2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The front drive axle that goes through the oil pan housing became off balanced, and the vibrations caused sequential breakdowns through all of the connecting parts during normal use, such as the oil pan axle seals, front differential seals, front differential internal gears, cv joints, wheel seals, and the corresponding front axle systems. When the wheel seal vibrated loose, the gear lube sprayed over the engine block, and caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the shop.
When turn the car off and remove the key from the ignition, there are two speakers that continue to make static noise, whether I have opened the door or not. If I bump or hit the center console it will make the speakers louder or turn off. The check engine light is on for multiple codes, and I have worn out shocks. The shocks should make me feel as if I am gliding, bur I feel and jerk to every bump.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Fuel system 627 complaints
- Electrical system 252 complaints
- Lighting 113 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 106 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints