MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trailblazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 1149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1081 complaints 2005: 1465 complaints 2005 2006: 1107 complaints 2006 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2021: 179 complaints 2021 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 61 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2006: 1107 complaints
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YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021149
2003901
20041081
20051465
20061107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021179
2022100
202361
202432
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 39%

39% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 434 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 229 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20120413

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, 20120405

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20240910

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 103 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20230925

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, other — 69 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051014 — steering

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 RIGHT

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, GM

Campaign 05V455000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 1107
R 20060331 — equipment

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 L

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 CONTA

Campaign 05V552000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061106 — air bags

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 I

Campaign 06V417000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100107 — DP (closed 20110523)

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

I 20120209 — PE (closed 20120611)

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

I 20120611 — EA (closed 20130621)

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

R 20130226 — electrical system, visibility

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 vehicle

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 1-800-521-7300,

Campaign 12V406000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130802 — electrical system, visibility

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 Ascend

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 wil

Campaign 13V248000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141003 — visibility

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.

Campaign 14V404000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151102 — visibility

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.

Campaign 15V599000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160517 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 15V519000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (434 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (229 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (103 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V455000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V552000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V417000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V248000 (electrical system, visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V404000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V599000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V519000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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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 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.