2004 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 15th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 20%), typically at around 24,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 50owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 20% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 12% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 12% | 27,323 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 69,662 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% | 97,315 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 19,831 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 28,113 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 51,702 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 3,222 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 51,702 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 3,222 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 51,702 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 27,323 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Couple week after bought, complete brake failure. Cost 11oo to fix.feb. 26 look out door in morning and air bags exploded and cause all electric system to go out. Brake was on street, air bag was in driveway at home.
Woke up in morning after storm and looked out to find that the air bag in blazer had exploded out. Shut all system off.? The blazer was and is still stationary in driveway.
Brake line corroded through and lost rear brakes during stop--dealer unable to repair properly---part no longer available thru gen motors--went out during stop on highway --no damage to vehicle or people--grosely longer distance to stop safely.
While making a right turn into a parking lot, my driver's door flew open. Now the door will not stay closed. I am able to manually move the latch with the door open but it will not engage to secure the door shut. *tr
After replacing brake pads on vehicle i was pumping brakes to bleed out air in the lines and the pedal went to the floor. Upon inspection the brake line ruptured due to excessive corrosion. Required 100% replacement of all brake lines. *tr
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.