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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,334 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag sensor would not illuminate. Also, the contact noticed that the ABS sensor illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnostic testing, and repair. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,001.
The contact own 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The air bag warning indicator light illuminated. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag suppression module burned and they replaced the module. The vehicle was towed to the dealer because it would not start. The power train control module was replaced and after the contact filled the gas tank. The engine idled after the she started the vehicle and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was unknown and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 13,000 and current mileage was 44,000.
My vehicle was repurchased by GM recently. The dealership that handled the transaction was vandergiff Chevrolet in arlington, tx. They did not respond to my calls. They ignored my request. They did not follow through on the paperwork required by GM, and they lied to GM and myself regarding filing the "warranty' with GM resulting in additional time that I had to wait in order to have the vehicle paid off to my loan institute and the remaining funds to me so that I could acquire another vehicle.
- Grand Prairie, TX, USA
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