2006 Chevrolet Blazer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer.

20052007
Complaints
20
per 10K Sold
1754.4
US Sales
114
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Chevrolet Blazer Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:60,681 mi
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer.

Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,681
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2006 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Chevrolet Blazer has 20 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (9 complaints, avg 60,681 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,681 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Chevrolet Blazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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