Brakes
Filed Feb 22, 2018
Crash reported
HIGHWAY 70MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP DASH LIGHTS ON FOR SKID SYSTEM THERE WAS NO RAIN??
- NHTSA ID
- 11074336
- Incident
- Feb 20, 2018
2006 Chevrolet Blazer
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 22, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer, most frequently naming the fuel system, electrical and engine categories. 132 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 2010 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec 2010 | 1 | 6 |
| Jan 2011 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 2011 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec 2011 | 1 | 9 |
| Jul 2012 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar 2013 | 1 | 12 |
| Jul 2013 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar 2015 | 1 | 14 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 15 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 16 |
| Jan 2017 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb 2018 | 1 | 19 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system1157.9%
- Electrical210.5%
- Engine210.5%
- Visibility210.5%
- Brakes15.3%
- Tires & wheels15.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Fuel system
Filed Jan 30, 2017
GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING
- NHTSA ID
- 10948429
- Incident
- Jan 29, 2017
- Mileage
- 107,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 4, 2017
Fire reported
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10939587
- Incident
- Jan 3, 2017
Electrical
Filed Aug 5, 2015
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10746383
- Incident
- Aug 2, 2015
- Mileage
- 92,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 22, 2015
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10726501
- Incident
- Jun 20, 2015
- Mileage
- 109,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Mar 27, 2015
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10702172
- Incident
- Mar 27, 2015
Fuel system
Filed Jul 5, 2013
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10523236
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2013
- Mileage
- 69,412 mi
Visibility
Filed Mar 19, 2013
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10503662
- Incident
- Oct 18, 2012
- Mileage
- 98,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIP5358D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
02-00-89-002X
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 50.9 |
| 2024 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 55.9 |
| 2023 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 59.4 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 56.6 |
| 2021 | 125 | 1 | 0 | 51.3 |
| 2020 | 211 | 3 | 0 | 59.0 |
| 2019 | 183 | 2 | 0 | 51.4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006Viewing | 19 | 0 | 0 | 40.5 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 37.8 |
| 2004 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 39.7 |
| 2003 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 44.3 |
| 2002 | 246 | 2 | 1 | 52.1 |
| 2001 | 326 | 3 | 2 | 59.2 |
| 2000 | 589 | 4 | 3 | 59.3 |
| 1999 | 436 | 0 | 1 | 44.1 |
| 1998 | 716 | 3 | 1 | 55.9 |
| 1997 | 768 | 7 | 2 | 61.7 |
| 1996 | 1,153 | 11 | 7 | 67.5 |
| 1995 | 1,224 | 11 | 8 | 67.5 |
| 1994 | 620 | 7 | 6 | 69.7 |
| 1993 | 511 | 7 | 5 | 70.0 |
| 1992 | 278 | 6 | 5 | 71.0 |
| 1991 | 222 | 7 | 8 | 70.4 |
| 1990 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 70.2 |
| 1989 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 70.5 |
| 1988 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 61.2 |
| 1987 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 62.5 |
| 1986 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 63.0 |
| 1985 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 64.4 |
| 1984 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 1983 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.