2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

6 recalls, 238 complaints - 238 TSBs

15V599000 Sep 24, 2015
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result ... Read more
Consequence
The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numb... Read more
9,932 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
15V519000 Aug 14, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlam... Read more
Consequence
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
429,170 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
14V404000 Jul 2, 2014
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
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 corro... Read more
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. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts ... Read more
184,611 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
13V248000 Jun 13, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
General Motors (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 module, causing corrosion that could result in a sho... Read more
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
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC... Read more
193,652 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
05V552000 Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-99... Read more
32,068 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
05V455000 Oct 5, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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 MAY 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, ... Read more
123,592 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

238 total complaints 2 crashes 3 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE102
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING11
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
VISIBILITY5
STRUCTURE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ENGINE Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Oct 16, 2018
ON AUGUST 18, 2017, I LEASED-TO-OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER FROM ACTION AUTO OF TUPELO, MS. AROUND THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER OF 2018, I HAD LEND SAID VEHICLE TO MY SISTER. SHE CONTACTED ME SAYING THAT THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME, WHERE I INSPECTED ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Oct 16, 2018
ON AUGUST 18, 2017, I LEASED-TO-OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER FROM ACTION AUTO OF TUPELO, MS. AROUND THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER OF 2018, I HAD LEND SAID VEHICLE TO MY SISTER. SHE CONTACTED ME SAYING THAT THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME, WHERE I INSPECTED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 16, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2018
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND SELINOIDS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 12, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
TAKATA RECALL IF FLUID, SUCH AS MELTED SNOW CONTAINING ROAD SALT, ENTERS THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE, IT MAY CAUSE 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 MAY STOP WORKING. THE DEALERSHI... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 2, 2016
HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS WITH REGULARITY. HEADLIGHT RELAY DEFECTIVE. NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. GM DENIES THAT A RECALL EXISTS. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 2, 2016
HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS WITH REGULARITY. HEADLIGHT RELAY DEFECTIVE. NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. GM DENIES THAT A RECALL EXISTS. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 10, 2007
" TAKATA RECALL" GM SAID MY RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON THE FUEL SENSOR IN 2015..I HAD IT REPLACE TWICE...2007 AND 2009...SO MANY RECALLS COULD NOT REMEMBER UNTIL GOING THROUGH FILES AND FOUND I DID HAVE THESE REPLACED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 21, 2016
Incident date: Sep 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE JUMPSTARTED IN ORDER TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2016
BOTH REAR PARKING TAIL LIGHTS DOES NOT TURN ON, WHILE BOTH FRONT PARKING LIGHTS ARE OPERATIONAL. BRAKE LIGHTS, REAR TURN SIGNALS, REVERSE LIGHTS, DOORS UNLOCK LIGHT ARE ALL OPERATIONAL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 16, 2016
Incident date: Aug 6, 2016
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT OTHER TIMES THEY TURN OFF. THE HIGH BEAMS AND MARKER LIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS AND OCCURS IN MOTION OR AT A STOP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 8, 2016
Incident date: Apr 7, 2016
MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHICH SHOWS IT'S A RELAY BAD ONLINE IT SHOWS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT IN THE DATABASE IT DOESN'T SHOW UP FOR MY VEHICLE
SEATS Feb 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 9, 2015
MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATED SEAT SHORT CIRCUITED AND LOOKS LIKE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE BRIEFLY. MY HEAD LAMP MODULE WENT BAD AND IS RECALLED BUT NO REMEDY HAS BEEN SOLVED, DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE BUT I CANNOT GET REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR DUE TO REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. RECALL DATE WAS NOV 25TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 20, 2016
Incident date: Apr 9, 2015
MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATED SEAT SHORT CIRCUITED AND LOOKS LIKE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE BRIEFLY. MY HEAD LAMP MODULE WENT BAD AND IS RECALLED BUT NO REMEDY HAS BEEN SOLVED, DEALERSHIP REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE BUT I CANNOT GET REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR DUE TO REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. RECALL DATE WAS NOV 25TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 16, 2015
Incident date: Nov 4, 2015
AS IDENTIFIED IN RECALL # 14V755000, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS WILL TURN OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING DARKNESS HOURS AND IS INCREASING. IN ONE CASE, AN ACCIDENT WAS BARELY AVOIDED. I WAS RECENTLY (NOV. 13, 2015) TOLD BY THE GM DEALER - THE VEHICLE VIN # DOES NOT LIST TH... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
AS SOON AS YOU START VEHICLE....DASH SHOWS THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDS TO BE SERVICES AND IT STAYS ON THE WHOLE TIME OF YOUR JOURNEY..WHEN I LIFT MY SEAT TO GET CORRECT POSITIONING TO DRIVE IT STARTS TO HAVE THE BELL SENSOR RING, LIKE WHEN YOU DON'T YOUR SEAT BELT ON....BUT I HAVE MY SEAT BELT ON/FASTEN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 26, 2015
