Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,107 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 #12V406000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V417000 LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM 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 436 complaints
- Electrical System 251 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 112 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 112 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 76 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 52 complaints
Of the 1,107 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 59 a fire; across all 1,107 complaints, owners report 40 injuries and 14 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a below-average reliability rating due to a notable number of recalls and over 1,100 complaints. Key issues include electrical and fuel system problems, contributing to increased maintenance demands. The recall history indicates recurring concerns with visibility and the electrical system. However, the data provided is limited in terms of more specific failure rates and associated costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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 and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 5 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Inspect suspension components annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Power window failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.