I READ IN THE MANUAL FOR MY 05 TRAILBLAZER THAT I BOUGHT 3 DAYS AGO THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO LOCK IF THE KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. TODAY I WAS MAKING A TRIP TO MY STORAGE UNIT AND DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR RUNNING SINCE MY 4 MONTH OLD SON WAS INSIDE AND IT WAS A WARM DAY. MY DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK WHEN …
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I READ IN THE MANUAL FOR MY 05 TRAILBLAZER THAT I BOUGHT 3 DAYS AGO THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO LOCK IF THE KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. TODAY I WAS MAKING A TRIP TO MY STORAGE UNIT AND DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR RUNNING SINCE MY 4 MONTH OLD SON WAS INSIDE AND IT WAS A WARM DAY. MY DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK WHEN I PUT IT INTO PARK, AND I GOT OUT, WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO OPEN MY SONS DOOR SO I COULD HEAR HIM. THE DOORS WERE ALL LOCKED! I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY LOCKED THEMSELVES, BUT NOT EVEN THE DRIVERS DOOR THAT ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO LOCK WITH THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, WAS OPEN! SO MY CELL PHONE AND INFANT WERE BOTH LOCKED IN MY CAR WITH IT RUNNING AND MY BABY CRYING. I HAD TO SIT THERE AND WATCH HIM CRY THROUGH THE WINDOW, BECAUSE I WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO BELIEVE THE MANUAL WHEN IT SAID THE DOORS COULDN'T LOCK. THANKFULLY MY DAD LIVES CLOSE BY AND I WAS ABLE TO BORROW A CELL PHONE AND HAVE HIM GO AND GET THE KEYS FROM MY HUSBAND AT WORK. HAD THE CAR BEEN OFF HE COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY HOT BY THE TIME I GOT THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND GOT HIM OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10389947
74,000 miles · Jan 13, 2011
Electrical SystemEquipmentExterior Lighting
I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT LS: 2008: FUEL SENSOR FAILURE, RUNNING BOARD FELL OFF 2009: HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS GOING OUT FREQUENTLY, WINDOWS WOULD GET STUCK- COULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN- ALL DASH LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR STALLING OUT- NEEDED CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACED. ANTI-THEFT NON-FUNCTIONING. 2…
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I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT LS: 2008: FUEL SENSOR FAILURE, RUNNING BOARD FELL OFF 2009: HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS GOING OUT FREQUENTLY, WINDOWS WOULD GET STUCK- COULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN- ALL DASH LIGHTS FLASHING, CAR STALLING OUT- NEEDED CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACED. ANTI-THEFT NON-FUNCTIONING. 2010:WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF(REPLACED DISPLAY BOARD), IDLE PULLEY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED , 4X4 RUNNING ROUGH AND MAKING A SOUND,SPEEDOMETER NON-FUNCTIONING, RADIO STOPPED WORKING,GLOVE BOX LOCK BROKE, HEAT/AC STOPPED WORKING FIRST ON BLOWERS 4& 5 THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO FIX ALL THESE REPAIRS, AS IT EXCEEDS $2,000. CAR IS OVER WARRANTY AND WAS BROUGHT USED FROM A FORMER GM DEALER AT UNDER 50K. I CONTACTED GM IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND THEY STATED THAT THEY MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST ME. GM INITIATED CONTACT IN DECEMBER OF 2010 AND TOLD ME TO GET A FULL DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEMS AND STATED THAT IT WAS OK TO GO TO THE FORMER GM DEALER. I PAID OVER $100 FOR THIS DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY CANNOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE WHATSOEVER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376545
12,500 miles · Jun 21, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
THE LIFT GATE ON MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT LIFT ALL THE WAY IN LATE IN 2005 AND WOULD ONLY LIFT UP TO 1/4 OF ITS ACTUAL OPENING. WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE RECENTLY, IT COMPLETELY FELL OFF FLYING INTO TRAFFIC. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10160352
307,891 miles · Mar 25, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
HYDRAULICS ON LIFT GATE NOT WORKING. NOTICED IT WHEN WENT TO OPEN IN TO PUT GROCERIES IN THE BACK. VERY DANGEROUS, IF NOT CAREFUL COULD FALL ON TOP OF YOU OR YOUR HEAD! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10153720
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NHTSA investigations
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PE11014 · Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Opened Apr 25, 2011 · Closed Sep 23, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
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 coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
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Fuel System, Other
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 coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
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 coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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