Wiper engages with washer fluid spraying at any time . When first start wipers come on with fluid spraying no intermitent settings wiper stops and starts at all times. Fuel gauge stop working with full tank. Now it does not work. Door lock on driver side not functioning. Locks would start when vehicle sitting in driveway not running. Removed fuse, as it caused battery failure.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility complaints
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Windshield wiper will not turn off even when the switch is off. All washer fluid is dispensed and the wipers will keep going.
The wipers started acting unpredictable, with the washer fluid spraying all over. You could not control when the wipers would turn on or off, the speed they would go, and the washer fluid would spray at random times. There was a recall on this for the trailblazer for the 02-03 models -however, this issue does not seem to be resolved in any satisfactory way. A simple internet search would satisfy that inquiry. This item should be recalled as there has been a service advisory issued (service bulletin). I have to pay to get the wiper motor module assembly replaced for several hundred dollars and it is doing the same thing as the earlier recalled wiper assembly. Chev/gm seems to know there is a problem given the history. They are at least making money from me. This is clearly a public safety issue if it has been recalled previously.
I was driving on the freeway, going over an extremely high and long overpass, and the windshield wipers came on spraying wiper fluid non-stop. I couldn't see anything, but managed to get the hazard lights on a get in the emergency lane. The wipers couldn't be disengaged and the fluid was gushing out like a whale spouting water. I removed the fuse for the wipers and let the fluid empty itself out in spray. Once I got home, I put the fuse back in and the wipers come on with the control in the "off" position. They only operate at high speed. I can't turn them off unless I remove the fuse. This is dangerous - I could have flown right off the freeway on that overpass. I couldn't see for the wipers moving so fast, but not fast enough to remove the constant gushing of the wiper fluid. The tv commercials they run about chevy trucks are "like a rock" are very true. This trailblazer is as useless - just like a rock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system , visibility ) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that after the repairs, the door locks and window switch became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the windows failed to close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they declined to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Last summer the windows on my trailblazer started acting up. Sometime would work, sometimes not. Seem to be affected by the weather, if it was raining. Would stop working all together if it was raining, then would start to work, when it had dried up. I received a notice on a safety recall for my vehicle, but when I called into the dealership, they said that it was not covered since I had not registered in a list of the northern states. I know for a fact that this vehicle was manufactured and driven for at least three years in one of the northern states. Why would it matter if I had registered it here or there. There is still a safety issue with the window module. The recall should follow the vehicle not the registered owner.
Seat moves while driving, we have a occasional problem with the electric seat position. While driving and in gear the seats will relocate. My wife has the seat mostly forward and while driving the seat moves backward. One time she could not step on the break to avoid hitting the car in front. She nearly crashed into the car. This has happened several times. Gm is not willing to investigate. One person said to tell the dealership when we crash because of this. Also the driver side mirror will at times change position while driving with it set in the neutral position but not associated with the seat movement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows would open and close independently. The contact mentioned that he was unable to lock or unlock the door using the electronic key fob, readjust the mirrors, or utilize the heated seat function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver's side door control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the electronic window and door locks failed to function and a burning odor was noticed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the front driver side door module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 01/30/13*lj updated 01/31/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) and contacted the dealer. The dealer did not have the necessary parts available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue with the availability of the part and was unable to provide a date for when the part would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate current mileage was 38,000.
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.
The master window control module burned out.
Driver door power window and lock control circuit board malfunctioned and started to smoke and failed to operate driver window, also lights inside window and door lock switches no longer works, upon removing switch assembly I found it to be badly melted and black, it appeared to have caught on fire.
I have had several problems with my power windows going up and down and then just not working at all. I smell smoke sometimes but can't locate the cause of the smoke. I have also had problems with the electrical connection to the radio, which also works sometimes but the majority of the time it does not work. I have had this problem for a long time now and need a resolution before my SUV catches fire. I also have problems with the drivers side power door lock which works intermittently-whenever it pleases. I recently started having problems with my rear wiper blade-turn it on and it moves a little then stops. My headlights dim up and down while driving...I have replaced the alternator and the battery and still don't have enough power for some reason-dealerships want to charge a lot of money just to diagnose when it appears that this is obviously a defect in the electrical system of the SUV.
