10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,242 miles

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problem #12

Apr 152012

Trailblazer

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the driver side window and master switches failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the window control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V406000 ( visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.

- Winterpark, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 132012

Trailblazer

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that a burning smell emitted inside of the vehicle and the driver side window and door locks and master switch failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who removed the door and window switch console and confirmed melted wires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number:12V406000(visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

- Tequesta, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 082012

Trailblazer

  • 107,000 miles
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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #9

Aug 202012

Trailblazer

  • 92,000 miles
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.

- Del City, OK, USA

problem #8

Jan 052010

Trailblazer

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph smoke started to emit from the driver side control panel. 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 in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 202010

Trailblazer

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #6

Jul 042012

Trailblazer

  • 96,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows failed and the vehicle stalled with the illumination of every light on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the motor for the window and the cables burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 96,500.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #5

Mar 012012

Trailblazer

  • 122,000 miles
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.

- Altoona, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 052012

Trailblazer

  • 100,250 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window and the control mechanism on the door handle were melting, which prevented her from opening the window or locking the door. The contact mentioned that there was strong burning odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,250.

- Bethel Park , PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 202012

Trailblazer

  • miles
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.

- Williston, ND, USA

problem #2

Jun 032012

Trailblazer

  • 106,000 miles
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.

- Atoka, TN, USA

problem #1

Apr 302012

Trailblazer

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window housing panel melted. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would have to replace the window switches. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Kinsman, OH, USA