TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE TRIED TO ADD FUEL IT WOULD SPILL BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER STATING THEY W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY WHEN THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE TRIED TO ADD FUEL IT WOULD SPILL BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER STATING THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL SENSOR FOR $600 AND THEY WOULD PAY FIFTY PERCENT OF THE COST. THE CONSUMERS CAN ONLY TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO NHTSA RECALL LETTER FROM THE CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE OR DETAILS REGARDING WHY THEY HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
NHTSA ODI #10427779
55,000 miles · Sep 23, 2011
Fuel System, GasolineTires
GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY, THEN FULL THEN EMPTY AGAIN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON, ALSO CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE, RUSTED WHILE DRIVING TIRE HANGING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426875
119 miles · Sep 22, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY TRAILBLAZER FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING, FUEL LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER FILLING,GAS GAUGE LIGHTS UP BUT TANK FILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426800
95,000 miles · Sep 21, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS READS EMPTY THE SENDER UNIT IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON DEFECT ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426684
45,000 miles · Sep 21, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS ACTUALLY IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO COVER FIFTY PERCENT OF THE R…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS ACTUALLY IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO COVER FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THEY SHOULD COVER THE TOTAL COST. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NHTSA ODI #10426673
90,000 miles · Sep 17, 2011
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GUAGE QUIT WORKING. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10425884
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2011
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
MY FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS NOT FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. I READ THAT THERE HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. HAVE NOT FIXED BECAUSE THE COST WAS OVER $400. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10425509
35,000 miles · Sep 13, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE HAD BEEN INOPERABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
FIRST WAS THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND BLEW FUSES, THEN I GET POWER SURGES THAT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE RANDOMLY AT THE WORST TIMES AND/OR WILL ALSO STALL OUT, WHICH CAN BE POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS OR END IN A FATAL ACCIDENT, IT DROPS IN RPMS AND LIGHTS DIM THEN IT ACCELERATES... AND THE LAST THING IS THAT THE …
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FIRST WAS THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND BLEW FUSES, THEN I GET POWER SURGES THAT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE RANDOMLY AT THE WORST TIMES AND/OR WILL ALSO STALL OUT, WHICH CAN BE POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS OR END IN A FATAL ACCIDENT, IT DROPS IN RPMS AND LIGHTS DIM THEN IT ACCELERATES... AND THE LAST THING IS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES DRAMATICALLY AND YOU CAN NEVER TELL HOW MUCH FUEL YOU REALLY HAVE... DRIVE 10 MILES AT QUARTER OF A TANK AND IT EITHER STAYS CLOSE TO THE SAME SPOT OR DROPS AND THE LIGHT COMES ON FOR LOW FUEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10425223
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WENT OUT. IT HAD BEEN GOING UP AND DOWN FOR DAYS AND THEN I WAS DRIVING AND THE SENSOR COMPLETELY DIED ALONG WITH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT COST ME 638.85. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP ME OUT BECAUSE ONCE I STARTED RESEARCHING THE TRAILBLAZERS...THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND THEY ACTUALLY HAD A…
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MY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WENT OUT. IT HAD BEEN GOING UP AND DOWN FOR DAYS AND THEN I WAS DRIVING AND THE SENSOR COMPLETELY DIED ALONG WITH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT COST ME 638.85. I CALLED GM TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP ME OUT BECAUSE ONCE I STARTED RESEARCHING THE TRAILBLAZERS...THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND THEY ACTUALLY HAD A RECALL ON PRIOR YEARS AND THE YEAR AFTER WHICH WAS THE 2006, BUT FOR SOME REASON THE 2005 DIDN'T HAVE A RECALL. THEY WOULD NOT HELP. VERY DISAPPOINTED! *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
2
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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