2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints21

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving on the and right in the middle of traffic and the car just shut off . I try to restart and it start up when I try to proceed it shut off and would not start back up at all.”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2017-03-29

“I was driving on the and right in the middle of traffic and the car just shut off . I try to restart and it start up when I try to proceed it shut off and would not start back up at all.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-29

“Driving on freeway at a cruise control speed of 70 mph without any warning lights or malfunctions with the truck, white smoke was noted from behind the truck. Smoke immediately became worse and truck was pulled off on side of road. Smoke was noted coming from under front hood as well. Driver then…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-07-20

“While driving on a smooth hi-way (no vibrations) the low beam headlights went off. I switched to hi beams and pulled off the road at first opportunity. When I switched back to low beams and they worked perfectly. This has happened 4 times in the 11 years of ownership, twice in one week. Could…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-01-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-11-17

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-11-17

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge would erroneously indicate that the fuel tank was empty. After restarting the vehicle, the fuel gauge would provide an accurate fuel reading before displaying empty again. The vehicle was not…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-05-01

“Driving on the highway traveling about 60. When all of a sudden my truck shut down, thought my foot had got off the peddle but was still on the gas. Put my hazards on and prayed I wasn't going to get smashed by traffic. Then my check engine light came on. And the second engine light came on. As I…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2015-04-08

Defect investigations

Investigation DP10001 Opened 2010-01-07 · closed 2011-05-23

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents,…

Investigation DP10001 Opened 2010-01-07 · closed 2011-05-23

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation PE11014 Opened 2011-04-25 · closed 2011-09-23

Fuel level gauge system failure

The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the…

Investigation PE11014 Opened 2011-04-25 · closed 2011-09-23

Fuel level gauge system failure

The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the…

Investigation PE12003 Opened 2012-02-09 · closed 2012-06-11

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on February 9, 2012 in response to complaints alleging driver door module melting and/or burning in MY 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers. In response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors presented 167 reports and 698 warranty claims…

Investigation PE12003 Opened 2012-02-09 · closed 2012-06-11

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on February 9, 2012 in response to complaints alleging driver door module melting and/or burning in MY 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers. In response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors presented 167 reports and 698 warranty claims…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.