this issue is resolved. i have been on the internet for hours now and there are hundreds and hundreds of complaints for the same thing with the same year chevy trailblazers. next step according to most is the gas gauge ceasing to work. this really needs to be on the recall list like the other chevy vehicles with the same issue.

Reported in: DENHAM SPRINGS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16SX56

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i am experiencing a problem that is involved in a current odi investigation. my 2005 chevy trailblazer has intermittent fuel reading failures reading incorrectly. this has been ongoing for approximately 7 months but has been progressively becoming more frequent and also occurring right now. researching this problem online i discovered over one hundred forum postings of owners with the same problem and also found out about odi dp 10-001. my problem is current and ongoing, further more is available for inspection for the open investigation if requested.

Reported in: VICTORVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

on july 3, 2010 i bought a used 2005 chevy trailblazer. the vehicle had not been in my possession for a few days when i noticed that the gas measurement could not be right. i refilled it several times. then, after refill, it still showed zero. it is extremely difficult, inconvenient and dangerous to have to count miles, as a parent with a small child its almost impossible. the car ran out of gas on the way to a family funeral. fortunately i was able to get over off of the highway. this is an extremely hazardous and it seems that gm should issue a recall for product defect. on a highway situation, the accident ensuing from a stalled car could be fatal.

Reported in: COLUMBUS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer on my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext does not register accurate speed. it will work intermittentlyy although has been proven to not be accurate. it will stick at zero or at 120 mph and generally goes "haywire" while in motion although it does not seem to matter if it is hot, cold, wet or dry outside and does not matter if i have my heater or air conditioner on. sometimes it will reset itself after i shut off the vehicle but not always. i have not replaced any parts at this time due to the cost involved. ($500.00) i have received a speeding ticket due to the inaccuracy of the speedometer. (only ticket in 16 years!!!) i was unable to speak with the officer about the issue because i received the ticket in the mail and would have had to take time off work and travel 2 hours to contest the ticket. i need that extra money to pay for the repair on the vehicle to avoid any further tickets! i have owned this vehicle for 1.5 years and have minimal problems until this. i love my blazer but really need an accurate speedometer. vehicle has 69,000 miles on it. i have put 20k+ miles on it since i have owned it.

Reported in: HOOD RIVER OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer fails to register properly so you don't know how fast or slow you are driving; this could cause serious injury when driving on the freeway and/or up/down hills. when idling, speedometer would show from 60 to 120 mph; reset of speedometer only lasted until next engine start.

Reported in: PETERSBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge failed. i ran out of gas on a very busy interstate with my granddaughter in the car. this could have been a major issue had i not been able to get off to the side of the road. it seems this is a common problem in the chevy trailblazer. i took the vehicle to the dealer and they determined it was a fuel sensor in the fuel tank. the repairs cost me almost $300.

Reported in: PETERSBURG KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

my 2005 trailblazer speedometer stops working. while driving the speedometer will read 120 mph or more while i am only driving 70 mph. i verify my speed through my garmin gps. this happens for no rhyme or reason sometimes it works fine and the next minute it is broken again. this is extremely dangerous as i was traveling 250 miles on the highway and thought i was traveling at 70 mph but i was really doing 50. the problem was that everyone including semi trucks where whizzing by my and i couldn't figure out why. this caused me to be almost run off the road as a semi almost rear ended me as he slammed his brakes on. i have not been able to fix the problem yet as gm wants 450 dollars to fix a problem that should be recalled. i have read hundreds of posts online about this exact problem on 2005 trailblazers. apparently there is a recall on other gm vehicles with this speedometer just not on the trailblazer.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext speedometer not working. at a stop it reads 50 mph.

Reported in: SONORA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 chevy trailblazer. my fuel level sensor is not accurate. i never know how much fuel i really have. i can try to fill it up and it reads that i am empty.

Reported in: BARTONVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

my blower for my a/c and my heater has stopped working.

Reported in: BARTONVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ls ext and the speedometer, fuel, and battery gauges do not work properly. there is a dimming of the lights while driving and people sometimes think i am flashing my lights at them. according to http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=18419&highlight=gas+guage&page=2 this has been a known problem for several years and no one has done anything about it. there are several other forums out there that say the same thing,this is a major safety hazard and could cause major problems including accidents, speeding tickets, running out of gas...the problems are endless i guess. something needs to be done. why has there not been a recall on this with so many complaints? are you waiting for something serious to happen?

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 trailblazer ext will not read the correct level of fuel. most of the time it will not read any fuel at all. if it shows any amount, that amount will be very inaccurate. within a 10 mile distance, the range will change from 400 miles to 85 miles. very unsafe condition due to high potential of running out of fuel in a highway situation.

Reported in: LONDON KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nhtsa action number : dp10001 i am having the same problem with my 2005 chevy trailblazer. filled the gas tank and now it goes back and forth from empty to full while driving. also, the check engine light came on.

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

my 05 chevy trailblazer ext lt with 4.2 l cracked its exhaust manifold at 85,000 kms. gm dealership in 2 different cities refused to repair under warranty. this truck was purchased as a new used demo from the original dealership with 14,000kms may 06.

