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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:
No data
Average Mileage:
114,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace radio (1 reports)
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #3

May 102015

Trailblazer LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,000 miles

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

6 cd multifunction radio player failure

Bought vehicle in April and CD failure in May!:-) Go figure! CD player won't load or play gives messages on display

- Steve B., Idaho Falls, ID, US

problem #2

Jul 012013

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles

Several times my radio has stayed on after engine was turned off and door was open. I have to repeatedly turn the vehicle on/off before the radio will turn off. The radio is suppose to stay playing for a short period of time after vehicle is turned off without opening a door. It no longer does that.

- Cortney W., Leesburg, GA, US

problem #1

Jun 012012

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

My radio won't turn off after I turn off the car and open the drivers door. I have to reach across to passenger door to open and close it before it turns off. It doesn't happen every time but enough that it's a pain.

- Kim S., Kingwood, TX, US

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