2006 Chevrolet Blazer: common problems

Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 19
involving a crash: 2

What fails most often

1 Fuel system 47% of all complaints
2 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
3 Engine 11% of all complaints
4 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
5 Visibility 11% of all complaints
6 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
7 Tires 5% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Fuel system: 9 complaints (47% of all).
Electrical system: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Engine: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Visibility: 2 complaints (11% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 19 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

fuel system, fuel smell5 · 26%
warning lights, check engine4 · 21%
stalls while driving2 · 11%
vibration2 · 11%
windows, sunroof2 · 11%
door locks, latches, handles1 · 5%
smoke, burning smell, fire1 · 5%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Fuel system	9	0
Electrical system	2	0
Engine	2	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0
Visibility	2	0
Service brakes	1	1
Tires	1	1

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Highway 70mph brakes locked up dash lights on for skid system there was no rain??
Service brakes · crash · 2018-02-22 · NHTSA complaint #11074336
While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The driver slowed to 45mph and pulled over into the right lane. At that time, the left front end dropped. The driver swerved and collided into a guard rail. The driver noticed the left front tire blew. The tread and belt had separated from the tire.
Tires · crash · 2010-06-09 · NHTSA complaint #10335461
While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
Engine · 2017-01-04 · NHTSA complaint #10939587
The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Electrical system · 2015-08-05 · NHTSA complaint #10746383
The vehicle began to shake and then stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body, fan clutch, and accelerator clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Engine · 2015-06-22 · NHTSA complaint #10726501
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v404000 (visibility) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Visibility · 2015-03-27 · NHTSA complaint #10702172
Low fuel alarm and light came on. When started vehicle gas gauge registered empty. After several off/on sequences for the ignition, fuel gauge would only register empty. Had repaired same day from dealer. Was told this was a warranty issue, and our deductible was 50% ($175).
Fuel system · 2013-07-05 · NHTSA complaint #10523236
The contact stated that the driver's side window and mirror began to operate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance.
Visibility · 2013-03-19 · NHTSA complaint #10503662

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20092
20104
20113
20121
20133
20153
20172
20181

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 8,437 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Blazer has 192 complaints (43 years in the data). This year has 19, below average.

What to check before buying

Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 19. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (26%), warning lights, check engine (21%), stalls while driving (11%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2006 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.