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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.

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,898 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical problems

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments (Page 9 of 9)

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problem #11

Jan 102008

Trailblazer

  • miles

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

Speedometer stopped working permanently.

- New London, WI, USA

problem #10

Apr 082008

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2005 Trailblazer, headlights flicker, volt gauge moves between 9 and 14 volts. Gas gauge pegs to full.

- Saint George, KS, USA

problem #9

Jan 012008

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometer randomly quits working. Started at 70,000 miles.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #8

Jan 202008

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,375 miles

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

Speedometer quit working, indicator needle goes up and down, even when car is parked.

- Elkton, MD, USA

problem #7

Jan 232008

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, on 1-20-08 the speedometer failed, it stuck on 80 + mph ( when it should be at zero ) and would only go higher in motion. On 1-23-08 my wife took vehicle to phillips Chevy in frankfort, ill. We are told that in instrument cluster is the problem and needs to be replaced, we are not covered under new car warranty because we have exceeded the mileage. I checked with Chevy to see if there was a recall in force and there is not. It seems that there are numerous other GM and Chevy owners for various years that have same problem and there is a law suit in Washington and Oregon that are seeking class-action status. I feel that this has been an ongoing problem with GM and Chevy and that they should issue a recall to repair or replace as needed.

- Manhattan, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 062008

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,510 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet trail Blazer. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer gauge fell to zero mph without warning. The dealer stated there is a recall. However, his VIN was not included. The current mileage is 64,610 and failure mileage was 64,510. Updated 01-29-08. Updated

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 212007

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

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

Speedometer gives an inaccurate reading or sometimes stops working altogether. This problem began 2-3 weeks ago and from other Trailblazer owners that I have discussed this with online it is a very common problem. I didn't realize that the speedometer was functioning improperly until it became very obvious - it was registering 30 mph when I was traveling with the flow of traffic on an interstate freeway. When the vehicle has been turned off and sits for a while, the speedometer seems to reset itself and works properly again for a while, then the problem begins again. From what my research indicates, it is a bad stepper motor that causes the problem, which requires specialized tools and expertise to replace. The cost is in the hundreds of dollars. Given that this is such a common problem and compromises the safety of the vehicle, I strongly feel that this issue should be addressed by NHTSA. Thank you.

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #4

Nov 142007

Trailblazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,560 miles
Speedometer in my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer ext malfunctioned. It read 80 mph at a dead spot. It would vary its readings, but it was not accurate.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 252007

Trailblazer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My headlights flicker and the voltage meter bounces around. The flickering headlights are a danger to myself and others as those ahead of me think I am trying to flag them down.

- Kenmore, WA, USA

problem #2

Jul 152007

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
My head lights and dash board lights dim and flicker. My fuel gauge is never correct it will show empty right after a fill-up.

- Hickory Hills, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 272007

(reported on)

Trailblazer

  • miles
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer customer stated while leaving pulling out of drive the rear door was open and the indicator did not come on**

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

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