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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Electrical system Problems

Complaints
251about this part
Share
23%of 1,108 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 251 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 23% of the 1,108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 38 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When turn the car off and remove the key from the ignition, there are two speakers that continue to make static noise, whether I have opened the door or not. If I bump or hit the center console it will make the speakers louder or turn off. The check engine light is on for multiple codes, and I have worn out shocks. The shocks should make me feel as if I am gliding, bur I feel and jerk to every bump.”

NHTSA complaint #11317442, filed 2020-03, 185,000 miles

“I was driving to work and all of sudden I had no gas peddle and my SUV came to a stop. I had it towed to a shop and was told my ignition switch went. I called GM today was told my SUV wasn't part on the recall but they have been getting calls about trailblazers and could be in the future. Something needs to be done about not doing a complete list right up front.”

NHTSA complaint #10622457, filed 2014-08, 70,000 miles

“While driving during the day all of the speakers started going in and out. This has happened for the last year. As of now only the very front dash speakers are audible but very faint. The other issue we're having is at night the headlights will completely go out. We will immediately have to pull over and wait for the car to decide when the lights will come back on.”

NHTSA complaint #10522950, filed 2013-07, 65,000 miles

“While driving down the road I smelled plastic burning then I saw some smoke.. I had to pull over and pulled the master window controls out of door to find it had caught fire and is now inoperable. I see there is a recall but I recently purchased the vehicle and would like to know how to have this situation taken care of.”

NHTSA complaint #10556950, filed 2013-12, 102,000 miles

“Recall for faulty fuse or connection in the driver's side door that could malfunction if the wiring became wet and cause an electrical problem. I was notified by regular mail from Chevrolet in or around 2013. In approximately 2015, there was a short in a fuse in the driver's side door after a rainstorm. The power window malfunctioned and did not work. The following morning the window functioned normally again. I have had no trouble with the window or the door since that time.”

NHTSA complaint #11243138, filed 2019-08, 50,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026433%
20251454%
20241131%
20231723%
20223128%
20214121%
2009933%
20086534%
200720027%
200625123%
200561742%
200462758%
200328532%
200218116%
2001210%
200014%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Fuel system
607 complaintsExterior lighting
112 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsAir bags
31 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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