Incident date: Apr 26, 2015
RAN OUT OF FUEL STUCK ON HIGHWAY, FUEL GAUGE ANOMALY, I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR GM SUV VEHICLES FORM 2006-2009, CAN PUT FAMILY IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH CHILDREN I CAR AT A REMOTE LOCATION. SCARY....PLEASE HELP US. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
I AM HAVING THIS ISSUE, FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, THE KEY GETS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, WILL NOT TURN OFF, IT DRAIN THE BATTERY THE FIRST DAY, NOW I HAVE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY, THEN WHEN IT FINALLY LOCKED IT DID NOT WANT TO START, I COULD NOT START THE VEHICLE FOR ALMOST TWO DAYS, AND I CAN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 6, 2015
Incident date: Sep 3, 2013
THE COOLANT LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE REAR COOLING AND HEATING UNIT DEVELOPED A LEAK. AFTER HAVING THE SUV CHECKED OUT FOUND THAT HE SUPPLY LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE SUV BODY AND FRAME. LINE WAS NOT PUT IN PROPERLY. PATCHED LINE WITH RUBBER HOSE TO STOP LEAK AND TO PROTECT FROM ANY MORE RUBBING A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 6, 2015
Incident date: Jan 25, 2012
GAS GAUGE STOP MEASURING HOW MUCH GAS WAS IN THE TANK BACK IN 2012. HAVE HAD TO USE THE ODOMETER AND JUST KEEP UP WITH MY MILEAGE. COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 12, 2014
Incident date: Apr 18, 2014
I HAVE BOUGHT 2 NEW BATTERIES WITH IN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER DUE TO MY BATTERY BEING DEAD OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I WAS TOLD MY ALTERNATOR WAS FINE ONLY THAT SOMETHING KEEPS DRAINING THE LIFE OUT OF MY BATTERY.THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. IF I LET THE TRAILBLAZER SIT FOR 1 TO 2 DAYS THE BATTERY IS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 29, 2013
DEAR SIRS OR MADAM, I AM WRITING TO YOU REGARDING THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED FOR THE DOOR SWITCH ON ABOVE NAMED VEHICLE. THE SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED IN 2011, BEFORE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. LATER, UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO WAILER CHEVY IN KEENE, NH, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
AUTO WOULD START BUT TURN OFF RIGHT AWAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE WAS SHORTING OUT AND THE AUTO WOULD START ON IT'S OWN. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
THE FUEL GAUGE CRASHED THE GAS GAUGE WILL SWING FROM EMPTY TO FULL ON OCCASION, BUT USUALLY JUST STAYS ON LOW FUEL. FROM WHAT I CAN TELL THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN 05-07 TRAILBLAZERS. SOMETIMES. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, EVEN AFTER FUSES WERE CHECKED BOTH UNDER THE HOOD AND BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE FUSE BOX (FUSE #12 & FUSE #34). THIS IS A ROAD HAZARD AND FAULTY WIRING SHOULD BE COVERED. FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT WAS FOUND TO HAVE SWITCH WITH MELTED WIRING AS WELL, CHANGES BY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, EVEN AFTER FUSES WERE CHECKED BOTH UNDER THE HOOD AND BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE FUSE BOX (FUSE #12 & FUSE #34). THIS IS A ROAD HAZARD AND FAULTY WIRING SHOULD BE COVERED. FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT WAS FOUND TO HAVE SWITCH WITH MELTED WIRING AS WELL, CHANGES BY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, EVEN AFTER FUSES WERE CHECKED BOTH UNDER THE HOOD AND BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE FUSE BOX (FUSE #12 & FUSE #34). THIS IS A ROAD HAZARD AND FAULTY WIRING SHOULD BE COVERED. FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT WAS FOUND TO HAVE SWITCH WITH MELTED WIRING AS WELL, CHANGES BY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 11, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
WENT TO GET IN MY TRAILBLAZER AND THE WINDOW SWITCH PANEL WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL!! TOOK IT IN AND HERE TO FIND OUT THE PANEL WAS SMOKING AND SMELLED BURNED!! *TR
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jun 11, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
WENT TO GET IN MY TRAILBLAZER AND THE WINDOW SWITCH PANEL WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL!! TOOK IT IN AND HERE TO FIND OUT THE PANEL WAS SMOKING AND SMELLED BURNED!! *TR
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE May 10, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2011
I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING THAT THERE WAS GAS IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE DIED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH GREAT EFFORT. HAD MY WIFE OR TEENAGE DAUGHTER BEEN DRIVING THE OUTCOME MIGHT HAD BEEN VER... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 9, 2014
Incident date: Jan 17, 2007
THE ELECTRIC SEAT CONTROL PANEL WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SEAT ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE BECOMES DISLODGED UPON A LARGER PERSON SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. MY VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TAKEN TO A GM GARAGE AND THE PANEL WAS REATTACHED MORE THAN ONCE IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. THE SIDE PANEL... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 9, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
UPON TURNING THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED UNKNOWN TO ME AT THE TIME BECAUSE THE SELECTOR SWITCH DID NOT INDICATE THIS.THE TRUCK BECAME DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS AS THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL IN THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE. WHILE TURNING THE TIRES ON... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 27, 2014
Incident date: May 30, 2013
WHILE APPROACHING INTERSECTION A VEHICLE TRAVELING PERPENDICULAR TO US FAILED TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. THIS VEHICLE ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AND WE "T-BONED" THE VEHICLE. OUR VEHICLE SUSTAINED A DIRECT HIT ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. AFTER THE INITIAL COLLISION OUR VEHI... Read more
Crash 4 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 19, 2013
I WAS ON A TRIP WHEN I HAD STOPPED TO FUEL UP MY TANK BECAUSE IT WAD CLOSE TO EMPTY SO ONCE I FUELED IT UP TO FULL AND TURNED MY CAR BACK ON FOR A SECOND IT SHOWED FULL TANK THEN JUST STROLLED TO EMPTY AND AFTER FEE MINUTES WENT BACK TO FULL. COUPLE DAYS LATER THE GAUGE JUST STARTED GOING CRAZY AND ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 20, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2010
