2006 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT received a mixed safety rating with a 4 out of 5 for both front crash ratings and a 3 out of 5 for rollover rating. While it does not have an overall safety rating, it does come equipped with standard electronic stability control, enhancing its safety features on the road. Unfortunately, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems. The vehicle has had 1310 complaints and 8 recalls, indicating some potential safety issues that should be considered by potential buyers. Overall, while the Trailblazer EXT offers decent crash protection and stability control, the high number of complaints and recalls raise concerns about its overall safety and reliability.

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Complaint Count

1,310

Recall Count

8

Investigation Count

5

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4-DR Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4-DR

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4-DR Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4-DR Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"after i filled the fuel tank in my chevrolet trailblazer the fuel light came on and the fuel gauge read empty. since then i have been resetting my trip meter when ever i fuel up,but my husband forgot to after filling up and ran out of fuel when he wasn't sure of how much gas the vehicle actually had. i contacted the local chevrolet dealership after i found that the nhtsa had a defect investigation on my vehicle. the service department informed me that it would only be replaced if the vehicle was 120,000 miles or under and until august 2015.now i have 122,000 miles i'm responsible for replacing the defective part myself? the problem and danger of engine stall still exists due to low fuel levels no matter what the mileage is.the vehicle manufacture did not inform us that we had to dispose of the vehicle after 120,000 miles because it was going to be unsafe and no warranty to repair a dangerous recall.i feel that chevrolet should replace the fuel level sensor no matter what the current mileage is because the dangers still exist.i do not understand the thought process behind this and i greatly appreciate help with this problem. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2016-05-11
Complaint:
"i have a 2006 chevy trailblazer ext.... so it goes, i was preparing for my long road trip to yosemite, and had just fueled up. once i turned on the car the check engine light went on and then i noticed the gas gauge moving randomly, back and forth. it then stayed on empty. well i called our mechanic since we were leaving on a road trip and he recommended i fill up at every 200 miles to be safe. after i was told of the expense to fix it, i continue to prolong the repair and decided to do further research into this situation. i am baffled by the amount of people who have experience this problem and still no recall by gm. can you imagine the people who have not reported the problem and just take it directly to their mechanic to fix. should everyone be reporting the incident we may have gotten this to turn into a recall. well in hopes that my complaint helps...here it goes. good luck to everyone who is experiencing this problem. it sucks not knowing how much gas you really have. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-06-06
Complaint:
"after putting fuel in my tank, i started to pull out of the gas station and noticed my check engine light came on and my fuel gauge was bouncing back and forth between empty and full. this went on for the entire day as i was running errands. then the gauge dropped to empty and stayed there as well as my check engine light staying on. the next day the gauge stayed at empty and my check engine light was still on. i stopped by my mechanic to have them check and see what was going on and explained to them what had happened the day before. they check the code and found that it was the fuel sensor and right after they checked the code the check engine light went out and the fuel gauge went to full. they told me to keep an eye on it and let them know if it happened again that they would have to replace it. i closely watched the fuel gauge and noticed that my fuel gauge was not moving even after driving over 100 miles it was still showing full. at this time i started logging the mileage each week i filled my tank as i was concerned that i would run out of fuel because the fuel gauge was not registering correctly. this continued every week for months. then the check engine light and the fuel gauge started doing this more often during the week. so i brought it back to my mechanic and had the fuel sensor replaced. since then with all the recalls that have been happening i decided to see if my vehicle was part of any of the recalls that were going on and noticed the complaints on the fuel sensor. i saw that there may be a chance that i could get reimbursed for 50 percent of the repair work that i had to have done as they were not doing a full recall on this issue. if there is a chance for reimbursement i would like to know what my next step is to start the process. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-05-01
Complaint:
"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 very different.after filling the gas tank the gauge went to e and never worked properly afterwards. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2012-07-05
Complaint:
"the fuel gauge reads empty when filled up. then the fuel indicator will go from empty to full to anywhere between. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2015-07-12
Complaint:
"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 showing all kinds of levels of the fuel tank. now it only stays on empty with the yellow light on. but before this all happened my oil pressure sensor stopped working. its frustrating and i've been left without gas on middle of road a few times. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-07-11
Complaint:
"fuel sensor stop working ... even if you fill the tank, fuel gauge will read empty at all times. i have ran out of gas in the middle of the road with my grandchild in the truck. i took it to a dealer , they said they will not cover the cost . i took it again with a letter from others mechanics stating it the fuel sensor on the check engine light , however the dealership will not replace. the want to charge me 900.00. chevy needs to get this fix... *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2010-05-02
Complaint:
"fuel gauge does not work and vehicle is at times losing fuel pressure. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2012-01-11
Complaint:
"this is to report a defect that is a safety issue with the fuel sensing system. this is to document my claim for recall purposes. there have been two incidents, but i am reporting the first incident to keep this report short. while i was driving the fuel indicator showed about full, then all of a sudden, it dropped to less than empty and my fuel light engaged. as i was driving to get to the nearest gas station, the engine stopped while i was driving in traffic. luckily, i was in a position to let the vehicle roll around a corner. it was in a dangerous place just as cars were completing the turn. i put the emergency flashers on and exited the vehicle. i was fortunate to be able to get out of the car before an accident could occur. it was also fortunate that my vehicle didn't cause an accident that could have hurt someone besides myself. the other reason why this is a safety concern, is i have a rare medical condition that affects my lungs and heart. it placed me in a potentially dangerous position to heat exposure. i have a hard time breathing in heat and humidity. again, fortune was on my side, and there was a tree for shade to wait for help and it was one month before it got dangerously hot. granted, there is always a chance anything could happen to a car that could potentially place me in the same position, but in this case, another occurrence occurred and when i called a local mechanic, it was well known that has been an issue with the fuel sensor. upon further research, i am among many that has made this complaint and placed in dangerous predicaments. to replace a small sensor costs a whole months income in my case. i do not feel it is appropriate to require a consumer to pay and replace a defective component that is a safety issue. it is my intent this ongoing investigation comes to a close, as i have seen reports since 2011. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-08-06
Complaint:
"after starting the car, i watched the half tank fuel gauge drop to empty. i went to fill up the tank and it didn't take but about a half a tank. the gauge still show empty and warning low fuel was on. soon the engine light came on after driving a short distance. the fuel gauge continues to show empty.. the tank is full. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2013-11-07

Recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles. fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced."
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.

Component(s) Involved: VISIBILITY > POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Date of incident: 2015-09-24
Recall:
"general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 saab 9-7x; 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl; and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier and isuzu ascender vehicles. fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing 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 become inoperative. the short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire."
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

Component(s) Involved: VISIBILITY > POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Date of incident: 2014-07-02

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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