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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 32
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 74,595 miles
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When the vehicle is filled with a full tank of fuel, the gas gauge reads empty and the fuel warning light sounds. Once the fuel level drops to approximately 1/2 a tank, the gauge will resume normal operation. This happens no matter whether the vehicle is in motion or is stationary.
- Edmond, OK, USA
The low beam headlights (both left and right) will stop working without warning while driving at night. If the vehicle is turned off and restarted after a period of time has elapsed, the low beams will start working again. All the other lights work and the dash lights continue to work. This typically happens when driving both on city streets and the highway.
- Edmond, OK, USA
While I was driving at night my head lights went off and wouldn't come back on until about 30 minutes. Neither the bright or deam lights would work.
- Waterproof, LA, USA
Chevy trailer blllazer problems with ignition. Key will not turn after shutting it off to park. This has happened several times.
- Bloomington, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at night, the headlights and high beam lights failed without warning. The vehicle had to be turned on and off several times in order for the lights to function normally and, other times, the lights would not turn back on. The contact stated that the electrical system in the entire vehicle would fail without warning and cause the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the driver's door switch was repaired per an unknown NHTSA campaign number. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired for the other failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 192,916.
- Albany, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 20 mph, the low beam headlamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,373. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Grant, NE, USA
I spent over $1000 to have this problem fix, years ago, today 5/27/20016 I having the same problems. This truck is important to me and my kid. Turn the key and it want start, wait ten miniutes and try it again it starts, but while driving it the engine shuts down in traffic. Pull over to the side try to start it again sometimes it will start wright away no problem but other time it will take longer prolike the next day. The major concern is while I am driving with my son, the engine would shut down on the highway and local streets. Everytime this happen I am concern someone will rear end my truck and someone will be hurt. I try different mechanic the same problems. I needed help?
- Bethesda, MD, USA
Vehicle shut off while driving on highway lost power almost got into accident and was blocking trafficc. Other vehicles like mine have the same problem.
- La Puente, CA, USA
When driving the engine randomly shuts off, looses power steering have to switch to neutral and restart vehicle. Suspect ignition switch possible
- Riverton, UT, USA
Low beam headlight failure - no low beam headlights at night. Forced to use high beam headlights. Failure was due to faulty hdm, part #15016745 in under hood fuse block unit.
- Ortonville, MI, USA
1/2004 lost all power making left turn into traffic. Dealer diagnosed loss of ignition voltage and replaced ignition. 9/2015 warning lights appeared on dash, dealer diagnosed followed pi and replaced ignition switch. Both repairs totaled $574.48 and GM paid nothing.
- Wayne, PA, USA
Ignition switch failed on the road truck shut off could not be pushed would not go out of park once attempted to restart. Had to be towed off road.
- Jonesboro, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The contact also stated that all the lights inside the vehicle also failed. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle was functioning as designed but suddenly the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made available of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 03/11/16
- Trinity, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at approximately 55 mph, smoke entered the vehicle through the vents without warning. The contact also stated that flames were coming through the passenger side instrument panel. A fire report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
- Ironton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The pass lock warning message illuminated prior to the failure. The failure was recurring. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. Updated 12/03/15 the consumer stated the ignition switch and relay were replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 12/10/15.
- East Jordan , MI, USA
When I am driving my low beam headlights just go complete out without warning. This happens anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes of driving. My bright lights will work but not the low beam. Then several hours after I have stopped driving they work again. I understand there was a recall on multiple years for this problem with the Trailblazers including 2006 which is my vehicle however I still have not received a recall notification. I don't understand why not!! I have called and filled out a complaint form previously with no response. Can you please explain to my why my vehicle is not eligible? updated 10/9/15 updated 01/05/16.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
On 7/9/15 I brought my 2006 Chevy Trailblazer (purchased used in October of 2013) to my mechanic at midas muffler in bangor due to an issue I was having for the last few months regarding the electric window/door lock on the drivers side whereas I have been intermittently unable to roll my windows up or down and I have been locked in my vehicle and unable to get out three times. They removed the door panel and found that water had been leaking into the door and caused corrosion to the module that controls these functions. I was told there had been a recall for this issue. They had called the local Chevy dealership who told them that the recall on this vehicle had been fulfilled in August of 2013. On 7/13/15, I called GM to inquire regarding this recall since when the recall was issued, it stated that "parts for the remedy are not currently available." I have not received any letter stating that parts are now available it is, in my opinion, that the "fix" that was done in August 2013 did not "fix" the issue and this has caused the same problem to reoccur. GM told me that the fix would be my financial responsibility. The recall notice on your website also states, "vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as a part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign." I am not sure whether or not the module was replaced in August 2013 as I did not own the vehicle at that time, however, I do feel that the remedy that was done on that date did not fix the leakage issue and therefore GM should be responsible for replacing the module now and also fixing the leakage issue so this does not occur again. This is a safety issue as I have been locked in and unable to get out of my vehicle three times already, and also, according to the original recall, this can be a fire hazard
- Ellsworth, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to lock with the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
- Casco, WI, USA
Headlights went out while driving at night. Only brights worked. Rear driver's side window went down mysteriously and would not go up for 24 hrs. Daytime running lights (drl) not working.
- Crestwood, KY, USA
- Preston, MN, USA