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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all 1,108 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 70,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
50
5% of 1,108
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2007, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2007Feb 2009Aug 2010Jan 2012Nov 2013Mar 2015Apr 2018Oct 2021
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2008 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200551 (3%)
  2. 200650 (5%)
  3. 200715 (2%)
  4. 200810 (5%)
  5. 20091 (4%)
  6. 20141 (100%)
  7. 202140 (21%)
  8. 202234 (31%)
  9. 202310 (15%)
  10. 20247 (21%)
  11. 20256 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 70,500 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most transmission complaints (51), compared with 50 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.