The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility). The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was running or while driving at various speeds, the passenger's window switch was depressed from the driver's side door panel, and there was a clicking sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, and the window failed to roll up or roll down. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions, when the driver's side window switch was depressed, the window failed to roll up or roll down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility problems
102 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000.
- owner complaints
- 102
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls30
- Glass, side/rear3
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Rear window wiper/washer: motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.
- Risk
- The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.
Recall number 15V599000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
- Risk
- A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC), 1‑800‑955‑9007 (SAAB), and 1‑800‑255‑6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V‑248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.
Recall number 14V404000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
- Risk
- A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
- Remedy
- Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463, Isuzu owners at 1‑800‑255‑6727, and Saab owners at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V‑406.
Recall number 13V248000 · Recall details
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
- Risk
- A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
- Remedy
- Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, and GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 12V406000 · Recall details
What 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Several months ago, I was at a fast food drive up window. I had my drivers side window down while paying for my food and receiving my food. It was down pouring and the inside of my door got pretty wet. I wiped off the rain as best as I could but everything was soaked. The very next day the drivers side door controls started to go haywire. The window button stopped working and my door locks only worked occasionally until they stopped working all together. My side mirrors can no longer be adjusted from the drivers seat. I have to get out of the vehicle and manually adjust both driver and passenger side mirrors. I'm not sure if there is a short in the wiring from the rain or just what is going on. I asked a parts dealer to see how much it would cost to replace the drivers side door controls module and he was of no help except to say its a recall part because of moisture. I've looked this up and I see there was a recall but my VIN isn't on the recall list. I don't understand why my vehicle is excluded considering this appears to be exactly what this incident generated the recall in the first place. I further looked into the investigation you had on the Trailblazer's outside of the salt belt states having the same issues with the moisture and issues that arise from the damaged door controls. I'm not sure if I would be considered in the expanded recall but I'm certain I should be as this is exactly why my drivers side door controls failed. I feel this is a huge safety issue as i don't know if there is a electrical/wiring short and not being able to adjust the side mirrors is an impairment. There was no warning to let me know anything was wrong. The system just went out just that fast. Please advise me how to proceed with my next steps to get this resolved. Also, my low beams went completely out the other day and replacing the bulbs didn't fix that issue. I do have a recall scheduled for January to get the headlights fixed and I'd like them to fix both issues. Thank you.
Drivers side power locks and window controls only work intermittently. Back window windshield wiper turns off and on intermittantly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was informed that a 20 point inspection was performed on the vehicle by savage kia (2725 centre ave, reading, pa 19605, (610) 678-0650). Within less than 30 days of owning the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to turn on and off when necessary. The wipers remained activated continuously without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a warranty and recommended contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action numbers: ea12004 (visibility, electrical system) and pe12003 (electrical system, visibility), although the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the complaints in the investigation that were closed by the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. *tt consumer stated after leaving the dealer consumer noticed the windshield wipers would turn on by itself and would shoot water onto the windshield while driving. Consumer purchased the part and had it installed. Vin is invalid.
The front windshield wipers start operating by themselves. Also wiper fluid comes out by itself. The wipers and the wiper fluids comes out rather the vehicle is stationary or in motion. It doesn't matter when or where.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Upon starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers activated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (kuni chevrolet cadillac, 2449 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95825, (916) 538-7217) where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 50,500.
Fluid has gotten into the driver door and caused the window module to quit working. None of the controls on the driver side door works. Including the locks, causing a safety concern. It doesn't matter if it's moving or stationary the controls do not work.
My 2006 chevrolet trailblazer automatically starts spraying the front window and the wipers start and will not stop when the vehicle is turned on (the wipers start up and it starts spraying window washing fluid when you turn on the vehicle). This is extremely dangerous!!! This happens when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street, on the highway, turning, braking and any motion moving forward or backwards.
July 17, the front window wipers and window washer of my 2006 trailblazer started turning on automatically (when I start the 2006 chevrolet trailblazer, the wipers and washer fluid start and will not stop until the trailblazer is turned off). I can not drive the trailblazer with the wiper always on. The front windshield wipers and window fluid will not stop unless I turn off the vehicle. The vehicle is extremely dangerous to operate !!! This occurs when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on the street, turning, braking , etc.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility?
Yes, 4 recalls: 15V599000, 14V404000, 13V248000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most visibility complaints are 2002 (106 complaints), 2006 (102 complaints) and 2007 (82 complaints).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Fuel system 607Electrical 251Lights 112Engine 67Transmission 50Airbags 31Brakes 28Driver assistance 27Body 26Steering 26Acceleration 17Suspension 12Locks 11Seat belts 6Seats 5Tires 5Wheels 2
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