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT CONTINUE TO GO OUT. THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO WHERE INITIALLY THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEN, THE PIG-TAIL WIRING TO THE BULB BURNED UP (LUCKILY NOT CAUSING A FIRE, WHICH MY MECHANIC ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 12, 2013
Incident date: Apr 25, 2012
WELL PROBABLY ABOUT SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS AGO MY SPEAKERS AND AC/HEATER STARTED GOING OUT, WORKING SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. EVENTUALLY THE AC/HEATER STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER, AND AS FOR THE SPEAKERS THEY WERE DOING THE SAME WORKING SOMETIMES OR ONLY ONE SIDE WORKING OR JUST THE FRONT SPEAKERS WOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 26, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE CHEVROLET DEALER SHOP SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. TWICE IT WAS SENT WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CAME BACK TO US WITH THE SAME LIGHT STILL ON. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE LAST ISSUE THAT WAS REPAIRED HAD TO BE FIXED TWO MORE TIMES BY MY HUSBAND. THE DEALER REP... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 2, 2013
WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN THE DRIVE AND POSITION #3, IT DOES NOT MOVE. IT ONLY MOVES UNDER POSITION #2 AND #1. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS AND DOORS FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN ENGAGED USING THE DOOR MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,8... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Oct 31, 2012
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST 1 1/2 YRS. THIS LAST MARCH, THE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING . THEN THE DOOR LOCK FOLLOWED AND THEN THE ENTIRE DOOR. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY ASPECT OF THE CAR WITH THAT DOOR. I MAKES A BUZZ-ZAPPING SOUND. I CANNOT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Oct 31, 2012
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST 1 1/2 YRS. THIS LAST MARCH, THE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING . THEN THE DOOR LOCK FOLLOWED AND THEN THE ENTIRE DOOR. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY ASPECT OF THE CAR WITH THAT DOOR. I MAKES A BUZZ-ZAPPING SOUND. I CANNOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 31, 2012
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST 1 1/2 YRS. THIS LAST MARCH, THE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING . THEN THE DOOR LOCK FOLLOWED AND THEN THE ENTIRE DOOR. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY ASPECT OF THE CAR WITH THAT DOOR. I MAKES A BUZZ-ZAPPING SOUND. I CANNOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 22, 2010
I'VE HAD MY TRAILBLAZER FOR TWO YEARS NOW ABOUT 4/2010 THE WINDOWS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN AND THE POWER LOCK STOPPED WORKING SO CHEVY REPLACED THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH THEN ABOUT 6/2011 I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SENSOR TWICE AND ABOUT 01/2012 THE WIPERS AND WASHER FLUID W... Read more
ENGINE Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 22, 2010
I'VE HAD MY TRAILBLAZER FOR TWO YEARS NOW ABOUT 4/2010 THE WINDOWS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN AND THE POWER LOCK STOPPED WORKING SO CHEVY REPLACED THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH THEN ABOUT 6/2011 I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SENSOR TWICE AND ABOUT 01/2012 THE WIPERS AND WASHER FLUID W... Read more
WHEELS Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 22, 2010
I'VE HAD MY TRAILBLAZER FOR TWO YEARS NOW ABOUT 4/2010 THE WINDOWS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN AND THE POWER LOCK STOPPED WORKING SO CHEVY REPLACED THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH THEN ABOUT 6/2011 I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SENSOR TWICE AND ABOUT 01/2012 THE WIPERS AND WASHER FLUID W... Read more
VISIBILITY Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Apr 22, 2010
I'VE HAD MY TRAILBLAZER FOR TWO YEARS NOW ABOUT 4/2010 THE WINDOWS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN AND THE POWER LOCK STOPPED WORKING SO CHEVY REPLACED THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH THEN ABOUT 6/2011 I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SENSOR TWICE AND ABOUT 01/2012 THE WIPERS AND WASHER FLUID W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 10, 2012
Incident date: Oct 30, 2010
DRIVER'S DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOW/MIRROR/LOCK CONTROLS BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CRACKLING NOISE FROM DRIVER'S DOOR. DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNED DOWNWARD MAKING IT USELESS. DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW BEGAN. *TR RAISING AND LOWERING BY ITSELF. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 1, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
ALL CONTROLS ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR QUIT WORKING. I GOT ONLINE & FOUND A RECALL ON THIS FOR MY VEHICLE. I CALLED THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE RECALL & THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR WAS'NT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN #. THEY TOLD ME IF I WENT TO A DEALER & PAID FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THEY MAY OFFER SOME ASSIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 4, 2012
Incident date: Aug 2, 2012
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY DOORS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF 30 MINUTES. I THEN HEARD LOUD CHIRPS FROM STEREO SPEAKERS AND THEN THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. AT THIS POINT I LOST ALL WINDOW CONTROLS AND AUDIO(DOOR CHIMES, RADIO AND ONSTAR). TO THIS DATE I HAVE NOT BEE... Read more
VISIBILITY Aug 20, 2012
Incident date: Jul 27, 2012
I HAD BY BACK HATCH OPEN AND I GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE TO CLOSE IT. I PULLED IT DOWN AND AS I PULLED IT DOWN I HEAR A POP AND ALL THE GLASS SHATTERED DOWN ON ME WITH THE DOOR STILL OPEN UP IN THE AIR. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACED THE WINDOW. (NOT A CHEAP GLASS ALMOST $1000 WITH LABOR TO REPLACE)... Read more
STRUCTURE Aug 20, 2012
Incident date: Jul 27, 2012
I HAD BY BACK HATCH OPEN AND I GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE TO CLOSE IT. I PULLED IT DOWN AND AS I PULLED IT DOWN I HEAR A POP AND ALL THE GLASS SHATTERED DOWN ON ME WITH THE DOOR STILL OPEN UP IN THE AIR. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACED THE WINDOW. (NOT A CHEAP GLASS ALMOST $1000 WITH LABOR TO REPLACE)... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