Reported in: BONANZA, ALBERTA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

our 2005 chevy trailblazer's low beam headlights have been replaced, the wires were replaced and worked long enough for me to go out at night. the first night i did go out, they stopped working. i was stuck out of town with my little girl. thank goodness i wasn't driving or in a place where i didn't have cell phone service(which i don't have close to my home). also, our fuel gauge doesn't work. we've had it repaired and it worked for a short period as well, but doesn't work any longer. apparently, these two issues are common problems that chevrolet needs to address. a recall would be nice. i have two more payments and i do not want to buy a new vehicle. nor would i feel comfortable selling this one as it is.

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the speedometer stopped working one random hot day. there were no resulting injuries, incidences or crashes as a result. my trailblazer has yet to have a reliable day where my speedometer works continuously.

Reported in: GEORGETOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

started with the service air bag message (known issue). then the fuel gauge acted up and finally went to e and stayed. now have and occasional surge in the fuel when i have the brake pressed (known issues). speedometer starting acting up and no longer works (known issue). oh and the check engine light is now always on. started intermittently (again, known issue). was told $500 from dealer when i called to report the service air bag message. recall should apply to this vehicle, i don't know what the vehicle went through before i purchased it. cloth seats/leather seats, the service air bag "sensor" is still broke! don't have the money to fix all the "known" problems.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge does not work accurately. i have ran out of gas twice both times the gauge showed that there was approx. 1/4 of tank remaining. other times after filling the gauge will drop to empty and the low fuel light and chimes will come on while driving. very annoying and distracting. no accidents.

Reported in: VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

my speedometer stopped working around six months ago and now the oil level gauge has stopped working. from what i've been reading it is only a matter of time before the fuel gauge goes out. this is absurd that this hasn't been recalled since there are countless complaints concerning the instrument panel.

Reported in: ACWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 chevy trailblazer, fuel sensor out, dealership or gm wont help fix the issue, not reading gas level.

Reported in: CROWLEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

report date : october 18, 2010 at 09:14 am search type : vehicle year : 2005 make : chevrolet model : trailblazer results : 1 | all records displayed nhtsa action number: n/a nhtsa recall campaign number: dp10001 n/a make: chevrolet model: trailblazer manufacturer : general motors corp. year : 2005 component : fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump i bought my 2005 trailblazer a little over a year ago. the gas gauge does not work. it would go all the way to full and then after a couple of miles it would go to "empty." the fuel light comes on and the car will make a loud beep to let you know you are out of fuel. the beep really throws off your concentration to the road and is very distracting. it makes you tap the brakes which could definitely lead to an accident or even running out of gas. this is a serious issue and needs to be fixed.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer quit working on my 2005 chevy trailblazer as i was on the highway (i-75). at first it was reading 20 to 55 miles per hour faster than i was actually going and an hour later it quit all together. at this time it does not shoe a reading at all. very hard to determine speed without a speedometer in heavy traffic and creates a hazard to other drivers and myself.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16SX56

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

last night (11/01/2010) i went to fill my gas tank. it showed i had 1/4 tank full. i added $50.00 of gasoline at $2.52/gal. that should've been more than enough. i turned the car on and it crept to 1/2 tank. i figured it'd take a few seconds....wrong!!!! as i continued to drive, it crept down to 1/4 tank again and stayed there. i made it to my first destination and asked the kids to get down and look under the car and see if there was anything, anywhere leaking. nothing. i turned the car off and turned it back on. the fuel gauge started to swiftly rise and made it to 3/4 of a tank when it suddenly dropped to empty where it stayed. chimes are going off that i have no gas. i shut the car off again and restarted it. gauge rose to only 1/4 tank. i drove home. this morning, i started the car and it rose to 3/4 tank and stayed that way all the way to work (15 min. ride). this has never happened to me before. i came online trying to make sense of what may be happening and seems like this is a fairly common phenomenon even though gm refuses to do anything about this. my car is only 5 yrs old and has 62,000 miles on it. it is barely broken in and it should definitely not be having these kinds of issues already.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level sensor gives false readings on the gas gage. i've had two chevy trucks in 6 years and both have this problem. the fuel level sensor malfunctions and gives false gas readings. what if the gage said 1/2 full and it really was on empty and i ran out of gas in rush our traffic. that's a safety issue. there's 1,000's of complaints on this issue and no one holds gm accountable. even the dealership said it's a big problem. i had a 2000 chevy s10 and a 2005 chevy trailblazer.

Reported in: YPSILANTI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16M456

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer and other instrument panel items are not functioning. main issue is the speedometer as i have no idea how fast i am going.

Reported in: SARATOGA SPRINGS UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have an 05 chevrolet trailblazer ext 4.2l with 90000 miles and last march the fuel gauge quit working but not before we ran out of fuel 2 times not knowing that the gauge was giving a false reading.the occurrence happened on the freeway and once on a busy street. very scary when you have three innocent little girls under the age of 3 that ride in the vehicle. from doing my research i see this a very common problem and a dangerous one at that because when the truck stops running you lose power steering and power breaking.

Reported in: ROMULUS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ROMULUS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

gas gauge and speedometer does not work on a 2005 trailblazer. i have seen many complaints on this.

Reported in: MAYSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

gas gauge and speedometer does not work on a 2005 trailblazer. i have seen many complaints on this.

Reported in: MAYSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevy trailblazer, car just dies intermittently. i have researched this problem with chevys and was surprised to notice the thousands of complaints that are goin unheard from gm and the federal government. im afraid that this will happen when my wife and kids are driving in the car. this should b investigated imm.

