Having a problem with the vehicle RPM dropping while idling and the head lights flickering and sometimes shutting off. Check engine light come on and the code said it was the "idle air control valve" it only happens when the AC compressor is engaged. The problem seems to go away when the AC is turned off. Have not had it repaired yet because it's a fairly expensive part.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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I have had several problems with my power windows going up and down and then just not working at all. I smell smoke sometimes but can't locate the cause of the smoke. I have also had problems with the electrical connection to the radio, which also works sometimes but the majority of the time it does not work. I have had this problem for a long time now and need a resolution before my SUV catches fire. I also have problems with the drivers side power door lock which works intermittently-whenever it pleases. I recently started having problems with my rear wiper blade-turn it on and it moves a little then stops. My headlights dim up and down while driving...I have replaced the alternator and the battery and still don't have enough power for some reason-dealerships want to charge a lot of money just to diagnose when it appears that this is obviously a defect in the electrical system of the SUV.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and power lock on the driver side door failed. The dealer was made aware of the failure who informed him that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 58,150. Updated 10/24/12*lj the consumer stated the drier's side window would not operate and the power door lock did not work. Updated 10/25/12
I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. Could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. I thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. Now, two weeks later I stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again I could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. I left the door unlocked and when I came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while I was in the store. When I got into the car, my daughter and I could smell something burning. She immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. He was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. He called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! Then, I had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and I was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! I can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. I plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. I hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. This sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while I was driving. Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/the federal safety agency-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window started opening and closing independently. In addition, the side mirror started moving forward and backward independently and without activation. After parking the vehicle, the engine would shut itself off and the entire electrical system would become inoperable. Also, none of the doors could be unlocked and the failure would recur for several minutes before the contact would be able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that the power window module was defective, causing all of the electrical system to become inoperable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000: (electrical system) but her VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the contact's VIN was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 10/10/12 *cn updated 10/10/2012
Gas gauge began to malfunction in december. It would go from full to empty every once in a while. Over time it got worse and worse, until now, where it does not work at all.
The vehicle windows open and close randomly. The front driver panel controls all windows and will close the windows randomly if open. My child has been close to injured due to this. The side view mirror will randomly move in the downward direction while I am driving. The front driver door will stay locked even after turning the vehicle in park and shutting the vehicle off, locking me in. The manual switch to unlock the driver door doesn't always work either, so I need to climb over to the passenger side of the vehicle to get out. All these occurrences are dangerous to me and my children and I would like this to be addressed. I have contacted the dealership and gm and they said I do not fall under the recall due to my location, even though I spend a significant amount of time in the northeast coastal area. The dealer also refused to fix the problem saying they don't have the protocol on the recall repair of this vehicle. Gm has that record. Updated 08/11/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that when she entered the vehicle, she smelled a burning odor. The contact was unaware of where the odor was coming from however, she later discovered a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 69,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 60 MPH when a short caused the power door locks and window switches to function intermittently until becoming inoperable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls )however the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not eligible under the recall based on the state in which she resided. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mileage was unavailable. Updated 9/25/12 *cn updated 10/04/12
While on vacation in ny I went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it I noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. I quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. The damage had already been done. The switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. There was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, I am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. I called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was VIN specific. So which is it no recall or VIN specific?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 MPH when the headlights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently. The front driver side window also failed to work and a burning smell was emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer est. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, burning fumes started to come inside the vehicle. The contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver side window control panel and a result, the panel melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,100. ..updated 09/12/12 *bf updated 09/12/2012 *js ...updated 10/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the driver's side mirror stopped working and the door lock and top half of the driver's seat no longer moved. Updated 10/25/12
I was driving down a highway when my driver side door started smoking, no visible fire but clearly black smoke. I continued to pullover and try to exit my vehicle. When I pulled over I tried to open the door but it did not work, so I continued to get out my passenger door. Upon my own further inspection I opened the master control unit was melted. *tr....updated 08-24-12
Initially the interior lights as well as the head lights will flicker while the car is running in park. The drivers side window stopped working in april 2012. The other three windows continued to work. June 2012 the radio began to cut out when hitting a bump in the road. The dash radio lights would go blank and the clock reset to 12:00. This occurred on at least 4-5 occasions. Other times when hitting a bump the radio would make a static cut out sound but wouldn't fully go out. July 2012 on 3-4 different occasions all of the dash lights came on at once while driving down the road, the gas gauge dropped to empty on a full tank and the ding ding ding sound came on while driving. August 19, 2012, after driving about 8 miles the car smelled really funny like burning rubber or wire. Sniffing around the smell was originating from the front drivers side dash/door hinge area. At this time the rear drivers side window stopped working. The two remaining passenger windows continue to work, however hours later the smell still remains in the car.
