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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.
Kelley Blue Book Value®
$3,663 - $6,443
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
14 City / 17 HWY
Horsepower
291-395
Seats
5-7
4.13 Owner Reviews (229) Photos (56) Video Reviews (4) Compare Models & Features For Sale Near Me (1)

Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models & Trims

LS - $3,663 - $5,912

Horsepower: 395 hp
Engine Type: Gas I6, Gas V8
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7, 20 (in.) Aluminum
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio (Optional)
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry (Optional)
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

LT - $3,990 - $6,443

Horsepower: 395 hp
Engine Type: Gas I6, Gas V8
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7, 20 (in.) Aluminum
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System (Optional)
  • Heated Seats (Optional)
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio (Optional)
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

Owner Reviews

4.13
5 star
37%
4 star
43%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%

The trailblazer is a perfect car for outdoor enthusiast.

I have owned my car for roughly four years now and it has been running almost perfectly since. It drives very well in the winter. It handles perfectly when the road is slick and the 4WD never lets me down. Commuting to and from college is not an issue until I fill up the gasoline tank. From empty it will cost me around $65 for a full tank and seems to be empty in three days. The computer says that I get 15. 2 miles to the gallon but I think that is a bit high. Now that she has some mileage under her belt some parts tend to go faster than normal; ball bearings and oil. But other than the repetitive filling of the tank I love my trailblazer. It is the best for when it comes to road trips because I can pack it full of gear and still fit three other passengers comfortably! In the future if Chevrolet makes a newer trailblazer with better gas mileage I would consider buying it. Coming from my personal opinion, if you are an outdoor enthusiast or have a hobby that requires room for transportation I would totally recommend the trailblazer. However, if you are commuting and do not like to go on weekend outings I would not consider this car.
Kurt B
Helpful

Some pro's and con's of the best midsize SUV I have ever driven.

It has been a great all-around vehicle, done everything from loading up for college to going camping in some remote areas, unerring throughout cities and cross country trips. I have received many compliments about how smooth of a ride it is, how comfortable it is to sit and/or sleep in, and how much it has been able to carry. Be it people or items it has enough room for it all and then some. It also has a nice towing capacity. It is not great at acceleration, which is as to be expected since it is an SUV, but it is highly durable in a crash as it received very minor damage while totaling the other vehicle. After a few years though it does develop an electrical issue I haven't seen in other vehicles. Such issues include the radio/speaker system going out, the wiper controls mixing with each other such that trying to use one setting uses a different one, the wipers activating upon startup of the vehicle and persisting for anywhere between 2 minutes and indefinitely. Overall I'd give it a 9/10.
Christian L
Helpful

Overall, great and reliable vehicle if properly maintained.

All in all, I would give the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer a 4-star review. I absolutely love the fact that it is reliable, very safe in extreme winter weather, and is generally low maintenance (If it is properly and consistently maintained). That leads me to another point - keep up on the maintenance!! If you do not, you will find yourself in one headache after another with this particular vehicle. Proper and timely maintenance will keep this vehicle running for a long time. My fiancé and I have almost reached 250 thousand miles on ours! The one part thing that can be a tad bit annoying is that the water pumps tend to go very quickly on these, and they're not very cheap to fix. Other than that, we are happy with our Trailblazer.
Ren P
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety

  • Overall
  • Front
  • Side
  • Rollover

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.

  • Moderate Overlap Front A
  • Side M
  • Roof Strength N/A
  • Driver-side Overlap Front N/A
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor

Safety Features

  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc *
  • Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger, includes passenger sensing system (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
  • Child seat restraint system
  • Door locks, child security, rear
  • StabiliTrak, stability control system *
  • Daytime running lamps *
  • Horn, dual note, high and low
* Optional Safety Feature

Long-Term Reliability

J.D. Power Ratings 2

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Safety Recalls (4)

  • .
    Exterior Lighting > Headlights Aug 12, 2008
    Report Receipt Date:
    Aug 12, 2008
    NHTSA Campaign:
    08E053000
    Summary:
    EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 404,546 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE HEADLAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
    Consequence:
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER CONPLIANT REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
  • .
    Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Hose, Piping, And Connections Oct 4, 2005
    Report Receipt Date:
    Oct 4, 2005
    NHTSA Campaign:
    05V455000
    Summary:
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
    Consequence:
    IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
  • .
    Equipment > Other > Labels Dec 5, 2005
    Report Receipt Date:
    Dec 5, 2005
    NHTSA Campaign:
    05V552000
    Summary:
    CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
    Consequence:
    A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
  • .
    Recall Jul 2, 2014
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jul 2, 2014
    NHTSA Campaign:
    14V404000
    Summary:
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
    Consequence:
    A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in late August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

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