Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicles fuel gauge was defective. He mentioned that the device started showing an inaccurate reading and now it stopped working completely. The dealer nor the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 03/29/11 *bf updated 05/02/11
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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The fuel light stays on empty even when the car is full. You can never know how much gas is in the car. The check engine light comes on. It goes off when the car is full for about one day, then comes back on again until you fill the car up again. There is a problem with the sensor and it costs approximately $800 to have it repaired. This is a problem in chevy trailblazers as everyone that I have spoken with that has a trailblazer has this problem. I even know a couple that has a 1999 trailblazer with the same problem. The dealer refuses to fix the problem because there has not been a recall.
In september 2010 I started having problems with my 2006 chevy trailblazer with the windshield wipers going all of the time . The only way I can get them to shut off or turn them back on is to take the fuse out. This is so inconvient because the fuse box is located in the backseat on the passengers side . I have to lift the seat up and remove two boxes and put in the fuse and to remove it I have to use pliers to get it out.... Also my low fuel light stays on even when I have a full tank of gas so I am constantly at the gas station getting gas so that I am aways sure to have gas in my vehicle. The dealership wants to put the vehicle on diagnostic for $99 which does not go towards the cost of repairs which I can not afford because I am unemployed.. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership I purchased it from and they indicate that it is no longer under warranty and there is nothing they can do but repair it and maybe give me 10% off of my repairs since I purchased it from them...... I see where u have many complaints on this same year and make and model.. Do u have any suggestions on what can be done on this?
The fan on my trailblazer quit working on my A/C completely. Took to the dealer & it started working again without any repair. Then fan setting #5 quit working & I took to dealer again. They stated it was the blower motor resistor. Picked up from dealer without replacing anything & then fan quit working all together. Replaced blower motor resistor & it still didn't work. Wiggled the 7-wire wiring harness & it began to work. Waiting til it fails completely to replace. There have been many trailblazers that have had this exact problem. According to the reports, my harness will melt & then I will have to replace it and/or eventually wiggling it will not work, not to mention its very inconvenient to get into that area of the car on a regular basis!!!
The wiring harness to the heater blower motor melts through. This is the second time we have replaced ours.
While driving at night, the low beam headlights stopped working without notice. Stopped at next convenience store, checked all fuses and all were good. Started ignition and lights still did not work. Checked high beam headlights and they worked. Followed up with mechanic the following morning. Could not diagnose problem and referred to a local dealer. Dealer diagnosed problem as being a faulty bcm. Bcm was replaced. Approx. 8 weeks later, same problem w/low beam lights not working. Dealer replaced relay. Now low beams work, check engine light has come on and fuel gauge has stopped working.
None of the dash hands work.
Faulty gas gauges in 2006 chevy trailblazers gauge only reads empty all the time. Vehicle is 4 yrs old with 33k miles. I filled a complaint with chevrolet and my dealership. Complaints are all over the internet on this. This is a safety issue and needs to be investigated.
2006 chevy trail blazer with approximately 75,000 miles on it. About a year ago the vehicle died on me while at a stop sign. All the icons in the dash board lit up and engine alarms went off before it died. I tried to restart, but nothing happened. Also the key locked in the ignition. A good samaritan gave me a jump start and I made my way home. I drove it to the dealership and they replaced the ignition switch. A month has gone by and the problem started all over again. This time, I turned the key in the ignition and nothing happened. 5 seconds later on it's own the vehicle cranked over as I was about to step out of the car. I continued driving the vehicle for another week with no problems. This week is another story, it started all over again. I have read blogs online with many chevy trailblazer owners having the same problems. As of right now my vehicle is at the dealership for the third time this year. All they can say is that I have a dead cell in my battery. Of course a month ago, they said my battery was good. My brother inlaw also owns a chevy trailblazer and has the same problem. Can someone please investigate I'm running out patients and money. Not to mention a safety issue being stranded on the side of the highway.
I have an 06 chevy trailblazer and after some research on the internet I have found that the problem I am having with the sending units on my fuel pump is a rather common problem. Gm is well aware of this issue but seems to not care and only wants to collect the money for these replacement fuel pumps. I would like to see gm recall this and fix the problem for this, it is not just the trailblazer but the envoys and rainers. Seems to be a bigger issue with the trailblazers. Makes one wonder how many of these trucks have had this problem and not posted it on line and paid the 800 plus to fix it.
