2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 1,108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in a crash and neither front airbag deployed, my insurance adjuster questioned if the air bag system even works. I have copy of the estimate to repair as well. Due to the force of impact even local repair shop stated that my air bags should have gone off as well. Is there a recall on this model for air bags not deploying? I was in a second wreck on 3/7/17 and neither air bag deployed at that time either and there was no bumper so air bags should have definitely gone off.”
NHTSA complaint #10966507, filed 2017-03, 123,230 miles“We were involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. Both were traveling at approximately 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. I was driving the vehicle and have a broken right leg, broken left heel and ankle. I was temporarily knocked unconscious from hitting the steering wheel. My wife suffered a broken wrist, fractured pelvis, and fractured tibula.”
NHTSA complaint #10244652, filed 2008-10, 44,000 miles“2006 chevy Trailblazer spun out on snow while my daughter was driving. It went towards the left then immediately jerked around to the right and continued to gain speed as it launched us off the roadway and into a group of trees. The brake pedal wouldn't budge, the steering wheel continued to turn in circles not controlling the tires at all. The backseat broke apart before impact and was throwing my teenage son around in the back. The front seats broke loose as well and slammed both driver and passenger into the dash during impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055772, filed 2017-12, 155,000 miles“I was driving down the highway and had got cut off by a car. I swerved and avoided hitting the car but ended up hitting the median almost directly head on. The whole front of the vehicle was smashed in and the vehicle was totaled. The airbags never went off, me and my passenger were both wearing our seat belt and I ended up hitting my head on the steering wheel leaving me unconscious. An ambulance rushed me to the hospital and I received 10 stitches above my left eye.”
NHTSA complaint #10548331, filed 2013-10, 47,000 miles“While driving on a dirt road that only fits on car, I was involved in a head on collision involving a jeep cherokee. There was extensive front damage however, the airbag did not deploy nor did onstar contact me. I have very painful neck, head, shoulder, and right arm pain.”
NHTSA complaint #10227418, filed 2008-05, 22,140 milesRelated recalls
- 06V417000Oct 31, 2006Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005–2006, Buick Lacrosse 2005–2006, GMC Envoy 2005–2006 +9 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 33 | 17% |
| 2007 | 27 | 4% |
| 2006 | 31 | 3% |
| 2005 | 70 | 5% |
| 2004 | 42 | 4% |
| 2003 | 57 | 6% |
| 2002 | 102 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
607 complaintsElectrical system
251 complaintsExterior lighting
112 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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