2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 26 TrailBlazers, 9.2 months of data per TrailBlazer, average 87800 miles66 |
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 51000 | 600 | RESISTOR PACK FOR DASH AIR. STRUTS WENT BAD AT 37000 MILES. THE CHEVY DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ONLY 1000 MILES AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. FUEL SENDING UNIT. I AM REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD TOMORROW. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 26000 | 258 | My truck would make a loud noise when it was sitting still and when I would drive it. The mechanic said the idler pulley was broken and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Rust on Trailblazer was where the outer doorskin was folded over inner doorskin on the bottom inside of rear liftgate. Paint was bubbled due to rusting. |
| May | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | I discovered that a piece of foam between the AC condenser and Radiator had not been installed on the passenger side (both top and driver's side had been). |
| Jul | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | I noticed florescent green fluid under front bumper. After further inspection found it was coming from lower passenger side of the A/C condenser. Took vehicle in to confirm and also for emission, safety inspec. and oil and filter change. |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Air conditioner condenser ordered and then installed. |
| Jul | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Noticed the steering rack was leaking when I replced anti-sway bar bushings with urethane bushings. Dealership inspected, ordered parts and replced two weeks later. |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Fuel level sending unit was faulty. Replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | Car failed safety inspection due to leaking RF shock. I replaced both shocks as I had bought heavier duty ones 2 years ago. Needed to be aligned. Shop that did an alingment 1 week earlier when 4 new tires bought did alignment gratis. |
| Dec | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | Driver Door Module needed to be replaced. Windows quit working, 4WD quit, panic sound went off for no reason. Had to disconnect battery to get car to start to drive to dealership. Repaired next day and it needed new battery. |
| Sep | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Left front wheel bearing replaced. Noticed whining and grinding when turning right. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 77000 | 230 | right front hub bearing worn, replaced under extended warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 56000 | 450 | Sounded and felt like TB was stuck in 4 wh drive. Took it to dealer; it had a "bad" hub. Was replaced under my extended warranty within a day and is back to running smooth and quiet. Back passenger door was creaking when opening and closing. My daughter noticed it getting worse. Had it looked at when car was in for another repair. Dealer ordered a new "door strap". Took 3 days to come in. Installed this morning. |
| Mar | 2012 | 70000 | 100 | Bad hub on passenger front. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Ignition switch failure. |
| Nov | 2009 | 47000 | 360 | struts replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 54000 | 337 | Ignition switch had to be replaced (2nd time). Car would not start at times. The rear brake pads had to be replaced and rotors machined. |
| Apr | 2012 | 61300 | 220 | Alternator was only charging at 13.2 volts causing the battery to drain. |
| Jan | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
395-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Fuel pump went out | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Computer went out | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 70000 | 1212 | Air bag light was on - Replaced Passenger presence module, passenger seat & sensor, passenger seat belt pretensioner. Problem solved. |
| Mar | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | Ignition switch replacement. |
| Dec | 2011 | 82000 | 55 | Alignment was performed to try and fix "Service Stabilitrak light" |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Replaced bad catalytic converter. (under GM 8yr/80,000 mile warranty) |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | 671 | Radiator failure, Auto trans cooler broke inside the radiator |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | rear end replaced | |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Sun gear went out in transmission, whole transmission replaced | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 69300 | 120 | Replaced bearings and thrust washers in passenger side carrier for CV axle. Also ported for gear oil as stock grease fill is not serviceable and is prone to failure. |
| Apr | 2012 | 71000 | 115 | Changed front hubs. Significant humming noise like tires with heavy tread noticed in driver side which prompted the change. Noise completely gone with new hubs. |
