Reliability
Chevrolet

Blazer (2006)

2006 · Midsize SUV · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
2 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

Not rated

NHTSA's production counts do not cover this model well enough to compare it with similar vehicles. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Chevrolet Blazer Unidentified Engine

6 complaints 6.0 per year
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
3
brakes
1
engine
1
wheels tires
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Blazer, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel System: 10 owner complaints

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system.

Is the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 Chevrolet Blazer.

What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Blazer?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Blazer have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Blazer. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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