On 7/9/15 I brought my 2006 chevy trailblazer (purchased used in october of 2013) to my mechanic at midas muffler in bangor due to an issue I was having for the last few months regarding the electric window/door lock on the drivers side whereas I have been intermittently unable to roll my windows up or down and I have been locked in my vehicle and unable to get out three times. They removed the door panel and found that water had been leaking into the door and caused corrosion to the module that controls these functions. I was told there had been a recall for this issue. They had called the local chevy dealership who told them that the recall on this vehicle had been fulfilled in august of 2013. On 7/13/15, I called gm to inquire regarding this recall since when the recall was issued, it stated that "parts for the remedy are not currently available." I have not received any letter stating that parts are now available it is, in my opinion, that the "fix" that was done in august 2013 did not "fix" the issue and this has caused the same problem to reoccur. Gm told me that the fix would be my financial responsibility. The recall notice on your website also states, "vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as a part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign." I am not sure whether or not the module was replaced in august 2013 as I did not own the vehicle at that time, however, I do feel that the remedy that was done on that date did not fix the leakage issue and therefore gm should be responsible for replacing the module now and also fixing the leakage issue so this does not occur again. This is a safety issue as I have been locked in and unable to get out of my vehicle three times already, and also, according to the original recall, this can be a fire hazard
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to lock with the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Headlights went out while driving at night. Only brights worked. Rear driver's side window went down mysteriously and would not go up for 24 hrs. Daytime running lights (drl) not working.
The optional adjustable foot pedals, that were never used, developed a shorted condition in a electrical relay and to the under the seat control module which drained the battery while parked, and when discovered resulted in a $180.00 local shop diagnostic and disconnect charge to the consumer and another $120.00 for a new battery. The cost of replacement of the components would be approx. $600.00 not including labor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The ignition circuit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. In addition, the contact stated that there was a grinding sound as the ignition was being started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the starter drive gear was worn and the starter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8.
While driving down the road my headlights would go out. We put a new fuse in that has helped for a while. Now about 2 months ago I shut my car off and opened the doorthe radio would not shut off so I turned my car on and back off it went off that time. I took my daughter into dance went out to get something out of my car and my headlights were still on. So I turned my car on and off looked still on so I went back to watch my daughters dance. After another hour it was time to go home walked outside headlights were still on. Got home my husband looked at it and tried turning them off nothing would turn them off. So he pulled the fuses he said the relay was so hot he couldn't even touch it. So I have no dim lights unless I carry fuses with me to out in and take out or I just can't drive it at night.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
This complaint involves the rear liftgate wiper not functioning. It first started by running slower and slower, then finally stopped functioning completely. I have replaced it twice now, and both times the wiper motor would function for a very brief time, the first time around it didn't last for 36 hours before ceasing to function again. I have been to numerous forums to research this problem, such as trailvoy.com, and it is quite apparent to me that this is a widespread issue, with little hope of an easy repair. It appears the suspect part, the lgm, can't be ordered or replaced by the common man, and many of us do not have the financial resources to continually be taking the vehicles to the service bay of our local chevy, gm or buick dealer. This is a safety issue for many reasons, but particularly for those of us who live in a rural environment of dirt/gravel roads as the draft at the rear of the vehicle always causes the lift glass to become soiled, reducing visibility to near zero at times, which makes for less safety when changing lanes, backing up and so on. Additionally, there has been no solution issued yet for the flickering headlight issue that a recall was issued for last year for these vehicles. This is becoming maddening, it has been far too long. Apparently none of the higher ups at gm live in regions where there is a substantial deer population. Thankfully I have yet to hit one. It would seem to me that this problem is given very little attention by gm.
We were traveling from spokane, wa to portland, or, when we got to richland, wa the check engine light came on. We stopped and scanned the computer and gave us a code for a faulty pedal sensor. We erased the code and turned the trailblazer on and it came back on in about 10 minutes. We read online that other people that have trailblazer ss are having this issues and there was a recall on the sensor and they are getting theirs replaced. I talked to autonation chevrolet and camp chevrolet here in spokane, wa and they both have heard of the recall and the issue but since it won't show up under my VIN number they will not honor the recall. They won't 100 to 150 to diagnose when it took me 5 seconds and they want us to pay about 600+ dollars for an repair that should be free. I read about the sensor and our truck is doing everything it says it will do. When you are at a light and go to push the gas pedal it boggs down like about to die then lunges forward and shifting hard between gear 1 or 2. Can someone please help us with this and help us get the dealership to work with us. If we continue to drive it an accident could happen any moment. This is a huge hazard!!!
I recently purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago from a dealer in st augustine, florida. The engine will just shut off when I am driving, I have two young children and am concerned that this could cause an accident when driving. I have not been able to get any help from the dealer where I purchased the vehicle even to do a diagnostic on the vehicle. Has there been any problems/ recalls with the ignition switch on this make and model, even when at idle it will shut off, without touching anything.
