2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 200,000 miles · FL

Headlights turn off while driving. Happens with regularity. Headlight relay defective. No replacement part available. Gm denies that a recall exists.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall and shut off without warning. The vehicle would have to be jumpstarted in order to restart. The failure recurred, but the vehicle would not restart. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The mechanic replaced the vehicle's battery, auxiliary water pump, starter, and alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · MO

My wife was going approximately 60 MPH on the highway. The fuel gauge read that the tank had a little over a 1/2 of a tank left. The vehicle stalled and she almost crashed into the ditch. When she started the vehicle back up the tank read empty. My wife and kids had to wait by the side of the road in over 100 degree weather for over an hour until I was able to get away from work and take her fuel. We went directly to the gas station and put in $50 of fuel and the gauge still read empty. We have continued to put in fuel and the needle moves back and forth and always settles back on empty and the no fuel light always come on. I have no idea how much fuel there really is at this point. I am afraid to let my wife drive the vehicle any longer. This could have been a real bad situation. If my wife hadn't been able to control the vehicle and they would've crashed on the highway they could all be dead right now. I have read on other pages that this is a continuing problem and that chevy does not want to pay for the repair. I guess they won't until people start dying from this. I will never again buy a chevy vehicle.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that the evaporator vent failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 10/12/11 *bf updated 3/30/12

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 62,015 miles · MI

The fuel gauge in my chevrolet trailblazer ext failed resulting in the vehicle stalling on a busy road. This is the second time that the gauge on this car has malfunctioned (was repaired by the dealer after a similar incident about 2 years ago). At this time, the gauge once again does not work at all.

Filed May 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · VA

I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer. Since my vehicle hit 69000 miles my fuel gauge has become inoperable. I have tried to get it fixed but it is $1300 and no guarantee that it will not happen again since the part has not been changed. It stalls on many occasions as if I have no gas. I have run out of gas so I know how many miles I can go.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MI

I own a 2006 chevy trailblazer ext. On april 17th 2011 I was driving on highway 1-96 in michigan with my 2 young kids. Gas gague read 48 miles till empty when the vehicle suddenly stalled,it was out of gas. My kids and I had to walk along a major highway to nearest gas station to get gas. The truck ran fine before stalling out at 70 MPH. I am thankful there were no cars close behind me when the vehicle suddenly stalled.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 48,975 miles · WI

The issues started about a month ago when I had two unexpected stalls due to empty fuel tank. The needle was indicating that fuel was still available, though near empty. Then finally the mystery was solved on november 15 when the fuel level sender finally failed. I filled the tank normally but when I started the vehicle, the needle stayed at empty, low fuel light came on and low was displayed in the range speedo display. After a quick search, I realized the source of all my problems. Another faulty trailblazer fuel level sender. I purchased the part from my local dealership and replaced my part (no need to replace the entire pump assembly). However at close inspection, I see that gm has changed the design of the metal "wipers" the slide along the resistor segments on the sender. Clearly they realized at some point that the design needed improvement. The new sender's wipers are fewer in number, but are wider and appear to made from slightly thicker metal. All considered, the new design is more robust and I anticipate longer life. Unfortunately, as I read all the complaints, we all share the same issue and have paid various amounts to get the issue resolved. I am fortunate that it only cost me the part and one entire evening. Others are not so lucky, they pay whatever the dealership needs to fix the faulty part. This is clearly widespread, early life failure and should be addressed by gm with compensation for a faulty and now improved design.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 40,500 miles · OH

Fuel sensor and/or sending unit installed in the 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext is defective. Initially, the needle bobbles between the actual fuel level and empty but eventually sits at the empty reading despite the actual fuel level. The defect, which should be recalled, could result in the vehicle running out of fuel, stalling out and possible rear ending by another vehicle. I have been told by several dealerships and it is evident in several blogs that the average cost to fix the problem is $800.00. It is also clearly a widespread problem as evidenced by several internet blogs and dealership confirmations. Please initiate a recall.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · PA

My 2006 chevy trailblazer ext fuel gauge sensor failed at 48000 miles resulting with no way of knowing how much fuel is in the tank which could result in engine stalling and/or rear ended by another or pulling out onto the highway and broad sided.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · IL

My 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext lt has a faulty fuel gauge. It will read empty and the low fuel light will come on, then it will go back to full, continually fluctuating back and forth. At first it will show full when we fill up, but after driving for a few minutes would go to empty. The check engine light stays on all the time. I am afraid of stalling. This problem started at around 62,000 miles.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 38,000 miles · MD

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext ls has a faulty the fuel gauge/fuel sending unit. At first it would show full when we filled up, but after driving for 5 minutes would go to empty. Now it never even registers the fuel level anymore, and the check engine light stays on all the time. I am afraid of stalling, especially since I have children with me. The dealership told me that they couldn't fix it because no recall had been issued. This problem started at around 38,000 miles. [xxx]