2006 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER 360: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10398598 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
HAPPENS EVERYDAY. THE FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK ON MY 2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. NOT FIXED. DEALERSHIP WANTS SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX IT EVEN AFTER IT HAS LEFT ME OUT OF FUEL TWICE. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE SNOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398598 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 10428928 · 2011-10-06 (October 6, 2011)
THE FUEL SENSOR DID NOT READ CORRECTLY. IT WOULD READ FULL THEN EMPTY THEN HALF, QUARTER. ETC. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10428928 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 10448371 · 2012-02-17 (February 17, 2012)
FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS EMPTY WHEN FILLED, THEN WORKS SPORADICALLY, MOSTLY NOT AT ALL, HIGHLY UNRELIABLE. DEALERSHIP SAYS FUEL SENDING UNIT, AND POSSIBLY FUEL PUMP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 62,124 miles reported. Look up ODI 10448371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10466518 · 2012-07-18 (July 18, 2012)
FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED SO I COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL I HAD. GM WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. THEY SENT ME A LETTER THAT THEY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEM ALL. AND WOULD PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10466518 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468853 · 2012-08-01 (August 1, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY TURNED THE LIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPEATED THE DEALER'S SENTIMENTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468853 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.