238 manufacturer communications from 135 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING26
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR19
350000 EQUIPMENT16
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL15
200000 WHEELS12
100000 POWER TRAIN11
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL9
00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
06-06-01-019C Mar 14, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PI0592I Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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).
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
12-03-10-001D Apr 21, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
02-00-89-002U Jan 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
09-00-89-008F Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
16-NA-338 Dec 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Dec 13, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
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, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
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, tested and designed fo
20-NA-138 Nov 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
20-NA-138 Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
PIT3033B Oct 18, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
PIT3033B Oct 18, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
PI0592G Sep 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
13-08-116-001H Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
01-06-01-011M Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
22-NA-181 Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
20-NA-065 Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
18-NA-099 May 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
01-00-89-010P Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
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, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
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, tested and designed fo
RFI20201207_599- Dec 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is a Climate Control Module. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for a software issue. If the software issue exists it can cause a fan in the climate control system to stay on even when the
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
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, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
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, tested and designed fo
PIT3116B May 13, 2020
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates information to Clean the throttle body if the engine stalls at idle when the A/C comes on.
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
PIT4297A Dec 11, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic information for a front noise.
PIT3254B Nov 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates information for setting up the SDM.
PIT3712A Sep 3, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary information communicates rear HVAC blower operation and diagnostic.
PIT4204A Aug 28, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary information communicates the normal operation of the CJ2 automatic HVAC system
070849020M Oct 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
150089005A Oct 1, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
150089005A Oct 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
070849020M Oct 1, 2017
117110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
PIT5074J Aug 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. THE J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING
PI1394A Aug 29, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIP4786C Aug 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOUL
030603004R Aug 12, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
030603004R Aug 12, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
030604017I Aug 2, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.
000601012F Aug 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE07014 Opened: Mar 13, 2007 , Closed: Jun 12, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL TANK LEAK
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD O... Read more

CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT across all model years (2002, 2006).

13 Total Recalls
1,070 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
23 Reported Crashes
20 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 (current) 6 238
2004 1 306 View
2003 3 406 View
2002 3 120 View

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CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View