2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer 360 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Trailblazer 360 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (14 complaints, 41%), typically at around 124,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 41% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 24% | 90,351 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 15% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 9% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver's Master Power Window Switch (EA12004) — opened Jun 11, 2012, closed Jun 21, 2013, led to recall 12V406000.
- Driver's Master Power Window Switch (PE12003) — opened Feb 9, 2012, closed Jun 11, 2012.
- Fuel level gauge system failure (PE11014) — opened Apr 25, 2011, closed Sep 23, 2011.
- Fuel Level Gauge System Failure (DP10001) — opened Jan 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact received a manufacturers recall notice for exterior lighting in april of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving approximately 55 mph, both headlights dimmed without warning. The contact purchased and replaced the relay. The failure recurred two months later and the relay was replaced again. The contact called a local dealer and scheduled an…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning after being taken to the dealer for a manufacturer's recall on the driver side door module. The dealer was notified and had not diagnosed the vehicle after the recall…
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear seat air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact took the vehicle to be inspected by the insurance company. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The contact activated the high beams in order to view the road. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where…
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years
← 2005 Trailblazer 360 · 2007 Trailblazer 360 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Trailblazer 360 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Trailblazer 360 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Trailblazer 360 | 50 | 0 |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 Trailblazer 360 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 Trailblazer 360 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailblazer 360 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 Trailblazer 360 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer 360 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.