MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:15.047Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006 16
2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006 16
2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006 16

2006: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
20026
200314
200415
2005237
200616

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

5 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The main power window and door lock switch on drivers door short circuited and caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-16

Also filed under Visibility

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer. The contact noticed that the instrument panel including the speedometer, fuel gauge and oil pressure were inoperable, causing them to fluctuate and not remain at a constant point.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-02

Exterior lighting

4 of 16 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel gauge quit working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-18

Checking fuel indicator started to be stuck on below empty causing me to run out of gas on a few occasions. And from my understanding this has been a flaw in GM trucks for sometime now. And the cost for the repair is over $500.00.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-12

Engine

2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

Electronic stability control (esc)

2 of 16 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
  2. I
    2011-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-23 Fuel level gauge system failure
  3. I
    2012-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-11 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
  4. I
    2012-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2013-06-21 Driver's Master Power Window Switch

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 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 Trailblazer EXT 370?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 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.