Owners have filed 50 complaints
about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 with NHTSA between 2010 and 2016.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 73
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
32% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 16
10% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2005 compares with every other Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
49.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
12.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1126.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
819.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1331.0%
150,000+ miles
511.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2010peak 7Mar 2016
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE11014Opened 25 Apr 2011Closed 23 Sep 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Fuel level gauge system failure
The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.Less than 10 percent of theODI complaints involved an engine stall incident.During this investigation, GM developed a remedy procedure and issued special covera...
DP10001Opened 7 Jan 2010Closed 23 May 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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.Summari...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 185,000 milesHastings, MICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED 03/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPDATED 03/14/16.
NHTSA complaint #10821640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesHastings, MICrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED 03/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPDATED 03/14/16.
NHTSA complaint #10821640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brentwood, NYCrash
STEERING
WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND WENT TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP, IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE FINALLY STOPPED. AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS NEW.. IT IS 2014 AND STILL HAVE THE TRUCK AND STILL DOES THE SAME THING. LAST WINTER I HAD A BAD INCIDENT WHERE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AND ALMOST GOT INTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT, THANK GOD I WAS ABLE WALK AWAY WITH NO INJURIES. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO SAY THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE MECHANISM OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE DEALER JUST WONT TAKE THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SEE WHY WE ARE SO CONCERNED. THEY WANT TO CHARGE US ALMOST $300 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS ON THE TRUCK WHICH WE REFUSE TO PAY FOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A MIDAS AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR HAVING BAD BRAKE SENSORS, WHICH MAKES ALL THE SENSE. I JUST DON'T GET IT.. WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE GIVEN BEFORE THE LATEST ELECTRICAL SHORT RECALL THEY HAD, YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD TAKE CUSTOMERS SERIOUSLY BEFORE ANY MORE DEATHS OCCUR, BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10658615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brentwood, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND WENT TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP, IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE FINALLY STOPPED. AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS NEW.. IT IS 2014 AND STILL HAVE THE TRUCK AND STILL DOES THE SAME THING. LAST WINTER I HAD A BAD INCIDENT WHERE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AND ALMOST GOT INTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT, THANK GOD I WAS ABLE WALK AWAY WITH NO INJURIES. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO SAY THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE MECHANISM OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE DEALER JUST WONT TAKE THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SEE WHY WE ARE SO CONCERNED. THEY WANT TO CHARGE US ALMOST $300 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS ON THE TRUCK WHICH WE REFUSE TO PAY FOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A MIDAS AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR HAVING BAD BRAKE SENSORS, WHICH MAKES ALL THE SENSE. I JUST DON'T GET IT.. WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE GIVEN BEFORE THE LATEST ELECTRICAL SHORT RECALL THEY HAD, YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD TAKE CUSTOMERS SERIOUSLY BEFORE ANY MORE DEATHS OCCUR, BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10658615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,000 milesTucson, AZCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT LEG WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #10653447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesBrownsboro, ALCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SON TO GO GET MY LITTLE SISTER. AS I WAS DRIVING UP MY DRIVE WAS, WHICH IS A HILL I HAVE TO GO UP. MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 360 JUST SHUT OFF AND I ROLLED BACK AND SLAMMED IN TO A TREE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE KEYS WERE ALSO STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WE COULD NOT GET THEM OUT. AS WE GOT THE TRUCK BACK HOME WE HAD TO USE A CROWBAR TO GET THE DRIVER DOOR OPEN AND TAKE THE DOOR PANEL OFF TO FIX THE WINDOW. I WANT TO KNOW WHY THIS IS NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST I SEE. THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT HURT. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS I DON'T HAVE A CAR THAT IS RUNNING BECAUSE OF THIS. AND I'M NOT PAYING OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND I CAN'T TAKE IT WERE I GOT IT JUST FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT IT DOES NOT RUN AND I'M NOT PAYING FOR A TOW TRUCK. PLEASE FIX THIS. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING YALL CAN DO PLEASE.
NHTSA complaint #10630566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOroville, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE SERPENTINE BELT DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED RIGHT AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR FAILED THE AIR CONDITION NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND THE GAS CAP HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10851967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesHanford, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, BOTH FRONTAL SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesHastings, MICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED 03/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPDATED 03/14/16.
