YearToAvoid

2006 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2006 Chevrolet Blazer has a complaint index of 30, ranking 8th worst out of 11 model years, and earns a Good verdict. Fuel system issues drive most reports, with 11 of 19 complaints (58%) tied to the fuel gauge and sensor.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
30/100
#8 of 11 Blazer years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
19
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2007
rated Good

Top 2006 Chevy Blazer problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System11 (58%)
  2. Electrical System2 (11%)
  3. Engine2 (11%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers2 (11%)
  5. Brakes1 (5%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty or reads incorrectly even when the tank is full, often starting around the time warranty coverage ends.
  • Dealers in several cases pointed to a faulty fuel sensor or said the entire fuel system needed replacement.
  • Master control switch and window/mirror controls failed simultaneously with front and rear vent blowers, traced to burnt wiring.
  • A tire and suspension failure caused shaking at highway speed followed by a left front end drop, leading to a crash.
  • A vehicle caught fire while being driven at around 40 mph, extinguished by the fire department with no injuries reported.
  • Brakes locked up at highway speed with skid system dash lights illuminated despite dry conditions.
2006 Chevrolet Blazer complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2009Jun 2010Jan 2011Jul 2012Jul 2013Aug 2015
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Feb 2018; peak Jan 2017 (2).

2006 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Blazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good2015015.5
2006Good30190—
2007Good1090—
2008Good050—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2006 Blazer a complaint index of 30 and a Good verdict, ranking 8th worst among 11 model years covered, meaning most other years have fewer reported problems.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
Fuel system complaints dominate, accounting for 11 of 19 total complaints (58%), mostly involving the fuel gauge showing empty incorrectly, with a median failure mileage of 72,206 miles.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer in this dataset.
Was there a fire risk with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA records one fire complaint for the 2006 Blazer, involving a vehicle that caught fire while being driven at about 40 mph; no injuries were reported.
How does the 2006 Blazer compare to newer Blazer years?
The 2006 model's complaint index of 30 is far lower than the 2019 (80), 2020 (100), and 2021 (90) model years, all of which carry Avoid verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.