I just want to get some information out there on my experience: battery replacement seem ways too often 8/2008, 10/2010, 9/2013 - and there is no notice until you cannot start it one day. First thing to go was the idle pulley. I have had the water pump/thermostat/belts replaced multiple times 50k, 60k, 87k. Headlights and tail lights replaced at least 3 times each. I have had to clean the throttle block plate multiple times or the tb will stall when the brake is applied or heat/AC on. I have come to find out that there are many non-oem parts which I never replaced (I purchased used w/17k miles) and nothing showed up on car fax or other reports about accidents or repairs. I had the gas guage/tank/float repaired while it was under warranty still and then a year later it broke again, and I am still riding with it broken (at least the last 5 years), which of course keeps my check engine light on nearly all the time. I just located the notice that gm is now doing 100% of the repair and I will be making an appointment to get it fixed as I will not pass inspection and I never know how much gas I have. I fill every 200 miles. There are other minor issues such as interior lights going out, both of the front seats have detached from the side molding (only 1 little screw holds them in), the rear washer has not worked in about 6 years. I also have loud noises coming out of the tires/wheels and no one can determine an exact cause, but it's not the brakes or rotors or anything like that. I currently have under 89k miles. I am waiting for the door electrical system to go next as that seems like what is next on the list of tb issues.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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Within a week's several items in my instrument cluster failed - including the o2 sensor & my oil sending sensor... Looking at the complaints listed on this sight, I see it is a huge issue for many trailblazer owners. Very frustrating that nothing has been done to make gm fix these problems!
To whom it concerns, needed to report this since I believe this is a great safety problem that needs to be addressed by gm. The issue is with the low beam headlights. On my vehicle its only the passenger headlight. If you search online you can find others that have same issue but with both low beams go out whenever without notice. Very dangerous on dark roads. I've had my headlight fixed many times myself and than gave up and took to where I bought vehicle. What is happening is the bulb is making connector hot enough to melt to bulb so connector and bulb both need replace it may last a year most times not. There is definitely going to cause a fire before long. This could cause loss of life. I really need this important matter looked into and gm should have to correct this problem since it's a problem for lots of people.
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.
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!
Engine light on indicated vapor collection box under car not working properly,and/or needing tune up. Performed tune-up, engine light still on. , this, according to my licensed mechanic is a defective design construction problem. That having the box fogged for leaks and subsequent repair or replacement results in multiple situations of the light always coming back on. 2. The master switch on the drivers door went out, during the rainy season and needed to be replaced. I later found out that this was a recall item, but gm, chev, and/their dealerships refuse to reimburse me for the part and even though I took it to a dealership, they did not spray the one I had installed, was not interested in replacing the orig defective unit with the new engineered part, were rude, obnoxious and non professional to my husband, which now has me livid. We received a phone call from a local dealership, never any mail prior to repairing, when asked about the check engine light (under another recall too, for fuel level sensor, the dealership is charging $60.00 to check it out. Is gm and or chevrolet finding it necessary to drum up repair costs from the consumer to themselves. This is just a little more or less like scamming.
While driving down the road in my 2006 trail blazer I had a door switch/latch malfunction. In my vehicle when you pass 15 MPH the doors automatically lock. At that moment the doors switched to locked and at the same exact time the door lock/latch failed and the door opened while the car was moving. I made arrangements with my local chevy dealer via chevy customer care to correct a recall with the door switch. When I received my vehicle back the door latch/lock was not fixed. That part wasn't under recall. The part that failed was the door lock actuator which is an electronic device that is part of the door switching/locking system. The fact that the door switch was recalled due to shortages is quite possibly for the failure of this latch/lock. I am an avid seat belt wearer, luckily. I am great concerned with the potential for serious injury or death with this failure in other vehicles. I have reached out to the dealer and gm but was told too bad for the dealer and have bad no response when I mentioned their lack of concern for safety. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system , visibility ) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that after the repairs, the door locks and window switch became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
First incident: (23 august 2013) driving to stop at stop sign at approximately 15mph , vehicle turned off without any warning lights. Second incident: (26 august 2013) driving on highway going close to 65 MPH, once again vehicle turned off without any warning lights. Had to turn hazards off and coast to safe zone while cars were passing me going 65-80mph. Third incident: (28 august 2013) driving close to 50 MPH, once again vehicle shut off without any warning lights. Once again had to coast to the median and hope not to get in a car wreck. All 3 of these incidents happened with my 2 year old daughter in the vehicle. I have also done research through various forums and websites. It happens without any warning at all and from what I have read there is only a temporary fix by changing the ignition switch but months later it comes back. The only thing that you can do (from my knowledge) is let it sit for an hour or 2 and then it starts up fine, but when your driving at 70 MPH the last thing you want is for your vehicle to completely shut off on the highway. There are thousands of people in the exact same situation as me hoping the next time they get into their vehicle they wont be in an accident. Thank you for your consideration.
