2006 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER 360 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
95,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 34 complaints (38.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 8.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 8.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
Exterior Lighting: 13; Electrical System: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 6
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
2007: 1; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 11; 2016: 10
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10678906 · 2015-01-26 (January 26, 2015)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681432 · 2015-02-05 (February 5, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS FOR THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHORTED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON PULLING THE VEHICLE OVER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HDM SWITCH MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX AND SHORTED THE CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH AFFECTED THE OTHER FUSES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO R…
Owner-reported narrative. 197,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10639087 · 2014-09-25 (September 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,702.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,702 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10780477 · 2015-10-07 (October 7, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED.THE VEHICLE DID RESTART AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 162,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10780477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10404138 · 2011-06-02 (June 2, 2011)
1. ON 5/19/2011, AFTER FILLING MY 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH GASOLINE, I NOTICED THE GAS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE STATION PARKING LOT. I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD TWO-THREE MILES BEFORE PULLING OVER AND LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR 20-30 MINUTES. UPON RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE GAUGE MOVED TO 1/4 TANK, AND THEN DROPPED BACK TO EMPTY. I DROVE HOME, AND UPON STARTING THE ENGINE THE NEXT MORNING THE GAS GAUGE WAS STILL SHOWING EMPTY. AFTER 2 DAYS, THE GAUGE MOVED BACK UP TO 3/4 TANK. ON 6/1/2011, I HAD 1/4 TANK AND REFILLED…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10404138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435964 · 2011-11-15 (November 15, 2011)
THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. AT FIRST, IT WOULD LEVEL OFF AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. THE GAUGE THEN STAYED AT EMPTY ALL OF THE TIME. MY WIFE DRIVES THIS VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE'RE ALWAYS CONCERNED SHE WILL RUN OUT OF GAS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HAS OFFERED TO PAY 50% OF THE REPAIR COST OF $700-800. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE FAULTY FUEL TANK SENSOR THAT THEY ADMIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183318 · 2007-02-23 (February 23, 2007)
I HAVE HAD 2 UNEXPLAINABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES IN THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NO INFORMATION FOR WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEMS. THE 2ND GEAR STARTED TO SLIP, CAUSING IT TO BURN OUT THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE VEHICLE HAS APROX. 5,000 MILES ON IT. THEN SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES LATER, THE ENGINE SPUN A ROD BEARING. THEN AT APROX. 14,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BOTH TIMES AND THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AS WELL....*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183318 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10575489 · 2014-03-29 (March 29, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE THROUGHWAY, AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AS I WAS DRIFTING TO A STOP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, IT STARTED UP. A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE AGAIN SHUT OFF, BUT STARED UP AGAIN AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP. OFTEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. WITH IN THE LAST FEW HUNDRED MILES ON A COUNTRY ROAD, I WAS TURNING SLIGHTLY LEFT, AND GENTLY PUSHED THE BRAKES. THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATED, AND I COULD FEEL IT ESPECIALLY IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WENT A LITTLE FARTHER AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. EACH…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10745915 · 2015-08-03 (August 3, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARD LINE TO THE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FLUID LEAKAGE CAUSING POTENTIAL STEERING DIFFICULTIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION A FOURTH TIME AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT …
Owner-reported narrative. 127,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10745915 at NHTSA ↗