Hello, my name is [xxx] owner of a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The issue with my vehicle is that my wife was driving it down a highway in northern michigan, driving at about 45-50 MPH and the vehicle just shut off while driving. When the vehicle shut down she lost power to steer and brakes. If this incident happened in the city or on the freeway this could have been fatal. I called chevrolet and started a claim, the person I talked to couldn't speak much english or understand it as well. I told them what had happened and they wrote back with a entirely different story. They sent me to a local dealership, to get advise. The only thing they could tell me was there is no recall on that switch. All I was trying to do was make chevrolet knowledgeable about the situation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 5/15/15*cn updated 05/26/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, smoke started coming through the vents of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. A fire and a police report were not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility); 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam head lamps shut off intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 4/30/15
4wd disengages and becomes 2wd only 4wd will not reengage.
The drivers side low beam headlight was not working. When my dad opened the hood there was an aroma of burning wire. My dad removed the rubber cap for the low beam headlight and found the plastic electrical connector to the low beam bulb was burnt and charred. My dad removed the connector in order to avoid a fire. I contacted gm customer service and they informed me that there was not a current recall for my VIN number and that I would have to take it to a dealer for repair. I contacted a dealer and they informed me that the repair could run hundreds of dollars and they could not confirm that the problem would not happen again.
Engine light came on and never went off. Have had in garage 4 times and no one able to fix. I have had every code fixed and cleared but light still stays on. The last time in shop light was off when all codes reset and as soon as I drove it a short distance, light returned. Now light goes on and then off and on again. It can last for days or a short drive. Car runs fine and no one can see to find problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the door lock system failed and caused the contact to be locked inside the vehicle. The contact was able to exit the vehicle through the hatch back door. In addition, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility door module) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who discovered burnt wires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
(on or about jan 9, 2015) upon driving at approximately 40 MPH, the 2006 trailblazer stalled. I was very fortunate that no car was behind me since it was a two lane highway, and I surely would have been rear ended. At that time the passlock light lit on the dashboard. I immediately put the car in park and it started. (again on feb 4, 2015) driving on a three lane highway and traveling at approximately 25 MPH (intending to turn left in a approx 50 yards) in the middle lane, the trailblazer stalled. Again the passlock light lit on the dashboard, I again quickly put the car in park and it started. Again we were fortunate not to have a car directly behind us, or we would have surely been rear ended!
Have not owned this vehicle since 2010-traded in to independence honda, bloomsburg, pa please take me off list- I continue to get every recall. Thank you, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The problem started on wednesday january 21, 2015; I started my car up to let it warm up while I dusted off the snow. I notice my heated seats were not working. I turned the car off and restarted it. As soon as I restarted it the car began to backfire and stale. It would start but then stale out. I had to get the trucked towed to the local mechanic. I pick up my truck that evening and it ran fine. The next morning thursday january 22, I got in my truck and it started right up. However, every stop I came to the truck just shut off. I restarted it and then would just shut off at the next stop. The engine light did not come on until I was drive to the mechanic. Again that evening I picked up my truck and everything was fine. Friday january 23, I was driving my 7 year old to school and the car just shut off while I was driving down a steep hill. I had no brakes or steering. This happened 3 times. I again took my car to the mechanic. He kept my car for 4 day. I finally picked it up yesterday january 24 and it is still not fixed. My mechanic said he is stumped. It drove great after picking it up. Then this morning january 25, as I was taking my daughter to school, my car shut off 3 time while I was driving down two hills. Then it staled 2 more times while I was a red lights. I nearly missed two accidents. By doing research online I found hundreds upon hundreds of complaints from people having the same issue. I call the local chevy mechanic and he said this is an known problem. I called chevy directly and they too are aware of the problem and number of complaints. I even found complaints on this very site. I'm just curious if someone has to die before this problem gets fixed. I have a recall on my drivers door for a part that catches fire, but no recall for the truck just shutting off when in motion. Doesn't make sense to me.
Ignition switch key cant be released when trying to go to the lock position when in park.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle lost all electricity and power steering. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heat became inoperable preventing the windows from defrosting. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the climate control panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
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).
We own a 2006 chevy trailblazer with 86492 miles on it. Yesterday after filling the vehicle to a full tank of gas. The fuel gauge would drop to empty and the empty tank light will come on.
I was driving approximately 40 MPH and all of a sudden I lost power in the vehicle. I had no acceleration, I lose power steering. Vehicle was still powered on but I could not pick up speed or steer vehicle. I had to pull over to the shoulder and cut off ignition then restart vehicle. Once restarted I had full functionality again. This has happened 4 times in the last 30 days. Vehicle has also started stalling when attempt to start up.
My door module went bad. The part has a recall, the manufacture doesn't have a fix. The manufacture wants me to pay for another defective part. Then reimburse me when they have the fix. I couldn't make sense of this since the part is under recall just swap it out for another defective part. When ever they have a fix let me know I will take my vehicle. Why pay for something that has a recall. If your going to reimburse me anyway! I will like to keep my 500+ and not wait for gm to pay me back. Plus they want to pay a diagnostic fee when I told them what the problem is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v404000 (electrical). However, the part for repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience the failure.
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