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.
stabilitrak engages on every acceleration then service light
I have attempted to fix this problem by replacing the steering angle sensor as suggested by code reader. In less than two weeks the same problem returned. A certified Chevy mechanic charged me $400 to replace the same steering angle sensor and said that is the problem. two week later, same problem. This time when I took it to the same mechanic, I was told it could be caused by a sensor in a hub. I am not paying to have a hub replaced on a hunch that this may fix the problem so I guess I will deal with the stabilitrak kicking in on every acceleration until I finally get rid of the car. This is the same Chevy mechanic that said he did not know what was causing all of my warning lights plus the blower not working situation. This was an easy fix with the ignition switch! I will not buy another Chevrolet in my lifetime!
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stabilitrak engages on every acceleration then service light
I have attempted to fix this problem by replacing the steering angle sensor as suggested by code reader. In less than two weeks the same problem returned. A certified Chevy mechanic charged me $400 to replace the same steering angle sensor and said that is the problem. two week later, same problem. This time when I took it to the same mechanic, I was told it could be caused by a sensor in a hub. I am not paying to have a hub replaced on a hunch that this may fix the problem so I guess I will deal with the stabilitrak kicking in on every acceleration until I finally get rid of the car. This is the same Chevy mechanic that said he did not know what was causing all of my warning lights plus the blower not working situation. This was an easy fix with the ignition switch! I will not buy another Chevrolet in my lifetime!
- Steve B., Bloomington, II, US