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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.

7.6

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
15,450 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. adjust rear doors (1 reports)
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 272005

Trailblazer LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles

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

I have had awful wind noise in my car since I bought it!!!! I took it back to the dealership to have them try to fix it and they told me that it is the shape of the vehicle. I HATE MY 2005 TRAILBLAZER!!!!!!

- crappy chevy, McKinney, TX, US

problem #4

Oct 152010

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,950 miles

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL OF THE TYPE OF DOOR SEALS THEY PUT IN FOR THE 2005.

- roninmemphis, Memphis, TN, US

problem #3

Aug 012005

Trailblazer LS I-6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles

Since I've had the car it's had bad wind noise from the LR window/ door area. It's loud enough that you can't carry on a conversation over 60 mph. Complained to the dealer, Roger Dean Chevrolet in West Palm Beach, They said they couldn't hear it. This problem, coupled with the other problems I've had,have cured me from EVER buying a GM product again.

- Fred B., Loxahatchee, FL, US

problem #2

Jul 212006

Trailblazer LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

Can't fix this problem! They say it is "typical" of a trailblazer.... Well my advice is then quit making trailblazers unless you know what you are doing GM!!!! Obviously you don't know what you are doing.....

- Julie P., Homeoworth, OH, US

problem #1

May 132006

(reported on)

Trailblazer LT

  • 24,000 miles

The rear doors would have excessive wind and road noise. We would often verify the doors were shut because the noise was so substantial. The dealer adjusted the doors, and hopefully this will fix it

- Everett W., Columbia, SC, US

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