2006 Chevrolet Blazer recalls & problems
The 2006 Chevrolet Blazer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 19 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (9 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 69,412 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other Storage › Fuel gauge system | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Feb 20, 2018 · crashService brakes
HIGHWAY 70MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP DASH LIGHTS ON FOR SKID SYSTEM THERE WAS NO RAIN?? - Jan 29, 2017 · 107,000 milesFuel/propulsion system
GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING - Jan 3, 2017 · fireEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. - Aug 2, 2015 · 92,000 milesElectrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. - Jun 20, 2015 · 109,000 milesEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN STALLED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY, FAN CLUTCH, AND ACCELERATOR CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. - Mar 27, 2015Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V404000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. - Jul 2, 2013 · 69,412 milesFuel system, gasoline
WAS PARKED AT JOB SITE AFTER HAVING FILLED FUEL TANK. LOW FUEL ALARM AND LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN STARTED VEHICLE GAS GAUGE REGISTERED EMPTY. AFTER SEVERAL OFF/ON SEQUENCES FOR THE IGNITION, FUEL GAUGE WOULD ONLY REGISTER EMPTY. HAD REPAIRED SAME DAY FROM DEALER. WAS TOLD THIS WAS A WARRANTY ISSUE, AND OUR DEDUCTIBLE WAS 50% ($175). I TOLD DEALER I WOULD CONTACT GM TO GET THE "DEDUCTIBLE" REFUNDED. I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES. THREE WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE LOST THE #6 FUEL INJECTOR AND IT TOOK OUT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE (COMPUTER SYSTEM??). TOTAL COST FROM DEALER WAS $1633.01. CONTACTED GM, WAS REFUNDED $592. THIS A MUNICIPALLY OWNED VEHICLE, PROBABLY WHY WE RECEIVED REFUND. *TR - Oct 18, 2012 · 98,000 milesVisibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AND MIRROR BEGAN TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.