Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V406000 | General Motors LLC | V (Vehicle) | 249260 | 02/26/2013 | ODI | General Motors LLC | 08/16/2012 | 08/16/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, saab 9-7x, and isuzu ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. fluid may enter the driver's door 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Parts for this recall are expected to available in march 2013. gm will notify buick, chevrolet, and gmc owners when parts are available. buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and gmc owners at 1-866-996-9463. isuzu owners will be notified by isuzu motors when parts are available. owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. saab owners will be notified by saab cars north america when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call saab customer service at 1-855-880-0808. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's campaign number is 12180.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| 4338 | 10021675 | Lights flicker erratic operation of vehicles electronics. *kb | 06/15/2007 | ||
| 3802A | 10019176 | Tire pressure monitor fault with tire pressure display of zero on the instrument panel. *tt | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 3615 | 10018643 | Multiple pcm dtcs reported by the tech 2 - select dtc info on tech 2. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| 3741A | 3741B | 10018639 | Service stability light on c0186 c0196 c0283 c0287 c0290 c0292 c0455 c0550. *tt | 01/09/2006 | |
| 3776 | 10018557 | Cruise and check gauges indicators inoperative on the ipc. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
| 050844027 | 09/01/2005 | 10017841 | Information on vehicles with a stored history dtc b1259 antenna ground circuit. *tt | 12/05/2005 | |
| 3061C | 3061E | 10010634 | Diagnostic trouble code c0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting. *tt | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 050730021 | 08/01/2005 | 10017381 | Ignition key will not remove from ignition lock cylinder. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 060845006 | 02/01/2007 | 060845006A | 10020833 | Information to clarify the installation of trailer wiring harness. *kb updated 04-04-07. *kb | 01/24/2007 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA12004 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 06/11/2012 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe12-003 on february 9, 2012 in response to complaints alleging driver door module melting and/or burning in my 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazers. in response to odi's information request (ir) letter, general motors (gm) presented 167 reports and 698 warranty claims that related to the alleged problem. odi has received a total of 83 complaints, 66 alleging the door module had melted or burned, and the remaining 17 stating that the window switches acted erratically or were inoperative. twenty-eight of the reports received have led to driver door fires, some of which allege the vehicle was keyed off and unattended. based on the agency's current analysis, odi has upgraded its investigation to determine whether the subject vehicles contain a defect that presents an unreasonable risk to safety.the vehicle models and production dates of affected vehicles will be evaluated, particularly other gmt360 vehicles.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10247838, 10260600, 10274337, 10275626, 10284010, 10396958, 10406203, 10409023, 10414691, 10417938, 10423865, 10426281, 10434446, 10445657, 10447754, 10447757, 10447770, 10447788, 10447813, 10447831, 10447865, 10447880, 10447892, 10447938, 10447994, 10447996, 10447997, 10448028, 10448086, 10448138, 10448176, 10448201, 10448337, 10448455, 10448464, 10448478, 10448540, 10448900, 10448941, 10449150, 10449166, 10449169, 10449236, 10449722, 10450055, 10450202, 10450284, 10451584, 10451878, 10451918, 10452197, 10452301, 10452586, 10452743, 10452895, 10453161, 10453227, 10453261, 10453578, 10453746, 10453951, 10454196, 10454211, 10454539, 10454673, 10455122, 10455150, 10455279, 10455469, 10456285, 10456529, 10457116, 10457644, 10457811, 10458224, 10458485, 10458599, 10458743, 10458846, 10460062, 10460141, 10460732, 10460843 | ||||||
| PE12003 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 02/09/2012 | 06/11/2012 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation on february 9, 2012 in response to complaints alleging driver door module melting and/or burning in my 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazers. in response to odi's information request letter, general motors presented 167 reports and 698 warranty claims that related to the alleged problem. odi has received a total of 83 complaints, 66 alleging the door module had melted or burned, and the remaining 17 stating that the window switches acted erratically or were inoperative. twenty-eight of the reports received have led to driver door fires, some of which allege the vehicle was keyed off and unattended. based on the agency's current analysis, odi has upgraded its investigation to an engineering analysis (ea12-004) to determine whether the subject vehicles contain a defect that presents an unreasonable risk to safety.the vehicle models and production dates of affected vehicles will be evaluated, particularly other gmt360 vehicles. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10247838, 10260600, 10274337, 10275626, 10284010, 10396958, 10406203, 10409023, 10414691, 10417938, 10423865, 10426281, 10434446, 10445657, 10447754, 10447757, 10447770, 10447788, 10447813, 10447831, 10447865, 10447880, 10447892, 10447938, 10447994, 10447996, 10447997, 10448028, 10448086, 10448138, 10448176, 10448201, 10448337, 10448455, 10448464, 10448478, 10448540, 10448900, 10448941, 10449150, 10449166, 10449169, 10449236, 10449722, 10450055, 10450202, 10450284, 10451584, 10451878, 10451918, 10452197, 10452301, 10452586, 10452743, 10452895, 10453161, 10453227, 10453261, 10453578, 10453746, 10453951, 10454196, 10454211, 10454539, 10454673, 10455122, 10455150, 10455279, 10455469, 10456285, 10456529, 10457116, 10457644, 10457811, 10458224, 10458485, 10458599, 10458743, 10458846, 10460062, 10460141, 10460732, 10460843 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/13/2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 recall notice 12180 was received from gm mar 2013 the parts available at dealer was received dealer, reliable chev., richardson tx, was contacted, suv taken in. did not have the part, special order. isn't 6 months a little! long to take care of a recall??? | |||
| 02/28/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the windows would open and close independently. the contact mentioned that he was unable to lock or unlock the door using the electronic key fob, readjust the mirrors, or utilize the heated seat function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the driver's side door control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 03/13/2012 | |||
| Oct 2012 recall notice 12180 was received from gm mar 2013 the parts available at dealer was received dealer, reliable chev., richardson tx, was contacted, suv taken in. did not have the part, special order. isn't 6 months a little! long to take care of a recall??? | |||
| 02/28/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the windows would open and close independently. the contact mentioned that he was unable to lock or unlock the door using the electronic key fob, readjust the mirrors, or utilize the heated seat function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the driver's side door control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 02/28/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the windows would open and close independently. the contact mentioned that he was unable to lock or unlock the door with the key fob, or readjust the mirrors, and the heated seat malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the driver door control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. pm | |||
| 01/18/2010 | |||
| The driver's door controls stopped working and there was an immediate electrical burning smell and smoke. the windows stopped working entirely. it was very apparent that something in the door had melted or burned (no visible appearance of fire on the outside, no flames). i took the vehicle to a gm dealership for repairs, which i opted for based on the severity of the issues and would other causes may be at work (would this happen again? what else was affected?), and they replaced the door control (not inexpensive). i believe this matches gm#12180 and nhtsa # 12v406000. the actual event occurred a few years ago- the date is very approximate and may not be accurate. the area is nj. there were no out-of-the-usual circumstances with the use of the vehicle. in coming across this while researching it, i thought i would include my event for your purposes. the recall process has been slow; personally not very satisfied, i've spoken with gm and they are still working on sending the letters to reimburse those of us who actually encountered this. | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85460 | 1 | |
| Left blazer at airport for a week, while we took a vacation. got back from vacation, the locks didn't work. after using the key to get into the vehicle, could smell something burnt. driver side power window didn't work for any windows / locks. went to repair shop, and the driver power window panel had to be replaced. i received a notice for a safety recall in oct. 2012. the invoice #130355 from ron sick's for repair was $440.09. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 85460 | ||
| Left blazer at airport for a week, while we took a vacation. got back from vacation, the locks didn't work. after using the key to get into the vehicle, could smell something burnt. driver side power window didn't work for any windows / locks. went to repair shop, and the driver power window panel had to be replaced. i recieved a notice for a safety recall in oct. 2012. the invoice #130355 from ron sick's for repair was $440.09. | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| The suv would not start in october 2012. i was told i needed a new battery, so i bought one right away. i drive the suv very infrequently, maybe only 40 miles a week. on decmber 7, 2012 the headlights started to flicker while i was driving across the chesapeake bay bridge in maryland. this was very concerning because it was getting dark out. i drove directly to a friend's house, and when i tried to park the suv the lights would not turn off. even after manually trying to turn off the lights and removing the key from the ignition, the lights would not turn off. finally the lights went out, but the battery was dead when i tried to restart the suv in the morning. we tried to charge the battery. this caused sparks by the fuse box and the lights inside the cabin began to turn off and on, even with the key out of the ignition. the headlights also started to flicker off and on and the doors locked an unlocked. i had the car towed back across the bridge to my local mechanic and was told i need a new battery. obviously the battery is not the issue. i would like to know what gm intends to do about the faulty wiring in these models and how they are going to correct the issues related to the recall notice i received in october 2012. the recall number is 12180 and i think this current problem is related to it. i received the notice and it states the parts are not available at this time and to park the vehicle outside. i called and asked if it is ok to drive the suv and was told yes. since i must drive across a 5 mile bridge several times a week, i am concerned the truck will break down and cause an accident. i am also concerned a passenger or my pet dog could be injured. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 65000 | ||
| The suv would not start in october 2012. i was told i needed a new battery, so i bought one right away. i drive the suv very infrequently, maybe only 40 miles a week. on decmber 7, 2012 the headlights started to flicker while i was driving across the chesapeake bay bridge in maryland. this was very concerning because it was getting dark out. i drove directly to a friend's house, and when i tried to park the suv the lights would not turn off. even after manually trying to turn off the lights and removing the key from the ingnition, the lights would not turn off. finally the lights went out, but the battery was dead when i tried to restart the suv in the morning. we tried to charge the battery. this caused sparks by the fuse box and the lights inside the cabin began to turn off and on, even with the key out of the ignition. the headlights also started to flicker off and on and the doors locked an unlocked. i had the car towed back across the bridge to my local mechanic and was told i need a new battery. obviously the battery is not the issue. i would like to know what gm intends to do about the faulty wiring in these models and how they are going to correct the issues related to the recall notice i received in october 2012. the recall number is 12180 and i think this current problem is related to it. i received the notice and it states the parts are not avaibale at this time and to park the vehicle outside. i called and asked if it is ok to drive the suv and was told yes. since i must drive across a 5 mile bridge sereral times a week, i am concerned the truck will break down and cause an accident. i am also concerned a passenger or my pet dog could be injured. | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that a burning odor and smoke started to emit into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that he believed that the driver's side door module was defective. the fire department was not contacted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 141,000. kmj | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that burning fumes and smoke started to emit into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that he believed the driver side door module was defective. the fire department was not contacted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. pm | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 96000 | ||
| The truck has been at a several times into a chevorlet dealer, the check engine light the reducded engine light and the traction control lights all come on at the same time and it causes a a failure in which the vechicle losses 90% of power . the failure happens at random time and all weather and traffic conditions. i have had it at two dealers as well have contacted gm excutive dept. they have claimed to be fixed several times but it still fails. the issue at hand is that in traffic conditions this failure proves to be a huge safty hazzard for myself and other drivers on the road. its not a used car issue as its an elecitrical failure issue. i have asked time and time again to have a gm field tech come look at the car but, they insist that the dealer fix it. i need someone more to see and understand the failure comes with at great risks of other drivers on the road. if you goggle this problem you will see others have the issue and i think its worth a recall if they can find a fix for it but after 3 years and several tries they are still unable to fix the issue. | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side window erratically went up and down with out key in ignition and car was un occupied. began to smoke and consequently melted door panel switch and window motor. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Car was parked, used my key pad to open doors only back hatch unlock, had to use my key to open driverside, very strong smell by the time i got the door open, like burning wire, car would not start smell got stronger was afraid car was gonna catch on fire so unhook battery, had it towed to shop ,the drivers door module was burnt black, contacted gm after 2 days they told me it was a factory defect, and it would be taken care of. cars fixed and now they only gave me 10% off , then they hung up on me. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side window erratically went up and down with out key in ignition and car was un occupied. began to smoke and consequently melted door panel switch and window motor. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Car was parked, used my key pad to open doors only back hatch unlock, had to use my key to open driverside, very strong smell by the time i got the door open, like burning wire, car would not start smell got stronger was afraid car was gonna catch on fire so unhook battery, had it towed to shop ,the drivers door module was burnt black, contacted gm after 2 days they told me it was a factory defect, and it would be taken care of. cars fixed and now they only gave me 10% off , then they hung up on me. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2012 | |||
| Drivers side window erratically went up and down with out key in ignition and car was un occupied. began to smoke and consequently melted door panel switch and window motor. | |||
| 11/04/2012 | 86000 | ||
| Car was parked, used my key pad to open doors only back hatch unlock, had to use my key to open driverside, very strong smell by the time i got the door open, like buring wire, car would not start smell got stonger was afarid car was gonna catch on fire so unhook battery, had it towed to shop ,the drivers door module was burnt black, contacted gm after 2 days they told me it was a factory defect, and it would be taken care of. cars fixed and now they only gave me 10% off , then they hung up on me | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the entire window function button stopped working. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the master power window switch needed to be replaced. the contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) but was advised that the final list for vehicles that were included in the recall was not yet final. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 10/28/2012 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I came out to my vehicle today, unlocked the door with the keyless remote but the driver's door was unresponsive. upon starting the vehicle i realized the windows don't work on the driver's side as well. i removed the driver door control module to find a burn mark internally on the door as well as burnt plastic on the door module itself. the window and lock worked fine the night before so i'm concerned with the short circuit occurring over night without a key in the ignition. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2012 | 85000 | ||
| I came out to my vehicle today, unlocked the door with the keyless remote but the driver's door was unresponsive. upon starting the vehicle i realized the windows don't work on the driver's side as well. i removed the driver door control module to find a burn mark internally on the door as well as burnt plastic on the door module itself. the window and lock worked fine the night before so i'm concerned with the short circuit occurring over night without a key in the ignition. | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 1 | ||
| The master window control module burned out. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2012 | |||
| The master window control module burned out. | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 105921 | 1 | |
| Driver door power window and lock control circuit board malfunctioned and started to smoke and failed to operate driver window, also lights inside window and door lock switches no longer works, upon removing switch assembly i found it to be badly melted and black, it appeared to have caught on fire. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2012 | |||
| The master window control module burned out. | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 105921 | ||
| Driver door power window and lock control circuit board malfunctioned and started to smoke and failed to operate driver window, also lights inside window and door lock switches no longer works, upon removing switch assembly i found it to be badly melted and black, it appeared to have caught on fire. | |||
| 06/13/2012 | |||
| The master window control module burned out. | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 105921 | ||
| Driver door power window and lock control circuit board malfunctioned and started to smoke and failed to operate driver window, also lights inside window and door lock switches no longer works, upon removing switch assembly i found it to be badly melted and black, it appeared to have caught on fire. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Having a problem with the vehicle rpm dropping while idling and the head lights flickering and sometimes shutting off. check engine light come on and the code said it was the idle air control valve it only happens when the ac compressor is engaged. the problem seems to go away when the ac is turned off. have not not had it repaired yet because it's a fairly expensive part. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 86000 | 1 | |
