2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: power window failure

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Electrical · NJ

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.

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · CT · fire

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 95,000 miles · GA

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

Filed Jun 29, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 111,302 miles · VA

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.

Filed Apr 20, 2011 · Locks, Visibility · 92,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the front driver side automatic door lock and window regulator failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.