2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · SC · fire

The front drive axle that goes through the oil pan housing became off balanced, and the vibrations caused sequential breakdowns through all of the connecting parts during normal use, such as the oil pan axle seals, front differential seals, front differential internal gears, cv joints, wheel seals, and the corresponding front axle systems. When the wheel seal vibrated loose, the gear lube sprayed over the engine block, and caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the shop. The mechanic predicts that the offending off-balanced axle may lock up while driving if not replaced. Note: the date listed is the date of the fire in the engine compartment, but there are many ongoing issues with all of the parts listed, especially the internal disintegration of the front differential.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · LA · fire

My 2006 trailblazer was parked outside next to my home for 2 hours. It spontaneously caught on fire while I was inside asleep. It ended up burning my whole house down. When I woke up to see flames coming from the car into my house, I called 911 and got myself and my children out of the house. My car and house were a total loss. I recently heard of recall saying don't park your 2006 trailblazer near your house...even when off it might catch on fire. I am wondering if this recall is what made my car catch on fire. The exact cause was not determined...it was just determined it was spontaneous . I wish I had known of recall in 2010, and we wouldn't have gone through this nightmare!

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 145,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* 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.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the headlights became inoperable. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box shorted, overheated, caught fire, and melted the fuses to the headlights. As a result, the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · ID · fire · 1 injury

On tuesday, october 21, 2014, at approximately 11:30 a.m. While my husband and I were driving on the west side of the standing rock sioux reservation my 2006 trailblazer ext caught on fire. We both smelled smoke, parked (didn't turn off the ignition) and flames began to shoot out from underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. We got out and ran to the west side of the roadway as the fire engulfed the entire front motor area. My purse was still in the burning vehicle and I told my husband he ran back to the burning vehicle to retrieve it. He sustained burns to his hands, face, legs and feet. In addition he received smoke inhalation to a degree of a "black out" stage. We witnessed the tires burn up one after another, beginning with the front driver's side, then the passenger side, the rear driver's and the passenger's side - at this point we moved further away from the burning vehicle as we expected the car to explode once it reached the gas tank area, but somehow the gas tank didn't explode. In fact, the spare tire which sits underneath the gas tank received a slight singe and did not burn (along with the gas tank). The only warning we had was the "smell of smoke" - the trailblazer's dash warning light did not appear to indicate anything was wrong. In addition, on or about october 25, 2014, another trailblazer (same area) also burnt up (as reported by bureau of land management).

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · NC · fire

I was at work and my door power switch started smoking and was on fire and I would also like to know where and how I can get it fixed.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Electrical · 120,989 miles · NC · fire

I was at work and I can back to get something from my truck and the driver door was on fire.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Lights · 159,000 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the headlights and the brake light would illuminate intermittently. The contact stated that while at a stop light, she noticed that there was smoke coming inside the vehicle from the vents. The contact removed the key from the ignition but the vehicle failed to power off. Eventually, the vehicle powered off but restarted independently. The vehicle revved for approximately five minutes and shut off independently. The contact discovered that the fuse box caught fire. The contact distinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Lights · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights would turn off and on intermittently. The contact mentioned that on a different occasion, the low beam lights failed to turn off causing it to over heat and catch on fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the relay switch was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage 101,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2013 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · PA · fire

While driving down the road I smelled plastic burning then I saw some smoke.. I had to pull over and pulled the master window controls out of door to find it had caught fire and is now inoperable. I see there is a recall but I recently purchased the vehicle and would like to know how to have this situation taken care of.

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL · fire

For months I have been having issues with my vehicle. It was taken in to chevrolet for a recall repair and now it seems to have all sorts of problems! My fuel gauge in the tank is no longer working, my A/C was working one day but not the next, the check engine light turns on and off, it's dumping fuel, the thermostat had to be replaced...when do the problems end? Now come to find out after having my blower motor replaced the connector for the electrical has had a little bit of melting issue which potentially could have caught fire!!! Of course general motors wants and arm and a leg to replace it!!!! I don't think I will ever buy another chevy again, this is ridiculous! If it had caught fire which I am sure if people can't afford or don't get their vehicles properly checked there will be one that happens to, it could kill someone! Seems like a liability waiting to happen!

Filed May 17, 2013 · Body · 98,000 miles · PA · fire

My car got on fire yesterday from the covler comparment inside the passenger side! I want to know if my car is on recall please help me thank you.