Gas gauge on 2006 chevrolet trailblazer when started shows correct fuel level. After several miles of driving gauge drops to zero and warning light and chime is activated. Gauge shows correctly each time engine is started. Dealer said many complaints of this type, but not covered by warranty. It is a bad sending unit in the fuel pump. Gas tank needs to be dropped and parts replaced at a cost of $800.00.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer fuel level sensor hasn't worked since about 28,000 miles, now has about 80,000 miles on vehicle. Thousands upon thousands of 2006 trailblazers have had the same problem which chevrolet (gm) knows about but won't put out a recall service bulletin to replace this defaulted part. Here the taxpayers bailed gm out , but they won't take care of this huge problem where an operator of this vehicle could run out of fuel at any time not knowing how much fuel is in the tank because it reads empty all of the time with the low fuel light on as well. We as taxpayers can bail them out, but they won't take car of a problem that could result in deaths when a vehicle runs out of fuel at the wrong time, and in the wrong place. Is this what is needed before gm takes care of this problem? This seems to be the case. Also with this problem it sends signals that won't allow the vehicle to pass ny state vehicle inspection when there is nothing else wrong with the vehicle.
Fuel gauge registers empty at all times. Low level light is always luminated low fuel warning displayed.
In my 2006 chevy trailblazer, the gas sensor does not work and caused the check engine light to come on intermittently as well as causing the fuel gauge to remain on empty regardless of the actual fuel level. I have had the car diagnosed and was informed that it was the sensor in the gas tank and the repair would cost me $500 to replace a part that would ultimately fail again. Gm has refused to cover partial expenses of this repair even though they are aware of said problem. I first notified gm on 6/23/2009 and they have yet to issue a recall. There is currently an open investigation :action number dp10001.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While examinig his vehicle he noticed that none of the electrical components were functioning properly. Upon further examination, the contact noticed that the drivers side power window control wires were burned due to a small internal fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 28,706.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was contributed to the lack of gasoline in the fuel tank. Roadside assistance was called to the scene. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings at any fuel level capacity. The vehicle resumed normal operation after gasoline was added to the fuel tank. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 40,200 and current mileage was 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 10 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the driver's side door panel. He pulled over and turned off the vehicle, which caused it to stop smoking. A mechanic stated that the control fuse box caught fire. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer, but they did not have the necessary parts for the repair. In addition, the contact was experiencing fuel gauge issues. When he filled up the vehicle with gasoline, the gauge indicated that it was empty. The failure mileage was 47,500. Updated 07/28/09 *bf updated 07/30/09.
A/c wiring burnt. Fan blower replaced 13 may 09, didn't work on any speed. Turned in to get fixed at castrol car care center, hinesville, ga. Two days later not working, so returned. Wires fried at pig tail. All parts were factory recommended.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the battery indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Ten seconds later, the brakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. She drove to a nearby dealer and was informed that the alternator failed while driving and did not produce enough energy to the brakes in order to stop. The dealer replaced the alternator and the battery. The contact believes that this is a safety hazard and the manufacturer should issue a recall. Through online research, he found numerous complaints for this same defect. The current and failure mileages were 33,900.
Purchased used 38k miles problems started straight away reardoor locks quit, child safety lock rod fell off broken clip, would find plastic trim on ground next to car,seat trim broken fell off, when it rains or snows 4 wheel unit fail to engage and disengage correctly engine light comes on and goes out alot alternator is loud water pump went out ,rear chevy emblem popped off we now have 56k can't imagine what's next.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the alternator failed to work properly. As a result, the vehicle made loud noises. The noise occurred every time the vehicle was started for at least four months. The contact has not taken the vehicle to be inspected for the alternator failure. He was informed by another dealer that the bearings were faulty. He feels that this is a saftey issue because the alternator and battery are needed for the vehicle to operate properly. The current and failure mileages were 39,000. Updated 02-18-09 updated 02/18/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact heard the alarm sound. She looked outside and noticed that the vehicle was in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it was electrical and originated from the driver's side door. A police report was filed. The fire burned the entire driver's side of the vehicle, a portion of the front passenger seat, and the roof. The contact called her insurance company, but could not reach the chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Car started making a very faint whining sound and has gotten quite loud and have had it looked at and spoke to other owners with the same problem and so far have found out that the rear bearing goes out in the alternator quite early as in my vehicle which only has 28,000 miles on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the rear directional signal harness and fuses were replaced twelve times. Water penetrates the harness and corrodes the directional signal fuse. The manufacturer stated that the failure was repaired in 2005 according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v198000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). The vehicle is out of warranty; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Horn button in steering wheel becomes progressively more difficult to actuate, eventually failing altogether. Horn can no longer be sounded by pressing on air bag cover on steering wheel. Consequence is inability to sound a hazard warning to other vehicles during an emergency, which can render a collision unavoidable. Defective or misadjusted horn button switch is proven as root cause because horn can still be activated by remote key fob.