| I have had several problems with my power windows going up and down and then just not working at all. i smell smoke sometimes but can't locate the cause of the smoke. i have also had problems with the electrical connection to the radio, which also works sometimes but the majority of the time it does not work. i have had this problem for a long time now and need a resolution before my suv catches fire. i also have problems with the drivers side power door lock which works intermittently-whenever it pleases. i recently started having problems with my rear wiper blade-turn it on and it moves a little then stops. my headlights dim up and down while driving...i have replaced the alternator and the battery and still don't have enough power for some reason-dealerships want to charge a lot of money just to diagnose when it appears that this is obviously a defect in the electrical system of the suv. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 86000 | ||
| I have had several problems with my power windows going up and down and then just not working at all. i smell smoke sometimes but can't locate the cause of the smoke. i have also had problems with the electrical connection to the radio, which also works sometimes but the majority of the time it does not work. i have had this problem for a long time now and need a resolution before my suv catches fire. i also have problems with the drivers side power door lock which works intermittantly-whenever it pleases. i recently started having problems with my rear wiper blade-turn it on and it moves a little then stops. my headlights dim up and down while driving...i have replaced the alternator and the battery and still don't have enought power for some reason-dealerships want to charge a lot of money just to diagnose when it appears that this is obviously a defect in the electrical system of the suv. | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 58150 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the power window and power lock on the driver side door failed. the dealer was made aware of the failure who informed him that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system; visibility: power window devices and controls). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages was 58,150. pmb | |||
| 08/14/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the power window and power lock on the driver side door failed. the contact notified a dealer who informed him that his vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system ;visibility:power window devices and controls). the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 58,150. dt | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. i thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. now, two weeks later i stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again i could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. i left the door unlocked and when i came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while i was in the store. when i got into the car, my daughter and i could smell something burning. she immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. he was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. he called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! then, i had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and i was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! i can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. i plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. i hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. this sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while i was driving. read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side window started opening and closing independently. in addition, the side mirror started moving forward and backward independently and without activation. after parking the vehicle, the engine would shut itself off and the entire electrical system would become inoperable. also, none of the doors could be unlocked and the failure would recur for several minutes before the contact would be able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that the power window module was defective, causing all of the electrical system to become inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000: (electrical system) but her vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. the failure mileage was 71,000. | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. i thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. now, two weeks later i stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again i could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. i left the door unlocked and when i came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while i was in the store. when i got into the car, my daughter and i could smell something burning. she immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. he was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. he called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! then, i had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and i was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! i can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. i plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. i hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. this sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while i was driving. read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side window started opening and closing independently. in addition, the side mirror started moving forward and backward independently and without activation. after parking the vehicle, the engine would shut itself off and the entire electrical system would become inoperable. also, none of the doors could be unlocked and the failure would recur for several minutes before the contact would be able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that the power window module was defective, causing all of the electrical system to become inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000: (electrical system) but her vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. the failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. i thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. now, two weeks later i stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again i could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. i left the door unlocked and when i came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while i was in the store. when i got into the car, my daughter and i could smell something burning. she immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. he was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. he called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! then, i had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and i was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! i can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. i plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. i hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. this sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while i was driving. read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side window started opening and closing independently. in addition, the side mirror started moving forward and backward independently and without activation. after parking the vehicle, the engine would shut itself off and the entire electrical system would become inoperable. also, none of the doors could be unlocked and the failure would recur for several minutes before the contact would be able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that the power window module was defective, causing all of the electrical system to become inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000: (electrical system) but her vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. the failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 104000 | ||
| I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. i thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. now, two weeks later i stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again i could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. i left the door unlocked and when i came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while i was in the store. when i got into the car, my daughter and i could smell something burning. she immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. he was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. he called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! then, i had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and i was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! i can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. i plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. i hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. this sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while i was driving. read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side window started opening and closing independently. in addition, the side mirror started moving forward and backward independently and without activation. after parking the vehicle, the engine would shut itself off and the entire electrical system would become inoperable. also, none of the doors could be unlocked and the failure would recur for several minutes before the contact would be able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that the power window module was defective, causing all of the electrical system to become inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000: (electrical system) but her vin was not included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. the failure mileage was 71,000. kmj | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the driver side window started going up and down. also the side mirror started going in and out and would stop without manually touching the controls. after parking the vehicle the engine shuts it self off and all the electrical system was inoperable. all the doors would not unlock this continued for more than five minutes before the vehicle would reset itself. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated the power window module was defective which causes all the electrical system to be in operable. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000: electrical system. but her vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but her vin was not included. they offered no assistance for the failure. the failure mileage was 71,000. mw | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Gas gauge began to malfunction in december. it would go from full to empty every once in a while. over time it got worse and worse, until now, where it does not work at all. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver door master window switch failed. the vehicle doors could not be unlocked automatically and the windows could not be opened or closed. the contact mentioned that the doors could only be opened manually. the driver door master switch was replaced twice; however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility: power window devices and controls) was not finalized. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current was unknown. pmb | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Gas gauge began to malfunction in december. it would go from full to empty every once in a while. over time it got worse and worse, until now, where it does not work at all. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver door master window switch failed. the vehicle doors could not be unlocked automatically and the windows could not be opened or closed. the contact mentioned that the doors could only be opened manually. the driver door master switch was replaced twice; however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility: power window devices and controls) was not finalized. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current was unknown. pmb | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 69100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when she entered the vehicle, she smelled a burning odor. the contact was unaware of where the odor was coming from however, she later discovered a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,100. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| The vehicle windows open and close randomly. the front driver panel controls all windows and will close the windows randomly if open. my child has been close to injured due to this.the side view mirror will randomly move in the downward direction while i am driving.the front driver door will stay locked even after turning the vehicle in park and shuting the vehicle off, locking me in. the manual switch to unlock the driver door doesn't always work either, so i need to climb over to the passenger side of the vehicle to get out.all these occurances are dangerous to me and my children and i would like this to be addressed. i have contacted the dealership and gm and they said i do not fall under the recall due to my location, even though i spend a significant amount of time in the northeast coastal area. the dealer also refused to fix the problem saying they don't have the prtocol on the recall repair of this vehicle. gm has that record. updated 08/11/12 *bf | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Gas gauge began to malfunction in december. it would go from full to empty every once in a while. over time it got worse and worse, until now, where it does not work at all. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver door master window switch failed. the vehicle doors could not be unlocked automatically and the windows could not be opened or closed. the contact mentioned that the doors could only be opened manually. the driver door master switch was replaced twice; however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility: power window devices and controls) was not finalized. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current was unknown. pmb | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 69100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when she entered the vehicle, she smelled a burning odor. the contact was unaware of where the odor was coming from however, she later discovered a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,100. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| The vehicle windows open and close randomly. the front driver panel controls all windows and will close the windows randomly if open. my child has been close to injured due to this.the side view mirror will randomly move in the downward direction while i am driving.the front driver door will stay locked even after turning the vehicle in park and shuting the vehicle off, locking me in. the manual switch to unlock the driver door doesn't always work either, so i need to climb over to the passenger side of the vehicle to get out.all these occurances are dangerous to me and my children and i would like this to be addressed. i have contacted the dealership and gm and they said i do not fall under the recall due to my location, even though i spend a significant amount of time in the northeast coastal area. the dealer also refused to fix the problem saying they don't have the prtocol on the recall repair of this vehicle. gm has that record. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver door master window switch failed. the vehicle doors could not be unlocked automatically the doors could only be opened manually and the windows could not be opened of closed. the driver door master switch was replaced twice; however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that recall (12v406000 visibility: power window devices and controls) was not finalized. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current was not available. li | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 69100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when she entered her vehicle she smelled something burning. the contact was informed of the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) from a news source. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed her the vehicle was not part of the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,100. dt | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| The vehicle windows open and close randomly. the front driver panel controls all windows and will close the windows randomly if open. my child has been close to injured due to this.the side view mirror will randomly move in the downward direction while i am driving.the front driver door will stay locked even after turning the vehicle in park and shuting the vehicle off, locking me in. the manual switch to unlock the driver door doesn't always work either, so i need to climb over to the passenger side of the vehicle to get out.all these occurances are dangerous to me and my children and i would like this to be addressed. i have contacted the dealership and gm and they said i do not fall under the recall due to my location, even though i spend a significant amount of time in the northeast coastal area. the dealer also refused to fix the problem saying they don't have the prtocol on the recall repair of this vehicle. gm has that record. | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 69100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when she entered her vehicle she smelled something burning. the contact was informed of the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) from a news source. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed her the vehicle was not part of the recall. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 69,100. dt | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| The vehicle windows open and close randomly. the front driver panel controls all windows and will close the windows randomly if open. my child has been close to injured due to this.the side view mirror will randomly move in the downward direction while i am driving.the front driver door will stay locked even after turning the vehicle in park and shuting the vehicle off, locking me in. the manual switch to unlock the driver door doesn't always work either, so i need to climb over to the passenger side of the vehicle to get out.all these occurances are dangerous to me and my children and i would like this to be addressed. i have contacted the dealership and gm and they said i do not fall under the recall due to my location, even though i spend a significant amount of time in the northeast coastal area. the dealer also refused to fix the problem saying they don't have the prtocol on the recall repair of this vehicle. gm has that record. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 60 mph when a short caused the power door locks and window switches to function intermittently until becoming inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls )however the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not eligible under the recall based on the state in which she resided. the vehicle had not been repaired. the mileage was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 89880 | 1 | |
| While on vacation in ny i went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it i noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. i quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. the damage had already been done. the switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. there was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, i am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. i called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was vin specific. so which is it no recall or vin specific? *tr | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 mph when the headlights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently. the front driver side window also failed to work and a burning smell was emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving 60 mph a short caused the power door lock and window switches to function intermittently and inoperative. the contact was was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 however the manufacturer informed her she was not eligible as she lived in georgia. the vehicle had not been repaired. the mileage was unavailable. dt | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 89880 | 1 | |
