2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 6, 2016 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 years
About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Trailblazer EXT 370 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 40%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System6 · ~100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System3 · ~115,869 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~74,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~150,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~15,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~92,500 mi
Seats1 · ~116,000 mi
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1 · ~111,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System640%100,000——
Fuel/propulsion System320%115,869——
Fuel System, Gasoline320%74,000——
Air Bags17%150,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling17%15,000——
Exterior Lighting17%92,500——
Seats17%116,000——
Service Brakes17%———
Unknown or Other17%———
Visibility17%111,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 1200712010: 3201032012: 2201222013: 1201312014: 3201432015: 2201522016: 220162

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Filler neck to gas tank leaking....dangerous !! Causes the check engine light to stay on....

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 6, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10853799

Received a letter from gm regarding potential problem with fuel tank inlet valve. Took vehicle to dealer len stoler, inc in westminster md in december. Problem was diagnosed as a fuel tank inlet valve fracture. On dec 3rd 2015 fuel tank was replaced and inspection done. Subsequent to service when…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 19, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820919

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370. While in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel filter needed to be replaced the filler inlet was also cracked. The contact…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 17, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10725807

My son [xxx] was involved in a single car accident (hit a deer and ran off the road) in which our 2004 chevy trailblazer was totaled in a roll over and not one single airbag deployed in the accident. As a result of no airbag he smashed his forehead into the steering wheel leaving a 2 inch gash, cut…

Air Bags · received Jan 3, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10669818

Nhtsa recently posted a recall of the 2006-2009 chevy trailblazer for headlight issues due to a headlamp driver module (hdm) that is not operating correctly and can cause the low beam headlamps and daytime running lights to shut off. I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer ext 370 and have the same issue…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10667443

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.