The drivers side window control panel would not work for any of the windows. The vehicle was not running. I checked the fuse and found it to be blown. I replaced it with the exact same size and type of fuse. Then I tried to roll up the drivers side window. The door window control panel switch then began to smoke and there was the smell of burning electronics and plastic. I took it to the dealership and was told the control panel and regulator had fried and would need to be completely replaced.
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was a burning odor. The contact later removed the window control panel and noticed the printed circuit board shorted out a few compoonents. The dealer was notified but offered little assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000. Updated 08/14/12*lj the consumer stated there was no fire, only smoke. Updated 08/15/12
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.
Power windows were rolled up and key off and vehicle unattended and locked. Later in afternoon after it rained it was reported the drivers window was down. After checking on the vehicle the window had rolled itself down sometime while in at work. The drivers window switch would not operate. After getting estimate at gm dealer(700+) and body shop(350 plus programming at gm dealer), they were able to jump motor to roll up window and disable switch. Harness and switch were starting to melt and deform wire insulation at drivers window switch but did not catch on fire or melt to bare wiring.
While driving down city road, I began to smell a burnt smell. I looked to my left and saw a little wisp of smoke from my driver side power window switches. I immediately stopped, shut off vehicle, popped the hood and disconnected the power to my battery. I called a friend who is a mechanic and he took out the switch cluster. Opened the cluster and saw a burnt mark on the bottom left of circuit board. It will need to be replaced. Pictures received 06/25/12 updated 06/29/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that a burning smell was coming from the front driver side door and noticed that the window switch was not functioning. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe12003 (electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls) that could have been related to the failure the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Driver side window switch had a burning smell and the functions of the window, driver side mirror and automatic door do not work. Upon inspecting the switch it was noticed the bottom of the circuit board had melted on the left side portion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window housing panel melted. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would have to replace the window switches. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked, the contact depressed the door lock on the front driver's door. The contact then smelled a burning odor coming from the door. When the contact attempted to lock the door or open the window on the front driver's side, he was unable to. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the front driver's window switch and wiring would have to be replaced. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe12003 (electrical system visibility:power window devices and controls), that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,532.
Was stopped for a safety check by ohio state patrol and told I was driving a unsafe vehicle and it was unlawful to drive it in ohio due to the factory tinted glass.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the main power switch in the driver side window caught fire. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the switch was no longer covered under warranty and that they would be unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 05/08/12
Window doesn't roll down or stay up. Gas gauge broke .. Engine light and catalytic converter light stays on. Handle design on door came off. Engine went out due to a pistol loose.
I was in my vehicle and went to roll my window down and started smelling a burning smell and my windows started going crazy, going up and down. I tried the switches to the rest of then windows and none of them work.
The middle of march 2011 I smelt something burning. I did not see smoke. My drivers side window and control panel stopped working properly. There are several different things that have occurred over the past year. Drivers window sometimes won't roll down at all. Sometimes it will roll 1/4 and stop, sometimes it will roll all the way down. When rolling back up I have to make 1000 clicks to get back up. Remote keyless will not lock or unlock drivers side door. Mirrors can not be adjusted. Currently all 4 windows will roll down from drivers side control, but will immediately roll back up without pressing the up button. Other 3 windows will roll down from each door but will also automatically roll up without being prompted to. It's almost as if the up button is being held down constantly. My concern is that I have a child who's hand or fingers could get caught without warning, and not knowing if the windows will roll back down is concerning. I am unable to lock the other windows from being controlled by other passengers. I have checked all fuses and so far they are okay. I have taken the panel apart thinking that the connections were dirty and not making a good connections and that did not help. *tr updated 11/14/12 *cn updated 11/14/2012
The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me touching it. The driver side mirror also would not function. I was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. Again I had to pay out of pocket for something that gm should cover. I just want gm to own up to this defect and offer reimbursement for this repair. *tr updated 7/11/12 *cn updated 07/17/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver side window failed and could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the electrical module, which was found to be melted. The window was repaired. The dealer replaced the driver side window electrical module. The failure mileage was 66,523 and the current mileage was 71,000. Updated 03/06/12
When I started care on above date I smelt something hot looked under hood saw nothing. After entering car realized the electric window control switches on driver side was the issue it was hot and smoldering. Smoke by then was entering car. I pulled over and called a friend mechanic who took the melted part out and unplugged electric wires. I was told it would cost $1500 to replace and do not have that kind of money.
Power window switch melted and scorched door driver side.
Pe12003 my trailblazer 06 window automatically went up and I could smell burning, I made the kids get out of the car and I had my dad search. The door panel was popped off, the switch had melted and burned a hole into the white insulation, now nothing works on the trailblazer driver side door. I notified the cac and sent pictures. They told me there was no recall on the vehicle. I don't have the money to get it fixed so it is still not functioning. *tr updated 6/26/12
I noticed an article on fox news about an investigation regarding door fires. I would like to report that issue happening to me about a year ago. The problem started intermittently where the window/door switches would not work. After dealing with that problem for a couple of months I got in my truck one morning and could tell it smelled like an electrical fire. From that point none of the windows or door locks worked and I could see some brown discoloration that had come up between the door and the panel for the door switches on the drivers side door. I pulled the switch panel up and there was a hole on the side of the switch panel and part of the plug was melted where the very small fire had occurred. I ordered a new switch panel from a dealer and had the dealer flash it so it would work in my truck and so far so good. I may have the old switch panel in my garage if needed for anything.
