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Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

189Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
5Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System132 complaints

132 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V519000.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V248000, 14V404000, 15V599000.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V455000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V552000.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V455000Reported October 5, 2005 - 123,592 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 123,592 vehicles across all affected models.

05V552000Reported December 7, 2005 - 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 32,068 vehicles across all affected models.

13V248000Reported June 13, 2013 - 193,652 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 193,652 vehicles across all affected models.

14V404000Reported July 2, 2014 - 184,611 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 184,611 vehicles across all affected models.

15V519000Reported August 14, 2015 - 429,170 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 429,170 vehicles across all affected models.

15V599000Reported September 24, 2015 - 9,932 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 9,932 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP10001Opened January 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP10001Opened January 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed June 21, 2013

Driver's Master Power Window Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 12V406000.

EA12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed June 21, 2013

Driver's Master Power Window Switch. Resulted in recall campaign 12V406000.

PE12003Opened February 9, 2012 - Closed June 11, 2012

Driver's Master Power Window Switch. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12003Opened February 9, 2012 - Closed June 11, 2012

Driver's Master Power Window Switch. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ17002Opened April 24, 2017 - Closed March 29, 2021

Loss of Headlights. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20061
20072
200813
200924
201040
201158
201219
20135
201411
20156
20167
20171
20181
20191
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.