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.
8.4
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$300
Average Mileage:
69,600 miles
Total Complaints:
22 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (10 reports)
replace a resistor (6 reports)
paid to have blower motor replaced (5 reports)
replaced resister-because hot wire melted resister (1 reports)
The blower motor has an intermittent problem...and dash lights (brake, abs, 4-wheel drive trouble) all come on. We took it in to the dealership. They replaced a wire harness, and charged over $400. Oh...and kept it for 4 days, but 2 days later the problem was back. I can't afford to take it in again for a temporary fix. The said they would fix it if we brought it back, but that there would be additional charges. I do not have any confidence that they can fix it, and I don't want to waste my money. So, I will be looking for another solution.
My AC blower motor went out, dealer told me i had to replace the motor. I paid $500 to do so. a week later the motor stopped again and this time i was told the resister/harness was bad and it need to be replaced. I wonder if the motor was ever bad ...
- Gunnar H.,
Phoenix, AZ, US
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The blower motor has an intermittent problem...and dash lights (brake, abs, 4-wheel drive trouble) all come on. We took it in to the dealership. They replaced a wire harness, and charged over $400. Oh...and kept it for 4 days, but 2 days later the problem was back. I can't afford to take it in again for a temporary fix. The said they would fix it if we brought it back, but that there would be additional charges. I do not have any confidence that they can fix it, and I don't want to waste my money. So, I will be looking for another solution.
- Beverly D., Winston Salem, NC, US