Chevrolet Blazer 2006

Model Blazer made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 34 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and seat belts.

Model 2006

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
PIT-472210/01/200810026804Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. all 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe12/18/2008
SEAT BELTS
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/20/20111365631
 The master control switch on driver side went out at the same time my front & rear vents stop working. i couldn't control any windows, mirrors, door locks, interior lights, etc. the heat/air/vent quit blowing out front & rear at the exact same time. we had vents (for air) fixed first. a dealership stated that the wires had burnt into. on june 5, 2012 we finally raised the $315.54 to fix the one problem. the control switch burn out also at the same time & will cost $463.45 to fix the control switch. i see this is an ongoing problem with several 2006 trailblazers (you can't order an aftermarket switch due to it has to be programmed through the dealer which charges $84.24 to whoever replaces it (even them at the dealership) after you purchase the switch. we live on disability (fixed income) and it takes several months to save for even one problem. *tr
10/20/2011136563
 The master control switch on driver side went out at the same time my front & rear vents stop working. i couldn't control any windows, mirrors, door locks, interior lights, etc. the heat/air/vent quit blowing out front & rear at the exact same time. we had vents (for air) fixed first. a dealership stated that the wires had burnt into. on june 5, 2012 we finally raised the $315.54 to fix the one problem. the control switch burn out also at the same time & will cost $463.45 to fix the control switch. i see this is an ongoing problem with several 2006 trailblazers (you can't order an aftermarket switch due to it has to be programed through the dealer which charges $84.24 to whoever replaces it (even them at the dealershlp) after you purchase the switch. we live on disability (fixed income) and it takes several months to save for even one problem.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
02/02/20131
 The 06 trailblazer ran out of fuel on the freeway! there is a known recall on the trailblazer but gm will only pay half of the repair i think it is a safety issue and should have gm pay the complete cost! *tr
02/02/2013
 The 06 trailblazer ran out of fuel on the freeway! there is a known recall on the trailblazer but gm will only pay half of the repair i think it is a safety issue and should have gm pay the complete cost!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/31/201175200
 I just filled the fuel tank until completely full, and when i started the vehicle, the gas gauge showed empty and the low fuel light came on. shut off and restarted several times and it still shows empty and the low fuel light is on. i drove the vehicle several miles and now the service engine light is on. i had gotten a letter from my local chevrolet dealer about this problem, but discarded it do to not having any problem until now. i searched on-line and heard about alot of other vehicles(peoples complaints) having this same exact problem.
09/08/201180000
 Fuel gage not working after 80.000 miles
01/31/201127000
 Getting stuck on the highways because false reading of the fuel. this has happen two time.after to repaire it with only 27000 miles. so this means every few thousand miles i have to replaced this fuel.
11/20/201085521
 Fill gas tank and gas guage stopped functioning. this could lead to stppage on highway or been stranded in a remote area. this will make 2nd time replaced. it was replaced at 31,000 miles.
01/10/2007380001
 Fuel gauge problem on my 2006 chev. trailblazer. once filled it goes to empty and moves to full whenever it wants to. very annoying and makes me record miles to know how much gas i have. dealer quoted 400.00 to 500.00 to repair. time for a recall. this started at 38,000 miles. *tr
06/01/200951000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. while driving 72 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge dial switched to empty. the contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. the contact did not leave the vehicle at the dealer due to the repair cost and lack of warranty. in addition, there was no recall available. the vehicle was taken to an oil shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel sensor failed and had to be repaired at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 54,847.
05/30/200975000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. whenever fuel was dispensed in the fuel tank, the empty fuel indicator would illuminate on the fuel gauge. the failure occurred without warning at any given fuel level capacity. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was contributed to the fuel sensor. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 78,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
01/01/201160000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated the vehicle fuel gage was defective. he mentioned that the device start showing an innacurate reading and now it stop working completely. the dealer or the manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. pm
SERVICE BRAKES
06/15/201136000
 This has happened to me 4 times in the last year and a half first time at a red light it turned green i was the only car at the light when i hit the gas it felt like someone rear ended me look no one behind me then the rear brakes were locked up i drove it 1/4 of a mile and they unlocked them selves i drove to my dealer told them he looked it up said there was a service bulletin about that took my blazer in for a oil change an i supposed looked at the brakes then about 6 months later the same thing and it felt like some one rear ended me again but no one there behind me..then about a month ago in july the same thing at a red lite and i had 3 senior citizens in the blazer when they all thought some one ran into the rear of me but no one was behind me the rear brakes only stayed locked up maybe 300 yards and then released ..then today at a stop sign 8-16-2012 same thing then all kind of noise going to the doctors office about 1/4 of a mile away got into the parking lot an the drive shaft fell out at the front of the trans here both bars trailing arms at the rear axle broke had to have it towed the chevrolet dealership(greenwood) in austintown ohio i have 43000 miles on it and bought it new at greenwood chevrolet
TIRES
06/04/201026423
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. with continental tire, line conti trac, size 245-65-r17, serial 4205, dot hwat-bl5. while driving at 55 mph the vehicle started to shake. the contact wife was driving the vehicle. she brought the speed down to 45mph pulled over into the right lane at that time the vehicle left front end dropped, she swerved and collided into a guard rail, she noticed the left front tire blew tread and belt separated from the tire. the vehicle was towed to the garage. the failure and the current mileage was 26,423. li