While driving on the expressway the gas gauge indicator beeped indicating that I was low on fuel. I was not sure when I filled up last so I stopped and filled up with gas. After filling up with gas, I restarted the vehicle, the gas gauge still read empty. Two months prior to this I had to replace the instrument cluster on the dash (speedometer, etc), so with this being the case, I determined that the gas sending unit was faulty or broken. From what I read, the cost to fix this varies from $650 to $850. I've put off this repair since I find that many people have the same problem and have heard news reports about a possible recall for this. Basically now, the gauge is never correct and fluctuates between empty & 1/4 of a tank. It will drop or rise multiple times in a 20 mile trip.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

The vehicle's fuel gauge stopped working on a long cross country trip.

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned after adding fuel to his tank. The gauge would read empty and through out the week it would fluctuate between empty to full and a half of a tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500. Updated 06/17/11 updated 06/30/11

- Houston, TX, USA

Gas gauge did not work. Noted from television report that 2005 Trailblazers had problem with gas tank and gauge. The gauge on my vehicle had not worked for sometime. Finally had it repaired.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

2005 Chevy Trailblazer gas gauge reads empty light on all the time last two years.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

Fuel is always shown as empty even though I put gas in it. Blower on ac/heat quit working

- Bucyrus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed that the empty fuel warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading was inaccurate and would fluctuate sporadically. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics. The mechanic stated that the entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. Also, the contact stated that the speedometer reading would also fluctuate intermittently and provide inaccurate readings. There was a concurrent investigation for the failure under NHTSA action number: DP10001 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that the contact believed could have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

My 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran out of fuel when after having a half a tank reading the gauge instantly went to empty and approximately 3 or 4 miles later the tank was empty. Now the gauge is completely dead and reads empty all the time.

- 33785, FL, USA

I purchased the vehicle in February, and the fuel gauge worked fine. A few weeks later, as I was driving, the vehicle stalled. Confused, as the gas gauge read 1/2 a tank remaining, I called a friend to come pick me up. He put gas in the tank, and it started up first try. I made it to a fuel station, and filled the tank. The gauge read half all the way to the station, and when I filled it, it read empty for the first 40-50 miles. Then, the needle floated the range of the gauge. It has been doing this ever since.

- North Jackson, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would fluctuate between fuel levels, even with a full tank of gas. The failure would cause the vehicle to stall sporadically without warning. The dealer advised the contact that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they were unable to assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed a faulty fuel sensor, which was replaced. In addition, the dealer replaced the float and fuel tank yet the failure was not corrected and persisted intermittently. The current mileage was 84,562 and the failure mileage was 78,000.

- Toledo, OH, USA

My 2005 Chevy trail Blazer fuel gage stopped working about 9-12 months ago, it is totally inaccurate and never reads properly, even when full. I read in the milwaukee journal there have been many others with the same problem.

- Muskego, WI, USA

Fuel gage drops to empty immediately after filling the tank. It then reads empty and will intermittently go up to 1/2 tank and back to empty. Sometimes when driving and the tank is full it will ding 3 times and flash a low fuel warning.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

The fuel indicator hasn't worked for over a year now and it has stalled and would not start for a while. After sitting for about 15 minutes it did start.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

The gas gauge in my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer has stopped working. It began to show empty after filling my tank but then registering full about 50 miles after driving. Now it always shows empty and I have to record my mileage to keep track of my gas. I am always concerned I may run out of gas if I miscalculate my remaining gas. I can't take my 2005 Trailblazer on vacation since I have no way of knowing how much gas is in my vehicle. My wife ran out of gas on the highway and was almost in an accident. The dealer wanted almost $800 dollars and two days to fix the gas gauge. I cannot afford the repairs so I am forced to hope I will be safe in my vehicle.

- Akron, OH, USA

Fuel sensor fault causing fuel gauge indicator to fail and/or function intermittently. Problem was diagnosed by Chevrolet dealership and per current ongoing defective investigations, issue is the same as indicated by NHTSA action number: DP10001 spoke with GM customer complaint group and at the time of this submission was informed they would respond within 24 hours with an option.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

Gas gauge on vehicle does not give accurate gas level in tank. Readings on the gas gauge fluctuate with vehicle in park, gives empty warning ding when tank is full, and readings on gauge fluctuate erratically at times while vehicle is in motion. Have been stuck on highway with an empty fuel tank a couple times with my three young children in the car. It is my concern that this may cause a fire in vehicle so I no longer put my family in it.

- Utica, NY, USA

Gas gauge no longer displays level of fuel in vehicle -also headlights dim when car is started.. fuel ending unit is believed to be problem by professionals regarding the fuel gauge.

- Middletown, OH, USA

Fuel gauge does not work accurately. Shows fuel when its empty. The gauge never shows full when tank is filled to capacity. Parts have been replaced and old parts are still on hand.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

The contact owns 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated whenever dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to its capacity, the fuel gauge would display an inaccurate reading. The failure was continuous. The contact planned to take the vehicle to a local independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 75,490.

- New York, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and he was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that there were no related recalls to the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 74,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

- Elangler, KY, USA