2006 Chevrolet Blazer problems & reliability
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 47% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% |
| Engine | 2 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 11% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet blazer. 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 · filed Jan 4, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. 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…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 5, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet blazer. While driving 50 mph, all the instrument panel lights illuminated. 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…”
Engine · filed Jun 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
131 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. The 10 most recent:
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or…
PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2024
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized…
PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 2024
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to…
General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
01-06-01-011P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2024
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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