2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext vs 2006 Ford Freestyle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 2006 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 1,300 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 23 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 602 |
| Power Train | 6 | 484 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 102 | 85 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 144 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 84 |
| Engine | 2 | 114 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 53 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 228 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 86 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 417 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
2006 Ford Freestyle
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.