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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Similar in almost every way to the 2005 edition of the Trailblazer SUV, the 2006 TrailBlazer EXT returns with its 4.2-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, rated at 291 horsepower (at 6,000 rpm!) with 277 lb-ft of torque.
The TrailBlazer EXT comfortably seats 7 (although some owners we spoke with disputed this claim) and is priced reasonably enough, between about $24,000-$31,000 dependent upon engine type, options and of course rear-wheel drive vs. 4-wheel drive.
Mileage is as you would expect it, a relatively low 15 mpg city/20 highway. Fans of the vehicle claim the cost of gas to be worth the quality of the ride.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
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by jesus r
Sep 14, 2020
SI LO COMPRARIA SI ES COMO EL DE LA FOTO Sep 14, 2020
by Stacy W
Apr 14, 2014
Gas mileage is the biggest con for this SUV. I love the look, the ride, the room inside and all the luxury features it has. If gas mileage and the cost of gas were not an issue for me right now I would definitely keep it. I bought it for long term use.Apr 14, 2014
by Anonymous
Sep 27, 2013
I've mainly used this as commuter/family car for the past 6 years. No regrets buying it. Have occassionally towed 4-wheelers and small boat. Handles great towing and hardly noticed any difference. Rides smooth and great in the snow with traction control and 4WD. Loved the automatic 4WD to shift on the fly for snowy hills. This is the best of a truck and SUV in a slightly smaller package and beats any kind of car or minivan any day. Built on truck frame but rides smooth like a car. 7 passenger with great cargo space. 3rd row is comfortable with lots of leg room. Rear air and entertainment system. Low cost maintenance. Biggest bang for your buck in performance, reliability, and comfort.Sep 27, 2013
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by jesus r
Sep 14, 2020
SI LO COMPRARIA SI ES COMO EL DE LA FOTO Sep 14, 2020
by Stacy W
Apr 14, 2014
Gas mileage is the biggest con for this SUV. I love the look, the ride, the room inside and all the luxury features it has. If gas mileage and the cost of gas were not an issue for me right now I would definitely keep it. I bought it for long term use.Apr 14, 2014
by Anonymous
Sep 27, 2013
I've mainly used this as commuter/family car for the past 6 years. No regrets buying it. Have occassionally towed 4-wheelers and small boat. Handles great towing and hardly noticed any difference. Rides smooth and great in the snow with traction control and 4WD. Loved the automatic 4WD to shift on the fly for snowy hills. This is the best of a truck and SUV in a slightly smaller package and beats any kind of car or minivan any day. Built on truck frame but rides smooth like a car. 7 passenger with great cargo space. 3rd row is comfortable with lots of leg room. Rear air and entertainment system. Low cost maintenance. Biggest bang for your buck in performance, reliability, and comfort.Sep 27, 2013
by Ali H
Apr 08, 2010
Its an Awesome car and its a really good for long journeys , its performance rocks , it has every thing you need , Its breaks are great , its seats are comfortable , It also has a DVD , Its a all in one car .Apr 08, 2010
by Anonymous
Mar 03, 2010
Purchased this as a Certified Used Car
about 2.5 years ago and have enjoyed the
vehicle very much. It does a very good
job in the snow and ice. Having the
third seat to haul 2 additional people is
very nice - in fact I have ridden in the
third seat for a 3 hour trip and found it
a better ride than the middle seat.
Overall, I have enjoyed this SUV and had
very few problems with it.Mar 03, 2010
by Krys F
Nov 02, 2009
My truck pretty much pampers me and i do my all time best to keep her in shape with upgrades here and there and regular maintenance done by no other then myself. Has everything from heater leather seats, to rear entertainment, to remote start, and has the SS body and front end (no it's not a SS engine)Nov 02, 2009
by Randy R
Jul 09, 2009
for a 6 cylinder its quite fast for a mid size suv.
tough engine and suspension, having problems
with the electrical though(lights,radio, cluster). love
the front end wish i got the leather interior
package. very reasonable to maintain when it
comes to gas its just like a full size v8. very fun to
drive gives you the big suv feel without the parking
problems hth.Jul 09, 2009
by Saad R
Sep 08, 2008
Definitely a good buy,but make sure that you are buying the V8. and it has a sunroof. the fuel consumption can be a problem though. can cost alot if u face a breakdown in powertrain. all that assured its a FUN car drive. it is more exciting to drive it at 170 on curves than driving a porsche.Sep 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 25, 2008
THIS MAKE OF CHEVI IS ONE HELL OF ALL TIME REQUIREMENTS IN ONE GOMar 25, 2008
by Robert B
Jan 10, 2008
fully loaded ext with rims Jan 10, 2008
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The frame is rusted.
The frame is rusted on both sides about where the front seats are. is it worth getting fixed and what is the cost.
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replaced starter and now when i hit the key nothing happens
replaced starter now when i turn key nothing happens
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Chevy Trailblazer dies
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer that just randomly dies. Sometimes I can pop it into neutral and it'll start right back up. Other times I have to pull off the road and wait about 2 mins before it'll restart. I lose all power to the engine and all my gages drop and I lose power steering. it does it without warning and while I am driving. I get a check engine light and another one that looks like a check engine with a down arrow. From what I read, it's loss of power. No one can tell me what's going on and I've taken it to 3 different people! Can anyone help?!?!?
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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,590 to $30,940Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Overhead console: overhead console with storage · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Locks
Power door locks: remote
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Overhead console: overhead console with storage · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Locks
Power door locks: remote
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent