Overview & Reviews

Significant changes for the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT include new front and rear fascias for the LT and additional sound insulation on all models. Newly standard this year are OnStar, a stability control system and cruise control.

• Class-leading engine power, soft highway ride, room for seven, extensive features list, simple controls.

• Skittish handling around corners, numb steering, generic interior design with mediocre materials.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car... so far :-) - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By Tim - September 28 - 8:26 am

  Bought a used 2004 back in July 05. No problems over the last 4 months and 4K miles. Great gas mileage for a large SUV. Averaged 13 mpg while towing the largest U-haul trailer, and 15-16 around town. The same mileage as the smaller 2003 Ford Explorer we had. My A/C comes on strong and cold fairly quickly and access to the back seat can be made easier by tilting the entire middle seat forward instead of just tilting the seatback.

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  Let Chevy owner rate Chevys - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By chevylvr - March 8 - 4:50 am

  Like a long time Chevy owner I understand that when you stretch a Jimmy to make a Suburban you sacrifice the crisp handeling and firm off-road feel a shorter wheelbase provides. The addition of weight and length has a strange effect on driving physics (tell us all something we dont know). Like the Suburban the Trailblazer EXT is purpose built for the big family, the big dog owner, and the big (weekend) load hauler. If you want to run Baja buy something built for it but if you want to take a trip that may include a drive up a windy mountainside gravel road to see some falls (did that in the Impala...OMG) the EXT is a great vehicle. As for skittish cornering...ever drive an 18 wheeler?

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  Worst Investment Ever - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By missy89 - November 22 - 8:20 am

  I bought the car used 3 years ago with 43,000 miles on it. Since then Ive had to nothing but problems: -Needed a new starter -Drivers side window motor -Heater wires melted and needed to be replaced ($300 fix) -Gas sensor does not work ($700 fix) - 2 wheelbearings - New Battery - Throttle body cleaning (felt like the car would die out when idling) - back emblem fell off - New Transmission at 100,000 Only positive- great in the snow

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  Fantastic truck ! - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By Charlie - July 26 - 3:56 pm

  I bought this particular vehicle as it was one of the few vehicles out there that I could fit my 3 yr old daughters wheelchair inside without having to take it apart. It handles perfectly and the ride is as smooth as a luxury car !

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  JUNK BUYER BEWARE - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By Senecio - October 19 - 3:00 pm

  To sum it up I have been trying to give it back since 3 days after I bought it. In one year no exaggeration it has been in the shop at least 50 times. Four times LAST week with another appointment set up for next week. This vehicle is poorly made, maintained, assembled and all around junk.

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  Love it - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By Debbie - June 4 - 8:26 pm

  I needed something bigger to haul my kids friends around. This was the coolest way without getting a mini van. I love it!

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  New car had problem - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By blackext - September 26 - 12:26 pm

  At 1000 miles we had car trouble. A few ground wire bolts connected to the engine throttle body sensor were not completely screwed tight. So far, no engine damage, but this says a lot about the poor, careless quality of build. This was not a result of a defective part, but a result of a negligant, careless assembly worker. What kind of standards are set in place for quality assurance at GM? Also needed an alignment from the moment we pulled off the lot.

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  An Enjoyable Fun To Drive Machine - 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
  By Pat - March 26 - 7:00 am

  I could not beleive the wonderful experience of driving the TrailBlazer LT. I traded in a truck for this SUV, and the experience has been the best. Its easier to drive than a car, and the comfort is very good. My family fits in and no complaints.The chairs, even the very last one at the back, are comfortable, even for long trips. We love it. Thanks GM!