| Aug | 2012 | 74500 | 23 | Check engine light for "loose gas cap" code. Replaced Canister Purge Solenoid. Check engine light still persists. Will replace Vent Solenoid next. |
| Oct | 2012 | 76000 | 80 | Replaced starter; bearings worn out. Purchased new replacement on eBay for 30% of retail. |
| Jan | 2013 | 79000 | 170 | Excessive coolant leak, suspect faulty water pump known to fail at 50-70K miles. Replaced thermostat, serpentine and AC tensioner assy's, and water pump plus seals. |
| May | 2013 | 81000 | 68 | Replaced front and rear brake pads with semi-metallic pads (Bendix brand). Existing ceramic pads were about 50% worn. No issues with rotors. Cleaned and painted brake assemblies for rust buildup. |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 146300 | 35 | idler pulley belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | AC/ Heater blower inop. Dealer replace blower motor and controls. |
| Mar | 2010 | 71000 | 15 | Tail lamps blown, repaired in 10 minutes |
| Dec | 2010 | 73000 | 440 | Fuel gauge sensor inoperative. Serviceman replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 86300 | 40 | Headlamps, both sides out. Replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 91000 | 1750 | Ruptured seal in the rear differential. Diff oil leaked onto brakes which also needed to be replaced as a result. Rear diff seals replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 62000 | 400 | fuel pump sending unit died leaving the gas guage on empty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Intermittent check engine light on. Diagnosis indicated bad O2 sensor and was advised there was a TSB for problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Replace HVAC mode door actuator | |
| Jun | 2009 | 600 | Replace fan clutch | |
| Jul | 2009 | 53000 | 100 | Faulty gas gauge HVAC mode door actuator was faulty fan clutch was faulty |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Replaced rear cargo mat for tear. Under warranty. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | The fuel guage no longer worked. Depsite having a full fuel tank, the guage indicated that the fuel was low. The low fuel chime constantly alerted. The fuel sensor was replaced. The dealer paid for this repair, having the vehicle for 8 hours. | |
| Apr | 2010 | 57420 | 154 | The check engine light for the traction control came on. A diagnostic revealed code CO455 in steering sensor. Found in DOC ID to reprogram EBCM. Performed reprogram code 29FFD. This was not under warranty. |
| May | 2010 | 58520 | 313 | Windshield replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 72520 | 1000 | The front wheel bearings and ball joints were replaced, as the vehicle was riding rough with a vibration. Once replaced, it rides smooth and quiet. |
| Apr | 2012 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Driver's door power module died and had to be replaced. No electronic functions on the door would work. | |
| Oct | 2007 | 230 | Ignition switch went on the fritz. Replaced out of warranty. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 73000 | 230 | ENGINE LIGHT ON - Diagnosed as clogged injector, recommended fuel system flush, which owner OK'd. Engine light was out for less than an hour when it came back on. Returned to shop 3 weeks later. Same diagnosis, free fuel system flush, EL stayed off 10 min |
| Apr | 2009 | 79000 | 350 | Once again, the engine light that has been on for months was addressed. This time, the dealership claimed it was an O2 sensor that was bad, but wouldn't guarantee that would solve the problem. They were right about the last part. Light on a day later. |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Emblem on rear gate peeling. |
| Dec | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Fluid leak at the front diff pinion seal. |
| Jun | 2009 | 38000 | 60 | ses light for heater control circuit o2 sensor 1 bank 1 |
| Dec | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | heater core leaking |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 59000 | 1135 | Shocks weak replaced front and rear |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | 189 | rotors were shot replaced all rotors and pads |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 46000 | 1600 | had tires and all brakes replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 9000 | 50 | Blower Motor Resistor had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 12000 | 40 | Harness wire replaced to blower resistor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | The the rear upper molded in retention hook on the front power seat plastic side shield trim broke. The rear middle clip tower also broke. I believe the parts broke because of fatigue from my weight on the trim as I entered and exited. |
| Jan | 2011 | 56300 | 0 | During a routine oil change I was told I had a front differental pinion seal leak. I am going to my local mechanic for a second opinion. Repair could cost $150 - $300. |
| Jun | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Front differential bearing seal leak. Rear 4 months earlier. Water pump was leaking and was replaced. |
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