2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 0% of the 1,108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Seat moves while driving, we have a occasional problem with the electric seat position. While driving and in gear the seats will relocate. My wife has the seat mostly forward and while driving the seat moves backward. One time she could not step on the break to avoid hitting the car in front. She nearly crashed into the car. This has happened several times. Gm is not willing to investigate. One person said to tell the dealership when we crash because of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503866, filed 2013-03, 2,500 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“This issue started when the back hatch of the Trailblazer would not lock or open and the rear wiper would not work. After dealing with this for a few months the doors, windows and driver side seat stopped working. Also, the doors would not lock/unlock with the keyless entry. After some research, I changed the lgm fuse (it was blown). Once the fuse was changed everything started working except the back hatch. I manually locked the back hatch and closed it. Once the hatch was closed all of the doors locked and I could not open the truck. I manually used the key and opened the driver side door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461243, filed 2012-06, 165,000 miles“2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Consumer states problem with brakes and traction control light illuminating. The consumer the ABS would activate when making right turns. Several components were replaced, but the consumer continued to experience problems. The blower resistor was replaced due to it only working on high. …”
NHTSA complaint #10391008, filed 2011-03“2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues, electrical system issues, driver seat problems and other vehicle issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10898817, filed 2018-04Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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