2006 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 18th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 18th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (9 complaints, 47%), typically at around 69,412 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 47% | 69,412 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 114,282 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 11% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 75,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 26,423 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Highway 70mph brakes locked up dash lights on for skid system there was no rain??
Gas gauge stopped working
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. While driving 50 mph, all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle began to shake and then stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body, fan clutch, and accelerator clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.