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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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
76,100 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. new engine (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 092015

Trailblazer LS 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,148 miles

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

I have a 2005 Chevy trailblazer and for the last 8 months or so the engine is making a knocking noise so loud the radio hardly drowns it out. I am beginning to be afraid to drive it for fear that the cam shaft is going to fly through the windshield. I would like to get it looked at but I cannot afford to spend the money on it since I am on disability and have limited income. If anyone has experienced this with their Trailblazer please respond ASAP and let me know what is wrong and how the hell much this is going to cost me.

- Tim Z., Larsen, WI, US

problem #1

Jul 202012

Trailblazer LX 4.2L I6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,045 miles

severe knocking at start up and when you accelerate, if you hear any type of knocking coming from your engine, when you start up or accelerate do not drive and have it towed to your mechanic as soon as possible. this knocking is coming from the engine internally. don't quite know what the problem is I'm yet to find out, as this problem just recently occurred and is in the dealership as i type this blog. already i know that it is going to run me over 2k. this 2k dollars that i cant afford. the vehicle has 70,045mi. on it. up until now it has been a good car. i kept up on oil changes, tune ups and maintenance. so if anybody else that has experienced similar problems. please comment and share your views story whatever. thanks for reading

- ttblademaker, Cerritos, CA, US

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