NHTSA complaint #10821640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesHastings, MICrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000. UPDATED 03/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPDATED 03/14/16.
NHTSA complaint #10821640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 223,852 milesUriah, AL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO WITNESSED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V59000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 223,852.
NHTSA complaint #10810957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,968 milesOakland, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY, WHEN I FILL IT UP IT WILL READ EMPTY. AFTER ABOUT SEVERAL HOURS THE GAUGE WILL START TO GO UP. SPOKE TO CHEV. DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT TIME HAS PASSED FOR THEM TO FIX AT ON CHARGE TO ME. I ONLY HAVE 86968 MILES ON IT THIS SHOULD BE CHANGED TO COVER MORE TIME
NHTSA complaint #10788498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,968 milesOakland, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY, WHEN I FILL IT UP IT WILL READ EMPTY. AFTER ABOUT SEVERAL HOURS THE GAUGE WILL START TO GO UP. SPOKE TO CHEV. DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT TIME HAS PASSED FOR THEM TO FIX AT ON CHARGE TO ME. I ONLY HAVE 86968 MILES ON IT THIS SHOULD BE CHANGED TO COVER MORE TIME
NHTSA complaint #10788498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesWest Frankfort, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED WITHOUT WARNING UPON RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SURGE FORWARD NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN TWICE AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
NHTSA complaint #10785057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Traverse, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB OR THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10783680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesInez, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERNAL LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS MADE ABNORMAL NOISES AS THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS GAUGES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10775929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesWellsville, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE FRONT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10705533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER'S SPEEDOMETER WAS INTERMITTENTLY SHOWING THAT I WAS GOING FROM 100 TO 120 MPH. IT DIDN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED I WAS ACTUALLY GOING OR EVEN IF I WAS SITTING STILL. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET HOTLINE BECAUSE I NOTICED OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY WERE BASICALLY NOT HELPFUL. AS MANY COMPLAINTS THAT THERE ARE ABOUT THIS DEFECT, I CANNOT BELIEVE THE NHTSA HAS NOT STEPPED IN. IT IS NOW HAPPENING ALL THE TIME AS IT IS APPROACHING 74,000 MILES WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE MILEAGE WHEN EVERYONE IS STATING THEY ARE HAVING THE MOST TROUBLE.
NHTSA complaint #10682803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER'S SPEEDOMETER WAS INTERMITTENTLY SHOWING THAT I WAS GOING FROM 100 TO 120 MPH. IT DIDN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED I WAS ACTUALLY GOING OR EVEN IF I WAS SITTING STILL. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET HOTLINE BECAUSE I NOTICED OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY WERE BASICALLY NOT HELPFUL. AS MANY COMPLAINTS THAT THERE ARE ABOUT THIS DEFECT, I CANNOT BELIEVE THE NHTSA HAS NOT STEPPED IN. IT IS NOW HAPPENING ALL THE TIME AS IT IS APPROACHING 74,000 MILES WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE MILEAGE WHEN EVERYONE IS STATING THEY ARE HAVING THE MOST TROUBLE.
