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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
112,819 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer lights problems

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2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #141

May 022024

Trailblazer

  • 133,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH at nighttime, the low-beam headlights started flickering, and then became inoperable. The vehicle decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact engaged the high-beam headlights and continued driving. The contact stated that he replaced the low-beam headlights relay several times. Additionally, the contact replaced the low beam headlights switch, bulb, and fuses; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and a second dealer, Pohanka Chevrolet (13915 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151) were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to GM Campaign Number: N140291. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #140

Jun 092023

Trailblazer

  • miles
Keeps blowing #46 headlight relay. Happens every 2-3 weeks. When this happens the low beams stop working. I have to switch to high beams to continue driving.

- Wayland, MI, USA

problem #139

Nov 012021

Trailblazer

  • miles
My headlights turn off bybthemselves while driving, other times they wont turn off at all after car is turned off even while in park, and other times they turn on while switched to off position randomly in the middle of te night resulting in a dead battery come morning. My driver window no longer works as well as driver power locks. Happening since 2020 random at first now permentant removal of fuse switch in order to shut off lights and the fuse switch is hot to the touch upon removal.

- Billings, MT, USA

problem #138

Mar 182021

Trailblazer

  • miles

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

I noticed around March 18th 2021, that my headlights was out while driving and just 2 days ago my battery died April 12th 2021 due to my ignition switch being stuck it was parked already in my garage

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #137

Oct 112020

Trailblazer

  • miles
The first thing to go wrong was the power windows don't work properly in the winter, now the air conditioner only blows cold air intermittently, and the most recent problem is the headlights won't work at all, I called the local service center and they said that the electrical recalls were VIN specific, even tho I had the correct make model and year my VIN did not qualify for the recall! I'm very upset that they can be VIN specific but I'm having all the issues on the recalls!! I can no longer drive my vehicle if it is raining, foggy, or dark because I have no headlights!!! I also lost control of my car in the rain and think it has to do with the stabilitrak, the light has been on for a while, luckily I stopped my car before I crashed into anything

- Nicholasville, KY, USA

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problem #136

Sep 132020

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving, the headlights and exterior lights flickered off and on for 15 to 20 seconds without warning. The contact called the teeter motor co dealer located at 1512 w moline St, malvern, ar 72104 and was told that there was no recall on the VIN. The contact was told to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting) and was told that the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Consumer stated low beam does not come on at all.

- Malvern, AR, USA

problem #135

Aug 012020

Trailblazer

  • 189,000 miles

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

Headlights went off on three different occasions this past week, it also happened once before several months back. They just shut off and while your panicking and hitting the headlight switch several times they finally come back on. We will not drive it at night anymore. Why is my car not recalled when others from the same year are. I have been working in manufacturing for over thirty years and my dad worked on the GM assembly line for thirty years. Don't kid yourself that you know which batch of parts were used on a particular car. My VIN is defective.

- Rutland, MA, USA

problem #134

Nov 222019

Trailblazer 8-cyl

  • 167,000 miles
Headlights shut off randomly while driving at night. Seems to be exactly as noted in recall # NHTSA recall 15V519000, GM's number for this recall is 14291.

- Milton, GA, USA

problem #133

Dec 162019

Trailblazer

  • 120,000 miles
The low beam headlights randomly go off together when driving and often will not come back on for a short period of time. Have to use high beam after low beam goes off.

- Bluffdale, UT, USA

problem #132

Nov 222019

Trailblazer

  • 249,000 miles
The headlights have went out and are not working

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #131

Aug 032019

Trailblazer

  • 107,600 miles

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

Exterior low beam lights, headlights turned off during driving, . a hazard while driving at night. Hazardous to driver, occupants and on coming traffic because we have to immediately put on highbeams to continue driving.

- Juniata, NE, USA

problem #130

Jul 252019

Trailblazer

  • 198,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 55 mph, the low beam headlights failed to operate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact had to activate the high beams and fog lights to see the road. The contact called sauers Buick GMC (1900 E lincolnway, la porte, in 46350, (877) 468-9351), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 198,000.

- Mill Creek, IN, USA

problem #129

Jan 022019

Trailblazer

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights randomly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the low beam head lamp bulbs, but the failure continued. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Brown Summit, NC, USA

problem #128

Mar 162019

Trailblazer

  • 10 miles
Exterior lights, headlights turn off at random during driving, at all times of day. A hazard while driving at night. Hazardous to driver, occupants and on coming traffic because we have to immediately put on highbeams to continue driving.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #127

Mar 012019

Trailblazer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph with the low beam headlights illuminated, the headlights suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. Autonation Chevrolet mesa (6330 E. superstition springs blvd, mesa, AZ 85206) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #126

Jan 012017

Trailblazer

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlamps would not illuminate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). Mcgrath chevyland (1600 51st St ne, cedar rapids, ia 52402, (319) 393-6300) was contacted, but was not able to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Oxford Junction, IA, USA

problem #125

Apr 012017

Trailblazer

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While starting the vehicle, the headlamps failed to produce adequate lighting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The contact called folsom Chevrolet (12655 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630, (916) 790-6887) and was informed about diagnostic testing; however, the contact declined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-4987724181. The failure mileage was 151,000.

- Placerville, CA, USA

problem #124

Nov 052018

Trailblazer

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate without warning. The high beam headlights were still operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the bulbs and fuse were replaced; however, the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #123

Jun 012016

Trailblazer

  • 149,000 miles
Dem lights are going out for about 30 seconds to a minute, then coming back on while driving on the road.

- Abbeville, LA, USA

problem #122

Dec 142018

Trailblazer

  • 148,890 miles
When driving the vehicle the headlights will just randomly go out.or at times they will go out come on and go out again..."while driving " especially at night" causing me to having to pull over..unable seeing where im pullin off the road to.after several tries of turning switch on and off..the lights return.but only for a few and then it does it all over again.this happens randomly..reported it to yhe dealership whr I purchased it...I was told they was unable..to see it.but had change the fuses..

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

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