| While on vacation in ny i went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it i noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. i quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. the damage had already been done. the switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. there was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, i am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. i called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was vin specific. so which is it no recall or vin specific? *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 107000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would not open or close. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the driver side door module needed to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. pmb | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. i continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. when i pulled over i tried to open the door but it did not work, so i continued to get out my passenger door. upon my own further inspection i opened the master control unit was melted. *tr....updated 08-24-12 *bf | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. the rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic unplugged the window switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 89880 | 1 | |
| While on vacation in ny i went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it i noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. i quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. the damage had already been done. the switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. there was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, i am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. i called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was vin specific. so which is it no recall or vin specific? *tr | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 107000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would not open or close. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the driver side door module needed to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. pmb | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 mph when the headlights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently. the front driver side window also failed to work and a burning smell was emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer est. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, burning fumes started to emit in the vehicle. the contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver side window control panel and a result, the panel melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,100. kmj | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. i continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. when i pulled over i tried to open the door but it did not work, so i continued to get out my passenger door. upon my own further inspection i opened the master control unit was melted. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. the rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic unplugged the window switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. the drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. the other three windows continued to work. june 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. the dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. this occurred on at least 4-5 occasions. other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. july 2012 on 3-4 different occasions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas gauge dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. august 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge area. at this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. the two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 7800 | 1 | |
| This not a formal complaint, simply information. we had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switchplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. when i parked it the windows were up and when i went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. switchplate was in-operative. my point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. this agency almost killed off toyota for allegedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 89880 | ||
| While on vacation in ny i went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it i noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. i quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. the damage had already been done. the switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. there was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, i am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. i called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was vin specific. so which is it no recall or vin specific? | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 107000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would not open or close. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the driver side door module needed to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000. pmb | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 mph when the headlights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently. the front driver side window also failed to work and a burning smell was emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer est. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, burning fumes started to emit in the vehicle. the contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver side window control panel and a result, the panel melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,100. kmj | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. i continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. when i pulled over i tried to open the door but it did not work, so i continued to get out my passenger door. upon my own further inspection i opened the master control unit was melted. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. the rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic unplugged the window switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. the drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. the other three windows continued to work. june 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. the dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. this occurred on at least 4-5 occasions. other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. july 2012 on 3-4 different occasions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas gauge dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. august 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge area. at this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. the two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 7800 | 1 | |
| This not a formal complaint, simply information. we had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switchplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. when i parked it the windows were up and when i went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. switchplate was in-operative. my point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. this agency almost killed off toyota for allegedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 113845 | 1 | |
| A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. the check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. the master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact confirmed the driver was traveling 35 mph when the head lights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently and the driver side front window failed to work and a burning smell emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. rds | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer est. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, burning fumes started to emit in the vehicle. the contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver side window control panel and a result, the panel melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,100. kmj | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 102000 | ||
| I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. i continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. when i pulled over i tried to open the door but it did not work, so i continued to get out my passenger door. upon my own further inspection i opened the master control unit was melted. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. the rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic unplugged the window switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. the drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. the other three windows continued to work. june 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. the dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. this occurred on at least 4-5 occasions. other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. july 2012 on 3-4 different occasions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas gauge dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. august 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge area. at this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. the two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 7800 | 1 | |
| This not a formal complaint, simply information. we had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switchplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. when i parked it the windows were up and when i went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. switchplate was in-operative. my point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. this agency almost killed off toyota for allegedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 113845 | 1 | |
| A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. the check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. the master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 102000 | ||
| I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. i continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. when i pulled over i tried to open the door but it did not work, so i continued to get out my passenger door. upon my own further inspection i opened the master control unit was melted. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. the rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic unplugged the window switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. the drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. the other three windows continued to work. june 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. the dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. this occured on at least 4-5 occassions. other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. july 2012 on 3-4 different occassions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas guage dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. august 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge aread. at this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. the two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 7800 | ||
| This not a formal complaint, simply information. we had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switcplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. when i parked it the windows were up and when i went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. switchplate was in-operative. my point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. this agency almost killed off toyota for alledgedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? thank you, marshall greenhut | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 113845 | 1 | |
| A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. the check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. the master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. the drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. the other three windows continued to work. june 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. the dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. this occured on at least 4-5 occassions. other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. july 2012 on 3-4 different occassions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas guage dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. august 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge aread. at this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. the two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car. | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 113845 | ||
| A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. the check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. the master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 7800 | ||
| This not a formal complaint, simply information. we had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switcplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. when i parked it the windows were up and when i went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. switchplate was in-operative. my point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. this agency almost killed off toyota for alledgedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? thank you, marshall greenhut | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 113845 | ||
| A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. the check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. the master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume. | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy trailblazer driver side door caught on fire sometime early morning while we slept. now my vehicle will not start and driver side door and window module is totally melted. i have had issues with other things prior to this. my door chimes stopped working. my air will not blow out of the vents and my radio speakers are not working. my teenager drives this vehicle so this is a big concern for me. i really would love gm to step up to the plate and honor their product. i feel taken advantage of. i have seen websites with complaint after complaint with the trailblazer's electrical problems. we need a voice. someone who has the power or pull to force chevy to recall the electrical issues regarding their workmanship or the quality of their product. *tr updated 8/17/12 *cn | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy trailblazer driver side door caught on fire sometime early morning while we slept. now my vehicle will not start and driver side door and window module is totally melted. i have had issues with other things prior to this. my door chimes stopped working. my air will not blow out of the vents and my radio speakers are not working. my teenager drives this vehicle so this is a big concern for me. i really would love gm to step up to the plate and honor their product. i feel taken advantage of. i have seen websites with complaint after complaint with the trailblazer's electrical problems. we need a voice. someone who has the power or pull to force chevy to recall the electrical issues regarding their workmanship or the quality of their product. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 122000 | 1 | |
| Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. the light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. checked fan and nothing. the headlights go on and off. the windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. when it is raining they only work on fast speed. the window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. i will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy trailblazer driver side door caught on fire sometime early morning while we slept. now my vehicle will not start and driver side door and window module is totally melted. i have had issues with other things prior to this. my door chimes stopped working. my air will not blow out of the vents and my radio speakers are not working. my teenager drives this vehicle so this is a big concern for me. i really would love gm to step up to the plate and honor their product. i feel taken advantage of. i have seen websites with complaint after complaint with the trailblazer's electrical problems. we need a voice. someone who has the power or pull to force chevy to recall the electrical issues regarding their workmanship or the quality of their product. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 122000 | 1 | |
| Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. the light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. checked fan and nothing. the headlights go on and off. the windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. when it is raining they only work on fast speed. the window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. i will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2012 | |||
| My 2006 chevy trailblazer driver side door caught on fire sometime early morning while we slept. now my vehicle will not start and driver side door and window module is totally melted. i have had issues with other things prior to this. my door chimes stopped working. my air will not blow out of the vents and my radio speakers are not working. my teenager drives this vehicle so this is a big concern for me. i really would love gm to step up to the plate and honor their product. i feel taken advantage of. i have seen websites with complaint after complaint with the trailblazer's electrical problems. we need a voice. someone who has the power or pull to force chevy to recall the electrical issues regarding their workmanship or the quality of their product. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 122000 | 1 | |
| Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. the light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. checked fan and nothing. the headlights go on and off. the windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. when it is raining they only work on fast speed. the window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. i will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 122000 | ||
| Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. the light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. checked fan and nothing. the headlights go on and off. the windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. when it is raining they only work on fast speed. the window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazzardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. i will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section. | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 47500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the driver | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that air conditioner unit and harness, the master switch on the driver side window had failed. the contact also stated that the check engine light comes on when the vehicle is turned off. the contact stated the failure in the failure to the master switch prevented all the windows to fail. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told that the master switch and air conditioner unit had failed. the vin was not available. the failure mileage and current mileages were 47,500.rl | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 108003 | 1 | |
| 2006 trailblazer was parked not running. when i opened the door there was a burning plastic smell and smoke coming from the drivers door. when i pulled the door window switch panel out, the side of it was melted and had melted part of the door panel. window, door lock, and window lock button don't work. i have to manually lock the drivers door, remote doesn't work on that door. looked up recalls and was surprised when it wasn't on your website. multiple complaints all over the internet about this same issue. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that air conditioner unit and harness, the master switch on the driver side window had failed. the contact also stated that the check engine light comes on when the vehicle is turned off. the contact stated the failure in the failure to the master switch prevented all the windows to fail. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and was told that the master switch and air conditioner unit had failed. the vin was not available. the failure mileage and current mileages were 47,500.rl | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 108003 | 1 | |
| 2006 trailblazer was parked not running. when i opened the door there was a burning plastic smell and smoke coming from the drivers door. when i pulled the door window switch panel out, the side of it was melted and had melted part of the door panel. window, door lock, and window lock button don't work. i have to manually lock the drivers door, remote doesn't work on that door. looked up recalls and was surprised when it wasn't on your website. multiple complaints all over the internet about this same issue. *tr | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Driving about 30 mph, smelled burning plastic?, smoke comes from drivers door, now windows not working, automatic door locks not working, gas gauge not working. told master window switch and wiring in door needs replacing due to melting. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 108003 | 1 | |
