CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (103 reports).
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls
Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire
Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion.
Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk
The headlamp driver module, a part that controls the headlights and daytime running lights, can overheat and fail.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems
Problem areas named in the 189 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 103 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Fuel System, Other | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
What owners report
ON AUGUST 18, 2017, I LEASED-TO-OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER FROM ACTION AUTO OF TUPELO, MS. AROUND THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER OF 2018, I HAD LEND SAID VEHICLE TO MY SISTER. SHE CONTACTED ME SAYING THAT THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME, WHERE I INSPECTED IT WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY. TO RULE OUT EVERYTHING ELSE BEFORE I ACKNOWLEDGED THE SOUND OF THE KNOCK BEING A SEVERE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, I CONNECTED A DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER TO THE CAN DATA CONNECTOR ON THE 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. IN SECONDS THE SCREEN ON THE SCANNER WAS FLOODED WITH FAULTS, BUT THEN THE SCANNER STARTED BEEPING, SAYING THAT THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) HAD
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND SELINOIDS
TAKATA RECALL IF FLUID, SUCH AS MELTED SNOW CONTAINING ROAD SALT, ENTERS THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE, IT MAY CAUSE CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD. A SHORT MAY CAUSE THE POWER DOOR LOCK AND POWER WINDOW SWITCHES TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY OR MAY STOP WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING A TOTAL LOSS ON MARCH 1 OF 2015
HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS WITH REGULARITY. HEADLIGHT RELAY DEFECTIVE. NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. GM DENIES THAT A RECALL EXISTS. *TR
" TAKATA RECALL" GM SAID MY RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON THE FUEL SENSOR IN 2015..I HAD IT REPLACE TWICE...2007 AND 2009...SO MANY RECALLS COULD NOT REMEMBER UNTIL GOING THROUGH FILES AND FOUND I DID HAVE THESE REPLACED
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire; Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?
Based on 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (103), Electrical System (41), Fuel System, Other (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.