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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

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 101,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 3 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 1 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 4 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 4 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 2 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 101,000 miles
Based on 28 complaints that include mileage. 32% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles3
60k to 80k miles1
80k to 100k miles4
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles4
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles2
200k+ miles1

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.

Reported at 165,000 miles, October 2015 Fire

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.

Reported at 185,000 miles, March 2020

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