While driving my 2006 chevy trailblazer I noticed the strong smell of an electric fire. Almost immediately after noticing the smell smoke began to come out of the door panel on the drivers side. By the time we were able to pull off the road onto a side street (about 30 seconds) the smell and smoke had increased considerably. We had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and we were told the drivers side window switch went bad and caught fire. We had to have the electrical replaced on the entire driver's side of the vehicle. I noticed that this same issue has been reported by others for chevy trailblazer's of the same model year and would request this issue continue to be investigated in the event a recall is necessary. *tr updated 6/26/12
2006 trailblazer 4wd. The driver's side window become erratic during operation at first. Then entire electrical system was affected over next day or two, including making door locks operate on their own, heard electrical crackling sounds in door and dashboard. Smelled electrical fire fumes slightly once. Engine warning light came on, followed by light warning that stabilatrak had issues. Took it into chevrolet dealership (harbor, 9911 w 300 n, michigan city, in. Phone (219) 210-4266.) after the service department investigated, they reported that the issue was a burned out drivers door module that had obvious charring on it. The service tech noted on invoice sheet that he found the engine light was indicating a p0171 diagnostic issue which he traced to the "failed/shorted" driver door module. The solution was to replace the module and program the new module. The next day after getting back the vehicle, the engine warning light came on again. A check by me using my obd unit shows that once again the p0107 is the issue. I have also again heard crackling in the door, but no electrical issues seen thus far. Will be heading back to dealership first chance that I get. Cost of the unit replacement was $524.62.
I smelled something burning and tried to roll my window down with no success. I have a friend who is a mechanic, remove the master switch from the door. There burn marks and melting on the plastic outside components. I am fearful that this could have caught fire and me or someone in my family would become seriously injured or worse. And who is to say that is would not do it again if the piece was only replaced. I feel this should be seriously looked at by chevrolet before something tragic happens.
Our car was parked, the entire back hatch was open (not just the glass window) and I was unloading bags and boxes from car. The rear window exploded into tiny pieces of glass that rained down on me. Getting embedded in my head, back and arms. Neighbors came running the sound was so loud. The car had not been involved in any kind of collision and there was nothing that hit the window. I had been to the vehicle several times since the door had been opened because I had lots of items to unload. Now I have been noticing many other trailblazers that have missing components from the rear window leading me to think that their windows have had to be replaced also. Had we been driving that day when this happened, with the force in which the glass flew, I am sure that the children in the back seat would have been hit with the glass.
Washer fluid sprays and windshield wipers activate when switch is not on and at times would continuously spray and wash windshield when the switch is in the off position. Now wipers will only work on high position or you can turn them on and they stop in the middle of the windshield.
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.
2006 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer states problem with brakes and traction control light illuminating. *tgw the consumer the ABS would activate when making right turns. Several components were replaced, but the consumer continued to experience problems. The blower resistor was replaced due to it only working on high. The engine light illuminated, the fuel sensor was not working, the heat was inoperative, there were noise/creaks coming from the steering wheel when driving slow and making turns, the power windows and heated seats stopped working, the fuel gauge was inaccurate, the 4-wheel drive switch had to replaced, the seat belt was difficult to fasten, the head lights and tail lights sockets burned out, the fan for the heater and defroster stopped working, the transmission would not down shift properly and eventually had to be replaced, the ignition switch didn't always work and the key would sometimes get stuck.
In september 2010 I started having problems with my 2006 chevy trailblazer with the windshield wipers going all of the time . The only way I can get them to shut off or turn them back on is to take the fuse out. This is so inconvient because the fuse box is located in the backseat on the passengers side . I have to lift the seat up and remove two boxes and put in the fuse and to remove it I have to use pliers to get it out.... Also my low fuel light stays on even when I have a full tank of gas so I am constantly at the gas station getting gas so that I am aways sure to have gas in my vehicle. The dealership wants to put the vehicle on diagnostic for $99 which does not go towards the cost of repairs which I can not afford because I am unemployed.. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership I purchased it from and they indicate that it is no longer under warranty and there is nothing they can do but repair it and maybe give me 10% off of my repairs since I purchased it from them...... I see where u have many complaints on this same year and make and model.. Do u have any suggestions on what can be done on this?
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at various speeds with the windshield wipers on they would not stop functioning when they were deactivated. The ABS light was also illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact spoke with an authorized dealer who offered no assistance and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer. When the contact shut the rear liftgate, the glass exploded and shattered. He suffered minor injuries and lacerations to the hands. The manufacturer referred him to the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer would not assist or assume liability for any repair costs. The contact was able to locate technical service bulletin number 070852003, but there were no recalls. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 60,320.
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