This not a formal complaint, simply information. We had a 2006 trailblazer that had the power equipment switchplate melt down when the vehicle was garaged. When I parked it the windows were up and when I went to the garage 2 hours later the drivers window was down and the smell of smoke came from inside the drivers door panel. Switchplate was in-operative. My point is gm know about this as early as 2007 and neglected to do anything about it. This agency almost killed off toyota for allegedly hiding known defects; perhaps it is gm,s time in the chair? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the drivers side window failed. The check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. The master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. Only 1 speaker works radio plays at low volume.
My 2006 chevy trailblazer driver side door caught on fire sometime early morning while we slept. Now my vehicle will not start and driver side door and window module is totally melted. I have had issues with other things prior to this. My door chimes stopped working. My air will not blow out of the vents and my radio speakers are not working. My teenager drives this vehicle so this is a big concern for me. I really would love gm to step up to the plate and honor their product. I feel taken advantage of. I have seen websites with complaint after complaint with the trailblazer's electrical problems. We need a voice. Someone who has the power or pull to force chevy to recall the electrical issues regarding their workmanship or the quality of their product. *tr updated 8/17/12
Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. Had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. The light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. Checked fan and nothing. The headlights go on and off. The windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. When it is raining they only work on fast speed. The window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. I will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. Didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit, harness and the master switch on the driver's side window failed. The check engine light illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned off. The master switch malfunction prevented all the windows from working properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the master switch and the air conditioning unit were defective and needed to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were 47,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the driver's door. After taking the door panel off, the contact noticed that the control panel had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the control panel needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. Updated 09/11/12*lj the consumer stated that on 7/12 the blower from the motor failed because of a relay that also melted, updated 09/14/2012 *js updated 10/12/12*lj updated 10/15/2012
2006 trailblazer was parked not running. When I opened the door there was a burning plastic smell and smoke coming from the drivers door. When I pulled the door window switch panel out, the side of it was melted and had melted part of the door panel, window, door lock, and window lock button don't work. I have to manually lock the drivers door, because the remote doesn't work on that door. Looked up recalls and was surprised when it wasn't on your website. Multiple complaints all over the internet about this same issue. *tr updated 08/21/12
Driving about 30 MPH, smelled burning plastic?, smoke comes from drivers door, now windows not working, automatic door locks not working, gas gauge not working. Told master window switch and wiring in door needs replacing due to melting.
The fuel gauge read 3/4 of a tank so we did not stop to get gas, thinking we had enough to get home. 3min later we ran out on the hwy with 4 children in the car 2 that are under the age of 2 .
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that he attempted to open the driver side window but the window would not respond. All of the remaining windows also failed. The vehicle was not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 8/28/12 *cn the consumer stated he was driving when the windows stopped working. The entire dash cluster shut down, the windshield wipers came on by themselves, the side mirrors started moving, and all the lights came on, the vent blowers stopped and the windows rolled up on their own. After 30 minutes, the dash cluster stared functioning again, and the mirrors stopped moving, but the driver side door panel was not working as the vent blowers did not come back on. The consumer was quoted $200 just to take the driver's side door panel off and look at it. Updated 08/29/12
Vehicle was parked at store. Upon entering vehicle and starting the vehicle, noticed thick smoke coming from drivers door. Vehicle was shut down, smoldering stopped. Removed window control module to find melted plastic and evidence of high heat. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a smoke smell coming from the driver's door. The contact noticed smoke coming from inside the main switch door panel. After opening the main switch door panel, the contact noticed that all of the switches were melted inside of the door. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
The problems just began with my car with the gas gauge working intermittently and with in 2 weeks I had to change the drivers side taillight which was not only burned out but the housing was melted to the bulb. Next within a weeks time I was in the drive thru getting food and all the gauges just flashed and the car died. Upon trying to restart it several times the lights flashed off and on; the doors locked and unlocked themselves and their was not even enough power to call onstar. Check fuses found no problems. Still waiting diagnosis and getting it fixed.
The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. The vehicle was not running. I checked the fuse and found it to be blown. I replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. Then I tried to roll up the drivers side window. The door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. I took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was a burning odor. The contact later removed the window control panel and noticed the printed circuit board shorted out a few compoonents. The dealer was notified but offered little assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. Updated 08/14/12*lj the consumer stated there was no fire, only smoke. Updated 08/15/12
After a recent rainstorm, windows will not work from driver side window switch. Windows will go down and come right back up. They now are working intermittently. Sometimes they will go down and not come up, or go down and come right back up. Very dangerous, especially with kids if they like to put their hands out the window while your driving and it goes up on them; it's possible they could get their hands stuck and cause serious injury.
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