2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,108 | 219 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 803 | 6 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 59 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 437 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 251 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 112 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Other | 113 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 | 10 |
| Engine | 43 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 57 |
| Power Train | 50 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 110 | 0 |
| Stalling | 78 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
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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.