Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V599000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V519000 Headlamps may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V404000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V248000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V455000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 102 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 23 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Visibility 8 complaints
Of the 189 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 189 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has numerous complaints, particularly about the fuel and electrical systems, and six recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability issues. However, specific failure data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 100,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil & filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inoperative power window
- Fuel odor or leakage
- Intermittent headlight issues
- Erratic electrical functions
- Steering fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.