2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 9% of the 1,108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 14 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wipers and washer fluid would start operating on their own could not make them stop on two separate occasions washer fluid only would spray without wipers working this impaired my visibility of the road and surrounding traffic fortunately I was able to get off the road and stop the vehicle on both occasions until it stopped spraying.”
NHTSA complaint #10980564, filed 2017-04, 118,950 miles“The windshield wipers and wiper pump (water) went off continuously (on their own) and would not stop. The water sprayer kept squirting water and the wipers kept going non stop. Nothing we did would make it stop. Finally had to disconnect the wiper control module, just to make the wipers and water streaming stop. I could not see anything-very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10713625, filed 2015-04, 149,000 miles“The wipers only go one speed and stay on. Less I take out the fuse. And then if I need them I place the fuse back in. I had people look at and they have no idea what it could be. It jest started one day and the window washer fluid would also spray every were.”
NHTSA complaint #10994920, filed 2017-06, 150,000 miles“I have a 2006 trail blazer the wiper comes on when I start it and while driving it, also the fluids will spray out . I took it to be fix, and about 3 to 4 weeks it started again. Why haven't there been a recall on this, since there is a lot of people has had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10902073, filed 2016-08, 100 miles“The driver and passenger side began to go up and down without me touching it. The driver side mirror also would not function. I was told that it was the master power switch that needed to be replaced. Again I had to pay out of pocket for something that GM should cover. I just want GM to own up to this defect and offer reimbursement for this repair. Updated 7/11/12 updated 07/17/12”
NHTSA complaint #10451878, filed 2012-03, 158,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V599000Sep 24, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007, Buick Rainier 2006–2007 +2 more
- 14V404000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +4 more
- 12V406000Aug 16, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007, Buick Rainier 2006–2007 +2 more
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- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 82 | 11% |
| 2006 | 102 | 9% |
| 2005 | 45 | 3% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 70 | 8% |
| 2002 | 106 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
607 complaintsElectrical system
251 complaintsExterior lighting
112 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology