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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel System, Other Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · data through 07/14/2026

69Fuel System, Other complaints
6.2%Of all 1,107 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, other ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM229 · 20.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER69 · 6.2%

Share of the 1,107 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE LACK OF…”NHTSA complaint 10278037 — filed 07/23/2009
“AFTER FILL UP FUEL GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY. I WAS ERRATIC FOR A COUPLE REFILLS, BUT NOW QUIT WORKING.”NHTSA complaint 10277661 — filed 07/21/2009
“I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER WITH APPR. 26,000 MILES. GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK IS FULL. HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE…”NHTSA complaint 10277219 — filed 07/17/2009

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Fuel System, Other complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have fuel system, other problems?

Fuel System, Other is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 69 of 1,107 complaints on file (6.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have in total?

1,107 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 59 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and 14 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, other category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.