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2006 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#8 most-complained of 11 Blazer years

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

The 2006 Chevrolet Blazer has 19 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #8 highest of 11 Blazer model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (11 complaints, 58% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Chevy Blazer problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer ranks #8 of 11 among Blazer model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 19 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (11 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,200 miles.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.