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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems

129 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000.

owner complaints
129
of this car's complaints
68%
typical mileage
55,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Storage: fuel gauge system
    8
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems in other years

2002200320042006

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel gauge 105Fuel pump 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Fuel Level Gauge System FailureOpened January 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.

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What 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · MO

" takata recall" gm said my recall had expired on the fuel sensor in 2015..I had it replace twice...2007 and 2009...so many recalls could not remember until going through files and found I did have these replaced

Filed Apr 26, 2015 · Fuel system · 94,667 miles · ME

Ran out of fuel stuck on highway, fuel gauge anomaly, I see that this is a common problem for gm SUV vehicles form 2006-2009, can put family is a dangerous situation with children I car at a remote location. Scary....please help us. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · GA

Gas gauge stop measuring how much gas was in the tank back in 2012. Have had to use the odometer and just keep up with my mileage. Could not afford to pay to replace the fuel gauge.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · MO

The fuel gauge crashed the gas gauge will swing from empty to full on occasion, but usually just stays on low fuel. From what I can tell this is a common problem in 05-07 trailblazers. Sometimes.

Filed May 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · WI

I was driving the truck and the fuel gauge was reading that there was gas in the tank. The vehicle died causing loss of power steering and power brakes. I was able to pull the truck to the side of the road with great effort. Had my wife or teenage daughter been driving the outcome might had been very different.after filling the gas tank the gauge went to e and never worked properly afterwards.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · KY

I was on a trip when I had stopped to fuel up my tank because it wad close to empty so once I fueled it up to full and turned my car back on for a second it showed full tank then just strolled to empty and after fee minutes went back to full. Couple days later the gauge just started going crazy and showing all kinds of levels of the fuel tank. Now it only stays on empty with the yellow light on. But before this all happened my oil pressure sensor stopped working. Its frustrating and I've been left without gas on middle of road a few times.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Fuel system · AL

We have had this vehicle in the chevrolet dealer shop several times over the past few years. Twice it was sent with the engine light on and came back to us with the same light still on. As a matter of fact, the last issue that was repaired had to be fixed two more times by my husband. The dealer repairman told my husband what to do in case it happened again. $800 later, it has happened twice. Also, the last time it came back from the dealer, the gas gauge had stopped working. I have been tracking miles to keep from running out of gas; however, I have still run out of gas five times! As a busy mom, keeping up with gallons and mileage becomes too much of a hassle. I'm driving (stop and go) 300+ miles a week. We haven't taken it back to the dealer because our income has suffered a loss over the past six months; therefore, we have been dealing with the problem. This is obviously a problem with a lot of 2006 trailblazers. I am asking for help because I'm tired of running out of gas.

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 Jul 3, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 129,000 miles · KY

I was driving down the road about 20 MPH and the drivers window went down by itself and wouldn't go back up, sometimes when you try to start vehicle nothing happens and then a few seconds later it starts on its own,when it rains all the speakers quit working except the front tweeter speakers, sometimes when I shut the drivers door kind of hard it wont start and u cant lock doors with keyless entry,fuel gauge quit working after I filled up with gas.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · IL

In summer of 2011 I had the first occurrence of the fuel gauge incorrectly showing the fuel level. This went on for several weeks and then went back to normal for a few months. As of january of this year, I have the issue again , only this time the fuel gauge is down completely and showing empty 90% of the time. I have contacted gm and they are aware of the issue and offer 50% discount on repair. This should be a recall as this is a serious issue and obviously affecting a very large number of owners of this model of chevrolet.

Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 129 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have the most fuel system problems?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (129 complaints), 2003 (89 complaints) and 2004 (46 complaints).

Other 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems

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