2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 42%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,968miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, 42% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,968 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.
“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, filed 2015-11, 86,968 miles“Fuel gauge defect; reads empty when the vehicle has gas in it. Also reads a higher level of gas than what is actually in it. Every morning when starting the vehicle the fuel gauge light comes on even when the vehicle has gas. I never know how much gas is in the vehicle, I am worried it will shut off when driving down the road. This began at 80000 miles, and has been constant ever since.”
NHTSA complaint #10432502, filed 2011-10, 80,000 miles“The first problem I had with my 2005 trailblazer was right after I purchased it. There was a problem when you tried to pump gas it would keep kicking the pump off. I took it to the dealership from which I had bought it. They worked on it said it was fixed, but it would do it at certain pumps. Then I had a problem with he passenger seat's sidepiece popped off and they fixed that but now the driver's side has done the same along with the lumbar support quit working.then the speedometer went crazy, it was all over the place and made a real bad noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426552, filed 2011-09, 6,000 miles“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, filed 2014-12, 69,363 miles“Fuel gauge not reading right. Ran out several times and have got stuck in the middle of busy streets, at intersections, and on highway. Have children and is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10450181, filed 2012-03, 120,000 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…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
15 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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