Reported in: TAYLOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i requests that nhtsa open an investigation into the performance/reliability of the fuel level sensor installed in model year 2005 chevrolet trailblazer vehicles. i allege that the fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in a subject vehicle running out of fuel, stall, and being rear ended by another vehicle. i also allege that the rear center brake light cover assembly located above the rear hatch on these vehicles routinely fails resulting in the assembly falling off of the truck and would cause damage to another vehicle driving behind the trailblazer.

Reported in: PARMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S156

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: PARMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S156

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 chevy trailblazer is completely going crazy it seems everything electrical is going wrong with it. i am afraid to let my wife or my kids drive in it because i never know what's going to go wrong while driving. my whole gas system is gone from fuel level indicator to the gauge. my entire dashboard is not working. lights are going out. what is crazy about this is that i am one of thousands that this is happening to. chevy needs to fix this problem before someone does get killed. waiting for fatalities before making chevy fixes there awfully made vehicles is unacceptable. i understand the situation our economy is in but these thousands of trailblazer owners that are having these problems shouldn't be paying thousands of dollars to be getting there entire electrical problem fixed. i do not know one owner of a 2006 trailblazer that does not have this same problem. it is unethical and chevy instead of stepping up and fixing there problem are making there loyal customers spend thousands of dollars fixing there mistake. it is truly sad that i do not trust taking my vehicle with my family in it because of being afraid my vehicle will fail to drive or malfunction. please hold chevy accountable and make them fix our poorly mad and unsafe vehicles so we can feel safe driving our family around again.

Reported in: GADSDEN AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: GADSDEN AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

SUSPENSION

i took a left turn with my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext. and fishtailed on some ice and my side airbags deployed. i have read several other complaints about this on the internet and gm has told those people that the black box said that the airbag system anticipated a rollover and they have not paid to have the damage fixed. i have told gm this has happened and am waiting to hear back from them but am expecting the same verdict that everyone else has received. i don't see how fishtailing on wet pavement, ice, or in some instances or around something can cause airbags to deploy. i have airbags that need to be replaced, the interior roof needs to be replaced, and the seat belts are all locked up and can't be used.

Reported in: BILLINGS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Reported in: BILLINGS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext ls. the speedometer gets stuck and does not work properly. this is a safety hazard.

Reported in: SLEEPY EYE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

lights dimming and flashing alternator not charging, wiring problem, dealer has no answer. i have vehicle just started this at 74000 miles, was fine up until that point. heater fan works intermittently. ghost electrical problems with door locks, radio , high beams. very scary to drive.

Reported in: HANOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

as you can see from below the complaint, seems i got a call from nikki at gm or chevy and they stated i need to bring vehicle in, pay for the diagnostic and then maybe they can decide on what to do, i believe this issue has gone on for 5 years now and they should be checking to see what the issue is...could be faulty wiring, which can lead to a fire, safety issue, could be a false warning or worse a real warning, as you can see in the link i enclosed to them, many people paying big dollars to not have this issue resolved, how long does this go on, i am hoping you guys can step in for us and hopefully light a fire and get gm and chevy to finally look into this matter..they are good about crying no sales and need the infraction from the gov to stay afloat, seems the big wigs just needed their wallets fattened, because they is no concern or worries about a safety issue, even the gauges are not working, can you please help us out, [xxx] name:[xxx] email address: [xxx] address: [xxx] day phone: ()-- ex evening phone: [xxx]ex comments: i have my check engine light on, can't seem to figure what is the problem on my 2005 trailblazer, went to this site http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2005/electrical/check engine light is on.shtml and low and behold, i am not alone ...are you guys going to help us with this problem, at least tell us why this light goes on, please, it can cost thousands to fix but never have it fixed, even my battery gauge has seemed to die, and the gas gauge seems to flex on it's on also, as you can see some people are just leaving chevy behind, how about some help, you guys used to be good, what happened, i believe this needs a recall to fix this issue...[xxx] vehicle concern info: nature of concern: vehicle model: year: 2005 vin number:[xxx] mileage: 800051 allow phone contact: yes best time for phone contact: pm. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

speedometer on 2005 trailblazer is misleading. you can be doing 70mph and it will only register 50 mph. sometimes you can be doing 20 mph and it will register 120 mph. but 80% of the time the speedometer is correct (i think). this can be dangerous, especially to new drivers (my daughter who just turned 16). gm is providing misleading information to the driver and you have no indication that it is incorrect.

Reported in: LENEXA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevrolet trailblazer..the speedometer has went out on my truck..it is reading 80 mph sometimes and when i take off it goes way over 120 mph.. this is a safety issue and i have ready several complaints on this year and model truck. i have had this truck for 5 years and i bought it when it was new and i've put several thousands of dollars into this truck this past 10 months and now its going to cost me another $500 dollars to get this fix. there should be a recall on this issue from gm. i'm going to complain to the bbb. my late husband was a gm employee and he worked for them for 15 years and was killed in an auto accident last march and gm has jacked me around since then and now i have this issue. i'm not going to buy another gm vehicle the next time. please fix this vehicle at no charge. i'm a single parent on ssi now and cant afford this and its a safety issue on this truck. it needs to have a recall issue.

