WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON WAY TO WORK, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ABOVE THE REAR HATCH FLEW OFF INTO THE HIGHWAY. I STOPPED AND PICKED THE PART UP AND HAVE IT HOWEVER I'M LEFT WITH A BROKEN TRUCK. THE BRACKETS ON THE TRUCK THAT THE ASSEMBLY PLACE SNAPS INTO IS BROKEN AND WHEN THE ASSEMBLY PIECE FLEW OFF THE TRUCK THE THIR…
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON WAY TO WORK, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ABOVE THE REAR HATCH FLEW OFF INTO THE HIGHWAY. I STOPPED AND PICKED THE PART UP AND HAVE IT HOWEVER I'M LEFT WITH A BROKEN TRUCK. THE BRACKETS ON THE TRUCK THAT THE ASSEMBLY PLACE SNAPS INTO IS BROKEN AND WHEN THE ASSEMBLY PIECE FLEW OFF THE TRUCK THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS SNAPPED INTO BY THE FORCE OF THE WIND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10496950
38,500 miles · Jan 15, 2010
Structure
MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT LTS TAILGATE GLASS DOOR HINGE CAP POPPED OFF AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED (HINGES, FIBERGLASS CAP, GLASS, ETC). I WAS INFORMED BY MR. KENNETH LAMOTT OF THE 1ST AVENUE BODY SHOP, INC. IN GREAT FALLS MT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND APPARENT DESIGN DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS ABOUT. HOWEVER T…
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MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT LTS TAILGATE GLASS DOOR HINGE CAP POPPED OFF AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED (HINGES, FIBERGLASS CAP, GLASS, ETC). I WAS INFORMED BY MR. KENNETH LAMOTT OF THE 1ST AVENUE BODY SHOP, INC. IN GREAT FALLS MT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND APPARENT DESIGN DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS ABOUT. HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE IT AS A RECALL ITEM. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM MR. LAMOTT WAS TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAYS SHOULD IT COME LOOSE AGAIN AS IT WILL DISLODGE AND PRESENT ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH A HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGES, INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH IF IT IMPACTED AND PASSED THRU A WINDSHIELD HITTING THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10299946
4,000 miles · Jun 16, 2009
Exterior LightingStructure
2005 EXT TRAILBLAZER REAR PLASTIC MOLDING CONTAINING THE 3RD BRAKELIGHT SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW AT LEAST 3X SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. ONCE EVEN FALLING COMPLETELY OFF SEVERING THE WIRES AND LANDING IN THE ROADWAY. I NOTICED THE FIRST SEPARATION LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AFTER GETTING VEHICLE BRAND NEW. IT HAS SEPARATED AGAI…
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2005 EXT TRAILBLAZER REAR PLASTIC MOLDING CONTAINING THE 3RD BRAKELIGHT SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW AT LEAST 3X SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. ONCE EVEN FALLING COMPLETELY OFF SEVERING THE WIRES AND LANDING IN THE ROADWAY. I NOTICED THE FIRST SEPARATION LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AFTER GETTING VEHICLE BRAND NEW. IT HAS SEPARATED AGAIN AND DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED COSMETIC EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER LEASE FOR ANOTHER YEAR. HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT IT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE HE HAS SEEN AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING THAT IT IS A FLAW IN THE ENGINEERING, BUT THEY WOULDN'T HOLD IT AGAINST ME WHEN I TURN MY LEASE IN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10274028
55,000 miles · Aug 28, 2008
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THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW OF MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL. MY WIFE WAS CLOSING THE LIFTGATE (THE GLASS WAS NOT OPEN), PULLED THE LIFTGATE DOWN A FEW INCHES, AND THE ENTIRE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED SENDING GLASS ALL OVER MY WIFE AND OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON, NOT TO MENTION MY DRIVEWAY, S…
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THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW OF MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL. MY WIFE WAS CLOSING THE LIFTGATE (THE GLASS WAS NOT OPEN), PULLED THE LIFTGATE DOWN A FEW INCHES, AND THE ENTIRE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED SENDING GLASS ALL OVER MY WIFE AND OUR 4 YEAR OLD SON, NOT TO MENTION MY DRIVEWAY, SIDEWALK, ETC. ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT SITES THAT I HAVE VISITED ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS QUITE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. MIGHT I ADD THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN OR MOVED FROM ITS' PARKING SPOT SINCE SUNDAY 8/24/2008 AND WAS NOT DRIVEN TODAY. WE OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE TO PUT AN ITEM INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, WENT TO SHUT THE LIFTGATE, AND THE ABOVE OCCURRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10240142
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2008
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT ACCESSORY FELL OFF MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION THAT THE PIECE WAS LOOSE. THE PIECE, FORTUNATELY, REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHILE SLAMMING AGAINST MY REAR WINDOW. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE MANUFACTURER …
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT ACCESSORY FELL OFF MY 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION THAT THE PIECE WAS LOOSE. THE PIECE, FORTUNATELY, REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHILE SLAMMING AGAINST MY REAR WINDOW. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT PIECE AND ENDANGERING MY FAMILY AS WELL AS OTHER MOTORISTS. WHEN I TRIED TO RECTIFY WITH THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE SHOP, THEY CLAIMED THAT ICE CAN CAUSE THIS PROBLEM, CITING THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN A COUPLE OF TIMES PRIOR, AND REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEM, CLAIMING THAT IT WAS DUE TO AN ACT OF NATURE AND PERHAPS I COULD FILE A CLAIM WITH MY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PROVIDER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10215139
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2005
EquipmentStructureCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN DRIVER'S SIDE COLLISION. BOTH DOORS ON LEFT SIDE DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. REPLACEMENTS PARTS ARE NOT BEING MANUFACTURED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10110205
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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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