MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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
1,107
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 1,149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1,081 complaints 2005: 1,466 complaints 2006: 1,107 complaints 2006 1,107 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 71 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2026: 10 complaints
1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 1,149 complaints 2003: 901 complaints 2003 2004: 1,081 complaints 2005: 1,466 complaints 2006: 1,107 complaints 2006 1,107 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2014: 1 complaint 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 71 complaints 2023 2024: 32 complaints 2025: 24 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 1,149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2003 2004: 1,081 complaints 2004 2005: 1,466 complaints 2005 2006: 1,107 complaints 2006 1,107 2007: 732 complaints 2007 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2022 2023: 71 complaints 2023 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2006: 1,107 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021,149
2003901
20041,081
20051,466
20061,107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021195
2022110
202371
202432
202524
202610

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

40% · 438 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and filler pipe and cap.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Electrical system

23% · 252 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side door caught on fire. The contact removed the driver side door panel and found that the door wires and sensor was burned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-13

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-05

Also filed under Visibility

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility).

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-10

Also filed under Visibility

Exterior lighting

10% · 113 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and tail lights.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The headlamps have quit working when driving at night but will come back on later. This has happened several times. I found GM recall number 14291 that is supposed to include 2006 Chevy Trailblazers and pertains to this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25

Fuel system, other

10% · 113 reports

Most commonly citing fuel gauge system.

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 76 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

8 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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    2006Complaint volume 1,107 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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    2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.

    Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated…

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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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    2013-02-26Electrical system, visibility12V406000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender…

    Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at…

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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 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 438 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 252 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 113 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V455000 · Steering
  • Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
  • Recall 12V406000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • 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 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.