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:
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.
The low beam headlights will go out randomly when driving at night. I am able to use the high beams, which is not safe for oncoming traffic. They will eventually come back. This is a very aggravating issue! this has been occurring since early 2016.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. On several occasions, while driving, the low beam headlamps failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the headlights and daytime running lamps failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hdm component failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-2921784546. The contact was not informed if the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The contact would have to cover the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 101,936.
There is an existing recall but my vehicle is not covered according to GM. The recall is: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall number: 15V519000 my car experienced this same exact problem and I had to get it fixed at a Chevy dealer but now GM is refusing to reimburse me or consider this part of the recall because of where the car was built.
- Downingtown, PA, USA
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My headlights go off while driving, but you can turn on the bright lights. I noticed a recall on 2007 Trailblazers for this condition, but entered my VIN in your site, and mine does not come up. This has happened several times while driving in the early morning or at night
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. On several occasions, the low beam headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact, an auto mechanic, stated that the headlamp driver module (hdm) overheated and failed. The contact also stated that the hdm was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 101,386.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights would not illuminate. The contact also referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V19000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 113,936.
The headlights on my 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer work at times, and at other times do not work at all. The headlights may come on at start up, but then they stop functioning while the vehicle is being driven.so far the high beam lights and running lights have continued to work. There apparently is a recall number (14291) but when I contact GM, I am told there is not an open recall for this problem. Please help with this issue. It is dangerous as well as terrifying to be driving in the dark when the lights suddenly stop functioning.
While operating the 2007 Trailblazer, both low-beam headlights would intermittently fail. We were able to safely drive to our destination using the high-beams. Currently, both low-beam headlights have completely failed. We contacted our local Chevrolet dealership to complete recall 15V519000 but were informed our VIN was not included in the recall even though we are experiencing the exact same problems.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head lamp driver module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights failed to operate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The contact experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 121,000.
When driving at night, the headlights turn off. They turn off for about 5-7 minutes then turn back on for 2-3 minutes. It will continue doing this till I get where I am going. It will do it every time I drive the vehicle. There is a recall for this issue, GM recall 14291. I have contacted Chevy direct and they wont do anything about it since my vehicle is not listed under the recall. This is a safety issue while driving at night. Since there is a recall on this issue, Chevy should fix it even though my vehicle is not listed. The hdm is defective as per the recall issued.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the headlamps and day time running lamps failed to operate. The contact also stated that the driver's side power window switch also failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlamp driver module and master power window switch module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V519000 (exterior lighting) or 15V599000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle's day time running lamps and low beam headlights failed. The dealer determined that the vehicle was experiencing similar failures as NHTSA campaign number: 15V190000 (exterior lighting); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlamps failed without warning. The contact was unable to see the road ahead. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,500.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlamps failed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle may be involved in NHTSA campign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). Upon contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving, the headlights failed without warning. The contact had to utilize the high beams. The dealer stated that there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Headlamps have gone off and/or turned back on while driving or starting up. High beams work. This problem was supposed to have been repaired in the last recall. My local dealer replaced the module causing the trouble. Now the same problem is happening again. This is happening off and on haphazardly. Can't depend on having lights when I want to go out at night. I want this fixed.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the low beam lights suddenly shut off. The driver lost control and drove off the road. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the headlights operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
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- Beavecreek, OH, USA