2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engine stalls while driving

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 Aug 30, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 192,916 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at night, the headlights and high beam lights failed without warning. The vehicle had to be turned on and off several times in order for the lights to function normally and, other times, the lights would not turn back on. The contact stated that the electrical system in the entire vehicle would fail without warning and cause the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the driver's door switch was repaired per an unknown the federal safety agency campaign number. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired for the other failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 192,916.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Vehicle shut off while driving on highway lost power almost got into accident and was blocking trafficc. Other vehicles like mine have the same problem.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · 100,000 miles · TN

Traction control light and the light beside it stay on 24/7. I have had it at my mechanic who has sent it to the dealership as well and have replaced all parts but the computer to my car. I cannot afford to replace the computer and not know if that is the fix. My head lights flicker and some days turn off which have been recalled but when I give my VIN the dealer tells me I have zero recalls. They do this when sitting still, driving slow or even on the highway. I have cars thinking I am flashing them some times when I am not. If I roll my windows up they dim. I also was pulling out of a parking lot when my car stalled on me. When I coasted down the hill to stop, the car started. My mechanic put it on computer but the code was an "unexplained" reason, basically no one know why or if my car will do it again. I have had issues with this car from the day I bought it. I have taken it to dealership over the headlights but it was daylight and they did not see it so said they couldn't help me. I am so over my car, I am to the point I will not own another gm product. I have seen 3 recalls in the news that match my year and make, but my "VIN" says otherwise. I feel like I am driving a ticking time bomb. My computer lights have been on for 3 years now, headlights have done this since I bought the car in 2008, and it stalled beginning of spring 2015. I just want a safe reliable vehicle!

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · MN

Fuel gauge sensor is defective, cannot determine how much fuel is in the tank, vehicle stalled and ran out of gas when the gauge showed gas in the tank.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 149,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The pass lock warning message illuminated prior to the failure. The failure was recurring. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj the consumer stated the ignition switch and relay were replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 12/10/15.

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 8 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The ignition circuit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. In addition, the contact stated that there was a grinding sound as the ignition was being started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the starter drive gear was worn and the starter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

On two occasions now within a two week time frame, vehicle shuts off while driving. Both times I was in motion at approx. 25 to 35 MPH. Get it over to put in park and it does start up so far. I have children and I commute on an extremely busy freeway. What if this failure occurs while I'm moving at 70mph plus? My mechanic has replaced some parts in hopes it was the problem. The check engine light is on/off for months but nothing of a major concern is showing up on the computer. I understand this vehicle has 150k miles but it should not be shutting down while driving. Please help.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 52,863 miles · NV

After fueling the vehicle with 12 gallons of gas, (filling it up from half a tank) the fuel gauge read empty and the out of fuel / low fuel indicator light was on. The vehicle stalled twice while in traffic driving it home, but did not result in an accident as traffic was light at the time. After calling the dealership they told me this is a common problem that happens every 50k miles "give or take" and that I need to have my fuel level sensor and fuel pump replaced. In looking online, I find that this is indeed a very common problem that has resulted in crashes and other safety issues and has been ignored by gm and the federal safety agency for several years now despite the constantly growing number of claims. The dealer stated it would cost "somewhere around $900" to have this fixed. I told them what I thought of that, bought the delphi replacement unit myself for $200 and made the repairs on my own. However gm is going to be getting a bill for this from my lawyers.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · MI

Hello, my name is [xxx] owner of a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The issue with my vehicle is that my wife was driving it down a highway in northern michigan, driving at about 45-50 MPH and the vehicle just shut off while driving. When the vehicle shut down she lost power to steer and brakes. If this incident happened in the city or on the freeway this could have been fatal. I called chevrolet and started a claim, the person I talked to couldn't speak much english or understand it as well. I told them what had happened and they wrote back with a entirely different story. They sent me to a local dealership, to get advise. The only thing they could tell me was there is no recall on that switch. All I was trying to do was make chevrolet knowledgeable about the situation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Electrical · 95,083 miles · PA

(on or about jan 9, 2015) upon driving at approximately 40 MPH, the 2006 trailblazer stalled. I was very fortunate that no car was behind me since it was a two lane highway, and I surely would have been rear ended. At that time the passlock light lit on the dashboard. I immediately put the car in park and it started. (again on feb 4, 2015) driving on a three lane highway and traveling at approximately 25 MPH (intending to turn left in a approx 50 yards) in the middle lane, the trailblazer stalled. Again the passlock light lit on the dashboard, I again quickly put the car in park and it started. Again we were fortunate not to have a car directly behind us, or we would have surely been rear ended!