2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 112about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 112 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 10% of the 1,108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 4 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.
“Headlights went out driving them came back on then off again. Went to the dealer for known recall 14291 and said my specific Trailblazer is not listed for the recall. This is very dangerous as I was driving in the dark for many miles. I should be reimbursed for any fixes as GM knows there is a problem not sure why it's only to specific trailblazers and not all from 2006-2007”
NHTSA complaint #11123152, filed 2018-08, 153,000 miles“While driving down the highway at night the headlights just went out almost went off road because it happened on a slight turn to the right. Luckily it was a median divided road and I was in the left lane so I was able to pull over and stop. They came back on after about ten minutes of sitting while looking under hood and everywhere else trying to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10747245, filed 2015-08, 161,540 miles“I was driving down the road after dark, in fairly busy traffic and all of a sudden I had no headlights, the low beams are not working.. I quickly pulled over to check but still no headlights.. Luckily no one was hurt but the situation was very dangerous. Have there been others with this same problem? Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10669966, filed 2015-01, 111,000 miles“My low beam headlights will just turn off while driving at night, but the high beams will continue to work. Very scary at night, I almost went into the ditch the first time it happened. They do come back on after a cool down period. Replaced the relay, but continues to just turn off at times. While researching this online, I found this to be a common problem with the Trailblazer.”
NHTSA complaint #10575925, filed 2014-03, 98,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 15V519000Aug 14, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009, Isuzu Ascender 2006–2008 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 13 | 48% |
| 2008 | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 | 151 | 21% |
| 2006 | 112 | 10% |
| 2005 | 140 | 10% |
| 2004 | 101 | 9% |
| 2003 | 77 | 9% |
| 2002 | 143 | 12% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
607 complaintsElectrical system
251 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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