2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 189 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT overview page.
What owners report
“THE FUEL GAUGE IN MY CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING ON A BUSY ROAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10410234 — filed 07/01/2011
“I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. IT IS ALWAYS ON EMPTY, EVEN AFTER I FILL IT UP…”NHTSA complaint 10410079 — filed 06/30/2011
“THE GAS TANK REGISTERS EMPTY EVEN WHEN FULL. GAS GAGE FLOATS RANDOMLY UP AND DOWN, NOT STAYING ACCURATE, GAS LIGHT COMING ON CONSTANTLY SAYING "LOW…”NHTSA complaint 10409168 — filed 06/28/2011
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT: 102 of 189 complaints on file (54%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have in total?
189 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
