7.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
51,307 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace fuel sensor (5 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
fuel delivery system problem
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2009Sep 15
Trailblazer LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
If I would of known there were so many faulty things wrong with this vehicle, I would of
never bought it. Big pain for up keep. Fuel gauge keeps saying its empty and I never know how much gas is actually in it. This is NOT the first problem I have had with this
SUV.
2009Aug 27
Trailblazer LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
I had already replace the air conditioning unit two years ago. Luckily it was covered under warranty. I have 43,000 miles on it, this year I had to replace the transmission lines. GM would only pay for the part $120.00, I had to pay labor of $350.00, the transmission lines were corroded and started to leak really bad. My Chevy dealer told me it was a common problem and that he recently replace three other Trailblazer lines. To ease my mind he told me luckily you didn't burn out the transmission. Why is it not covered? In August my fuel gauge stopped working it show empty all the time. Even with a full tank. I researched the internet and saw there are hundreds of complaints on this issue.
I have complained to GM Dealer, NHTSA and GM COMPLAINT HOTLINE with negative results in resolving the issue. It is time we get a voice to express our frustration towards GM. I call on everyone with this and any other problems you have with your Trailblazer to go to the CNN website. LOU DOBBS keeping them honest. Everyone watches CNN including the President of the United States. If we flood CNN with our complaints and direct them to other complaint sites they will investigate and find this is a very common problem and call GM on it.
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2009Aug 24
Trailblazer LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 31,625 miles
I test drove this vehicle on this date without any problems. Nice condition, drove great and excellent price so I decided to purchase. Filled it up that evening and my fuel light came on and the gauge went to E and the speedometer went haywire after about 5 miles. Took it back to the dealership the next morning and they kept it overnight and supposedly repaired it. Approximately 2 weeks later, I put the truck into park and the gauges went crazy again and it shut down. I tried to crank it several times and it would not start. I had to have it towed to the dealership where not only did the gauges have to be repaired "again" but the fuel pump went out also. Had I known about these problems from reading other complaints I think I would have chosen another vehicle. I had a 1993 model of another of Chevy vehicles and it drove great for over 285,000 miles. If only they made their newer model vehicles just as good as their older ones they probably wouldn't have so many upset customers. I really am disappointed in Chevrolet.
I also don't see how they can say this is not a safety issue when people are running out of gas and don't know how fast they are going. If you try to adjust your speed just to keep up with other traffic, you could end up speeding and an accident could occur. If you run out of gas and are unable to get the vehicle out of traffic you could get hit. I could go on but why should I. It appears that the consumer doesn't matter anymore. Its just all about the bottom line for the company.
RECALL!!! RECALL!!! RECALL!!!
2008Aug 13
Trailblazer LS 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I've been dealing with this issue for almost a year and the source of the problem is a bad fuel sensor inside the fuel tank. I'll need to drop the gas tank to access and replace the part which is a real pain, but the part is only $70 - $100 depending on where you go. To have a garage replace it will cost over $500 I'm sure.
Since the fuel gauge problem is not technically a safety issue, there will not be a recall but you might try pleading with your local Chevy dealer...
Also, no need to hate on American cars and trucks. EVERY car has its problem areas, at least Chevys' frequent problems aren't transmission or engine related.
2008Dec 26
Trailblazer LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
This sucks, but you all have already said it...can't afford to fix it so I will track it...quite embarrassing when your friends climb in and constantly tell you your out of gas...nope just my shitake car.
2009Jul 18
Trailblazer LT 4.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 47,524 miles
I fueled up the truck and the gauge has worked since. After searching the internet this seems to be a common problem. I will also being sending a letter to Chevrolet and NHTSA in reference to this problem. If enough people complain I hope Chevrolet will issues a recall. If not I personally will sue Chevrolet due to the number of complaints and nothing being done.
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2009Feb 01
Trailblazer LS 3.2L V6
I've had the fuel gauge not work for almost a year. When I fill up, the gauge doesn't move and I have to set my trip odometer to 0 each time. I can get about 300 miles to a tank of gas, but I should be able to look at my fuel gage for this. I've taken it to the dealer and they say it will cost about $800.00. They say they have to do a sweep of the gauges and then check to see if the fuel sender unit is working.
Really now!! I've read about many complaints of this problem with this vehicle. We are now in the market to buy another vehicle and I will not set foot on a Chevrolet dealer. Every person I come into contact with, I tell them not to buy a GM product. You want to buy American, but how can you with this kind of reliability. My Toyota truck has been the best vehicle I've ever purchased. I guess I'll be looking at Toyota products.
djmars5066
Fontana, CA, USA
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