Reported in: MUNCIE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevrolet trailblazer instrument (speedometer) cluster is not working. apparently this is a common defect with the trailblazer. it simply stopped working, and now i am trying to save the money to replace the $500 cluster & in the meantime use other traffic to gauge my speed. the fuel gauge stopped working as well.

Reported in: AUXVASSE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S256

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have had the following problems with my 2005 chevy trailblazer ext ls: 2008: fuel sensor failure, running board fell off 2009: head and tail lights going out frequently, windows would get stuck- could not go up or down- all dash lights flashing, car stalling out- needed circuit board replaced. anti-theft non-functioning. 2010:windshield wipers will not shut off(replaced display board), idle pulley needs to be replaced , 4x4 running rough and making a sound,speedometer non-functioning, radio stopped working,glove box lock broke, heat/ac stopped working first on blowers 4& 5 then stopped completely i have not been able to afford to fix all these repairs, as it exceeds $2,000. car is over warranty and was brought used from a former gm dealer at under 50k. i contacted gm in november 2010 and they stated that they my vehicle was out of warranty and they could not assist me. gm initiated contact in december of 2010 and told me to get a full diagnosis of the problems and stated that it was ok to go to the former gm dealer. i paid over $100 for this diagnosis and they stated that my vehicle was out of warranty and they cannot provide any assistance whatsoever.

Reported in: SCOTIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: SCOTIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SCOTIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: SCOTIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SCOTIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

our 2005 chevy trailblazer speedometer just quit working. we can be sitting at a complete stop and the speedometer will read 50mph. it will randomly change and later will even drop below the zero mark. we have no idea how fast we are traveling when this occurs. yesterday, while driving from oh to in, i had to guess how fast i was going on the freeway. the speedometer started our reading 45mph, so i estimated that i had to travel at 110 mph to go 65mph. the problem became worse when i noticed that my speedometer was jumping from one speed to the next, not gradually climbing like it should have been. this problem is a random occurrence. i never know when to expect it. obviously, there are serious consequences that can ensue. speeding tickets, endangering others' as well as our own lives by driving too fast or too slow, or causing accidents in general. nothing has been done to correct the problem since the car is out of warranty and i am underemployed and we cannot afford to replace the instrument cluster at this time. *ln

Reported in: SOUTH BEND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S256

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge not working. has not worked for a long time now. i will not pay 800.00 to get it fixed. stopped working at around 60,000 miles. finally ran out of gas 1/25/11. i did not know the power steering would quit working. i was scared i would not be able to steer it off the road safely with traffic behind me. i finally did, it was hard, but thank god and luckily did not go over the embankment.

Reported in: SOUTH BLOOMFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S156

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer not reading prper speed. stays at o sometimes, and then you could be going 25, and it reads 75.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

EQUIPMENT

speedometer just went haywire. readings all over the place regardless of actual speed. same as many others have reported for this vehicle. *ln

Reported in: AZTEC NM || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer goes haywire, first 150mph then 40 then 60 , it goes all over the place. i believe this is a major safety issue. i've checked into it and thousands of people are experiencing the same issues. this is my wife daily driver and she transports my kids in this vehicle.

Reported in: TAYLOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i own a 2005 trailblazer ext and the speedometer does not work. it is a chronic problem according to research that i have conducted. it is a safety issue as well. gm needs to take responsibility and recall the instrument cluster. the speedometer fails everytime that i drive it. the dealership stated that the cluster is going to run about $400, which does not include labor.

Reported in: MINOT ND || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

our 2005 chevy trailblazer has a non working fuel gauge and speedometer. we have 4 children. 2 of which live out of state and we drive back and forth several times a month from sc to tn to pick them up. when the fuel gauge went out we were annoyed but we just top the gas tank off often, but the speedometer that just started sticking we have no idea how to handle. we don't have the money to get it fixed but we travel so much for such long distances that it is extremely dangerous. when researching online i see that this is a very common problem yet chevy has not issued a recall. if chevy does not issue a recall for these we will not ever trust chevy products again. the safety of american families obviously does not matter to them. only our bail out money.

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

purchased the 2005 trailblazer with 49,000 miles. at 50,000 miles the speedometer stopped working properly. when i slowed down from going 70 miles per hour, the needle stayed on 70 and when i accelerated it would act as though 70 was the new 0. now the speedometer points down past the 120 mph mark and will not budge. gm told me that it not under warranty and it will cost over $500 to fix.

Reported in: MINOT ND || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge no longer functions and this is a common problem i understand among 05 trailblazers and previous years. it is going to cost a lot of money to repair and gm/chevy refuses to warranty or recall the problem. i think it is a shame gm/chevy is allowed to get a away with making the owners pay very high repair bills when the company knows it's a safety problem. please intercede and make gm/chevy accountable.

Reported in: POCATELLO ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 chevy trailblazer actually my problem started about 2yrs ago when my gas gauge went out. then year later i was sitting in traffic and once i got back up to speed my speedometer went out and quit workin. it would jump around and then sometimes appear to be reading correctly then jump to zero or way over past 90 which of course i was not going that fast. now my oil pressure gauge and temperature gauge are going out as well. after checking for recalls i see now there have been alot of complaints with this issue in the same year vehicle but no recalls. if this many vehicles are having similar issues why isn't chevy making it right? i know mechanical things happen after owning a vehicle but not the same thing to this many vehicles.

