The optional adjustable foot pedals, that were never used, developed a shorted condition in a electrical relay and to the under the seat control module which drained the battery while parked, and when discovered resulted in a $180 local shop diagnostic and disconnect charge to the consumer and another $120 for a new battery. The cost of replacement of the components would be approx. $600 not including labor.

- Canfield, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The ignition circuit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. In addition, the contact stated that there was a grinding sound as the ignition was being started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the starter drive gear was worn and the starter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

While driving down the road my headlights would go out. We put a new fuse in that has helped for a while. Now about 2 months ago I shut my car off and opened the doorthe radio would not shut off so I turned my car on and back off it went off that time. I took my daughter into dance went out to get something out of my car and my headlights were still on. So I turned my car on and off looked still on so I went back to watch my daughters dance. After another hour it was time to go home walked outside headlights were still on. Got home my husband looked at it and tried turning them off nothing would turn them off. So he pulled the fuses he said the relay was so hot he couldn't even touch it. So I have no dim lights unless I carry fuses with me to out in and take out or I just can't drive it at night.

- Hamilton , MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Jopelin, MO, USA

This complaint involves the rear liftgate wiper not functioning. It first started by running slower and slower, then finally stopped functioning completely. I have replaced it twice now, and both times the wiper motor would function for a very brief time, the first time around it didn't last for 36 hours before ceasing to function again. I have been to numerous forums to research this problem, such as trailvoy.com, and it is quite apparent to me that this is a widespread issue, with little hope of an easy repair. It appears the suspect part, the lgm, can't be ordered or replaced by the common man, and many of us do not have the financial resources to continually be taking the vehicles to the service bay of our local Chevy, GM or Buick dealer. This is a safety issue for many reasons, but particularly for those of us who live in a rural environment of dirt/gravel roads as the draft at the rear of the vehicle always causes the lift glass to become soiled, reducing visibility to near zero at times, which makes for less safety when changing lanes, backing up and so on. Additionally, there has been no solution issued yet for the flickering headlight issue that a recall was issued for last year for these vehicles. This is becoming maddening, it has been far too long. Apparently none of the higher ups at GM live in regions where there is a substantial deer population. Thankfully I have yet to hit one. It would seem to me that this problem is given very little attention by GM.

- Lyons, MI, USA

We were traveling from spokane, wa to portland, or, when we got to richland, wa the check engine light came on. We stopped and scanned the computer and gave us a code for a faulty pedal sensor. We erased the code and turned the Trailblazer on and it came back on in about 10 minutes. We read online that other people that have Trailblazer ss are having this issues and there was a recall on the sensor and they are getting theirs replaced. I talked to autonation Chevrolet and camp Chevrolet here in spokane, wa and they both have heard of the recall and the issue but since it won't show up under my VIN number they will not honor the recall. They won't 100 to 150 to diagnose when it took me 5 seconds and they want us to pay about 600+ dollars for an repair that should be free. I read about the sensor and our truck is doing everything it says it will do. When you are at a light and go to push the gas pedal it boggs down like about to die then lunges forward and shifting hard between gear 1 or 2. can someone please help us with this and help us get the dealership to work with us. If we continue to drive it an accident could happen any moment. This is a huge hazard!!!

- Spokane, WA, USA

I recently purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago from a dealer in St augustine, Florida. The engine will just shut off when I am driving, I have two young children and am concerned that this could cause an accident when driving. I have not been able to get any help from the dealer where I purchased the vehicle even to do a diagnostic on the vehicle. Has there been any problems/ recalls with the ignition switch on this make and model, even when at idle it will shut off, without touching anything.

