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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 34,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
18
2% of 1,108
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
34,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2006, latest Jan 10, 2023.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2006Jan 2008Feb 2009Oct 2011May 2012Aug 2014Apr 2018Mar 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Jan 2023; peak May 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200518 (1%)
  2. 200618 (2%)
  3. 200719 (3%)
  4. 200811 (6%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20216 (3%)
  8. 20222 (2%)
  9. 20230 (0%)
  10. 20240 (0%)
  11. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 34,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most suspension complaints (19), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.