Reported in: TAYLORSVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

i read in the manual for my 05 trailblazer that i bought 3 days ago that the drivers side door wouldn't be able to lock if the keys were in the ignition. today i was making a trip to my storage unit and decided to leave the car running since my 4 month old son was inside and it was a warm day. my doors automatically unlock when i put it into park, and i got out, walked around the car to open my sons door so i could hear him. the doors were all locked! i don't know how they locked themselves, but not even the drivers door that isn't supposed to be able to lock with the keys in the ignition, was open! so my cell phone and infant were both locked in my car with it running and my baby crying. i had to sit there and watch him cry through the window, because i was stupid enough to believe the manual when it said the doors couldn't lock. thankfully my dad lives close by and i was able to borrow a cell phone and have him go and get the keys from my husband at work. had the car been off he could have been extremely hot by the time i got the doors unlocked and got him out.

Reported in: PUEBLO WEST CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S256

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer quit working, first 70mph then 90 then 120 , it started bouncing around all over the place. now it has quit working all together. i believe this is a major safty issue. i have checked into it and thousands of people are experiencing the same issues. this is my wife daily driver and she transports my kids in this vehicle. chevy needs to man up and address this issue.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i have a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext. couple months ago the speedometer started acting up, i will be driving and it will stop reading my speed and going down to 0, it will get back to normal after i turn off the car and turn it back on, did that couple times, not very often, then started getting stuck on whatever speed i was going, and didn't matter if was slowing down or going faster, will stay at that speed on the speedometer, couple days ago started to go nuts, now when i am stopped reads i am at 20 or 30 mph, and when i am going 30 or 40 starts going up and down, marking 100 mph when i am actually going just 40 mph, i have read several complaints about this problem with this same vehicle, a recall was issued for older models, but nothing for the 2005, i don't have the money to fix it right now, and i have to use my gps unit to know how fast i am going, and avoid getting pull over or cause an accident, but i am not the only one with this problem, i will like to have chevrolet take ownership of the problem, it is a safety issue, and is clearly a chevy issue not a consumer one, we paid for a product that supposed to work properly and it is not.

Reported in: WEST JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S156

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have encountered a problem with the speedometer not working properly or not working at all in some cases, sometimes get stuck at a certain speed

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have encountered a problem with the speedometer not working properly or not working at all in some cases, sometimes get stuck at a certain speed

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 chevy trailblazer ext... my fuel tank light came on and never went off i would fill my tank up and it would never go off. i ended up having to take this in and paid 1000.00 for a new fuel tank... i have been researching and this is a very extremely common thing on chevy trailblazer's... it was right about 75,000 miles that this happened.

Reported in: FIRCREST WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

2005 trailblazer faulty fuel sensor. fuel gauge reads empty all the time. has not been repaired. ip cluster replaced first at cost of $400.00.

Reported in: LANSING MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. a year after purchase the fuel gauge quit working properly. it would bounce back and forth between empty and half a tank no matter how much gas was in it at first. then within three months it quit all together. now it just sits on empty all the time..repeatedly dinging at me because it reads an empty tank at all times. i can stop at the gas station and fill the tank and start it up and it sits on empty and will ding at me within 5 minutes to tell me the tank is empty. trying to tell how much fuel is actually in the tank has become a guessing game. considering i am almost always driving around with my kids in the car it is quite scary to think of running out of gas on the highway or in the middle of a busy intersection. i have researched scores of forums with other owners suffering with the same problem and yet chevrolet has no concerns. they would rather profit from the estimated $1800 repair bill. with the economy in the shape it is there are alot of us forced to endure the problem and keep our fingers crossed we don't get hit if we mistakenly guess we have more gas than is actually in the tank. this is on top of the water pump replacement at 40,000 miles which we paid to replace along with the thermostat because it was no longer heating.

Reported in: BRIDGEPORT WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have had a faulty gas gauge for more than a year; when i fill up my tank it always says i am on "e." this is very dangerous, i am always afraid of running out and stalling, etc. i was quoted $1200 for this repair which i don't have. i need help asap.

Reported in: TAYLOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge on 2005 chevrolet trailblazer is not working.

Reported in: MI MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the car has stalled shut down twice, once at a stop sign and the other while pulling into traffic. mechanic can find nothing wrong with the vehicle. there is no computer generated codes to indicate a problem. the gas gauge has pretty much failed, will only read between 1/4 and empty. unknown if this is related, but have been told other drivers have experienced the same thing with this make and model.

Reported in: DOVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

our gas gauge quit working on our 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. we had warranty on the suv but it failed just out of warranty. the estimated cost to fix it was not in our budget. we have to track our mileage after each fill-up. my son ran out of gas one time as a result of the bad gauge.

Reported in: STOKESDALE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the problem began in august of 2009 - i filled my gas tank, when i started the engine afterwards the fuel gauge went all the way to full, then immediately back down to empty. the gauge has fluctuated ever since, mostly staying on empty with the low gas light always on. to avoid running out of gas, as a reminder to myself i reset the trip odometer every time i fill up, then fill the tank again when i reach 250 miles. two different mechanics have told me it would cost $500 to fix this problem, so i have not had it fixed yet because the cost is more than i can afford at this time.

Reported in: SHREWSBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge defective.

