TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SHE WAS NOT TRAVELING AS QUICKLY AS THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SHE WAS NOT TRAVELING AS QUICKLY AS THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,000.
NHTSA ODI #10255304
500 miles · Jan 15, 2009
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
MY 2005 TRAILBLAZERS HEADLIGHTS FLASH WHEN YOU LET UP OFF THE GAS PEDAL. ALSO, THE AMP GAUGE DROPS, THE ENGINE REVS DOWN AND THE INSIDE FANS AND LIGHTS DIM DOWN. THE FLASHING OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS GETTING WORSE, AND LIKE OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, THE TRAFFIC AHEAD THINKS YOU ARE BLINKING THEM TO EITHER PULL OVER, OR SPEED UP. I TO…
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MY 2005 TRAILBLAZERS HEADLIGHTS FLASH WHEN YOU LET UP OFF THE GAS PEDAL. ALSO, THE AMP GAUGE DROPS, THE ENGINE REVS DOWN AND THE INSIDE FANS AND LIGHTS DIM DOWN. THE FLASHING OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS GETTING WORSE, AND LIKE OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, THE TRAFFIC AHEAD THINKS YOU ARE BLINKING THEM TO EITHER PULL OVER, OR SPEED UP. I TOO NOTICE IT MORE IN THE COLDER MONTHS. I AGREE -THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SAY NOTHING CAN BE DONE. PURCHASED THIS SUV BRAND NEW, HAD PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING. TOO MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD BE ASHAMED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10255179
57,348 miles · Jan 13, 2009
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS V6, AND I WAS GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICE MY SPEEDOMETER READ 30 MPH. I KNEW I WAS GOING FASTER THAN THIS SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT BEGAN TO WORK FINE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY EVENING WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN, THIS TIME …
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I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS V6, AND I WAS GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICE MY SPEEDOMETER READ 30 MPH. I KNEW I WAS GOING FASTER THAN THIS SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT BEGAN TO WORK FINE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY EVENING WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN, THIS TIME ONLY REGISTERING 0 MPH WHEN I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. FINALLY ON 01/13/08, I GOT IN IT TO GO TO WORK AND IT WAS REGISTERING 120 MPH BUT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STANDSTILL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254875
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2009
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2005 TRAILBLAZER AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY SOMETIMES IS STAYS ON ZERO AND THEN THERE ARE TIMES IT READS 120MILES WHEN IM GUESSING I'M GOING AROUND 30 MILES AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IN PARK IT READS ANY WHERE FROM 40 TO 60 MPH. HAS OF NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT THAT I FEEL I…
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I HAVE A 2005 TRAILBLAZER AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY SOMETIMES IS STAYS ON ZERO AND THEN THERE ARE TIMES IT READS 120MILES WHEN IM GUESSING I'M GOING AROUND 30 MILES AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IN PARK IT READS ANY WHERE FROM 40 TO 60 MPH. HAS OF NOW I DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT THAT I FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET SEEING HOW I BELIEVE THIS IS A GM PROBLEM AND NOT MINE ARE THE OTHER HUNDREDS OF GM OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE....OH AND IT IS A EVERYTIME I DRIVE THIS GM PRODUCT OCCURRENCE,,,I NEVER KNOW WHAT SPEED I AM TRULY GOING!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254704
100,000 miles · Jan 11, 2009
Electrical System
2005 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER. I'VE HEARD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS SPEEDOMETER SUBJECT, AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IT CAN BE A VERY EXPENSIVE PROCEDURE, HOPEFULLY MY COMPLAINT CAN PUSH FOR A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254673
80,000 miles · Jan 8, 2009
Electrical System
05 CHEV. TRAILBLAZER SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING. COMMON PROBLEM IN ALL MODELS OF THE TRAILBLAZER. GM NEEDS TO RECALL ALL MODELS AND FIX ACCORDINGLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254333
29,540 miles · Jan 6, 2009
Electrical System
2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER SPEEDOMETER BROKEN ONLY HAS 29,540 MILES. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STOP WORKING ONLY 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, BROUGHT BRAND NEW. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PART TO PURCHASE AND VERY UNFAIR, ....*TR
NHTSA ODI #10253918
62,000 miles · Jan 5, 2009
Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS READING 80 MPH AND ABOVE. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME IT WAS ON 120 MPH AND NOW IT WONT GO BACK DOWN, IT JUST STAYS ON 80 MPH UNTIL I DRIVE IT, THEN IT JUMPS BACK UP AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10253861
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2009
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER WOULD BE READING A SPEED WHEN I WAS SITTING STILL AND WOULD JUST KEEP INCREASING UNTIL NOW IT SITS WAY PAST 120MPH AND MOVE AT ALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10253662
82,000 miles · Jan 1, 2009
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER IS BROKE MOSTLY ON 0 MILES PER HOUR WHILE DRIVING. I MAY BE OVER SPEED LIMIT WITHOUT KNOWING. *TR
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
DP10001 · Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Opened Jan 7, 2010 · Closed May 23, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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Fuel System, Other
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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