repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 189 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has problems
189 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
102Fuel system, gasoline
41Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel system, other
11Exterior lighting
9Structure
8Visibility
6Power train
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Air bags
2213 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 102 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 2 |
| Fuel system, other | 23 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 22 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
53kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 94 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles87under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel system, gasoline
19 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $500 – $800
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Trailblazer EXT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailblazer EXT median. How we score
'02'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT safety ratings
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Level Gauge System FailureNo recall
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchLed to recall 12V-406
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchNo recall
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Trailblazer EXT owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING THAT THERE WAS GAS IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE DIED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH GREAT EFFORT. HAD MY WIFE OR TEENAGE DAUGHTER BEEN DRIVING THE OUTCOME MIGHT HAD BEEN…
I WAS ON A TRIP WHEN I HAD STOPPED TO FUEL UP MY TANK BECAUSE IT WAD CLOSE TO EMPTY SO ONCE I FUELED IT UP TO FULL AND TURNED MY CAR BACK ON FOR A SECOND IT SHOWED FULL TANK THEN JUST STROLLED TO EMPTY AND AFTER FEE MINUTES WENT BACK TO FULL. COUPLE DAYS LATER THE GAUGE JUST STARTED GOING CRAZY AND…
WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE CHEVROLET DEALER SHOP SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. TWICE IT WAS SENT WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CAME BACK TO US WITH THE SAME LIGHT STILL ON. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE LAST ISSUE THAT WAS REPAIRED HAD TO BE FIXED TWO MORE TIMES BY MY HUSBAND. THE DEALER…
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