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.
I have 2006 TrailBlazer nice vehicle. At 135000 noticed a ticking sound coming from the front of engine. Had an overall check. There was no ticking at the time, only does it when engine is cold or hot. Tried a thicker oil, still the same problem. Sounds like a bad lifter. It goes tick tick tick and stops. Overall no other problems. I always change oil every 30.0000 miles. I read the reviews that other people are having the same ticking problem. Help.
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I have 2006 TrailBlazer nice vehicle. At 135000 noticed a ticking sound coming from the front of engine. Had an overall check. There was no ticking at the time, only does it when engine is cold or hot. Tried a thicker oil, still the same problem. Sounds like a bad lifter. It goes tick tick tick and stops. Overall no other problems. I always change oil every 30.0000 miles. I read the reviews that other people are having the same ticking problem. Help.
- Ricardo M., San Tan Valley, AZ, US