Reported in: CASCO MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

in 2009, i noticed significant drops in the fuel level leading me to think people were stealing gas from my tank from my 2005 trailblazer ext. after installing a locking gas cap i realized it was a malfunction, not theft. a couple of months later the fuel gauge would not rise above 1/4 tank even when full, but spends most of its time on empty. i have stalled while driving twice because i can only estimate how much gas i have by the trip odometer. in april 2011 i learned about this investigation.

Reported in: WORCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16SX56

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 chevy trailblazer - malfunctioning fuel gauge, erratic reading, safety issue, was stuck on highway out of fuel due to gauge error. i work for a company that supplies gm so know well they are aware, but choose to mislead and say they do not know the cause, they do know but choose to be irresponsible an unethical. thousands of issues nationwide on trailblazers and other models using this gauge.

Reported in: UNION KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16MX56

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge doesn't work on my 2005 trailblazer ext.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge quit working in 2010.

Reported in: NORTH STREET MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge is never right. it goes to empty when you fill it; and then reads other readings intermittently throughout the day.

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

headlights went off and would not turn back on. (low beams only) fog lights, turn lights and high beams all work.

Reported in: SAINT PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext370. the contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank and the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate empty reading. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure was approximately 44,000. updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/15/11

Reported in: JOHNSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

speedometer keeps getting stuck. chevy has been told about it. but they want me to pay another 500 to fix it. and this is the second time. they have had recalls on the 2003 and 2004 for the same thing. but will not admit the 2005 .

Reported in: WEST FRANKFORT IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

chevrolet '05 trailblazer, fuel gauge shows empty no matter how much gas is in the tank. after a fill still shows empty.

Reported in: MAPLE GROVE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 trailblazer fuel gauge not properly working.when suv is filled with gasoline it will indicate the tank is empty. then after filling it will jump from half to empty not properly reading has cause me to run out of gas several times. almost caused an accident do to a complete stall on the interstate. really concerned and feel this should be addressed by gm before someone is seriously injured or possible killed.

Reported in: ILLINOIS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S756

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

a week ago, my gas gauge light came on like normal indicating i needed fuel. i filled up my gas tank. when i started my engine, the gas gauge light was still on and the gas gauge indicated empty. in fact, it showed less gas than prior to the fill-up. over the week, the gas gauge appeared to correct itself. however, i again filled my gas tank yesterday because my gas gauge indicator was on. once again, the light remained on after filling my tank and the gauge showed less gas than prior to fill up. i am very concerned about this as i could easily run out of gas without realizing i needed fuel. i will be making a trip to parris island, sc in august to see my daughter graduate from the us marine corps basic training program. that is a 16 hour drive, one way. if i cannot gauge the amount of fuel i have for the trip, my family could be stranded in the middle of nowhere. i heard about the possible recall due to this investigation; therefore, i have not tried to repair or replace the vehicle at this point.

Reported in: HOLT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer started at 60,000 miles having my speedometer going crazy and it finally stuck at 120 and only moved occasionally moved i tried to go with the flow of traffic, but ended up getting a ticket...the first in my 50 years of driving. i went to get it fixed, but found out even though it was a defect in the electrical harness, chevrolet was only fixing it in certain of their expensive models. it was going to cost me over $500, which i cannot afford. i use my gps to watch my mileage. now the gas gauge stopped working, the cd player, and the other gauges are in question...plus my lights blink off at night. i am a senior and cannot afford to get another car, or even fix this problem. i have found many complaints on the trailblazer for the same problem. chevrolet should have to make this right. my car has a little over 80,000 miles and i want to keep it the rest of my life. please help.

Reported in: WINTERVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNDT13S452

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the rear spoiler brake light cover detached onto the road. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear spoiler brake light cover was replaced two times. the third recurrence, the brake light assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

Reported in: WATTSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 trailblazer, just out of warranty, gas gauge quits working, apparently a fuel level sensor, no warnings, just runs out of gas. very expensive to replace. have to always fill up tank and use the trip mileage to the best of my knowledge to avoid running out of gas, very annoying and dangerous.

Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S256

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

on mon. june 20, 2011 i stopped to get gas with the gas gauge registering between 1/4 and empty w/gas light on. after filling the gas tank the gage continued to register the same w/gas light on. the following day the gas gauge started inching up to the full mark and remained there and started registering as gas usage decreased. not sure if was accurate. upon fueling again, the same process started all over again. the gage will periodically fluctuate up and down.

Reported in: MANSFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

this is in addition to complaint 10410347. after purchasing 2005 chevy. trailblazer (joyce buick, mansfield, ohio) noticed instrument cluster gauges fluctuating and making strange noise. my mechanic advise take to dealer for faulty system, since was still under warranty (3 mo. warranty). they replaced the instrument cluster cable, still not operating properly, discovered after reading owners manual that gas gauge should always register at gas level, not return to empty when turning off ignition. now the gas gauge is not function properly as reported in previous complaint. at purchase noticed ac not cooling, joyce buick added coolant and supposedly performed dye test prior to taking possession, reported no leak in sept. 2010. by april/may 2011 ac not working again. found leak and replaced hose that runs to back of vehicle, (pre-existing condition.) i feel that this vehicle was not properly serviced prior to re-sale. some conditions covered under 3 mo. warranty or pre-existing condition and now more issues continue to arise after warranty has expired, ie gas gauge not properly registering fuel level and the instrument cluster gauges still fluctuating. researched and understand could be some motor relating to instrument cluster.

