2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,211miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 1% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,211 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel shakes violently, it has been in dealer for over 30 days. Have tried many things to repair, nothing has worked. It only does it some of the time so it is hard to diagnose... I do not want a car that is not safe for me and my kids!! Please help us! Manufacturer does not seem to care! Date feb 11, 2006 was first date in to dealer for repair.... Has been in 3 times! To date they have fixed or repaired the: tires, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, brake booster, (and I am sure some others that I can't think of right now) thank you for your time! The kuhr family.”
NHTSA complaint #10155864, filed 2006-04, 1,211 miles“Most recent is a driver's side door/window controls that have completely stopped working. Controls have been sporadic for over a month and have now, and it stopped completely with the window in the down position. I have been lucky not to experience the burning/melting issue others have before it stopped working all together - but my window is now in the down position and cannot be closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464704, filed 2012-07Related recalls
- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2006, Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
129 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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