| 2006 trailblazer was parked not running. when i opened the door there was a burning plastic smell and smoke coming from the drivers door. when i pulled the door window switch panel out, the side of it was melted and had melted part of the door panel. window, door lock, and window lock button don't work. i have to manually lock the drivers door, remote doesn't work on that door. looked up recalls and was surprised when it wasn't on your website. multiple complaints all over the internet about this same issue. *tr | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Driving about 30 mph, smelled burning plastic?, smoke comes from drivers door, now windows not working, automatic door locks not working, gas gauge not working. told master window switch and wiring in door needs replacing due to melting. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 108003 | ||
| 2006 trailblazer was parked not running. when i opened the door there was a burning plastic smell and smoke coming from the drivers door. when i pulled the the door window switch panel out, the side of it was melted and had melted part of the door panel. window, door lock, and window lock buttos dont work. i have to manually lock the drivers door, remote doesnt work on that door. looked up recalls and was surprised when it wasnt on your website. multiple complaints all over the internet about this same issue. | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Driving about 30 mph, smelled burning plastic?, smoke comes from drivers door, now windows not working, automatic door locks not working, gas gauge not working. told master window switch and wiring in door needs replacing due to melting. *tr | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Driving about 30 mph, smelled burning plastic?, smoke comes from drivers door, now windows not working, automatic door locks not working, gas gauge not working. told master window switch and wiring in door needs replacing due to melting. | |||
| 09/22/2011 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The fuel gauge read 3/4 of a tank so we did not stop to get gas, thinking we had enough to get home. 3min later we ran out on the hwy with 4 children in the car 2 that are under the age of 2 . *tr | |||
| 09/22/2011 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel gauge read 3/4 of a tank so we did not stop to get gas, thinking we had enough to get home. 3min later we ran out on the hwy with 4 children in the car 2 that are under the age of 2 . | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that he attempted to open the driver side window but the window would not respond. all of the remaining windows also failed. the vehicle was not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 95,000. kmj | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was parked at store. upon entering vehicle and starting the vehicle, noticed thick smoke coming from drivers door. vehicle was shut down, smoldering stopped. removed window control module to find melted plastic and evidence of high heat. ## vin passed ## chevy trailblazer 2006 lt ## *tr | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that he tried to roll the driver side window down but it failed. the contact stated that he tried to roll the other windows down in the vehicle and they failed also. the contact stated that he has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 95,000. ap | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was parked at store. upon entering vehicle and starting the vehicle, noticed thick smoke coming from drivers door. vehicle was shut down, smoldering stopped. removed window control module to find melted plastic and evidence of high heat. ## vin passed ## chevy trailblazer 2006 lt ## *tr | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 100450 | 1 | |
| The problems just began with my car with the gas gauge working intermittently and with in 2 weeks i had to change the drivers side taillight which was not only burned out but the housing was melted to the bulb. next within a weeks time i was in the drive thru getting food and all the gauges just flashed and the car died. upon trying to restart it several times the lights flashed off and on; the doors locked and unlocked themselves and their was not even enough power to call onstar. check fuses found no problems. still waiting diagnosis and getting it fixed. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 100450 | ||
| The problems just began with my car with the gas gauge working intermittently and with in 2 weeks i had to change the drivers side taillight which was not only burned out but the housing was melted to the bulb. next within a weeks time i was in the drive thru getting food and all the gauges just flashed and the car died. upon trying to restart it several times the lights flashed off and on; the doors locked and unlocked themselves and their was not even enough power to call onstar. check fuses found no problems. still waiting diagnosis and getting it fixed. | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 144102 | 1 | |
| The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. the vehicle was not running. i checked the fuse and found it to be blown. i replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. then i tried to roll up the drivers side window. the door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. i took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 100450 | ||
| The problems just began with my car with the gas gauge working intermittently and with in 2 weeks i had to change the drivers side taillight which was not only burned out but the housing was melted to the bulb. next within a weeks time i was in the drive thru getting food and all the gauges just flashed and the car died. upon trying to restart it several times the lights flashed off and on; the doors locked and unlocked themselves and their was not even enough power to call onstar. check fuses found no problems. still waiting diagnosis and getting it fixed. | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 144102 | 1 | |
| The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. the vehicle was not running. i checked the fuse and found it to be blown. i replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. then i tried to roll up the drivers side window. the door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. i took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 100450 | ||
| The problems just began with my car with the gas gauge working intermittently and with in 2 weeks i had to change the drivers side taillight which was not only burned out but the housing was melted to the bulb. next within a weeks time i was in the drive thru getting food and all the gauges just flashed and the car died. upon trying to restart it several times the lights flashed off and on; the doors locked and unlocked themselves and their was not even enough power to call onstar. check fuses found no problems. still waiting diagnosis and getting it fixed. | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 144102 | 1 | |
| The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. the vehicle was not running. i checked the fuse and found it to be blown. i replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. then i tried to roll up the drivers side window. the door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. i took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced. *tr | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 144102 | ||
| The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. the vehicle was not running. i checked the fuse and found it to be blown. i replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. then i tried to roll up the drivers side window. the door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. i took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced. | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a burning odor. the contact later removed the window control panel and noticed that the wires were melted. the dealer was notified but offered little assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 144102 | ||
| The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. the vehicle was not running. i checked the fuse and found it to be blown. i replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. then i tried to roll up the drivers side window. the door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. i took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced. | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a burning odor. the contact later removed the window control panel and noticed that the wires were melted. the dealer was notified but offered little assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a burning odor. the contact later removed the window control panel and noticed that the wires were melted. the dealer was notified but offered little assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. kmj | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving 35 mph and smelled something burning. the contact took the vehicle home. the contact took the window control panel off and noticed the wires had melted. the dealer was notified however offered little assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. dt | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 111302 | ||
| After a recent rainstorm, windows will not work from driver side window switch. windows will go down and come right back up. they now are working intermittently. sometimes they will go down and not come up, or go down and come right back up. very dangerous, especially with kids if they like to put their hands out the window while your driving and it goes up on them; it's possible they could get their hands stuck and cause serious injury. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | |||
| Power windows were rolled up and key off and vehicle unattended and locked. later in afternoon after it rained it was reported the drivers window was down. after checking on the vehicle the window had rolled itself down sometime while in at work. the drivers window switch would not operate. after getting estimate at gm dealer(700+) and body shop(350 plus programming at gm dealer), they were able to jump motor to roll up window and disable switch. harness and switch were starting to melt and deform wire insulation at drivers window switch but did not catch on fire or melt to bare wiring. | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 111302 | ||
| After a recent rainstorm, windows will not work from driver side window switch. windows will go down and come right back up. they now are working intermittently. sometimes they will go down and not come up, or go down and come right back up. very dangerous, especially with kids if they like to put their hands out the window while your driving and it goes up on them; it's possible they could get their hands stuck and cause serious injury. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | |||
| Power windows were rolled up and key off and vehicle unattended and locked. later in afternoon after it rained it was reported the drivers window was down. after checking on the vehicle the window had rolled itself down sometime while in at work. the drivers window switch would not operate. after getting estimate at gm dealer(700+) and body shop(350 plus programming at gm dealer), they were able to jump motor to roll up window and disable switch. harness and switch were starting to melt and deform wire insulation at drivers window switch but did not catch on fire or melt to bare wiring. | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 111302 | ||
| After a recent rainstorm, windows will not work from driver side window switch. windows will go down and come right back up. they now are working intermittently. sometimes they will go down and not come up, or go down and come right back up. very dangerous, especially with kids if they like to put their hands out the window while your driving and it goes up on them; it's possible they could get their hands stuck and cause serious injury. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | |||
| Power windows were rolled up and key off and vehicle unattended and locked. later in afternoon after it rained it was reported the drivers window was down. after checking on the vehicle the window had rolled itself down sometime while in at work. the drivers window switch would not operate. after getting estimate at gm dealer(700+) and body shop(350 plus programming at gm dealer), they were able to jump motor to roll up window and disable switch. harness and switch were starting to melt and deform wire insulation at drivers window switch but did not catch on fire or melt to bare wiring. | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 165000 | ||
| This issue started when the back hatch of the trailblazer would not lock or open and the rear wiper would not work. after dealing with this for a few months the doors, windows and driver side seat stopped working. also, the doors would not lock/unlock with the keyless entry. after some research, i changed the lgm fuse (it was blown). once the fuse was changed everything started working except the back hatch. i manually locked the back hatch and closed it. once the hatch was closed all of the doors locked and i could not open the truck. i manually used the key and opened the driver side door. when i opened the door i could hear the electrical wires burning in the door panel and throughout the truck. the truck was filled with smoke and smelt of burnt plastic. luckily i was not inside the truck when the fire started because none of the unlock or window buttons worked. i would have been stuck inside of a burning truck. i unplugged the negative charge of the battery and put the fire out. once the fire was out i tried starting the truck and it would not start. i went through all of the gears with the truck off, i pulled up the e-brake and the truck started. once i shut the truck back off it would not start again. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 75000 | ||
| While driving down city road, i began to smell a burnt smell. i looked to my left and saw a little wisp of smoke from my driver side power window switches. i immediately stopped, shut off vehicle, popped hood and disconnected power to my battery. i called friend who is a mechanic and he took out switch cluster. opened the cluster and saw a burnt mark on bottom left of curcuitboard. it will need to be replaced | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 165000 | ||
| This issue started when the back hatch of the trailblazer would not lock or open and the rear wiper would not work. after dealing with this for a few months the doors, windows and driver side seat stopped working. also, the doors would not lock/unlock with the keyless entry. after some research, i changed the lgm fuse (it was blown). once the fuse was changed everything started working except the back hatch. i manually locked the back hatch and closed it. once the hatch was closed all of the doors locked and i could not open the truck. i manually used the key and opened the driver side door. when i opened the door i could hear the electrical wires burning in the door panel and throughout the truck. the truck was filled with smoke and smelt of burnt plastic. luckily i was not inside the truck when the fire started because none of the unlock or window buttons worked. i would have been stuck inside of a burning truck. i unplugged the negative charge of the battery and put the fire out. once the fire was out i tried starting the truck and it would not start. i went through all of the gears with the truck off, i pulled up the e-brake and the truck started. once i shut the truck back off it would not start again. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 75000 | ||
| While driving down city road, i began to smell a burnt smell. i looked to my left and saw a little wisp of smoke from my driver side power window switches. i immediately stopped, shut off vehicle, popped hood and disconnected power to my battery. i called friend who is a mechanic and he took out switch cluster. opened the cluster and saw a burnt mark on bottom left of curcuitboard. it will need to be replaced | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 165000 | ||
| This issue started when the back hatch of the trailblazer would not lock or open and the rear wiper would not work. after dealing with this for a few months the doors, windows and driver side seat stopped working. also, the doors would not lock/unlock with the keyless entry. after some research, i changed the lgm fuse (it was blown). once the fuse was changed everything started working except the back hatch. i manually locked the back hatch and closed it. once the hatch was closed all of the doors locked and i could not open the truck. i manually used the key and opened the driver side door. when i opened the door i could hear the electrical wires burning in the door panel and throughout the truck. the truck was filled with smoke and smelt of burnt plastic. luckily i was not inside the truck when the fire started because none of the unlock or window buttons worked. i would have been stuck inside of a burning truck. i unplugged the negative charge of the battery and put the fire out. once the fire was out i tried starting the truck and it would not start. i went through all of the gears with the truck off, i pulled up the e-brake and the truck started. once i shut the truck back off it would not start again. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 75000 | ||
| While driving down city road, i began to smell a burnt smell. i looked to my left and saw a little wisp of smoke from my driver side power window switches. i immediately stopped, shut off vehicle, popped hood and disconnected power to my battery. i called friend who is a mechanic and he took out switch cluster. opened the cluster and saw a burnt mark on bottom left of curcuitboard. it will need to be replaced | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 165000 | ||
| This issue started when the back hatch of the trailblazer would not lock or open and the rear wiper would not work. after dealing with this for a few months the doors, windows and driver side seat stopped working. also, the doors would not lock/unlock with the keyless entry. after some research, i changed the lgm fuse (it was blown). once the fuse was changed everything started working except the back hatch. i manually locked the back hatch and closed it. once the hatch was closed all of the doors locked and i could not open the truck. i manually used the key and opened the driver side door. when i opened the door i could hear the electrical wires burning in the door panel and throughout the truck. the truck was filled with smoke and smelt of burnt plastic. luckily i was not inside the truck when the fire started because none of the unlock or window buttons worked. i would have been stuck inside of a burning truck. i unplugged the negative charge of the battery and put the fire out. once the fire was out i tried starting the truck and it would not start. i went through all of the gears with the truck off, i pulled up the e-brake and the truck started. once i shut the truck back off it would not start again. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 75000 | ||
| While driving down city road, i began to smell a burnt smell. i looked to my left and saw a little wisp of smoke from my driver side power window switches. i immediately stopped, shut off vehicle, popped hood and disconnected power to my battery. i called friend who is a mechanic and he took out switch cluster. opened the cluster and saw a burnt mark on bottom left of curcuitboard. it will need to be replaced | |||
| 06/03/2012 | 106000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that a burning smell was coming from the front driver side door and noticed that the window switch was not functioning. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: pe12003 (electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls) that could have been related to the failure the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 61250 | ||