Reported in: MANSFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

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!!!! *tt

Reported in: CANASTOTA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer gas gauge doesn't work properly. i never know how much fuel i have in my tank because the the gauge goes up and down like crazy. sometimes when i know i have less than half a tank of gas due to the miles i've driven it says that it's full. other times right after a fill up it will say that it's empty. *kb

Reported in: PORT HADLOCK WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: PORT HADLOCK WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge does not work. it says its empty when i fill the tank and any other time for that matter. i have to use the "fuel used" data in the driver information center to figure how much fuel was used to know when to fill up. then i reset it everytime i fill up. very dissapointing. *tt

Reported in: GRAND HAVEN MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Reported in: PLATTE CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S856

INTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 trailblazer fuel sensor unit faulty. fuel gauge does not correctly show the correct amount of fuel. it shows empty although the fuel has been filled. on at least one occasion my spouse was left stranded due to this failure.

Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S256

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

exhaust manifold on the 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext with 4.2 engine leaks exhaust fumes into the air and into the interior of the vehicle creating an emissions problem as well as a health hazard of driver and passengers of the vehicle breathing the fumes. replacement parts are near to non existent since there are apparently so many of the vehicles with his problem. i have been looking for a replacement part for 3 weeks and nothing yet. have been told by parts stores, and dealerships that they do not have them and their distribution centers do not have them either, neither do the online websites. there are no parts available in junk yards either. no options at the moment and vehicle will not pass current state inspection.

Reported in: NEWPORT ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

the dash board cluster stop working so the amount of gas i put in the car does not show how much. the speed of the car i can't tell how fast i'm going. *kb

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

the dash board cluster stop working so the amount of gas i put in the car does not show how much. the speed of the car i can't tell how fast i'm going. *kb

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S656

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the dash board cluster stop working so the amount of gas i put in the car does not show how much. the speed of the car i can't tell how fast i'm going. *kb

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S656

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge failure on 2005 chevy trailblazer ext. my two girls have both been in potentially dangerous situations when they ran out of gas in traffic. i have not had it repaired because it is estimated by 2 mechanics at @ $850.00.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i received a letter from chevrolet stating in some vehicles, the fuel level sensor may wear prematurely causing the fuel gauge to read empty after filling the tank. it also states the gauge will eventually stop working. this is exactly what has happened to my truck. it also states that gm will pay 50% of the total cost for an authorized chevrolet dealer to repair my vehicle. i believe this should be a recall and i should not have to pay anything for it since i am not the only one with a 2005 trail blazer with the same problem.

Reported in: MISHAWAKA IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S656

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext fuel gauge just stayed on empty eventhough i always filled up the tank. i went on research forums if there's any recall for this model since i've seen a number of complaints. i am still paying for the truck monthly and cannot pay for an expensive repairs.

Reported in: VALLEY STREAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchased this car new and less then 3 years and only about 1,000 miles over the warranty the fuel gage stopped working. gm just sent a letter stating that they will reimburse for only 50% when they know this is a defect and should be recalled.

Reported in: SCOTCH PLAINS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S556

SEATS

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.

Reported in: SENECA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SENECA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SENECA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S956

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge quit working. now the oil pressure gauge works only some of the time.

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge quit working. now the oil pressure gauge works only some of the time.

Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas guage reads empty even though full tank, battery and temp gauge also go up and down, check engine light is on. i know of more than 8 people with similar vehicles of different model years with same issue. chevy sent a letter saying that they would pay 50% for the repair of the of the instrument cluster if the vehicle had less than 120,00 miles or was 10 years old or less. my vehicle now has 146,000 miles, but the problem started a year ago when there were only approx. 120,000 miles on it. i feel that this is a safety issue being that my wife transports my children in this vehicle and should i neglect to tell her she needs fuel, she runs the risk of being stranded somewhere with my family, or worse on a heavily traveled road where the vehicle could stall with no warning. thank you for your time.

Reported in: DRUMS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: DRUMS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S356

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

stepper motors in the instrument panel all went out in three separate gauges. speedometer, alternator and oil pressure gauges. items failed and gauges became erratic and then pointed either straight down or pegged left or right. giving incorrect or no reading.

Reported in: DALLAS OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* 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.

Reported in: DRUMS PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge is erratic. reads empty most of the time even after a fill-up. gauge needle bounces from empty to full while driving. faulty sender causes check engine light to stay on constantly. i received a notice from gm explaining that they would pay for half of the repair, but only if my trailblazer was under 120,000 miles. i don't know of too many vehicles on the road that are 7 years old that have less than 120,000 miles.

Reported in: PROSPECT OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M056

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my gas gauge suddenly does not work properly. even if i know the tank is full when i first start the engine the fuel light goes on and give the audible signal that it's low on fuel. as i begin to drive the gauge will eventually move a little bit so the light will go off. i have a full tank today and after driving only 13 miles it registers less that half a tank. i got a letter from gm acknowledging that this problem persists but will only offer to pay for half of the repair??? what? didn't we just bail them out? "too big to fail"??? well use some of the money we already gave to gm to fix the problem!!

Reported in: CYPRESS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge failure. fuel gauge still reads empty after tank is full. the gauge will register having fuel some of the time, most of the time the low fuel indicator will come on. i have to use the odometer to remember to refuel.