I have had numerous problems out of my 2006 chevy trailblazer, but all have been covered under warranty up until this point. I purchased my vehicle new with 18 miles on it. It is currently at 42k and I am just outside of my warranty. I filled my car up twice this week and the fuel gauge showed full as I left the gas station. By the time I got home ( approx 1 mile away ) the low fuel indicator turned on. I took my car to the dealership and they indicated that my fuel gauge censor has gone. I took it to the dealership and they refuse to repair it free. The cost is $457.00. Unfortunately it costs me about that much a month to keep the sucker gassed up so I cannot afford to 'give' gm any more of my money. I am driving it as it is and searching for a cheaper route to repair my vehicle. I have to children that I have to transport around and I am terrified that I will run out of gas. This is such an extreme and unnecessary stress. Please help.
2006 chevy trailbazer has a bad alternator. I took the day off work to fix the vehicle. To my surprise you can't get one for this vehicle from anywhere. They are on backorder through gm. I guess I need to find a new way to work until my new one arrives.
Horn doesn't always work. Seems to be a shortage.
We have had two 2006 trailblazers and both of them have been nothing but problems for us. The first one we brought we owned it for six months and we had it in the shop six times (broken sway bar, heater two times, windshield wiper fluid holder two times, shaky front wheel and motor misfiring. We traded in hopefully to avoid more problems and went ahead after assurance that this one must just be bad and got another 2006 trailblazer. This one we have only had for 2 months and we're already having problems. Three days after we bought it had to go to the shop for the radio not working properly. Then the engine starting misfiring and the engine light was on and it was running really rough. The tech thought that it was happening because the gas cap wasn't all the way tightened. (when the engine light comes on you loose power and I pulled out in front of a car on the highway and barley moved that's how I found that out.) when he called me back he said that I had two cracked sparks plugs and the battery cable was loose making it start slowly. That was fixed but then 5-27-07 the engine light came on again and it was running rough just like before. It seems like everytime that the engine gets wet that it makes it misfire. I told the dealership this several times now. It had been raining that day. Everytime I take it in for the engine they tell me there is a lot of moisture under the hood on the motor. It's in the shop right now.
I have had many many problems with my 2006 chevrolet trailblazer most recently the transmission is bad, I had started complaining to the dealer about the transmission slipping at around 8,000 miles, the truck now has 17,000 miles on it. The dealer refuses to repair it under my warranty. The dealer will not cover the repair. The dealer told me I had to pay out of pocket. I was informed of this on 5/4/2007. I have had many many repairs done on this vehicle, something is not right. The dealer also refuses to fix the brakes, the dealer claimed to have repaired them 3,000 miles ago and told me that it is not possible for the brakes to be bad again, the dealer said I need rotors, pads, and they did replace a lt ft caliper that they found to be bad. The dealer will not replace the pads and rotors. The dealer has told me to pick my vehicle up. The vehicle is currently not in safe condition to operate on public highway, I informed the dealer that I will leave the truck there while I contact the federal safety agency and whoever else I find that will help me. If the dealer insist that I remove my vehicle, I will have it towed, I will not operate the vehicle on public highways, as it is not safe. I will now list some of the items most recently replaced. Also, ABS , check engine, and service 4wd lite was on and off since january 2007. The gas gauge malfunctioned. The instrument panel was replaced twice, also replaced the radio, front heater, rear heater, dvd player, both upper ball joints, brakes, ft wheel bearing, lt ft door control, ft calipers, some kind of bearing in the steering wheel. The front suspension still makes noise, rattles (the dealer cannot find the problem) there is more but this is what I remember right now without looking it up. The dealer also told me that it is not possible for so many things to be wrong and has accused me of changing parts over from another trailblazer.
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