2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Trailblazer EXT 370 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 71,800 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 16owner 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 EXT 370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 31% | 71,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 25% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 13% | 50,018 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 111,881 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 113,762 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 136,266 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370.
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.
While driving on a smooth hi-way (no vibrations) the low beam headlights went off. I switched to hi beams and pulled off the road at first opportunity. When i switched back to low beams and they worked perfectly. This has happened 4 times in the 11 years of ownership, twice in one week. Could never…
I was driving on the and right in the middle of traffic and the car just shut off . I try to restart and it start up when i try to proceed it shut off and would not start back up at all.
Driving on freeway at a cruise control speed of 70 mph without any warning lights or malfunctions with the truck, white smoke was noted from behind the truck. Smoke immediately became worse and truck was pulled off on side of road. Smoke was noted coming from under front hood as well. Driver then…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (visibility) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the hdm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 Trailblazer EXT 370 | 237 | 0 |
| 2004 Trailblazer EXT 370 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailblazer EXT 370 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 Trailblazer EXT 370 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.