2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer lighting problems

The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 113 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

113

Lighting complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Trailblazer lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V519000LightingAugust 14, 2015 · 429,170 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Consequence

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING WAS BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 4, 2010 · fire

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

NHTSA has 113 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer lighting — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 15V519000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.