2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer EXT years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Trailblazer EXT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (145 complaints, 56%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 261owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 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 problems | 145 | 56% | 63,000 | “oil pressure” (10%) | $930 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 11% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 7% | 65,465 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 6% | 63,890 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 53,660 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 3% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | 154,654 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | 44,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | 131,129 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 9,250 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
- Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.
- Brake lamp failure (EA04021) — opened Aug 3, 2004, closed Nov 4, 2004, led to recall 04V527000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"takata recall" i was recently in a car accident that was listed in the police report as a head on collision and not one airbag deployed. The impact as i was told was hard enough that the airbags should have deployed.
Rusted fuel lines- garage checked strong fuel smell and discovered rusted fuel filler and lines
Part # 19120564 rubs on tailgate when opening . Does secure properly. Eventually, flew off while driving.
When driving the headlights all of a sudden just shut off. It is extremely scary at night. I found that i can however use the brights. They eventually come back on. This has been happening for years. I kept hoping for a recall and just found this site to report it. This has happen on city streets…
My family was driving home on the freeway when the complete third taillight cover blew off. It appears that the adhesive that attaches the rear spoiler to the glass of lift gate has loosened due to a manufacturer defect.
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years
← 2003 Trailblazer EXT · 2006 Trailblazer EXT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Trailblazer EXT | 189 | 6 |
| 2004 | 261 | 1 |
| 2003 Trailblazer EXT | 313 | 3 |
| 2002 Trailblazer EXT | 100 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 145 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer EXT model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.