2006 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

20 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 72,206 miles.

20Complaints
1/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2006 sits among all Blazer years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Fuel system 11 complaints (55%) · typically ~72,206 miles
Electrical 2 complaints (10%)
Visibility & wipers 2 complaints (10%)
Engine 2 complaints (10%)
Wheels & tires 1 complaints (5%)
Other 1 complaints (5%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer.

Technical service bulletins

131 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2006 Blazer TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2009peak 4 in 20102018

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 2006 Chevrolet Blazer drew 20 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).

What are the most common 2006 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

The top reported problems for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer are fuel system (11 complaints), electrical (2), and visibility & wipers (2).

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.