There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370, but owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 110,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 120,000 miles · reported May 1, 2017
While driving on a smooth hi-way (No vibrations) the low beam headlights went off. I switched to hi beams and pulled off the road at first opportunity. When I switched back to low beams and they worked perfectly. This has happened 4 times in the 11 years of ownership, twice in one week. Could never induce the problem.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 35 miles · reported Mar 30, 2017
I was driving on the and right in the middle of traffic and the car just shut off . I try to restart and it start up when I try to proceed it shut off and would not start back up at all.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Feb 24, 2016
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (Visibility) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Exterior Lighting · at 125,000 miles · reported Jan 4, 2016
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the hdm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (Exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
Electrical System · at 126,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2015
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by exterior lighting (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 110,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.