2006 Chevrolet Blazer
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2006: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
9 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 72 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge dial switched to empty. The contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-13
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. Whenever fuel was dispensed in the fuel tank, the empty fuel indicator would illuminate on the fuel gauge. The failure occurred without warning at any given fuel level capacity.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-19
Visibility/wiper
2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 19 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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The 06 trailblazer ran out of fuel on the freeway! There is a known recall on the trailblazer but GM will only pay half of the repair I think it is a safety issue and should have GM pay the complete cost!
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-03
Engine
2 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-04
Electrical system
2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The master control switch on driver side went out at the same time my front & rear vents stop working. I couldn't control any windows, mirrors, door locks, interior lights, etc. The heat/air/vent quit blowing out front & rear at the exact same time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.