2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext vs 2006 Jeep Commander
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 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 2006 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 1,635 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 64 |
| Investigations | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 70 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 687 |
| Power Train | 6 | 295 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 247 |
| Engine | 2 | 203 |
| Structure | 9 | 189 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 102 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 79 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 575 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 73 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 16 |
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
2006 Jeep Commander
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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.