Fuel gauge consistently showed "empty" and external lights were always very dim. Lack of awareness of fuel status LED to breakdown on heavily trafficked road and dim hazard lights contributed to poor visibility and a fatal accident.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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This vehicle has had 4 ignition switch failures. Sometimes when the vehicle is traveling at highway speed. Losing brakes and power steering. There was an ignition switch recall on 2006 chevy trailblazers but this perticular one is not included. When I read online forums there are many people battling this dangerous problem. Please help!
The airbag deactivated light on the dash cluster comes on and off but mostly stays on now. No codes showing the cause. While driving both low beam headlights suddenly turned off, later diagnosis showed an electrical issue that melted both low beam light connectors and wires at the bulb end, new connectors were installed. Two different times within 1yr the heater blower motor relay has gotten hot enough to melt the connector and burn out the relay, connector replaced twice and currently melting again as fan speed 1, 4, and 5 have again stopped working. Heater blower motor also replaced twice concurrent with relay.
Recall for faulty fuse or connection in the driver's side door that could malfunction if the wiring became wet and cause an electrical problem. I was notified by regular mail from chevrolet in or around 2013. In approximately 2015, there was a short in a fuse in the driver's side door after a rainstorm. The power window malfunctioned and did not work. The following morning the window functioned normally again. I have had no trouble with the window or the door since that time.
Drivers side power locks and window controls only work intermittently. Back window windshield wiper turns off and on intermittantly
Headlights cutting out (completely off) at night while driving vehicle in a normal fashion and during good weather conditions with all interior lights off except gauges in dash display. No secondary lights or electronics on and on a dark road with very limited street lighting and while driving at 45mph. Able to regain lights by turning switch through full range a couple of times and putting on manual mode. Light sensor on dash is unobstructed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was informed that a 20 point inspection was performed on the vehicle by savage kia (2725 centre ave, reading, pa 19605, (610) 678-0650). Within less than 30 days of owning the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to turn on and off when necessary. The wipers remained activated continuously without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a warranty and recommended contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action numbers: ea12004 (visibility, electrical system) and pe12003 (electrical system, visibility), although the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the complaints in the investigation that were closed by the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. *tt consumer stated after leaving the dealer consumer noticed the windshield wipers would turn on by itself and would shoot water onto the windshield while driving. Consumer purchased the part and had it installed. Vin is invalid.
Stability light comes on and off and also fuel level sensor light constanly up and down with the level of fuel causing service engine light to come on
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer with only a little over 80,000 miles on it. I have been having issues with the stabilitrak system. I will get read outs about the stabilitrak needs to be serviced or the stabilitrak has kicked in when it hasn't. The stabilitrak will try to in gauge for no apparent reason when appling the brakes. It happens when I am backing out of my driveway, coming to a stop or just applying the brakes to slow down. It happens on all type of road surfaces. This happens when it is bright and sunny outside, on dry roads, highways, streets, dirt roads and day or night. It does it at fast speeds and very low speeds. It makes a strange noise when this happens however the stabilitrak doesn't fully in gauge. The repair shop looked at it and told me that they think the computer modal is not communicating with the stabilitrak system. This started a few weeks ago. So I'm not sure how this will affect the brakes when driving on the snow and icy roads. I have seen other complaints on the same type of issues.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues, electrical system issues, driver seat problems and other vehicle issues. *smd
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.
Headlamp driver module not working right. Headlights go out while driving. Just started happening. Chevy said will not pay for as it is past the july 29 expiration. I was driving down the highway at night. Headlights went completely out. Very scary. They said I will have to pay to have it fixed as it is no longer their problem. This happened to me a few years ago with the fuel gauge. It shows I have no gas in my car when I actually have full tank. Never had it fixed because it costs too much and chevy said past expiration date.
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.
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.
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.
Chevy trailer blllazer problems with ignition. Key will not turn after shutting it off to park. This has happened several times.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
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?
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.
When driving the engine randomly shuts off, looses power steering have to switch to neutral and restart vehicle. Suspect ignition switch possible
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.
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.
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.
Tl* 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*lj
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.
Tl* 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*lj the consumer stated the ignition switch and relay were replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 12/10/15.
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 *ln updated 01/05/16.
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.
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