This is the second time this has happened - what happens is I will be driving ( speed once at 35 once at 60 ) and my trailblazer just shuts down. Instantly. You have no power to get over to the side of the road. P0601 code - this is what shows on my mechanics system. However, when you research that code online. Some folks have spent thousands trying to stop this issue and no resolve. This is highly dangerous - you go from 60 to nothing. My tb has less than 50k on it.
When I was driving downhill on curvy road, I applied the brakes during a turn and the power steering had activated my anti-lock brakes. It kept happening on every turn and when I took my car to a shop they had to replace a steering angle sensor.
While driving during the day all of the speakers started going in and out. This has happened for the last year. As of now only the very front dash speakers are audible but very faint. The other issue we're having is at night the headlights will completely go out. We will immediately have to pull over and wait for the car to decide when the lights will come back on.
Headlamp relay, I have had to replace it twice in a matter of a year. It was completely melted and caused the headlights to stay on resulting in a dead battery. There is obviously an issue here, it could have started a fire and caused harm. I will be reporting this straight to chevy too...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the windshield wipers and the radio volume failed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Daughter was driving in city traffic in orlando (disney world college intern) and notice smoke and then fire coming from passenger side, under the dash. Car was in motion, she tried to stop the vehicle and exit, had trouble getting car to stop, and the door would not open because the vehicle was not in park. Fire rapidly spread throughout the cabin. She had to put her hand into the fire to get to the shifter, and then hurt her knee when she left the vehicle because it was still moving. The entire interior was totally consumed, all windows are gone, all seats are burnt to the frames, and it appears that the fire department took out the front grill to get to the engine compartment. Unknown cause of fire at this time, vehicle is a total loss, and is now in a tow lot. We will never see the vehicle again since we live in nebraska. Thankfully my daughter made it out alive with possible knee injury only.
Last summer the windows on my trailblazer started acting up. Sometime would work, sometimes not. Seem to be affected by the weather, if it was raining. Would stop working all together if it was raining, then would start to work, when it had dried up. I received a notice on a safety recall for my vehicle, but when I called into the dealership, they said that it was not covered since I had not registered in a list of the northern states. I know for a fact that this vehicle was manufactured and driven for at least three years in one of the northern states. Why would it matter if I had registered it here or there. There is still a safety issue with the window module. The recall should follow the vehicle not the registered owner.
I purchased a used car from ez cars & credit located in riverside california because they had some very good reviews. I could of bought a car from a private owner but I decided to go with a dealership because I figured that the law would protect me and they could not sale me a defective vehicle. I purchased an SUV, chevrolet trailblazer 2006 on 2/07/2013 and after taking the car for a test drive, I noticed the airbag light on. The manager [xxx] said it was just something that could be fixed in like 5 minutes and that it had to do with the fuses being replaced but his service technician left for the day so I should bring the car in tomorrow. I contacted the dealership and asked for [xxx], I was told by the sales manager who's name is [xxx], that [xxx] was on vacation for 1 week in mexico. I explained the airbag situation and[xxx]said he doesn't know anything about it and I would have to wait for [xxx] to return from mexico. A week and a half later driving with the airbag light on, not knowing if my kids, husband or myself were safe in this vehicle but we spent all our money to purchase this car. We here from [xxx] so I brought the car into the dealership, [xxx] had the car for 4 days and the airbag light is still on today! I contacted [xxx] and told him I was on my way to pickup my car, mr. [xxx] he was at the office, now when I pick up my car, I get my keys from the owner of the auto repair shop next door. He doesn't even work for the dealership! I have serious water corrosion under my car, the steering wheel feels shaky the fuel gauge never reads correctly and the lights go off and on inside the car after a while of driving. I don't know what to do?? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Oct 2012 recall notice 12180 was received from gm mar 2013 the parts available at dealer was received dealer, reliable chev., richardson tx, was contacted, SUV taken in. Did not have the part, special order. Isn't 6 months a little! Long to take care of a recall???
