2005 Chevrolet Blazer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 47%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer, 47% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Gm 05 trailblazer fuel sending unit NHTSA recall campaign number: dp10001 n/a make: Chevrolet model: trailblazer manufacturer : general motors corp. Year : 2005 component : fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump date investigation opened : january 7, 2010 date investigation closed : open.”
NHTSA complaint #10368610, filed 2010-12, 60,000 miles“About a year ago I was driving to columbus, ohio and ran out of gas with the fuel gauge on full. This is a 2005 Blazer. Was a year out of warranty and they wanted $800 dollars to take the fuel tank. Was told by the dealer this is a common problem, so where is the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10398670, filed 2011-05, 38,000 miles“Gas gauge has not worked for at least 5 years every time I called the dealer they said no problem I think it is the fuel filter in the fuel tank and to fix that it will cost me about 1000.00 to fix. My son and a friend of mine had the same problem just didn't seem wright car only 5 yrs old and that goes wrong for five yrs I just fill my tank and go about 250 miles then fill up again. Please try to help me with this problem. Lights go out when it rains this is another problem”
NHTSA complaint #10820722, filed 2016-01“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that whenever she filled the fuel tank, the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was empty and the fuel light stayed on. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be removed and the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 75,396.”
NHTSA complaint #10332412, filed 2010-05, 75,396 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 13% |
| 2021 | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 56% |
| 2006 | 11 | 58% |
| 2005 | 7 | 47% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 33 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 30 | 7% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 84 | 11% |
| 1996 | 36 | 3% |
| 1995 | 112 | 9% |
| 1994 | 45 | 7% |
| 1993 | 22 | 4% |
| 1992 | 11 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology