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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.

7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
83,750 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. sell it and buy a Ford (1 reports)
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 072008

Trailblazer V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I did not know that 2005 model was the worst of all made!

I spent min $10,000 to fix the car since 60,000 miles warranty was off in no time. Even on warranty it was constant repair, and GM knows it?

I really liked this car, and still own it, as have no options to buy a new one. Any way. I want include my comment on GM Facebook page comment. Please, keep in mind, I did not know how bad 05 Model was, its just shocking.. What is wrong with Corporate America?? As well, I did not ask GM leader Mary Barra just to give me an assistance. I offered in exchange some opinions, but not a free bagging.. I guess really, the beggars can not to be choosers, so I have to drive my TB LT 05, and pray...

- lvkb, Belleville, US

problem #3

Feb 012011

Trailblazer EXT 4.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 136,000 miles

the chevy trailblazer is the biggest piece of s**t i have owned the tachometer stopped worken then the a/c vents dont work the a/c kills the motor then the speedo stoped worken the gas gage is never writethe rear a/c has never worked good it has had 3 exaust manifolds the radio only has one speaker the works all the time the others work rarly the tail lights go out alot and it drinks gas like my old 73 elcamino with a 383 stroker

chevy should recall all these junkers and fix them or replace them if they are going to make crap like this they should shut the doors and let the people who made the yogo take over people that onw these are stuck with it because it isnt worth anything for trade you would get more from a scrap yard SOME ONE SHOULD DO SOME THING !!!!!!!!! i know of ten people that have the same things wrong and have seen thousands on the blogs

- Phillip G., Gleason, TN, US

problem #2

Aug 032010

Trailblazer LTZ V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,992 miles

The car shuts off when the air conditioner is on and car is idling. if any body had this problem and fixed it please tell me,

- Abdullah R., Alkhobar, P.O. BOX 34564, Saudi Arabia

problem #1

May 312008

(reported on)

Trailblazer 42000 6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

now that warranty is up I'm having may problems pop up with my car and i really like my truck.

- Nancy P., Chicago, IL, US

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