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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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
122,650 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems

engine problem

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 032017

Trailblazer V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 233,555 miles

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

I love my Trailblazer, but its just a pain in the ASS ! I just wish it ran right! Everything else works great! Wish Chevy would Figure it out, or do something to compensate the owners.

- djscraigslist444, Gardnerville. NV, US

problem #3

May 052014

Trailblazer LT 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles

(1) 2006 Trailblazer shut down while driving (65 mph). BLESSED there was not a lot of traffic.

(2) Fuel gauge works when it wants too.

(3) Loose power while driving. Engine will be on no acceleration.

- Jonathan J., Desoto, TX, US

problem #2

Apr 072014

Trailblazer LT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

Shut down while on interstate at around 70mph, had towed to house and it will not crank or turn over, has power, gas. WTF

- Andrew M., Mobile, AL, US

problem #1

Oct 012013

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

The engine shuts off while driving without warning. The incidents are at different times of the day and the outside temperature has varied. I've been going anywhere between 10-70 mph when it's happened. It's very scary because I loose power steering, therefore it's extremely difficult to safely maneuver my vehicle to a parking lot or side of the road. One time it shut off when I was traveling in rush hour traffic going 70 on the highway. I had to exit on a ramp, which was u-shaped, so you can imagine how hard it was with no power steering.

Every time it happens I have to turn the vehicle off and wait 2-5 minutes before it will start back up. I've left it at a mechanic shop for 3 days and they were not able to find anything wrong that's relevant to the issue. Also, it didn't duplicate the problem for them. I've researched the issue on the internet and it seems like a really common problem but nobody has identified a concrete "fix". A suggestion was to replace a couple of sensors, so I did, but it didn't work. I'm not willing to spend a large sum of money for the sake of "process of elimination".

It's very dangerous for myself, passengers, and other drivers. I try to be as responsible as possible by taking different routes to my destinations that involve less traffic just in case it cuts off. I don't understand why Chevy hasn't had a recall. This is obviously a safety concern with the highest importance.

- Cortney W., Leesburg, GA, US

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