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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
50
5% of 1,108
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
68,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2006, latest Mar 23, 2022.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2006Oct 2009Mar 2011Jul 2012May 2014Dec 2016Mar 2020
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2006 to Mar 2022; peak Feb 2009 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Trailblazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (3%)
  2. 200650 (5%)
  3. 200728 (4%)
  4. 200826 (13%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 202131 (16%)
  8. 202216 (15%)
  9. 202316 (24%)
  10. 20245 (15%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have brake problems?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most brake complaints (50), compared with 50 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.