2006 Buick Rendezvous vs 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 1,107 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 665 | 804 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 59 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 437 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 251 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 112 |
| Fuel System, Other | 0 | 113 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 76 |
| Power Train | 11 | 49 |
| Engine | 14 | 43 |
| Visibility | 6 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 78 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 110 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.