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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Steering Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Steering complaints
26
2% of 1,108
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2006, latest Aug 30, 2022.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2006Jan 2008Nov 2010May 2014May 2015Jan 2016Dec 2016Jul 2020
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2006 to Aug 2022; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

  1. NHTSA 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Steering123,592 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

Steering complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200520 (1%)
  2. 200626 (2%)
  3. 200723 (3%)
  4. 200811 (6%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20216 (3%)
  8. 20225 (5%)
  9. 20232 (3%)
  10. 20241 (3%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have steering problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most steering complaints (26), compared with 26 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer concerns the steering: 05V455000.

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.