| Driver side window switch had a burning smell and the funtions of the window, driver side mirror and automatic door do not work. upon inspecting the switch it was noticed the bottom of the circuit board had melted on the left side portion. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Driver's side window started going up and down erratically. next a small amount of smoke started to come out from around the window switch. then the smell of electric wires burning began. larger amount of smoke began coming from switch assembly. all occupants exited the vehicle safely. door panel was pulled from the frame. small fire started and became visible coming from behind door panel. fire extinguisher was used to put out fire. switch assembly was removed and confirmed electrical fire from the switch cluster. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges and warning lamps stopped working sporadically. the contact mentioned that the door panel wiring was melted. as a result, she was unable to unlock the doors or open the windows. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 102,715. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Driver's side window started going up and down erratically. next a small amount of smoke started to come out from around the window switch. then the smell of electric wires burning began. larger amount of smoke began coming from switch assembly. all occupants exited the vehicle safely. door panel was pulled from the frame. small fire started and became visible coming from behind door panel. fire extinguisher was used to put out fire. switch assembly was removed and confirmed electrical fire from the switch cluster. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges and warning lamps stopped working sporadically. the contact mentioned that the door panel wiring was melted. as a result, she was unable to unlock the doors or open the windows. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 102,715. kmj | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Driver's side window started going up and down erratically. next a small amount of smoke started to come out from around the window switch. then the smell of electric wires burning began. larger amount of smoke began coming from switch assembly. all occupants exited the vehicle safely. door panel was pulled from the frame. small fire started and became visible coming from behind door panel. fire extinguisher was used to put out fire. switch assembly was removed and confirmed electrical fire from the switch cluster. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges and warning lamps stopped working sporadically. the contact mentioned that the door panel wiring was melted. as a result, she was unable to unlock the doors or open the windows. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 102,715. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges and warning lamps stop working sporadically. the contact mentioned that the door panel wiring melted as a result she was unable to unlock the doors or lower the windows. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 102,715. pm | |||
| 05/04/2012 | 124000 | ||
| After work i went to leave when i noticed my car smelled like burned plastic, i couldn't figure it out until i tried to roll the windows down and they did not work. so i popped the window component out and unplugged it, which was the smell, the unite must have fried (melted) while the vehicle was off. researching it to try and replace the part i found multiple instances of this happening, where fires are caused by this module. i'm hoping this will help to have a recall, people door's should not be starting on fire, especially when the vehicle is off. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the front driver | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 67000 | ||
| Fuel gauge suddenly became inaccurate. reads empty and chimes empty even when full. since it happens intermittently, it has caused me to run out of gas more than once in past three years. received blanket offer from manufacturer to cover half of the expense, so they know it is an issue, but should be a total recall for safety. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the front drivers side door. the power switches on the door would not function . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the motor in the power unit had failed in the front drivers side door. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 67000 | ||
| Fuel gauge suddenly became inaccurate. reads empty and chimes empty even when full. since it happens intermittently, it has caused me to run out of gas more than once in past three years. received blanket offer from manufacturer to cover half of the expense, so they know it is an issue, but should be a total recall for safety. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the front drivers side door. the power switches on the door would not function . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the motor in the power unit had failed in the front drivers side door. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 67000 | ||
| Fuel gauge suddenly became inaccurate. reads empty and chimes empty even when full. since it happens intermittently, it has caused me to run out of gas more than once in past three years. received blanket offer from manufacturer to cover half of the expense, so they know it is an issue, but should be a total recall for safety. | |||
| 09/08/2008 | 30000 | ||
| Driver side speaker intermittently comes on (rarely). driver side window switch intermittently works. it used to intermittently fail, now it rarely works. occasionally, all the driver controls on the dashboard go dead and the radio doesn't work. the lock doesn't work. the abs light and traction control light always illuminate. this intermittent electrical problem has been one big headache and it all seems to point to the drivers side window switch which is under investigation for fires. there is a defect in these window switches and the owners of the vehicles should not be burdened financially because of this. | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 105000 | ||
| I was driving down the highway and my headlights randomly shut off at night leaving me in complete darkness! scariest thing ever when you have no lights in the middle of a busy highway. i pulled over and sat there for a couple of minutes flipped the switch for the light a couple of times and than it came back on. it has happended about 20 times since than. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | |||
| Control panel in driver's side door shorting out: window mostly would not go down, but if it did go down, it would not go up till you shut off the car and restarted. heated seat would come on all by it's self. discovered 1 morning side rearview mirror re-adjusting it's self, car was off. occasional smells of hot wire. the fuse to control panel was taken out before anything else went wrong. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Got into vehical . noticed a burnt smell and it would not start. had power to most things. then i noticed the burnt switch. pulled switch out and it was melted along with wiring harness. while looking online for a new switch a wiring harness i came to find out this is a reacurring problem with the 06 and 07 models, and yet no recall on this yet. this is the 2nd issue with electrical devices on this vehical. my flasher control box burnt up last year while i was driving. | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 105000 | ||
| I was driving down the highway and my headlights randomly shut off at night leaving me in complete darkness! scariest thing ever when you have no lights in the middle of a busy highway. i pulled over and sat there for a couple of minutes flipped the switch for the light a couple of times and than it came back on. it has happended about 20 times since than. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | |||
| Control panel in driver's side door shorting out: window mostly would not go down, but if it did go down, it would not go up till you shut off the car and restarted. heated seat would come on all by it's self. discovered 1 morning side rearview mirror re-adjusting it's self, car was off. occasional smells of hot wire. the fuse to control panel was taken out before anything else went wrong. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Got into vehical . noticed a burnt smell and it would not start. had power to most things. then i noticed the burnt switch. pulled switch out and it was melted along with wiring harness. while looking online for a new switch a wiring harness i came to find out this is a reacurring problem with the 06 and 07 models, and yet no recall on this yet. this is the 2nd issue with electrical devices on this vehical. my flasher control box burnt up last year while i was driving. | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 105000 | ||
| I was driving down the highway and my headlights randomly shut off at night leaving me in complete darkness! scariest thing ever when you have no lights in the middle of a busy highway. i pulled over and sat there for a couple of minutes flipped the switch for the light a couple of times and than it came back on. it has happended about 20 times since than. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | |||
| Control panel in driver's side door shorting out: window mostly would not go down, but if it did go down, it would not go up till you shut off the car and restarted. heated seat would come on all by it's self. discovered 1 morning side rearview mirror re-adjusting it's self, car was off. occasional smells of hot wire. the fuse to control panel was taken out before anything else went wrong. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Got into vehical . noticed a burnt smell and it would not start. had power to most things. then i noticed the burnt switch. pulled switch out and it was melted along with wiring harness. while looking online for a new switch a wiring harness i came to find out this is a reacurring problem with the 06 and 07 models, and yet no recall on this yet. this is the 2nd issue with electrical devices on this vehical. my flasher control box burnt up last year while i was driving. | |||
| 10/20/2011 | |||
| Control panel in driver's side door shorting out: window mostly would not go down, but if it did go down, it would not go up till you shut off the car and restarted. heated seat would come on all by it's self. discovered 1 morning side rearview mirror re-adjusting it's self, car was off. occasional smells of hot wire. the fuse to control panel was taken out before anything else went wrong. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Got into vehical . noticed a burnt smell and it would not start. had power to most things. then i noticed the burnt switch. pulled switch out and it was melted along with wiring harness. while looking online for a new switch a wiring harness i came to find out this is a reacurring problem with the 06 and 07 models, and yet no recall on this yet. this is the 2nd issue with electrical devices on this vehical. my flasher control box burnt up last year while i was driving. | |||
| 12/23/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire. the contact stated there was no damage to the vehicle and no one was injured. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the switch was no longer covered under warranty and that they would be unable to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. kmj | |||
| 08/23/2007 | |||
| Window doesnt roll down or stay up. gas gauge broke .. engine light and catalatic converter light stays on. handle dseign on door came off. engine went out due to a pistol loose | |||
| 12/23/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire. the contact stated there was no other damage to the vehicle and no one was injured. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the switch was no longer under warranty. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.rl | |||
| 08/23/2007 | |||
| Window doesnt roll down or stay up. gas gauge broke .. engine light and catalatic converter light stays on. handle dseign on door came off. engine went out due to a pistol loose | |||
| 12/23/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire. the contact stated there was no other damage to the vehicle and no one was injured. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the switch was no longer under warranty. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.rl | |||
| 08/23/2007 | |||
| Window doesnt roll down or stay up. gas gauge broke .. engine light and catalatic converter light stays on. handle dseign on door came off. engine went out due to a pistol loose | |||
| 12/23/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire. the contact stated there was no other damage to the vehicle and no one was injured. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the switch was no longer under warranty. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.rl | |||
| 08/23/2007 | |||
| Window doesnt roll down or stay up. gas gauge broke .. engine light and catalatic converter light stays on. handle dseign on door came off. engine went out due to a pistol loose | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I was in my vehicle and went to roll my window down and started smelling a burning smell and my windows started going crazy, going up and down. i tried the switches to the rest of then windows and none of them work. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 80000 | ||
| The middle of march 2011 i smelt something burning. i did not see smoke. my drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. there are several different things that have occured over the past year. drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. when rolling back up i have to make 1000 clicks to to get back up. remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. mirrors can not be adjusted. currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automaticlly roll up without being prompted to. it's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. my concern is that i have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. i am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. i have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. i have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I went to work at 4pm got off at 12am,unlocked my door and went to open but didn't open so i opened the back driver side door and noticed my whole truck had a burnt plastic smell,i started to look around and noticed the smell came from the driver door panel,no noticeable melting from out side but the burnt smell is there,door panel isn't lit up for working,i googled the problem and came across similar people with traiblazers had the same problems,either the vehicle was in motion and caught on fire or in park unattended. nothing was spilt before the incident happened,just happenend while i was at work . | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I was in my vehicle and went to roll my window down and started smelling a burning smell and my windows started going crazy, going up and down. i tried the switches to the rest of then windows and none of them work. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 80000 | ||
| The middle of march 2011 i smelt something burning. i did not see smoke. my drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. there are several different things that have occured over the past year. drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. when rolling back up i have to make 1000 clicks to to get back up. remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. mirrors can not be adjusted. currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automaticlly roll up without being prompted to. it's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. my concern is that i have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. i am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. i have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. i have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I went to work at 4pm got off at 12am,unlocked my door and went to open but didn't open so i opened the back driver side door and noticed my whole truck had a burnt plastic smell,i started to look around and noticed the smell came from the driver door panel,no noticeable melting from out side but the burnt smell is there,door panel isn't lit up for working,i googled the problem and came across similar people with traiblazers had the same problems,either the vehicle was in motion and caught on fire or in park unattended. nothing was spilt before the incident happened,just happenend while i was at work . | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I was in my vehicle and went to roll my window down and started smelling a burning smell and my windows started going crazy, going up and down. i tried the switches to the rest of then windows and none of them work. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 80000 | ||
| The middle of march 2011 i smelt something burning. i did not see smoke. my drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. there are several different things that have occured over the past year. drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. when rolling back up i have to make 1000 clicks to to get back up. remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. mirrors can not be adjusted. currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automaticlly roll up without being prompted to. it's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. my concern is that i have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. i am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. i have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. i have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I went to work at 4pm got off at 12am,unlocked my door and went to open but didn't open so i opened the back driver side door and noticed my whole truck had a burnt plastic smell,i started to look around and noticed the smell came from the driver door panel,no noticeable melting from out side but the burnt smell is there,door panel isn't lit up for working,i googled the problem and came across similar people with traiblazers had the same problems,either the vehicle was in motion and caught on fire or in park unattended. nothing was spilt before the incident happened,just happenend while i was at work . | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Got into my 2006 trailblazer one morning and could smell burning. saw brown burn marks around the window and lock device on the driver side door. no components worked so i could not roll down the window, or work the mirrors. when the window/lock compartment was taken out it was melted from the bottom up like it had caught fire. burn marks on the outside as well as the inside of where the device goes. called gm regarding incident they stated that i could pay a service fee and take it to one of their dealers and if they thought the incident was caused by something they did they would fix it, but if they thought that it wasn't caused by them not only would i pay the service fee but i would also have to pay for the part and the labor at the dealer. asked them if they had notified the correct authorities regarding the safety of driver side window/lock control catching fire. they stated that they did. advised them that this is unsafe and that they should not treat their customers like this and i would be taking it to the next level because i do not have $75.00 for the service fee and another $350.00 for the part, plus labor if they decide this is not their fault. i now have left the melted part out of my car terrified that if i put it back in that it will continue to burn and catch a huge fire while im driving with my children in the car. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I was in my vehicle and went to roll my window down and started smelling a burning smell and my windows started going crazy, going up and down. i tried the switches to the rest of then windows and none of them work. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 80000 | ||
| The middle of march 2011 i smelt something burning. i did not see smoke. my drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. there are several different things that have occured over the past year. drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. when rolling back up i have to make 1000 clicks to to get back up. remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. mirrors can not be adjusted. currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automaticlly roll up without being prompted to. it's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. my concern is that i have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. i am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. i have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. i have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I went to work at 4pm got off at 12am,unlocked my door and went to open but didn't open so i opened the back driver side door and noticed my whole truck had a burnt plastic smell,i started to look around and noticed the smell came from the driver door panel,no noticeable melting from out side but the burnt smell is there,door panel isn't lit up for working,i googled the problem and came across similar people with traiblazers had the same problems,either the vehicle was in motion and caught on fire or in park unattended. nothing was spilt before the incident happened,just happenend while i was at work . | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Got into my 2006 trailblazer one morning and could smell burning. saw brown burn marks around the window and lock device on the driver side door. no components worked so i could not roll down the window, or work the mirrors. when the window/lock compartment was taken out it was melted from the bottom up like it had caught fire. burn marks on the outside as well as the inside of where the device goes. called gm regarding incident they stated that i could pay a service fee and take it to one of their dealers and if they thought the incident was caused by something they did they would fix it, but if they thought that it wasn't caused by them not only would i pay the service fee but i would also have to pay for the part and the labor at the dealer. asked them if they had notified the correct authorities regarding the safety of driver side window/lock control catching fire. they stated that they did. advised them that this is unsafe and that they should not treat their customers like this and i would be taking it to the next level because i do not have $75.00 for the service fee and another $350.00 for the part, plus labor if they decide this is not their fault. i now have left the melted part out of my car terrified that if i put it back in that it will continue to burn and catch a huge fire while im driving with my children in the car. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 80000 | ||
