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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.

8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$200
Average Mileage:
72,450 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace the tie rod (1 reports)
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering problems

steering problem

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 012012

Trailblazer LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,000 miles

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

Car is parked do not have money to fix it, just got alignment last year, or the end of the year before. It shakes so badly and goes to the left that I will not drive it and do not have money to get it fixed right now.

- Angela G., Winston Salem, NC, US

problem #2

Jun 012010

Trailblazer LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

Had the tires replaced due to a bad rumbling noise in the front end and found out that the right front tie rod was bad along with the left front wheel hub. Low mileage on this truck and no accidents, this proble should not have happened. Piss poor design and parts.

- Greg T., Westminster, MD, US

problem #1

Nov 152009

Trailblazer LT 4.2

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,256 miles

Absolutely no one can align this unit, all say there is not a single issue with components, yet tires are ruined, GM shops, private shops, tire shops????? why????

- mbonkpa, Wellsboro, PA, US

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