NHTSA complaint #10682803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,363 milesBrocton, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE, NOT PROVIDING AN ACCURATE INDICATION OF THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL. NOT HAVING AN ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL MAY RISK THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. NUMEROUS SIMILAR CONSUMER COMPLAINTS NOTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10662305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brentwood, NYCrash
STEERING
WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND WENT TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP, IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE FINALLY STOPPED. AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS NEW.. IT IS 2014 AND STILL HAVE THE TRUCK AND STILL DOES THE SAME THING. LAST WINTER I HAD A BAD INCIDENT WHERE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AND ALMOST GOT INTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT, THANK GOD I WAS ABLE WALK AWAY WITH NO INJURIES. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO SAY THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE MECHANISM OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE DEALER JUST WONT TAKE THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SEE WHY WE ARE SO CONCERNED. THEY WANT TO CHARGE US ALMOST $300 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS ON THE TRUCK WHICH WE REFUSE TO PAY FOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A MIDAS AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR HAVING BAD BRAKE SENSORS, WHICH MAKES ALL THE SENSE. I JUST DON'T GET IT.. WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE GIVEN BEFORE THE LATEST ELECTRICAL SHORT RECALL THEY HAD, YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD TAKE CUSTOMERS SERIOUSLY BEFORE ANY MORE DEATHS OCCUR, BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10658615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brentwood, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND WENT TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP, IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE FINALLY STOPPED. AFTER THAT WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS NEW.. IT IS 2014 AND STILL HAVE THE TRUCK AND STILL DOES THE SAME THING. LAST WINTER I HAD A BAD INCIDENT WHERE THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AND ALMOST GOT INTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT, THANK GOD I WAS ABLE WALK AWAY WITH NO INJURIES. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIMES TO SAY THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE MECHANISM OF THE TRUCK AND THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE DEALER JUST WONT TAKE THE TRUCK FOR A TEST DRIVE AND SEE WHY WE ARE SO CONCERNED. THEY WANT TO CHARGE US ALMOST $300 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS ON THE TRUCK WHICH WE REFUSE TO PAY FOR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A MIDAS AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR HAVING BAD BRAKE SENSORS, WHICH MAKES ALL THE SENSE. I JUST DON'T GET IT.. WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT WERE GIVEN BEFORE THE LATEST ELECTRICAL SHORT RECALL THEY HAD, YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD TAKE CUSTOMERS SERIOUSLY BEFORE ANY MORE DEATHS OCCUR, BECAUSE OF NEGLIGENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10658615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,000 milesTucson, AZCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT LEG WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
NHTSA complaint #10653447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leonard, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I AM NOT FILING A COMPLANT. I GOT MY CAR USED AND AM ONLY TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I KNOW IF ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE WERE TAKEN CARE OF IN THE PAST? MY CAR LOCKS RANDOMLY AND ALSO WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS EVER A RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM?
NHTSA complaint #10651314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Council Bluffs, IA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FUEL GAUGE HAD TO BE REPLACED, GAS CAP KEEPS COMING LOSE AND MAKES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF OCCASIONALLY WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THE RADIO BUTTONS THAT LIGHT UP AT NIGHT ONLY A FEW WORK. THE WHOLE RADIO SYSTEM SEEMS TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT. YOU CAN HEAR THE SPEAKERS COME ON WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP, BUT DON'T STAY ON. IT WILL ONLY HAVE 1 SPEAKER THAT WORKS WHEN THE REST OF THEM SHUT OFF. THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WON'T STAY ON TRACK SO IT WON'T WORK. THE PASSENGER WINDOW MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PIECE. THE TRAILBLAZER IS TOO LIGHT WHEN A CROSS WIND HITS YOU ON THE ROAD IN THE WINTER IT WILL PUSH YOU RIGHT OFF THE ROAD. VERY DISCOURAGED WITH GENERAL MOTORS, THEY USUALLY HAVE BETTER WORKING VEHICLES THAN THE ONES THEY HAVE BEEN PRODUCING LATELY.
NHTSA complaint #10637967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Council Bluffs, IA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE HAD TO BE REPLACED, GAS CAP KEEPS COMING LOSE AND MAKES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF OCCASIONALLY WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IT. THE RADIO BUTTONS THAT LIGHT UP AT NIGHT ONLY A FEW WORK. THE WHOLE RADIO SYSTEM SEEMS TO HAVE A SHORT IN IT. YOU CAN HEAR THE SPEAKERS COME ON WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP, BUT DON'T STAY ON. IT WILL ONLY HAVE 1 SPEAKER THAT WORKS WHEN THE REST OF THEM SHUT OFF. THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WON'T STAY ON TRACK SO IT WON'T WORK. THE PASSENGER WINDOW MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PIECE. THE TRAILBLAZER IS TOO LIGHT WHEN A CROSS WIND HITS YOU ON THE ROAD IN THE WINTER IT WILL PUSH YOU RIGHT OFF THE ROAD. VERY DISCOURAGED WITH GENERAL MOTORS, THEY USUALLY HAVE BETTER WORKING VEHICLES THAN THE ONES THEY HAVE BEEN PRODUCING LATELY.
NHTSA complaint #10637967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.