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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.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 53,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I bought a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer with 63,000 miles in August 2015. Took it in for the first oil change and there was literally no trace of oil on the dipstick. Didn't think I had to check the oil since I just purchased it from the dealership which they supposedly inspected the vehicle prior to purchasing. Thankfully the engine was not damaged due to running it mostly out of oil. There is no smoke and no trace of external leaking, it simply vanishes.
They told me to come back every 200 miles for 1,000 miles for an oil consumption test. The dealership is located 50 miles from my home and place of work so ideally this is unrealistic for me. Been doing a lot of research of how to fix and how much it should cost, but I feel if so many Chevy owners are experiencing the same issue why is it GM or Chevrolet hasn't resolved the issue for its customers? Taking it to a another mechanic to get a diagnostic quote next week. What gives for like consumers? Why should we be stuck with the bill when so many others have had the same issue? Wheres the recall on this if it is on the Chevy Bulletin Board as a common occurrence (or what ever language they used)?
Update from Mar 5, 2016: Up date on my previous complaint. I had found when the dealership did an oil change they put only 5 qt.'s of oil, after reading my owners manual I discovered the 5.8l V8 requires 6 qt.'s of oil. This still does not explain why I didn't have a trace of oil on the dipstick but, it doesn't help when the required amount of oil is added in the first place.
- Lindsay P., Broomfield, CO, US