2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems

Filed May 19, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Driving vehicle turn it off turn back on drive somewhere and turn it off and go swimming for an hour came back go to go start it and would not start I believe it's the anti-theft system as we replaced the ignition switch and the ignition cylinder but my illumination selector for my gear selector nor my tachometer works nor do my front two windows or locks

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors; however, the failure recurred with an error code for the Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Additionally, the odometer mileage would not appear upon starting the vehicle until the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 160,000 miles · NV

Stabilitrak light comes on intermittently for no apparent reason. Have had brake fluid, brake pads, rotors, sensors and tires replaced. Traction control and ABS checked; all is good. No cel code relating to this issue. Traction control off button doesn?t work once light appears. There is no difference in driving when light is on. Still haven?t figured out what causes it. Battery, power cords, and alternator have both had to be replaced do to issues with the voltage outputs. Now to replace fuse box and ECM due to more voltage output issues. Cel has had no indications of an ECM, fuse box, alternator, or battery problem until they were beyond repair (this also happened with other transfer case leak, loss of reverse gear, and front differential leak) . Cel comes and goes by itself at anytime with no difference in drivability or conditions. Each time it reappeared it?s thrown different sensors and/or circuits failing or high/low voltages including o2, maf, tps, evap system, wheel speed, fuel pressure, oil pressure, steering wheel, gas and brake pedal position, air bag impact, just to name a few. My car has recently started going into limp mode at random due to this electrical issue. Only remedy for this problem is disconnecting the wiring harness and allowing the fuse box and ECM to cool down. And finally, my oil filler tube seal broke and oil was spitting out into engine bay. Coincidentally, my pcv valve tube had also broken, and the tube was hanging loose right in front of the oil filler tube. As a result, pcv tubing sucked up a large amount of oil into the air intake; with no check engine light illumination indicating any problems during the time of failure. My air intake system is nearly ruined (not to mention the $$$ I shelled out in oil) and the wear down on parts has been detrimental to the life of the engine. This car is nothing but a cash cow for gm.

Filed Apr 5, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · SC

I purchased the vehicle from usados auto sales and the owner told me the car had 185,000 on it. Well after paying cash and waiting 27 days I finally receive the title and it says it has 260,000. The bill of sale he signed when he bought it also stated that the actual mileage wasn't correct. He filed my bill of sale out and didn't inform me or even right back there form he lied to me and said it was 185,000 so I contacted him and he said it was something he overlooked to just write on my bill of sale the actual mileage and I told him no I would you have spent $2500 on a vehicle with 260,000 miles and he refuses to help me. Now the vehicles check engine light is on. It leaking oil and the radio doesn't work and it keeps blowing fuses.

Filed May 25, 2019 · Engine · 158,000 miles · PA

If gm knows about the exhaust manifolds on these trailblazers that warp and leak exhaust why are they not fixing them.it's a on going problem

Filed Jul 20, 2018 · Engine, Visibility · 126,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the windshield wipers sprayed uncontrollably at maximum pressure. Even though the sprayer activated uncontrollably, the wipers did not work. The failure recurred. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and remained lit prior to the failure. The contact called progressive chevrolet at 330‑879‑3697 (located at 8000 hills and dales rd nw, massillon, oh 44646) and was advised to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was called and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. In order to restart, the vehicle would need to be shifted into park or neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that there were other issues with the vehicle that the independent mechanic was able to correct, but the stalling persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 167,200 miles · TX

Vehicle was serviced for a faulty fuel level float sensor, which was registering that there was no fuel in the gas tank when the tank was full. 7 days later, while driving on a busy freeway, all of the gauges on the gauge cluster started spinning out of control and the vehicle lost complete power while driving 65 MPH. I had to merege across 4 lanes on the freeway in heavy traffic and nearly got run over. No power to the engine at all - it just died while I was driving. Of course, onstar and the chevrolet dealer that performed all of the service on the vehicle were no help. While waiting for onstar, my vehicle was towed off the freeway.

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 127,000 miles · MI

Whilst driving on the highway the engine shut down and lost power steering. Had to pull over on the side of the highway. At high speeds this is troubling. The powertrain and check engine light came on. Waited several minutes and car would restart and be operable but would repeat. Mechanic determined a faulty computer known as the powetrain control module (PCM) or engine control module (ECM). This part was replaced and has fixed the problem.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · MD

I spent over $1000 to have this problem fix, years ago, today 5/27/20016 I having the same problems. This truck is important to me and my kid. Turn the key and it want start, wait ten miniutes and try it again it starts, but while driving it the engine shuts down in traffic. Pull over to the side try to start it again sometimes it will start wright away no problem but other time it will take longer prolike the next day. The major concern is while I am driving with my son, the engine would shut down on the highway and local streets. Everytime this happen I am concern someone will rear end my truck and someone will be hurt. I try different mechanic the same problems. I needed help?