DURING A ROAD TRIP FROM TEXAS TO FLORIDA THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER DROPPED TO EMPTY. IN ADDITION THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS FUEL IN THE TANK DUE TO THE GAUGE AS READING EMPTY. THE FUEL GAUGE / FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ON THE 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER IS D…
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DURING A ROAD TRIP FROM TEXAS TO FLORIDA THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER DROPPED TO EMPTY. IN ADDITION THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS FUEL IN THE TANK DUE TO THE GAUGE AS READING EMPTY. THE FUEL GAUGE / FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ON THE 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER IS DEFECTIVE. THE GAUGE DOES NOT REPORT THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK AND CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS EMPTY EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE VEHICLE STALLING IN LOCATIONS SUCH AS HIGHWAYS THAT PUT THE OCCUPANTS IN DANGER. CHEVY INFORMS THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WILL NEED REPLACED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR IS QUOTED BETWEEN $800 AND $1000. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT DESERVES ACTION BY THE MANUFACTURE TO HAVE THE ISSUE CORRECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10358487
85,000 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2005 - INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL INDICATOR REGISTERS EMPTY ALWAYS. FUEL SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357954
39,000 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DISPLAYING AN INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED COMPLETELY, ONLY DISPLAYING A READING OF EMPTY. THE VEHICL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DISPLAYING AN INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED COMPLETELY, ONLY DISPLAYING A READING OF EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT EITHER THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR OR FUEL PUMP WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #10357886
82,200 miles · Sep 23, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
23SEP10 1715 PDT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY WHEN LOW FUEL LIGHT WENT ON. SHE HAD LITERALLY JUST FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE. I HAD HER EXIT OFF HIGHWAY TO SIDESTREET AND CALL FOR A TOW. I TOLD HER NOT TO CONTINUE DRIVING BECAUSE IT COULD BE THE FUEL PUMP. I THEN LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND ANY REPORTS OF THIS. …
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23SEP10 1715 PDT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY WHEN LOW FUEL LIGHT WENT ON. SHE HAD LITERALLY JUST FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE. I HAD HER EXIT OFF HIGHWAY TO SIDESTREET AND CALL FOR A TOW. I TOLD HER NOT TO CONTINUE DRIVING BECAUSE IT COULD BE THE FUEL PUMP. I THEN LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND ANY REPORTS OF THIS. I FOUND IT TO BE THE SECOND MOST REPORTED PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. WE HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED A FEW DAYS BEFORE. SO WE HAVE NO HISTORY WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ONCE. I DID NOTICE THE LIGHT ON ONCE THE MORNING OF THE SAME DAY. I PLAN TO HAVE IT TOWED TO AND REPAIRED AT A TRUSTED LOCAL MECHANIC. ONLINE THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR IS $550. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357267
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
OVER A YR AGO MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY IT READS EMPTY ALL THE TIME AND MY FIANCE HAS RAN OUT OF GAS AND BEEN STRANDED 3 TIMES SINCE THIS HAS HAPPEN IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS DEVICE WORKS PROPERLY IT COSTS APPROX. $500 JUST FOR THE PART ALONE AND IM NOTICING IM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356070
85,000 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, IN-TANK GAUGE DEFECTIVE UN-RELIABLE, INTERMITTENT OR RANDOM READINGS SHOWN ON GAS GAUGE AND YELLOW LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT NOT INDICATING ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. RESULTED IN A SERIOUS UN-SAFE CONDITION ABRUPTLY RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE FREE-WAY NEEDING TO PULL OFF ROADWAY WITH NO POWER AND LIMITED CONTROL.…
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, IN-TANK GAUGE DEFECTIVE UN-RELIABLE, INTERMITTENT OR RANDOM READINGS SHOWN ON GAS GAUGE AND YELLOW LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT NOT INDICATING ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. RESULTED IN A SERIOUS UN-SAFE CONDITION ABRUPTLY RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE FREE-WAY NEEDING TO PULL OFF ROADWAY WITH NO POWER AND LIMITED CONTROL. WITH INCREASING NUMBERS OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE GM IS AWARE OF THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN, PRODUCT RELIABILITY INSUFFICIENCY, THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO EXPOSING OPERATOR, AND / OR PASSENGERS TO HAZARDOUS UNSAFE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355861
75,000 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SENSOR ON 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER GOING OUT FOR THE PAST YEAR. IF VEHICLE WAS FILLED, IT WOULD GO DOWN TO EMPTY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEN OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT 20 MINUTES GO TO THE CORRECT SPOT. RECENTLY IT JUST DOESN'T GIVE YOU ANY CLUE AS TO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THERE ARE PAGES AND PAGES OF PEOPLE WITH TH…
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FUEL SENSOR ON 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER GOING OUT FOR THE PAST YEAR. IF VEHICLE WAS FILLED, IT WOULD GO DOWN TO EMPTY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEN OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT 20 MINUTES GO TO THE CORRECT SPOT. RECENTLY IT JUST DOESN'T GIVE YOU ANY CLUE AS TO THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THERE ARE PAGES AND PAGES OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE, SO IT'S NOT JUST MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE ARE LOTS OF 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZERS ON THE ROAD WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THEIR CARS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, BECAUSE CHEVY SURE ISN'T! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355703
75,000 miles · Sep 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE FILLED UP THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE LIGHT WILL START MAKING A NOISE WHEN IT DETECTS THERE IS NO GAS, BUT WE JUST FILLED UP THE CAR. IT IS GOING TO COST 1,000 DOLLARS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355559
100,000 miles · Sep 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS GAUGE ON MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER IS ALWAYS ON "E" AND THE EMPTY INDICATOR LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, EVEN AFTER I HAVE FILLED UP MY GAS TANK. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS NOW. I READ SOME STATEMENTS ONLINE THAT SEVERAL GM OWNERS OF 2005 TRAILBLAZERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, CAUSING ME TO BELIEVE THAT T…
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THE GAS GAUGE ON MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER IS ALWAYS ON "E" AND THE EMPTY INDICATOR LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, EVEN AFTER I HAVE FILLED UP MY GAS TANK. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS NOW. I READ SOME STATEMENTS ONLINE THAT SEVERAL GM OWNERS OF 2005 TRAILBLAZERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, CAUSING ME TO BELIEVE THAT THE ISSUE LIES WITH THE CAR ITSELF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10354671
21,000 miles · Sep 8, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH A DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE. REGARDLESS HOW MUCH GAS IN THE TANK THE GAUGE READS 1/4 TANK OR LESS, MOST OF THE TIME THE LOW FUEL LIGHT IS LIT INDICATING THERE IS NO GAS IN THE CAR. I AM RELUCTANT TO PAY THE $900 TO REPAIR THIS AS THERE IS AMPLE EVIDENCE THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NO BETTER THAN…
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I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH A DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE. REGARDLESS HOW MUCH GAS IN THE TANK THE GAUGE READS 1/4 TANK OR LESS, MOST OF THE TIME THE LOW FUEL LIGHT IS LIT INDICATING THERE IS NO GAS IN THE CAR. I AM RELUCTANT TO PAY THE $900 TO REPAIR THIS AS THERE IS AMPLE EVIDENCE THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NO BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL AND THE CONDITION RETURNS WITHIN WEEKS. THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A FUNCTIONAL GAUGE. *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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