| The middle of march 2011 i smelt something burning. i did not see smoke. my drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. there are several different things that have occured over the past year. drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. when rolling back up i have to make 1000 clicks to to get back up. remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. mirrors can not be adjusted. currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automaticlly roll up without being prompted to. it's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. my concern is that i have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. i am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. i have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. i have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. | |||
| 03/24/2012 | |||
| I went to work at 4pm got off at 12am,unlocked my door and went to open but didn't open so i opened the back driver side door and noticed my whole truck had a burnt plastic smell,i started to look around and noticed the smell came from the driver door panel,no noticeable melting from out side but the burnt smell is there,door panel isn't lit up for working,i googled the problem and came across similar people with traiblazers had the same problems,either the vehicle was in motion and caught on fire or in park unattended. nothing was spilt before the incident happened,just happenend while i was at work . | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Got into my 2006 trailblazer one morning and could smell burning. saw brown burn marks around the window and lock device on the driver side door. no components worked so i could not roll down the window, or work the mirrors. when the window/lock compartment was taken out it was melted from the bottom up like it had caught fire. burn marks on the outside as well as the inside of where the device goes. called gm regarding incident they stated that i could pay a service fee and take it to one of their dealers and if they thought the incident was caused by something they did they would fix it, but if they thought that it wasn't caused by them not only would i pay the service fee but i would also have to pay for the part and the labor at the dealer. asked them if they had notified the correct authorities regarding the safety of driver side window/lock control catching fire. they stated that they did. advised them that this is unsafe and that they should not treat their customers like this and i would be taking it to the next level because i do not have $75.00 for the service fee and another $350.00 for the part, plus labor if they decide this is not their fault. i now have left the melted part out of my car terrified that if i put it back in that it will continue to burn and catch a huge fire while im driving with my children in the car. | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 59800 | ||
| Very hard, shocking 2-1 (maybe 3-2?) downshift after long drive as in 2-3 hours or under heavy load. such a hard brutal shift can lead to an accident. this is a very serious situation and it feels like you have hit something solid like another car. it is hard enough to completely jar occupants and dislodge glasses off of your face. you immediately lose about 5 mph. feels like it could cause complete transmission failure. it is very difficult to recreate this failure and it is so scary that you would not want to do it again. | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Got into my 2006 trailblazer one morning and could smell burning. saw brown burn marks around the window and lock device on the driver side door. no components worked so i could not roll down the window, or work the mirrors. when the window/lock compartment was taken out it was melted from the bottom up like it had caught fire. burn marks on the outside as well as the inside of where the device goes. called gm regarding incident they stated that i could pay a service fee and take it to one of their dealers and if they thought the incident was caused by something they did they would fix it, but if they thought that it wasn't caused by them not only would i pay the service fee but i would also have to pay for the part and the labor at the dealer. asked them if they had notified the correct authorities regarding the safety of driver side window/lock control catching fire. they stated that they did. advised them that this is unsafe and that they should not treat their customers like this and i would be taking it to the next level because i do not have $75.00 for the service fee and another $350.00 for the part, plus labor if they decide this is not their fault. i now have left the melted part out of my car terrified that if i put it back in that it will continue to burn and catch a huge fire while im driving with my children in the car. | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 59800 | ||
| Very hard, shocking 2-1 (maybe 3-2?) downshift after long drive as in 2-3 hours or under heavy load. such a hard brutal shift can lead to an accident. this is a very serious situation and it feels like you have hit something solid like another car. it is hard enough to completely jar occupants and dislodge glasses off of your face. you immediately lose about 5 mph. feels like it could cause complete transmission failure. it is very difficult to recreate this failure and it is so scary that you would not want to do it again. | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 29000 | ||
| The driver side power window switch has failed. windows, door locks, power mirrors will not operate. | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 59800 | ||
| Very hard, shocking 2-1 (maybe 3-2?) downshift after long drive as in 2-3 hours or under heavy load. such a hard brutal shift can lead to an accident. this is a very serious situation and it feels like you have hit something solid like another car. it is hard enough to completely jar occupants and dislodge glasses off of your face. you immediately lose about 5 mph. feels like it could cause complete transmission failure. it is very difficult to recreate this failure and it is so scary that you would not want to do it again. | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 29000 | ||
| The driver side power window switch has failed. windows, door locks, power mirrors will not operate. | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 59800 | ||
| Very hard, shocking 2-1 (maybe 3-2?) downshift after long drive as in 2-3 hours or under heavy load. such a hard brutal shift can lead to an accident. this is a very serious situation and it feels like you have hit something solid like another car. it is hard enough to completely jar occupants and dislodge glasses off of your face. you immediately lose about 5 mph. feels like it could cause complete transmission failure. it is very difficult to recreate this failure and it is so scary that you would not want to do it again. | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 29000 | ||
| The driver side power window switch has failed. windows, door locks, power mirrors will not operate. | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 158000 | ||
| The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me toughing it. the driver side mirror also would not function. i was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. again i had to pay out of pocket for something that gm should cover. i just want gm to own up to this defect and offer reinbursement for this repair. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | |||
| As many of the other complaints my 2006 trailblazer is having a fuel tank sending unit problem, the fuel gauge will read empty then shoot up to half full, i was told that the repair will cost approx 600. to 700.00 which i can't afford . i don't believe it's time to force gm to step up to the plate and issue a recall seeing that so many others are having the same problem. | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 29000 | ||
| The driver side power window switch has failed. windows, door locks, power mirrors will not operate. | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 158000 | ||
| The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me toughing it. the driver side mirror also would not function. i was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. again i had to pay out of pocket for something that gm should cover. i just want gm to own up to this defect and offer reinbursement for this repair. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | |||
| As many of the other complaints my 2006 trailblazer is having a fuel tank sending unit problem, the fuel gauge will read empty then shoot up to half full, i was told that the repair will cost approx 600. to 700.00 which i can't afford . i don't believe it's time to force gm to step up to the plate and issue a recall seeing that so many others are having the same problem. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| I recently heard about problems with the model year 2006 chevy trailblazer master control window switch in the driver side door. last week, on march 4th, my driver side controls completely went out-- no window, lock, heated seat, or mirror control/functionality. it's clearly the same problem everyone else has been having, and now i'm concerned that the unit has shorted out and may cause a fire similar to what others have experienced. i do not want to have the control unit replaced with the same part number, as i'm concerned the new unit will be subject to the same issues. | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 85000 | ||
| My gas gauge reads empty after i fill up with gasoline. | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 158000 | ||
| The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me toughing it. the driver side mirror also would not function. i was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. again i had to pay out of pocket for something that gm should cover. i just want gm to own up to this defect and offer reinbursement for this repair. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | |||
| As many of the other complaints my 2006 trailblazer is having a fuel tank sending unit problem, the fuel gauge will read empty then shoot up to half full, i was told that the repair will cost approx 600. to 700.00 which i can't afford . i don't believe it's time to force gm to step up to the plate and issue a recall seeing that so many others are having the same problem. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| I recently heard about problems with the model year 2006 chevy trailblazer master control window switch in the driver side door. last week, on march 4th, my driver side controls completely went out-- no window, lock, heated seat, or mirror control/functionality. it's clearly the same problem everyone else has been having, and now i'm concerned that the unit has shorted out and may cause a fire similar to what others have experienced. i do not want to have the control unit replaced with the same part number, as i'm concerned the new unit will be subject to the same issues. | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 85000 | ||
| My gas gauge reads empty after i fill up with gasoline. | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 158000 | ||
| The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me toughing it. the driver side mirror also would not function. i was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. again i had to pay out of pocket for something that gm should cover. i just want gm to own up to this defect and offer reinbursement for this repair. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | |||
| As many of the other complaints my 2006 trailblazer is having a fuel tank sending unit problem, the fuel gauge will read empty then shoot up to half full, i was told that the repair will cost approx 600. to 700.00 which i can't afford . i don't believe it's time to force gm to step up to the plate and issue a recall seeing that so many others are having the same problem. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| I recently heard about problems with the model year 2006 chevy trailblazer master control window switch in the driver side door. last week, on march 4th, my driver side controls completely went out-- no window, lock, heated seat, or mirror control/functionality. it's clearly the same problem everyone else has been having, and now i'm concerned that the unit has shorted out and may cause a fire similar to what others have experienced. i do not want to have the control unit replaced with the same part number, as i'm concerned the new unit will be subject to the same issues. | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 85000 | ||
| My gas gauge reads empty after i fill up with gasoline. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| I recently heard about problems with the model year 2006 chevy trailblazer master control window switch in the driver side door. last week, on march 4th, my driver side controls completely went out-- no window, lock, heated seat, or mirror control/functionality. it's clearly the same problem everyone else has been having, and now i'm concerned that the unit has shorted out and may cause a fire similar to what others have experienced. i do not want to have the control unit replaced with the same part number, as i'm concerned the new unit will be subject to the same issues. | |||
| 03/13/2012 | 85000 | ||
| My gas gauge reads empty after i fill up with gasoline. | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the front driver side door could only be opened intermittently. the vehicle had been to the dealer three times but they were unable to repair the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. kmj | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 39700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the ignition switch. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 39,700. kmj | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 39700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled but the vehicle continued to drive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the ignition switch had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the ignition switch. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 39,700. tb | |||
| 08/28/2011 | 99000 | ||
| While drivibg down the road the headlights will start flickering the tracting control lights will come on it the dash and all of the buttons on the drivers door will stop working and the rear heater will only work when it wants too the power light on the rear heater will not even come on then your driving along and it will light up and start working the only way to get the buttons on the door to work again and the lights in the dash to go off is to pull over and shut the truck off and then restart it up again but you may be doing this again with in the hour if still driving and if you don't look for those lights on in the dash you could be in trouble cause if they stay on long enough you will go to stop and the brake paddle will go to the floor and you won't stop but if you quickly hit the brake again it stops the truck is extremely dangerous to drive anymore it scares me every time i get in it i think there should be a recall on these trucks from what i have seen online alot of people are having the same problems and if i hit someone because of this thing i will sue gm for making junk | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 50000 | ||
| All repairs done within 20,000 of use (purchased used at 50,000 currently have 70,000) back windshield water pump does not work brake lights/left signal light are not working correctly, back up lights illuminate when braking left front driver side tie metal rods visible due to suspension errors causing too much wear on tire service stability track error check engine light on bottom of car is rusting out abs failed on ice car runs rough left outer tie rod end replaced front/rear alignment done front brakes replaced rear brakes replace left front wheel barring replaced left rear brake caliber replaced driver master switch replaced windshield washer pump replaced fuel level sensor replaced left outer tie rod replaced (second time) front end alignment ignition switch replaced water pump replaced solenoid replaced front hub r/f replaced front disc brake pads replaced brake rotor replaced rear disc brake pad replaced rear brake rotor replaced gas cap replaced tail light assembly l/r. battery replaced | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 41000 | ||
| The gas gauge on my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer began to show an empty tank when i filled up, after driving about 50 miles the gauge would properly show the amount of gas i had in the tank until the next fill up. the problem has gotten worse and i have read that other trailblazer owners are having the same problem. the defect seems to be common, expensive to repair, and should be the responsibility of chevrolet. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Fuel sending unit began sending intermittent false readings, resulting in running out of gas mid-intersection, while on freeways where the loss of speed might result in an obstruction of traffic, in mid-acceleration where the loss of acceleration might result in an immediate danger to the occupants and surrounding vehicles, or while driving while gauge indicator indicated the availability of fuel within the system to perform combustion. | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 80000 | ||
| After changing the vehicle's battery, the fuel system, air system and 4x4 system have all failed. gmc is aware of my issue and hundreds of others. they refuse to fix this known issue, this vehicle is very dangerous to drive. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 65700 | ||
| My fuel indicator has all sorts of mis-readings. examples: reads empty with low fuel light on when just filled, begins to read somewhere near 3/4 at a mileage point, (50), that it usually reads full. very annoying and distracting to driver. distracts the drivers attention to driving. dangereous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 56468 | ||
| The 2006 trailblazer had issues with the 2-wheel drive/4-wheel drive actuator and sensor. i had the sensor replace under warrenty because the indicator light on the actuator handle was in a different range than what the knob indicated. after replacement, the truck indicator light would occasionally change while driving. there were no warning lights lights indcating that there was an issue with the power train system. the transfer case eventually burned up due to continuous swithing between high and low hears while driving. the truck lost power while driving at 65 miles an hour in mountainous and snowy conditions. the tansfer case, and sensor and actuator were all paid my the car owner. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 65700 | ||
| My fuel indicator has all sorts of mis-readings. examples: reads empty with low fuel light on when just filled, begins to read somewhere near 3/4 at a mileage point, (50), that it usually reads full. very annoying and distracting to driver. distracts the drivers attention to driving. dangereous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 56468 | ||
| The 2006 trailblazer had issues with the 2-wheel drive/4-wheel drive actuator and sensor. i had the sensor replace under warrenty because the indicator light on the actuator handle was in a different range than what the knob indicated. after replacement, the truck indicator light would occasionally change while driving. there were no warning lights lights indcating that there was an issue with the power train system. the transfer case eventually burned up due to continuous swithing between high and low hears while driving. the truck lost power while driving at 65 miles an hour in mountainous and snowy conditions. the tansfer case, and sensor and actuator were all paid my the car owner. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 65700 | ||