Reported in: FLROENCE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S456

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

heater, defrost does not work. blower will not blow. all components have been replaced.

Reported in: FISHERS IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

heater, defrost does not work. blower will not blow. all components have been replaced.

Reported in: FISHERS IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Reported in: OAKMONT PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i was approaching a traffic signal. i hit my brakes when realizing the light was red. the anti-lock brakes locked up and i slid through the light hitting a turning car. this resulted in a frontal impact, but the airbags did not deploy. the vehicle is totaled. *js

Reported in: HALLSVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNES16S056

AIR BAGS

Reported in: HALLSVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GNES16S056

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

uncommented actuation of door locks, lock / unlock several times, brake system failure light illuminated, abs light illuminated, check engine light illuminated, drive gear indicator shown 1st gear regardless of gear selected on gearshift, engine having trouble making power, operating very rough. alarm bell enunciating for short time. intentionally shut car down, restart no change. fuel gauge, oil pressure gauges, temp gage read normally.

Reported in: MONROE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

exhaust manifold developed a leak while driving on interstate 40 between nashville and jackson tn. driver and passengers developed headaches and drowsiness before leak was discovered by sound during stop for gas.

Reported in: OXFORD MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

fuel gauge will read wrong. the gauge will suddenly drop down to empty and then will slowly start to rise back up after sitting on empty for a while. also my vehicle will just stall out at red lights or when i am stopped in traffic. i will have to put my car into park and restart it quite often. this is obviously a major problem and there should be some recalls on this. this is a safety issue. i have read of peoples cars stalling out while they are driving down the highway and am personally scared of this happening to me while i am transporting my children around.

Reported in: RINCON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S756

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

vehicle has 145,000 miles. this is the second time the dashboard's gas gauge has stopped working. first time occurred around 50,000 miles and it was replaced.

Reported in: GENEVA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNES16S356

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

speedometer stopped working stays pointing at 60 mph and will rise from there after stopping vehicle.

Reported in: CAYCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving down the highway, the door locks began to operate intermittently, locking and unlocking. the door locks also operate while parked in the garage and the vehicle is off. there is a buzzing sound in the door and the locks have completely drained a rather new battery. a new battery was installed, but the buzzing and the intermittent operation of the door locks continue. i was told there was a recall on some vehicles for this same problem, but gm tells me there was no recall on this particular vin. during a call to gm, i was told there was a "rather large recall" pending that would be finalized the middle of january. i was advised because of the problem to take my vehicle to a dealer to have it repaired and gm would reimburse my cost "if it was involved in a recall". in a subsequent call to gm, the person i spoke with said there was no pending recall for this vin at this time. because of the same problems in other gm trailblazer models, i was advised by the dealer i contacted not to park in the garage because of the possibility of fire due to a possible electrical short in the door module.

Reported in: ORION IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16M356

STRUCTURE:BODY

while driving on highway on way to work, the third brake light assembly above the rear hatch flew off into the highway. i stopped and picked the part up and have it however i'm left with a broken truck. the brackets on the truck that the assembly place snaps into is broken and when the assembly piece flew off the truck the third brake light wire was snapped into by the force of the wind.

Reported in: WHITMIRE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the controls in the front doors for the windows stopped working. there was a slightly burnt smell when i got in the car that day. now there is a clicking sound in my drivers door that happens about every 35-45 seconds even when the vehicle is turned off. when this clicking sound occurs while the vehicle is running my engine loses power. this is also killing my battery every night because it is occurring even with the vehicle turned off with no keys in the ignition. i am afraid it is going to start a fire in my door. there is already a recall for the 2006 and 2007 for this exact same issue. 2005 needs to be added to the list before someone gets hurt.

Reported in: FREDERIC MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Reported in: FREDERIC MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S056

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

gas hand don't work, told need a fuel sensor for 2005 chevy trailblazer ext.

Reported in: PIKEVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNET16S956

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

lowered the driver's power window & it didn't go back up. opened & closed door & tried button a few more times, then it went up. unsure of burn smell as i was on highway. checked again while stationary & window button non functional. noted that interior dome light did not light when door opened & all power buttons in driver's door (windows, locks, mirrors) rendered non-functional. also noted that this door does not respond to remote keyfob for lock/unlock, and door by-passes alarm system. alarm can be set, door opened with key and alarm will only trigger when key is put into ignition, but unarms when ignition cranks. it should also be noted that the driver's door is the only door that has a key lock mechanism. the rest of the vehicle relies on remote or door switches. approximately one year later i opened the door (as i could not put the window down) and the interior dome light lit, so i tried the power lock button and it worked. twice. the entire door again went dead/non-responsive. without window access, the door must be opened on highways with toll booths. the lack of interior light, inability to readily access the door locks, and the alarm by-pass creates a security issue. the inability to adjust the mirrors creates a safety issue, as the window cannot be lowered.the driver's door no longer locks when the vehicle is put into drive. the scariest thing is that the controls simply stopped. why? a short in the system is a very logical possibility, especially with the random functioning just a year later. i have noted multiple issues on repair sites referencing this problem with 2005 trailblazers, and as of today (6/15/13) saw a recall for a short in the door for 2006/7 trailblazers. if the same issue is occurring with other years, wouldn't it follow that it was a flaw that should be reviewed in all trailblazers of the same body styling?