I have a 2006 trailblazer and a few weeks ago my driver side control panel stopped working. Could not use my remote to open the door and was unable to put any windows down. I thought there was a short in the wires somewhere because the next day the panel worked. Now, two weeks later I stopped at the store and was getting out of the car and again I could not lock my doors using the button on the control panel. I left the door unlocked and when I came out (within minutes) my door window had gone down on its own while I was in the store. When I got into the car, my daughter and I could smell something burning. She immediately made me go to the garage and have her mechanic check it out. He was able to remove the panel and showed us where the plastic part that goes inside the handle had melted and could have caused a fire in the car. He called around to try and find a replacement part and was finally able to find one and was quoted over $300 for just the part!! Then, I had to set up an appointment with the dealer to have it installed because it has to be programmed to my car and I was quoted about $103 for installation!!!! I can not believe this problem has not been listed as a recall after reading all the complaints with the same problem. I plan on getting a phone number from the dealer for the gm corporate office to file an automotive complaint tomorrow. I hope to be reimbursed for this part and the labor charge. This sounds like a serious safety issue to me and thank goodness my car did not start on fire while I was driving. Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/the federal safety agency-opens-investigation-on-2006-2007-chevy-trailblazers-for-power-window-switch-issues-169431.html#ixzz26rrcv9ed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver door master window switch failed. The vehicle doors could not be unlocked automatically and the windows could not be opened or closed. The contact mentioned that the doors could only be opened manually. The driver door master switch was replaced twice; however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility: power window devices and controls) was not finalized. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 60 MPH when a short caused the power door locks and window switches to function intermittently until becoming inoperable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls )however the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not eligible under the recall based on the state in which she resided. The vehicle had not been repaired. The mileage was unavailable. Updated 9/25/12 *cn updated 10/04/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the driver side window and master switches failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the window control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 ( visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
While on vacation in ny I went to move my trailblazer to be able to pack up for the trip home and when moving it I noticed a strong smell of electrical fire and noticed smoke coming from the area around the drivers door master window switch. I quickly turned the truck off and pulled the switch plate out of the door but it was to late. The damage had already been done. The switch had shorted and melted all of the ribbon cable in the switch and rendered it inoperable. There was a slight misty rain when all of this occurred, I am just glad it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. I called and talked with chevy and they told me there was no recall for this and there was nothing they could do to help and then stated that it was VIN specific. So which is it no recall or VIN specific?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that a burning smell emitted inside of the vehicle and the driver side window and door locks and master switch failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who removed the door and window switch console and confirmed melted wires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number:12v406000(visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the front and rear driver and passenger side windows would not open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the driver side door module needed to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 35 MPH when the headlights and the control panel lights illuminated intermittently. The front driver side window also failed to work and a burning smell was emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH smoke started to emit from the driver side control panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer est. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, burning fumes started to come inside the vehicle. The contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver side window control panel and a result, the panel melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,100. ..updated 09/12/12 *bf updated 09/12/2012 *js ...updated 10/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the driver's side mirror stopped working and the door lock and top half of the driver's seat no longer moved. Updated 10/25/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows failed and the vehicle stalled with the illumination of every light on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the motor for the window and the cables burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 96,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked, the contact noticed that the front driver and passenger side door mirrors would move independently. The front and rear driver and passenger side windows would also open and close independently. The rear passenger side window was locked and would close without warning. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnostics who stated that the driver side door window switch and side panel would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic unplugged the window switch. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: ea12004 electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls that could have been related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Our trailblazer has the service engine light on and off constantly. Had it checked by our regular mechanic with the tester and it read the thermostat needed replacing which was done. The light is still going on and off and having it rechecked the reading said a problem with the cooling fan. Checked fan and nothing. The headlights go on and off. The windshield wipers come on by themselves and then off. When it is raining they only work on fast speed. The window cleaner comes on when the wipers due which is hazardous when it is raining causing a visibility problem. I will be going to the dealer with the check engine light as we are going on a long trip in two weeks. Didn't know there were so many problems with this vehicle as listed on the complaints section.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window and the control mechanism on the door handle were melting, which prevented her from opening the window or locking the door. The contact mentioned that there was strong burning odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,250.
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
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