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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Problems

NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 7% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Engine complaints
78
7% of 1,108
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2006, latest May 19, 2022.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42006 Q32009 Q22011 Q32012 Q42014 Q22015 Q32017 Q12020 Q4
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2022 Q2; peak 2011 Q2 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 2005144 (10%)
  2. 200678 (7%)
  3. 200744 (6%)
  4. 200840 (21%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20141 (100%)
  7. 202143 (22%)
  8. 202222 (20%)
  9. 202319 (28%)
  10. 20249 (27%)
  11. 20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have engine problems?
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most engine complaints (144), compared with 78 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under engine. 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.