| My fuel indicator has all sorts of mis-readings. examples: reads empty with low fuel light on when just filled, begins to read somewhere near 3/4 at a mileage point, (50), that it usually reads full. very annoying and distracting to driver. distracts the drivers attention to driving. dangereous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 56468 | ||
| The 2006 trailblazer had issues with the 2-wheel drive/4-wheel drive actuator and sensor. i had the sensor replace under warrenty because the indicator light on the actuator handle was in a different range than what the knob indicated. after replacement, the truck indicator light would occasionally change while driving. there were no warning lights lights indcating that there was an issue with the power train system. the transfer case eventually burned up due to continuous swithing between high and low hears while driving. the truck lost power while driving at 65 miles an hour in mountainous and snowy conditions. the tansfer case, and sensor and actuator were all paid my the car owner. | |||
| 10/02/2011 | |||
| While driving our gas gauge went down to empty even though we had a full tank. this posed a safety hazard as we were then unable to determine how much gas we actually had. it seems the fuel gauge is faulty. this could lead to running out of gas while driving causeing a potential accident. | |||
| 07/26/2011 | |||
| Tried to turn on the air conditioning and discovered the fan did not work. after quite a bit of research and an expensive diagnosis, was informed the blower motor resistor was burned out. this appears to be a common, frequent, and expensive problem if done by the dealership. there are several potential hazards to families and children which include; the possibility of fire caused my the heated & melted wire, loss of air conditioning in the heat of the day which may cause heat stroke or worse, and loss of heat during the winter months making it impossible to drive safely without the windows icing over and inhibiting vision. a recall in order to repair the problems with the blower motor resistor is necessary. | |||
| 08/18/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Gas gauge reads empty at all times. filled the tank up completely one day and the gauge read empty (even though it was still full)the following day. gauge reads empty at all times now. serious safety issue for my special needs child. | |||
| 08/04/2010 | 85825 | ||
| Fuel gauge began to show incorrect and erratic levels. it now shows that the tank is alway empty and puts on the service engine soon light every time i fill the tank all the way up. i have been told by the dealer that is needs a new fuel level sending unit at a cost of nearly $600. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 95000 | ||
| There was a burning smell in the car and then the high setting on the air fan speed stopped working. then about a month later the second to highest speed stopped working also. i opened my glove when my wife was driving and then the highest setting started working again, then stopped working a few minutes later. i looked in the dash behind the glove box and found that there was a connector for the fan motor controller was heating up and started melting. i checked the connection and inside the connector was burnt and blackened. i contacted general motors about my 2006 chevrolet trailblaizer. they setup a appointment at the nearest chevrolet dealer and had it checked. they found that the fan motor connector was bad and that the fan motor controller was bad also, they contacted general motors and told them it wasn't a defect and it was not a safety hazard. i cannot believe that the connector almost catching fire is not a fire hazzard or a defect. they wanted to replace the connector and the motor controller. i denied the service because they wanted to charge me $365.00 to do so. when i found the parts elsewhere for $75.00 and im going to do the repairs myself. i have pictures of the burnt connetor and fan motor controller. i will be repairing the issue once the parts are delivered. i am also expiriencing the fuel level problem also , the fuel guage says its empty when i fill it up. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer ls. the contact stated that the fuel gage was reading accurately. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified, but denied assisting the contact with the failure. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. nw | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 93600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ls. the contact stated that when trying to electronically wind his window down, he noticed that smkoe was coming from the door panel. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the drivers side door control module had melted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. in addition, he noticed that after filling his tank he noticed the gas gauge would fluctuate up or down. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the fuel sending unit had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 93,600. tb | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 20000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that her check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer diagnosed that the sensor ignition was defective; the vehicle was repaired numerous times, but the failure re occurs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. nw | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Car fuel gauge failed to show accurate amount of fuel. sporadic readings | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned. after refilling the fuel tank, the fuel level gauge would read empty. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that there was an electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the fuel gauge has malfunctioned. after filling up his tank the gauge would still read that it was empty. the vehicle has been inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that there was an electrical short. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the fuel gauge has malfunctioned cause the contact to be unaware of the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact stated the fuel gauge read empty after filling the vehicle with fuel. the contact stated this is a safety issue because they vehicle can run out of fuel without warning. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000. jo | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 71000 | ||
| When i filled my car up it would suddenly show it was empty & a check engine icon showed up & yellow low on gas warning light started dinging last fall 2010. when i drove approx 25 to 30 miles it would register gas normally & engine light would go away. i fill up every 2- 3 weeks normally. then this past february it went haywire & when i fill up it goes to the empty side, engine icon shows up & low on gas light dings & it never registers correctly at all, the gas hand is all over and i have been having to use the mileage gauge to even know how much i might have. it low gas warning will star dinging & i am driving down the road or interstate for no reason & startle me. it has caused me to suddenly jerk the steering wheel because i am startled & that is dangerous in itself. our family has been owned gm cars from the mid 1990's on and this has caused a very unsafe feeling for me. i have children & grandchildren with me and i feel very unsafe for the 1st time in this vehicle i am so nervous just driving to work & back & my eyes are constantly monitoring the panel when i need to keep focused on my drive. i am so concerned that since the gas gages are so wrong what would just keep it from sensing there is no gas and suddenly stop! i would hate for it to take a death to push this problem to be a recall. i am also a consumers report panelist and this will be on their report this year for sure. i have dealt with the noise issues as you drive & small things that happen as time goes on, but this is definitely an issue for recall. i need a safe vehicle and to trade is not the answer yet as i would not be honest in something else buying this car and maybe losing their life please i beg listen to the notices you have received concerning this, these are real as i have sensed myself in their concerns & complaints. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the fuel gauge has malfunctioned cause the contact to be unaware of the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact stated the fuel gauge read empty after filling the vehicle with fuel. the contact stated this is a safety issue because they vehicle can run out of fuel without warning. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000. jo | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 71000 | ||
| When i filled my car up it would suddenly show it was empty & a check engine icon showed up & yellow low on gas warning light started dinging last fall 2010. when i drove approx 25 to 30 miles it would register gas normally & engine light would go away. i fill up every 2- 3 weeks normally. then this past february it went haywire & when i fill up it goes to the empty side, engine icon shows up & low on gas light dings & it never registers correctly at all, the gas hand is all over and i have been having to use the mileage gauge to even know how much i might have. it low gas warning will star dinging & i am driving down the road or interstate for no reason & startle me. it has caused me to suddenly jerk the steering wheel because i am startled & that is dangerous in itself. our family has been owned gm cars from the mid 1990's on and this has caused a very unsafe feeling for me. i have children & grandchildren with me and i feel very unsafe for the 1st time in this vehicle i am so nervous just driving to work & back & my eyes are constantly monitoring the panel when i need to keep focused on my drive. i am so concerned that since the gas gages are so wrong what would just keep it from sensing there is no gas and suddenly stop! i would hate for it to take a death to push this problem to be a recall. i am also a consumers report panelist and this will be on their report this year for sure. i have dealt with the noise issues as you drive & small things that happen as time goes on, but this is definitely an issue for recall. i need a safe vehicle and to trade is not the answer yet as i would not be honest in something else buying this car and maybe losing their life please i beg listen to the notices you have received concerning this, these are real as i have sensed myself in their concerns & complaints. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the fuel gauge has malfunctioned cause the contact to be unaware of the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact stated the fuel gauge read empty after filling the vehicle with fuel. the contact stated this is a safety issue because they vehicle can run out of fuel without warning. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000. jo | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 71000 | ||
| When i filled my car up it would suddenly show it was empty & a check engine icon showed up & yellow low on gas warning light started dinging last fall 2010. when i drove approx 25 to 30 miles it would register gas normally & engine light would go away. i fill up every 2- 3 weeks normally. then this past february it went haywire & when i fill up it goes to the empty side, engine icon shows up & low on gas light dings & it never registers correctly at all, the gas hand is all over and i have been having to use the mileage gauge to even know how much i might have. it low gas warning will star dinging & i am driving down the road or interstate for no reason & startle me. it has caused me to suddenly jerk the steering wheel because i am startled & that is dangerous in itself. our family has been owned gm cars from the mid 1990's on and this has caused a very unsafe feeling for me. i have children & grandchildren with me and i feel very unsafe for the 1st time in this vehicle i am so nervous just driving to work & back & my eyes are constantly monitoring the panel when i need to keep focused on my drive. i am so concerned that since the gas gages are so wrong what would just keep it from sensing there is no gas and suddenly stop! i would hate for it to take a death to push this problem to be a recall. i am also a consumers report panelist and this will be on their report this year for sure. i have dealt with the noise issues as you drive & small things that happen as time goes on, but this is definitely an issue for recall. i need a safe vehicle and to trade is not the answer yet as i would not be honest in something else buying this car and maybe losing their life please i beg listen to the notices you have received concerning this, these are real as i have sensed myself in their concerns & complaints. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the fuel gauge has malfunctioned cause the contact to be unaware of the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact stated the fuel gauge read empty after filling the vehicle with fuel. the contact stated this is a safety issue because they vehicle can run out of fuel without warning. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000. jo | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 71000 | ||
| When i filled my car up it would suddenly show it was empty & a check engine icon showed up & yellow low on gas warning light started dinging last fall 2010. when i drove approx 25 to 30 miles it would register gas normally & engine light would go away. i fill up every 2- 3 weeks normally. then this past february it went haywire & when i fill up it goes to the empty side, engine icon shows up & low on gas light dings & it never registers correctly at all, the gas hand is all over and i have been having to use the mileage gauge to even know how much i might have. it low gas warning will star dinging & i am driving down the road or interstate for no reason & startle me. it has caused me to suddenly jerk the steering wheel because i am startled & that is dangerous in itself. our family has been owned gm cars from the mid 1990's on and this has caused a very unsafe feeling for me. i have children & grandchildren with me and i feel very unsafe for the 1st time in this vehicle i am so nervous just driving to work & back & my eyes are constantly monitoring the panel when i need to keep focused on my drive. i am so concerned that since the gas gages are so wrong what would just keep it from sensing there is no gas and suddenly stop! i would hate for it to take a death to push this problem to be a recall. i am also a consumers report panelist and this will be on their report this year for sure. i have dealt with the noise issues as you drive & small things that happen as time goes on, but this is definitely an issue for recall. i need a safe vehicle and to trade is not the answer yet as i would not be honest in something else buying this car and maybe losing their life please i beg listen to the notices you have received concerning this, these are real as i have sensed myself in their concerns & complaints. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and i have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. i have had to call aaa several times. the repair job will cost about $800 and i cannot afford to do it. the gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. it is a dangerous job. i think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners i know of several others running with the same condition. it will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| About 1 year ago the gas light came on and would not go off, a couple of month's later the driver door controls would work then didn't then did now it is completely out the interior lights would come on be very dim then would not go off they are off now. these are the concerns i have, things that happen while driving the car, it shut completely off. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and i have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. i have had to call aaa several times. the repair job will cost about $800 and i cannot afford to do it. the gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. it is a dangerous job. i think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners i know of several others running with the same condition. it will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| About 1 year ago the gas light came on and would not go off, a couple of month's later the driver door controls would work then didn't then did now it is completely out the interior lights would come on be very dim then would not go off they are off now. these are the concerns i have, things that happen while driving the car, it shut completely off. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and i have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. i have had to call aaa several times. the repair job will cost about $800 and i cannot afford to do it. the gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. it is a dangerous job. i think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners i know of several others running with the same condition. it will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| About 1 year ago the gas light came on and would not go off, a couple of month's later the driver door controls would work then didn't then did now it is completely out the interior lights would come on be very dim then would not go off they are off now. these are the concerns i have, things that happen while driving the car, it shut completely off. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and i have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. i have had to call aaa several times. the repair job will cost about $800 and i cannot afford to do it. the gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. it is a dangerous job. i think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners i know of several others running with the same condition. it will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| About 1 year ago the gas light came on and would not go off, a couple of month's later the driver door controls would work then didn't then did now it is completely out the interior lights would come on be very dim then would not go off they are off now. these are the concerns i have, things that happen while driving the car, it shut completely off. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 85000 | ||
| The fuel sending unit on my trailbalzer has failed and i have run out of gas several times causing dangerous situations. i have had to call aaa several times. the repair job will cost about $800 and i cannot afford to do it. the gas tank must be pulled down and the entire fuel pump/sending unit must be replaced by a mechanic. it is a dangerous job. i think general motors should issue a recall and repair free to the owners i know of several others running with the same condition. it will not pass new york state inspection with this condition...thank you. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| About 1 year ago the gas light came on and would not go off, a couple of month's later the driver door controls would work then didn't then did now it is completely out the interior lights would come on be very dim then would not go off they are off now. these are the concerns i have, things that happen while driving the car, it shut completely off. | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 69500 | ||
| The fuel light stays on empty even when the car is full. you can never know how much gas is in the car. the check engine light comes on. it goes off when the car is full for about one day, then comes back on again until you fill the car up again. there is a problem with the sensor and it costs approximately $800 to have it repaired. this is a problem in chevy trailblazers as everyone that i have spoken with that has a trailblazer has this problem. i even know a couple that has a 1999 trailblazer with the same problem. the dealer refuses to fix the problem because there has not been a recall. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact noticed that the gas gauge was inoperable and was reading inaccurately no matter if it was full or empty. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired or diagnosed. the current mileage was approximately 51,000. the failure mileage was approximately 46,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 60000 | ||
