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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.
7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $800
- Average Mileage:
- 72,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- get a new one painted and installed (3 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
body / paint problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Well after 125,000 miles it finally happened to me as well. Like some others, the hatch cover flew off my car on the highway going 65+ MPH. Thankfully the car traveling behind me was able to avoid getting hit by it. After researching and hearing from others, I can not believe that GM has done nothing about this. This is clearly a safety issue if these are flying off the car. I hope I have no problems driving around with out it as luck would have it my husband lost his job just a few days before this happened and has been unable to find this used as the junk yard vehicles are missing the cover too! For those with the same vehicle, in the past year, the drivers side power seat panel broke, the AC lines busted in the rear and the gas gauge has stopped working. Just forewarning and good luck...I am selling mine as soon as we get this fixed.
- Jennifer W., Marietta, NY, US