The driver's door controls stopped working and there was an immediate electrical burning smell and smoke. The windows stopped working entirely. It was very apparent that something in the door had melted or burned (no visible appearance of fire on the outside, no flames). I took the vehicle to a gm dealership for repairs, which I opted for based on the severity of the issues and would other causes may be at work (would this happen again? What else was affected?), and they replaced the door control (not inexpensive). I believe this matches gm#12180 and the federal safety agency # 12v406000. The actual event occurred a few years ago- the date is very approximate and may not be accurate. The area is nj. There were no out-of-the-usual circumstances with the use of the vehicle. In coming across this while researching it, I thought I would include my event for your purposes. The recall process has been slow; personally not very satisfied, I've spoken with gm and they are still working on sending the letters to reimburse those of us who actually encountered this.
Left blazer at airport for a week, while we took a vacation. Got back from vacation, the locks didn't work. After using the key to get into the vehicle, could smell something burnt. Driver side power window didn't work for any windows / locks. Went to repair shop, and the driver power window panel had to be replaced. I received a notice for a safety recall in oct. 2012. The invoice #130355 from ron sick's for repair was $440.09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the electronic window and door locks failed to function and a burning odor was noticed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the front driver side door module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 01/30/13*lj updated 01/31/13
The SUV would not start in october 2012. I was told I needed a new battery, so I bought one right away. I drive the SUV very infrequently, maybe only 40 miles a week. On decmber 7, 2012 the headlights started to flicker while I was driving across the chesapeake bay bridge in maryland. This was very concerning because it was getting dark out. I drove directly to a friend's house, and when I tried to park the SUV the lights would not turn off. Even after manually trying to turn off the lights and removing the key from the ignition, the lights would not turn off. Finally the lights went out, but the battery was dead when I tried to restart the SUV in the morning. We tried to charge the battery. This caused sparks by the fuse box and the lights inside the cabin began to turn off and on, even with the key out of the ignition. The headlights also started to flicker off and on and the doors locked an unlocked. I had the car towed back across the bridge to my local mechanic and was told I need a new battery. Obviously the battery is not the issue. I would like to know what gm intends to do about the faulty wiring in these models and how they are going to correct the issues related to the recall notice I received in october 2012. The recall number is 12180 and I think this current problem is related to it. I received the notice and it states the parts are not available at this time and to park the vehicle outside. I called and asked if it is ok to drive the SUV and was told "yes". Since I must drive across a 5 mile bridge several times a week, I am concerned the truck will break down and cause an accident. I am also concerned a passenger or my pet dog could be injured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that a burning odor and smoke started to emit into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he believed that the driver's side door module was defective. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 141,000.
The truck has been at a several times into a chevorlet dealer, the check engine light the reduced engine light and the traction control lights all come on at the same time and it causes a failure in which the vehicle losses 90% of power . The failure happens at random time and all weather and traffic conditions. I have had it at two dealers as well have contacted gm executive dept. They have claimed to be fixed several times but it still fails. The issue at hand is that in traffic conditions this failure proves to be a huge safety hazard for myself and other drivers on the road. Its not a used car issue as its an electrical failure issue. I have asked time and time again to have a gm field tech come look at the car but, they insist that the dealer fix it. I need someone more to see and understand the failure comes with at great risks of other drivers on the road. If you goggle this problem you will see others have the issue and I think its worth a recall if they can find a fix for it but after 3 years and several tries they are still unable to fix the issue.
Drivers side window erratically went up and down with out key in ignition and car was un occupied. Began to smoke and consequently melted door panel switch and window motor.
Car was parked, used my key pad to open doors only back hatch unlock, had to use my key to open driverside, very strong smell by the time I got the door open, like burning wire, car would not start smell got stronger was afraid car was gonna catch on fire so unhook battery, had it towed to shop ,the drivers door module was burnt black, contacted gm after 2 days they told me it was a factory defect, and it would be taken care of. Cars fixed and now they only gave me 10% off , then they hung up on me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the entire window function button stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the master power window switch needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) but was advised that the final list for vehicles that were included in the recall was not yet final. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 65,000. Updated 12/14/12
I came out to my vehicle today, unlocked the door with the keyless remote but the driver's door was unresponsive. Upon starting the vehicle I realized the windows don't work on the driver's side as well. I removed the driver door control module to find a burn mark internally on the door as well as burnt plastic on the door module itself. The window and lock worked fine the night before so I'm concerned with the short circuit occurring over night without a key in the ignition.
The master window control module burned out.
Driver door power window and lock control circuit board malfunctioned and started to smoke and failed to operate driver window, also lights inside window and door lock switches no longer works, upon removing switch assembly I found it to be badly melted and black, it appeared to have caught on fire.
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