| In september 2010 i started having problems with my 2006 chevy trailblazer with the windshield wipers going all of the time . the only way i can get them to shut off or turn them back on is to take the fuse out. this is so inconvient because the fuse box is located in the backseat on the passengers side . i have to lift the seat up and remove two boxes and put in the fuse and to remove it i have to use pliers to get it out.... also my low fuel light stays on even when i have a full tank of gas so i am constantly at the gas station getting gas so that i am aways sure to have gas in my vehicle. the dealership wants to put the vehicle on diagnostic for $99 which does not go towards the cost of repairs which i can not afford because i am unemployed.. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership i purchased it from and they indicate that it is no longer under warranty and there is nothing they can do but repair it and maybe give me 10% off of my repairs since i purchased it from them...... i see where u have many complaints on this same year and make and model.. do u have any suggestions on what can be done on this? | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact noticed that the gas gauge was inoperable and was reading inaccurately no matter if it was full or empty. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired or diagnosed. the current mileage was approximately 51,000. the failure mileage was approximately 46,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 60000 | ||
| In september 2010 i started having problems with my 2006 chevy trailblazer with the windshield wipers going all of the time . the only way i can get them to shut off or turn them back on is to take the fuse out. this is so inconvient because the fuse box is located in the backseat on the passengers side . i have to lift the seat up and remove two boxes and put in the fuse and to remove it i have to use pliers to get it out.... also my low fuel light stays on even when i have a full tank of gas so i am constantly at the gas station getting gas so that i am aways sure to have gas in my vehicle. the dealership wants to put the vehicle on diagnostic for $99 which does not go towards the cost of repairs which i can not afford because i am unemployed.. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership i purchased it from and they indicate that it is no longer under warranty and there is nothing they can do but repair it and maybe give me 10% off of my repairs since i purchased it from them...... i see where u have many complaints on this same year and make and model.. do u have any suggestions on what can be done on this? | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 84345 | ||
| The fan on my trailblazer quit working on my a/c completely. took to the dealer & it started working again without any repair. then fan setting #5 quit working & i took to dealer again. they stated it was the blower motor resistor. picked up from dealer without replacing anything & then fan quit working all together. replaced blower motor resistor & it still didn't work. wiggled the 7-wire wiring harness & it began to work. waiting til it fails completely to replace. there have been many trailblazers that have had this exact problem. according to the reports, my harness will melt & then i will have to replace it and/or eventually wiggling it will not work, not to mention its very inconvenient to get into that area of the car on a regular basis!!! | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The wiring harness to the heater blower motor melts through. this is the second time we have replaced ours. | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 84345 | ||
| The fan on my trailblazer quit working on my a/c completely. took to the dealer & it started working again without any repair. then fan setting #5 quit working & i took to dealer again. they stated it was the blower motor resistor. picked up from dealer without replacing anything & then fan quit working all together. replaced blower motor resistor & it still didn't work. wiggled the 7-wire wiring harness & it began to work. waiting til it fails completely to replace. there have been many trailblazers that have had this exact problem. according to the reports, my harness will melt & then i will have to replace it and/or eventually wiggling it will not work, not to mention its very inconvenient to get into that area of the car on a regular basis!!! | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The wiring harness to the heater blower motor melts through. this is the second time we have replaced ours. | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 98000 | ||
| While driving at night, the low beam headlights stopped working without notice. stopped at next convenience store, checked all fuses and all were good. started ignition and lights still did not work. checked high beam headlights and they worked. followed up with mechanic the following morning. could not diagnose problem and referred to a local dealer. dealer diagnosed problem as being a faulty bcm. bcm was replaced. approx. 8 weeks later, same problem w/low beam lights not working. dealer replaced relay. now low beams work, check engine light has come on and fuel gauge has stopped working. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | |||
| None of the dash hands work | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 25000 | ||
| Faulty gas gauges in 2006 chevy trailblazers gauge only reads empty all the time. vehicle is 4 yrs old with 33k miles. i filled a complaint with chevrolet and my dealership. complaints are all over the internet on this. this is a safety issue and needs to be investigated. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | |||
| 2006 chevy trail blazer with approximately 75000 miles on it. about a year ago the vehicle died on me while at a stop sign. all the icons in the dash board lit up and engine alarms went off before it died. i tried to restart, but nothing happened. also the key locked in the ignition. a good samaritan gave me a jump start and i made my way home. i drove it to the dealership and they replaced the ignition switch. a month has gone by and the problem started all over again. this time, i turned the key in the ignition and nothing happened. 5 seconds later on it's own the vehicle cranked over as i was about to step out of the car. i continued driving the vehicle for another week with no problems. this week is another story, it started all over again. i have read blogs online with many chevy trailblazer owners having the same problems. as of right now my vehicle is at the dealership for the third time this year. all they can say is that i have a dead cell in my battery. of course a month ago, they said my battery was good. my brother inlaw also owns a chevy trailblazer and has the same problem. can someone please investigate i'm running out patients and money. not to mention a safety issue being stranded on the side of the highway. | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 72000 | ||
| Gas guage on 2006 chevrolet trailblazer when started shows correct fuel level. after several miles of driving guage drops to zero and warning light and chime is activated. guage shows correctly each time engine is started. dealer said many complaints of this type, but not covered by warrenty. it is a bad sending unit in the fuel pump. gas tank needs to be dropped and parts replacced at a cost of $800.00. | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 28000 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel level sensor hasn't worked since about 28,000 miles, now has about 80,000 miles on vehicle. thousands upon thousands of 2006 trailblazers have had the same problem which chevrolet (gm) knows about but won't put out a recall service bulletin to replace this defaulted part. here the taxpayers bailed gm out , but they won't take care of this hugh problem where an opperator of this vehicle could run out of fuel at any time not knowing how much fuel is in the tank because it reads empty all of the time with the low fuel light on as well. we as taxpayers can bail them out, but they wo'n take car of a problem that could result in deaths when a vehicle runs out of fuel at the wrong time, and in the wrong place. is this what is needed before gm takes care of this problem? this seems to be the case. also with this problem it sends signals that won't allow the vehicle to pass ny state vehicle inspection when there is nothing else wrong with the vehicle. | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge registers empty at all times. low level light is always luminated low fuel warning displayed. *dt | |||
| 06/25/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| In my 2006 chevy trailblazer, the gas sensor does not work and caused the check engine light to come on intermittently as well as causing the fuel gauge to remain on empty regardless of the actual fuel level. i have had the car diagnosed and was informed that it was the sensor in the gas tank and the repair would cost me $500 to replace a part that would ultimately fail again. gm has refused to cover partial expenses of this repair even though they are aware of said problem. i first notified gm on 6/23/2009 and they have yet to issue a recall. there is currently an open investigation :action number dp10001. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 28706 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while examinig his vehicle he noticed that none of the electrical components were functioning properly. upon further examination, the contact noticed that the drivers side power window control wires were burned due to a small internal fire. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 28,706. | |||
| 05/11/2008 | 40200 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure was contributed to the lack of gasoline in the fuel tank. roadside assistance was called to the scene. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings at any fuel level capacity. the vehicle resumed normal operation after gasoline was added to the fuel tank. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 40,200 and current mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 05/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| A/c wiring burnt. fan blower replaced 13 may 09, didn't work on any speed. turned in to get fixed at castrol car care center, hinesville, ga. two days later not working, so returned. wires fried at pig tail. all parts were factory recommended. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 40 | 1 | |
| Purchased used 38k miles problems started straight away reardoor locks quit, child safety lock rod fell off broken clip, would find plastic trim on ground next to car,seat trim broken fell off, when it rains or snows 4 wheel unit fail to engage and disengage correctly engine light comes on and goes out alot alternator is loud water pump went out ,rear chevy emblem popped off we now have 56k can't imagine what's next. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2008 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact heard the alarm sound. she looked outside and noticed that the vehicle was in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was electrical and originated from the driver's side door. a police report was filed. the fire burned the entire driver's side of the vehicle, a portion of the front passenger seat, and the roof. the contact called her insurance company, but could not reach the chevrolet dealer. the failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 09/30/2008 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the rear directional signal harness and fuses were replaced twelve times. water penetrates the harness and corrodes the directional signal fuse. the manufacturer stated that the failure was repaired in 2005 according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v198000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). the vehicle is out of warranty; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I have had numerous problems out of my 2006 chevy trailblazer, but all have been covered under warranty up until this point. i purchased my vehicle new with 18 miles on it. it is currently at 42k and i am just outside of my warranty. i filled my car up twice this week and the fuel gauge showed full as i left the gas station. by the time i got home ( approx 1 mile away ) the low fuel indicator turned on. i took my car to the dealership and they indicated that my fuel gauge censor has gone. i took it to the dealership and they refuse to repair it free. the cost is $457.00. unfortunately it costs me about that much a month to keep the sucker gassed up so i cannot afford to 'give' gm any more of my money. i am driving it as it is and searching for a cheaper route to repair my vehicle. i have to children that i have to transport around and i am terrified that i will run out of gas. this is such an extreme and unnecessary stress. please help. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 8000 | 20 | 11/29/2005 |
| I have had many many problems with my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer most recently the transmission is bad, i had started complaining to the dealer about the transmission slipping at around 8,000 miles, the truck now has 17,000 miles on it. the dealer refuses to repair it under my warranty. the dealer will not cover the repair. the dealer told me i had to pay out of pocket. i was informed of this on 5/4/2007. i have had many many repairs done on this vehicle, something is not right. the dealer also refuses to fix the brakes, the dealer claimed to have repaired them 3,000 miles ago and told me that it is not possible for the brakes to be bad again, the dealer said i need rotors, pads, and they did replace a lt ft caliper that they found to be bad. the dealer will not replace the pads and rotors. the dealer has told me to pick my vehicle up. the vehicle is currently not in safe condition to operate on public highway, i informed the dealer that i will leave the truck there while i contact nhtsa and whoever else i find that will help me. if the dealer insist that i remove my vehicle, i will have it towed, i will not operate the vehicle on public highways, as it is not safe. i will now list some of the items most recently replaced. also, abs , check engine, and service 4wd lite was on and off since january 2007. the gas gauge malfunctioned. the instrument panel was replaced twice, also replaced the radio, front heater, rear heater, dvd player, both upper ball joints, brakes, ft wheel bearing, lt ft door control, ft calipers, some kind of bearing in the steering wheel. the front suspension still makes noise, rattles (the dealer cannot find the problem) there is more but this is what i remember right now without looking it up. the dealer also told me that it is not possible for so many things to be wrong and has accused me of changing parts over from another trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 4025 | 12 | 11/26/2005 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 chevrolet trailblazer had stalling problems which started back in march 2006. the contact stated that while driving 30-40 mph the vehicle would lose all power. the contact took vehicle to dealership, and they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. she stated that on 04/06 she had to have vehicle towed to another dealership, the vehicle would not start. the contact stated that they couldn't find anything wrong either. they did replace the starter at that time, but the failure continued to happen, and now the radio has shorted out and caused the vehicle to lose power. the dealership replaced the radio. on 12/23/06, the vehicle lost power again while driving 10-15 mph and trying to make a right turn. the vehicle was towed to dealership again, they found nothing wrong again. the contact stated that this was a safety issue, especially while driving on the freeway. the contact stated that she filed a complaint with the manufacturer, # 71-426356150. the contact stated that someone from their legal department caller her and stated that they will have someone come out and look at her vehicle in mid february.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 03/27/2009 | 33900 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 45 mph, the battery indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. ten seconds later, the brakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floor. the contact had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. she drove to a nearby dealer and was informed that the alternator failed while driving and did not produce enough energy to the brakes in order to stop. the dealer replaced the alternator and the battery. the contact believes that this is a safety hazard and the manufacturer should issue a recall. through online research, he found numerous complaints for this same defect. the current and failure mileages were 33,900. | |||
| 01/07/2009 | 39000 | 1 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the alternator failed to work properly. as a result, the vehicle made loud noises. the noise occurred every time the vehicle was started for at least four months. the contact has not taken the vehicle to be inspected for the alternator failure. he was informed by another dealer that the bearings were faulty. he feels that this is a saftey issue because the alternator and battery are needed for the vehicle to operate properly. the current and failure mileages were 39,000. updated 02-18-09 updated 02/18/09. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 23000 | 1 | |
| Car started making a very faint whining sound and has gotten quite loud and have had it looked at and spoke to other owners with the same problem and so far have found out that the rear bearing goes out in the alternator quite early as in my vehicle which only has 28,000 miles on it.*tr | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 41500 | 1 | 06/15/2006 |
| 2006 chevy trailbazer has a bad alternator. i took the day off work to fix the vehicle. to my surprise you can't get one for this vehicle from anywhere. they are on backorder through gm. i guess i need to find a new way to work until my new one arrives. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/27/2007 | 18850 | 2 | 04/13/2007 |
| We have had two 2006 trailblazers and both of them have been nothing but problems for us. the first one we brought we owned it for six months and we had it in the shop six times (broken sway bar, heater two times, windshield wiper fluid holder two times, shaky front wheel and motor misfiring. we traded in hopefully to avoid more problems and went ahead after assurance that this one must just be bad and got another 2006 trailblazer. this one we have only had for 2 months and we're already having problems. three days after we bought it had to go to the shop for the radio not working properly. then the engine starting misfiring and the engine light was on and it was running really rough. the tech thought that it was happening because the gas cap wasn't all the way tightened. (when the engine light comes on you loose power and i pulled out in front of a car on the highway and barley moved that's how i found that out.) when he called me back he said that i had two cracked sparks plugs and the battery cable was loose making it start slowly. that was fixed but then 5-27-07 the engine light came on again and it was running rough just like before. it seems like everytime that the engine gets wet that it makes it misfire. i told the dealership this several times now. it had been raining that day. everytime i take it in for the engine they tell me there is a lot of moisture under the hood on the motor. it's in the shop right now. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/20/2008 | 47500 | 1 | 04/12/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the driver's side door panel. he pulled over and turned off the vehicle, which caused it to stop smoking. a mechanic stated that the control fuse box caught fire. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer, but they did not have the necessary parts for the repair. in addition, the contact was experiencing fuel gauge issues. when he filled up the vehicle with gasoline, the gauge indicated that it was empty. the failure mileage was 47,500. updated 07/28/09 *bf updated 07/30/09.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 5 | 05/17/2010 | |
| 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. consumer states problem with brakes and traction control light illuminating. *tgw the consumer the abs would activate when making right turns. several components were replaced, but the consumer continued to experience problems. the blower resistor was replaced due to it only working on high. the engine light illuminated, the fuel sensor was not working, the heat was inoperative, there were noise/creaks coming from the steering wheel when driving slow and making turns, the power windows and heated seats stopped working, the fuel gauge was inaccurate, the 4-wheel drive switch had to replaced, the seat belt was difficult to fasten, the head lights and tail lights sockets burned out, the fan for the heater and defroster stopped working, the transmission would not down shift properly and eventually had to be replaced, the ignition switch didn't always work and the key would sometimes get stuck. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 41000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, there was a smoke smell coming from the driver | |||