2.5
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 58,898 miles
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2005 Trailblazer, headlights flicker, volt gauge moves between 9 and 14 volts. Gas gauge pegs to full.
- Saint George, KS, USA
Speedometer randomly quits working. Started at 70,000 miles.
- Yakima, WA, USA
Speedometer quit working, indicator needle goes up and down, even when car is parked.
- Elkton, MD, USA
I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, on 1-20-08 the speedometer failed, it stuck on 80 + mph ( when it should be at zero ) and would only go higher in motion. On 1-23-08 my wife took vehicle to phillips Chevy in frankfort, ill. We are told that in instrument cluster is the problem and needs to be replaced, we are not covered under new car warranty because we have exceeded the mileage. I checked with Chevy to see if there was a recall in force and there is not. It seems that there are numerous other GM and Chevy owners for various years that have same problem and there is a law suit in Washington and Oregon that are seeking class-action status. I feel that this has been an ongoing problem with GM and Chevy and that they should issue a recall to repair or replace as needed.
- Manhattan, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet trail Blazer. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer gauge fell to zero mph without warning. The dealer stated there is a recall. However, his VIN was not included. The current mileage is 64,610 and failure mileage was 64,510. Updated 01-29-08. Updated
- Largo, FL, USA
Speedometer gives an inaccurate reading or sometimes stops working altogether. This problem began 2-3 weeks ago and from other Trailblazer owners that I have discussed this with online it is a very common problem. I didn't realize that the speedometer was functioning improperly until it became very obvious - it was registering 30 mph when I was traveling with the flow of traffic on an interstate freeway. When the vehicle has been turned off and sits for a while, the speedometer seems to reset itself and works properly again for a while, then the problem begins again. From what my research indicates, it is a bad stepper motor that causes the problem, which requires specialized tools and expertise to replace. The cost is in the hundreds of dollars. Given that this is such a common problem and compromises the safety of the vehicle, I strongly feel that this issue should be addressed by NHTSA. Thank you.
- Layton, UT, USA
Speedometer in my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer ext malfunctioned. It read 80 mph at a dead spot. It would vary its readings, but it was not accurate.
- Locust Grove, GA, USA
My headlights flicker and the voltage meter bounces around. The flickering headlights are a danger to myself and others as those ahead of me think I am trying to flag them down.
- Kenmore, WA, USA
My head lights and dash board lights dim and flicker. My fuel gauge is never correct it will show empty right after a fill-up.
- Hickory Hills, IL, USA
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer customer stated while leaving pulling out of drive the rear door was open and the indicator did not come on**
- New Hyde Park, NY, USA
- New London, WI, USA