2006 Chevrolet Blazer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (8) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (132)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
Showing the 6 most recent of 132 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-22 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“highway 70mph brakes locked up dash lights on for skid system there was no rain??…”
2017-01-04 · Engine · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet blazer. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. a fire report was not filed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available. …”
2015-08-05 · Electrical System · 92,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage…”
2015-06-22 · Engine · 109,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. while driving 50 mph, all the instrument panel lights illuminated. the vehicle began to shake and then stalled. the dealer diagnosed that the throttle body, fan clutch, and accelerator clutch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was notified of the failure. the failure mi…”
2015-03-27 · Visibility/Wiper“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v404000 (visibility) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact …”
2013-07-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 69,412 mi“was parked at job site after having filled fuel tank. low fuel alarm and light came on. when started vehicle gas gauge registered empty. after several off/on sequences for the ignition, fuel gauge would only register empty. had repaired same day from dealer. was told this was a warranty issue, and our deductible was 50% ($175). i told dealer i wou…”
2013-03-19 · Visibility/Wiper · 98,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the driver's side window and mirror began to operate independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the door module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. the f…”
2013-02-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the 06 trailblazer ran out of fuel on the freeway! there is a known recall on the trailblazer but gm will only pay half of the repair i think it is a safety issue and should have gm pay the complete cost! *tr…”
2012-07-25 · Electrical System · 136,563 mi“the master control switch on driver side went out at the same time my front & rear vents stop working. i couldn't control any windows, mirrors, door locks, interior lights, etc. the heat/air/vent quit blowing out front & rear at the exact same time. we had vents (for air) fixed first. a dealership stated that the wires had burnt into. on june 5, 20…”
2011-12-31 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System · 75,200 mi“i just filled the fuel tank until completely full, and when i started the vehicle, the gas gauge showed empty and the low fuel light came on. shut off and restarted several times and it still shows empty and the low fuel light is on. i drove the vehicle several miles and now the service engine light is on. i had gotten a letter from my local chevro…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.