Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 4520 | 10/01/2007 | 10023417 | Automatic headlights inoperative until shifter is placed into gear. *nj | 12/10/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 65 mph, the interior and exterior lights failed. the driver stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and shut the vehicle off. after restarting the vehicle, both interior and exterior lights illuminated normally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. kmj | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 65 mph the interior and exterior lights went out. the driver stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. the driver shut the vehicle off. after restarting the vehicle both interior and exterior lights illuminated normally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. dr | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 150008 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated both headlights on the vehicle were inoperable. the vehicle was taken a mechanic who previously replaced the fuse within the fuse box; however, recently there was smoke coming out of the fuse box causing the failure to recur. the vehicle was not taken back to the mechanic or the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,008. rvk | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 150008 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated both headlights on the vehicle was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic shop previously who replaced the fuse within the fuse box. however, recently there was smoke coming out of the fuse box causing the headlights to be in operable once again. the vehicle was not taken back to the mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,008. mw | |||
| 07/12/2012 | 125556 | 1 | |
| Rear brake lights keep going and having to change them bi weekly. *tr | |||
| 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. | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 159000 | ||
| While traveling around town on 3/14/12, i noticed when it got dark that i did not have any low beam headlights. i was traveling on a interstate which caused me to have to use only my high beam headlights until i got home. on the trip home many drivers became very agitated due to me having to drive with my high beams. . i found online that many trailblazer owners have had the same problems, but chevrolet has not issued a recall for those problems. i have not noticed or have been told that my brake lights are out at the same time, i just want gm to own up to this defect and offer assistance in paying for this repair. | |||
| 07/03/2010 | |||
| Low-beam headlights go off without warning after about 20 minutes driving. dashboard lights still on... (not a fuse problem...not a blown headlight)...after car is turned off for a while(30 minutes or so). lights will come on when car is started...problem repeats itself after 20 minutes or so...the problem is that the driver may not know the lights are off unless the street is extremely dark...making the driver a hazard to others on the road, as well as himself. | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 67340 | ||
| While traveling out of town on 9/29/11, i noticied when it got dark that i did not have any low beam headlights. i was traveling over 800 miles on interstate which caused me to have to use only my high beam headlights for the duration of the trip. while on the trip, i stopped at a red light when a gentlemen pulled up next to me to let me know that i did not have any brake lights either. i immediately pulled over and checked the lights and found that none of my brake lights were working. the blinkers and flashers work, but that was all. during the trip many drivers became very agitated due to us having to drive with our high beams, one person became so enraged that they turned around and followed us while trying to run us off of the road. i found online that many trailblazer owners have had the same problems, but chevrolet has not issued a recall for those problems. i contacted chevrolet's headquarters and was told that a recall has not been issued and the cost would be my responsibility. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the driver side brake light had a wiring failure; causing the brake light not to illuminate while braking. a mechanic diagnosed that the wires would need to be replaced; the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer nor dealer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 109,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 05/19/2008 | 19000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights would suddenly fail without warning. the dealer was contacted and they advised him that they are aware of the failure, but did not have a resolution to the failure. the vehicle was later inspected by a dealer and the headlight bulbs were replaced but to no avail. the contact stated that the headlight bulbs were replaced several times, but the failure persisted. the failure mileage was approximately 19,000. | |||
| 05/19/2008 | 19000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and the headlights would suddenly go out. the dealer was contacted and they advised him that they are aware of the failure, but currently don't have a resolution. the vehicle has been inspected by a dealer. the vehicle was repaired for head bulbs on different occasions, but the failure seems to continue to occur. the failure mileage was approximately 19,000. tb | |||
| 04/16/2011 | 100339 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet trailblazer lt. while driving at night, lowbeam headlights go out. happens at various speeds, happens sporadically. this has occurred 2 times before. the times before was in september 2010 mileage unknown at the time while driving in my neighborhood. then on october 08, 2010, at 91,164 miles while driving home on the interstate at 70mph in the occurances in 2010 lowbeam headlights went out while driving, then independently re-illuminated within seconds. the latest occurance happened on april 16, 2011 at 10:50pm. i had just driven vehicle 20 minutes earlier and had no problems. my wife used the vehicle at 10:45pm and lowbeam headlights went out while driving at 40-45mph. she stated it took repeated tries with headlight switch to get the lights to re-illuminate. wife pulled turnsignal arm back and highbeam lights would illuminate the flash to pass feature. no other electrical problems present. this happened while driving in neighborhood at low speed. this is a condition that could be very dangerous at highway speeds. this vehicle has automatic headlights, they come on automatically at dusk, and the headlight switch is left in the automatic mode and never touched. i have owned this vehicle since 19,000-20,000 miles, was a gm executive/demo vehicle. | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph when the rear spolier brake light had separated from the vehicle into on coming traffic. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her that her vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. tb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 91164 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer lt. while driving approximately 25 mph early in the morning both the low beam headlights went out. the contact stated the lights went out and then came back on in a few seconds. the failure has occured twice. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 91,164 and the current mileage was 91,194. vwb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 trail blazer has approx. 60,000 miles. i have had to replace an injector. the heater fan motor is now not working and the fuel level sensor does not work, the lighter does not work and keeps blowing fuses if you try to use it. i have replaced both brake lights as well. *tr | |||