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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.

7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
133,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 102015

Trailblazer LS 4.2L Inline 6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 185,999 miles

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

Tried to open hatch door, it was locked, unlocked it with remote, went back, it was locked again. I unlocked it with the door switch on door panel, went back, it was locked again. Took key remote with me, unlocked and opened hatch door. Could hear lock activating on hatch door over and over. Removed batteries from remote, still active. Checked door switches, not stuck, unplugged hatch door, still activating over and over. Suddenly went away.

It happen every now and then, my wife just puts up with it. It drives me nuts when I use the car.

- estevanmungia, Robstown, TX, US

problem #2

Sep 012013

Trailblazer LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles

Remote keyless entry stopped working. Changing the battery didn't resolve issue. All doors lock except for the hatch, therefore I can't leave anything of value in my vehicle.

- Cortney W., Leesburg, GA, US

problem #1

Nov 142012

Trailblazer LT 4.2L 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,021 miles

DOOR LOCKS QUIT WORKING. IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED THEY WONT UNLOCK WITH KEY OR IF SOMEONES INSIDE THEY WONT UNLOCK BY PRESSING LOCK BUTTON. YOU HAVE TO BREAK INTO IT, USE A ROD TO PUSH DOOR LOCK BACK MANUALLY WHICH IS VERY AGGRAVATING. SOMETIMES THE DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU MIGHT BE LOCKED OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Kevin W., Albertville, AL, US

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