- St Augustine, FL, USA

Hello, my name is [xxx] owner of a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The issue with my vehicle is that my wife was driving it down a highway in northern Michigan, driving at about 45-50 mph and the vehicle just shut off while driving. When the vehicle shut down she lost power to steer and brakes. If this incident happened in the city or on the freeway this could have been fatal. I called Chevrolet and started a claim, the person I talked to couldn't speak much english or understand it as well. I told them what had happened and they wrote back with a entirely different story. They sent me to a local dealership, to get advise. The only thing they could tell me was there is no recall on that switch. All I was trying to do was make Chevrolet knowledgeable about the situation. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, smoke started coming through the vents of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. A fire and a police report were not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam head lamps shut off intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 4/30/15

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

4WD disengages and becomes 2wd only 4WD will not reengage.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The drivers side low beam headlight was not working. When my dad opened the hood there was an aroma of burning wire. My dad removed the rubber cap for the low beam headlight and found the plastic electrical connector to the low beam bulb was burnt and charred. My dad removed the connector in order to avoid a fire. I contacted GM customer service and they informed me that there was not a current recall for my VIN number and that I would have to take it to a dealer for repair. I contacted a dealer and they informed me that the repair could run hundreds of dollars and they could not confirm that the problem would not happen again.

- Omaha, NE, USA

Engine light came on and never went off. Have had in garage 4 times and no one able to fix. I have had every code fixed and cleared but light still stays on. The last time in shop light was off when all codes reset and as soon as I drove it a short distance, light returned. Now light goes on and then off and on again. It can last for days or a short drive. Car runs fine and no one can see to find problem.

- Clackamas , OR, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the door lock system failed and caused the contact to be locked inside the vehicle. The contact was able to exit the vehicle through the hatch back door. In addition, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V248000 (electrical system, visibility door module) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lighting) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Collinsville, VA, USA

(on or about Jan 9, 2015) upon driving at approximately 40 mph, the 2006 Trailblazer stalled. I was very fortunate that no car was behind me since it was a two lane highway, and I surely would have been rear ended. At that time the passlock light lit on the dashboard. I immediately put the car in park and it started. (again on Feb 4, 2015) driving on a three lane highway and traveling at approximately 25 mph (intending to turn left in a approx 50 yards) in the middle lane, the Trailblazer stalled. Again the passlock light lit on the dashboard, I again quickly put the car in park and it started. Again we were fortunate not to have a car directly behind us, or we would have surely been rear ended!

- Tamaqua, PA, USA

Have not owned this vehicle since 2010-traded in to independence Honda, bloomsburg, pa please take me off list- I continue to get every recall. Thank you, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Mountain Top, PA, USA

The problem started on Wednesday January 21, 2015; I started my car up to let it warm up while I dusted off the snow. I notice my heated seats were not working. I turned the car off and restarted it. As soon as I restarted it the car began to backfire and stale. It would start but then stale out. I had to get the trucked towed to the local mechanic. I pick up my truck that evening and it ran fine. The next morning Thursday January 22, I got in my truck and it started right up. However, every stop I came to the truck just shut off. I restarted it and then would just shut off at the next stop. The engine light did not come on until I was drive to the mechanic. Again that evening I picked up my truck and everything was fine. Friday January 23, I was driving my 7 year old to school and the car just shut off while I was driving down a steep hill. I had no brakes or steering. This happened 3 times. I again took my car to the mechanic. He kept my car for 4 day. I finally picked it up yesterday January 24 and it is still not fixed. My mechanic said he is stumped. It drove great after picking it up. Then this morning January 25, as I was taking my daughter to school, my car shut off 3 time while I was driving down two hills. Then it staled 2 more times while I was a red lights. I nearly missed two accidents. By doing research online I found hundreds upon hundreds of complaints from people having the same issue. I call the local Chevy mechanic and he said this is an known problem. I called Chevy directly and they too are aware of the problem and number of complaints. I even found complaints on this very site. I'm just curious if someone has to die before this problem gets fixed. I have a recall on my drivers door for a part that catches fire, but no recall for the truck just shutting off when in motion. Doesn't make sense to me.

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

Ignition switch key cant be released when trying to go to the lock position when in park.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle lost all electricity and power steering. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,800.

- Troy, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heat became inoperable preventing the windows from defrosting. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the climate control panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Barrington, NH, USA