CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer is known for many things, but perhaps it is most famous for its faulty fuel gauge.
This gauge flip-flops more than a politician during election season. Some report that the gauge says "empty" after a fill-up, while others report the gauge says "full" when they're running on fumes. Either way, there's one thing everyone seems to agree on: the darn thing is just wrong.
Following hundreds of complaints and a few accidents allegedly caused by the malfunction, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the issue in May 2011. Unfortunately for frustrated owners, no recall has been announced.
9.3
really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
133,750 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (2 reports)
cut power to wiper motor, added a dash switch for control (1 reports)
Window wipers began turning on, on their own periodically. As time has gone by, they stay on longer and longer and now the fluid is being released. I look like an idiot driving down the road with my fluid pouring out and window wipers on non-stop during summertime. The fluid is coming out so much it is difficult to see while driving, definitely a hazard!! Only after about 15 minutes of driving can I turn the on/off lever and the wipers kind of listen.... but not much. This stinks!
The wipers would turn on and off intermitted, then one day stayed on as soon as the ignition was on. I removed all related fuses and relays, there was still power to the wiper motor. I cut the power wire to the wiper motor and added a switch on the dash to control power on feature, all other controls work thru wiper switch on steering column.
I purchased this vehicle in January of 2012. I have had nothing but problem after problem with it. From the air and heater not working for a year to the windshield wipers staying on and will not shut off. However, I was able to get the 1 recall fixed that had occurred in Oct of 2012. It was the driver's door panel switch. Subject to catch on fire.
- Kim E.,
Houston, TX, US
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Window wipers began turning on, on their own periodically. As time has gone by, they stay on longer and longer and now the fluid is being released. I look like an idiot driving down the road with my fluid pouring out and window wipers on non-stop during summertime. The fluid is coming out so much it is difficult to see while driving, definitely a hazard!! Only after about 15 minutes of driving can I turn the on/off lever and the wipers kind of listen.... but not much. This stinks!
- Laura P., Grass Valley, US