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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 86,763 miles
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Lights start dimming while driving. Passenger side headlight and rear lights keep burning out. Replaced headlight twice within a year plug was melted. Number 4 on the air conditioner/heater control has gone out twice. Clutch fan has been replaced 4 times in the last 3 years. Code says on high speed. Water pump has been replaced 3 times and continues to leak after a few months. All have been on highway or in city driving.
- Peralta, NM, USA
Headlight and daytime running lamps go out completely. It can happen at any time wheter it is stationary or while driving. When driving at night headlight lamps go out completely making it unsafe.
- El Paso, TX, USA
Left turn signal is intermittent. While switching lanes or in need to switch lanes the left turn signal might turn on then completely stop or won't turn on at all. The right turn signal works all the time. The left turn signal will work fine, then out of no where will stop working, then will start working fine. It does this whether the car is moving or stationary, on the highway, streets, or in my garage. The safety concern is when I need to turn it seems like I've changed my mind and might cause an accident.
- Fort Wayne, IN, 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
Three times while driving my Trailblazer, all lights have gone out. The three times did not happen under similar driving conditions. One was while driving on the expressway at 70 mph, one was while exiting a business route at less than 45 mph, the third was while pulling up to a stoplight. I have learned to use the lighting control knob on the console, turning it to the right and back again until the lights come back on. The part of system causing the issue is unknown to me.
- Midland, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and resumed driving using the high beams. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
- Scotts Valley, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the wiring harness melted the tail lamp circuit board. In addition, when using the turn signals, the indicator fluctuated abnormally fast. Upon inspection, the exterior lighting did not work. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer confirmed that the wiring harness malfunctioned, and the circuit board and wiring harness assemblies needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
- Beebe, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 55 mph, the low beam headlights stopped working. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. The headlights illuminated again after approximately four minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Bloomingdale, MI, USA
The low beam lights flicker and the go out when driving. This is caused when the #46 hdm relay/module overheats. Other Trailblazers have been recalled for the same issue but not mine. The is a major known safety issue.
- Petersburg, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed without warning. The failure recurred persistently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Strafford, MO, 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 at various speeds and attempting to utilize the headlights, the headlights failed to illuminate. 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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Silver City, NM, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet trail Blazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
My vehicle was recalled Nov 24, 2014 for it's low beam headlights. The NHTSA recall number is 14V755. GM still has not found a remedy to this. They make many models of vehicles, all of which have headlights, so why they have been unable to develop a solution after 17 months is very disturbing.
- Madison, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlamps failed to turn off. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000(exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Benicia, CA, USA
While on my way to work, at 3:30 am, the headlights went out as I was entering a 90 degree turn. Almost causing me to enter a ditch. After about 5 minutes, they came back on. While driving this happened 2 more times on my way to work.
- Quincy, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Updated 04/14/16 updated 05/04/16 updated 05/09/16. Updated 11/01/2017
- Rockford, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at any speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact had to activate the high beam headlights in order to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V755000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,828. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Bronx, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 30 mph at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate and the high beams were activated. The intermittent failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both headlights and modules were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
- Fort Myers, FL, USA
- Sacramento, CA, USA