MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:55.143Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
189
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 100 complaints 2002 2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 261 complaints 2004 2006: 189 complaints 2006 189
2002: 100 complaints 2002 2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 261 complaints 2004 2006: 189 complaints 2006 189
2002: 100 complaints 2002 2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 261 complaints 2004 2006: 189 complaints 2006 189

2006: 189 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2002100
2003313
2004261
2006189

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

54% · 103 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump.

Electrical system

22% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Went to get in my trailblazer and the window switch panel would not work at all!! Took it in and here to find out the panel was smoking and smelled burned!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-11

For the past few months, while operating the vehicle, the lights on the driver side door for power features would flicker on and then off causing heated seats to not work, windows could not go up or down, inability to power lock or unlock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-01

Steering wheel shakes violently, it has been in dealer for over 30 days. Have tried many things to repair, nothing has worked. It only does it some of the time so it is hard to diagnose... I do not want a car that is not safe for me and my kids!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and steering

Fuel system, other

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing fuel gauge system.

Exterior lighting

6% · 11 reports

Structure

5% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body and support device/strut.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-10-14Steering05V455000 Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(S) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438…

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    2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…

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    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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    2012-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-11 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2012-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2013-06-21 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2013-08-02Electrical system, visibility13V248000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu…

    Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it…

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    2014-10-03Visibility14V404000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available.

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    2015-11-02Visibility15V599000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015.

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    2016-05-17Exterior lighting15V519000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.

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    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 103 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, other: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V455000 · Steering
  • Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V248000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 14V404000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V599000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 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?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.