Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 1,346 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

1,346

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1,346 issues reported over 1 model years, fuel system, gasoline problems are the most common for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Fuel System, Gasoline463

02Electrical System119

03Fuel System, Other104

04Exterior Lighting96

05Fuel/propulsion System67

1,346 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel Economy

14–16mpg combined

13-14city

16-20hwy

$4,200-$5,850/yr

The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer delivers 14 to 16 MPG combined across 10 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

TrailBlazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer Ext 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer Ext 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

6.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$5,450/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer Ext 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer Ext 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor

TrailBlazer AWD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

6.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city16 hwy~$5,850/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer

37States

25%in top 3

Michigan has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

MIMichigan

1,04710%

TXTexas

9479%

PAPennsylvania

7867%

ILIllinois

6566%

FLFlorida

6546%

MOMissouri

6066%

OHOhio

5295%

NYNew York

5045%

CACalifornia

4604%

DEDelaware

3603%

OKOklahoma

3003%

DCWashington DC

2793%

INIndiana

2722%

MDMaryland

2482%

NJNew Jersey

2202%

MNMinnesota

2162%

GAGeorgia

2162%

NCNorth Carolina

2152%

AZ182

WI182

TN165

CO150

NH146

IA145

NE135

WA114

KY88

AL87

LA83

UT81

MA72

AR66

NV62

RI61

SC59

VT56

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2006.

2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

You'll get between 14 and 16 MPG combined from the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems top the list with 1,346 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.