2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That ranks 4th out of 18 Trailblazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (627 complaints, 58%), typically at around 65,527 miles. Complaints mention 56 crashes, 31 fires, 74 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 1,081owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 56complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 | 627 | 58% | 65,527 | “instrument cluster” (14%) | $850 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 101 | 9% | 85,000 | “low beam” (19%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 93 | 9% | 69,000 | “fuel tank” (45%) | $1,850 |
| Power Train problems | 62 | 6% | 58,000 | — | $4,200 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 4% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 42 | 4% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 4% | 59,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 28 | 3% | 56,650 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 2% | 71,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 15 | 1% | 77,505 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 1% | 32,889 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 1% | 70,314 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1% | 113,233 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 1% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 37,600 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0% | 138,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | 101,247 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 35 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Risk: The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
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.
- Brake lamp failure (PE04032) — opened Apr 6, 2004, closed Aug 3, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and a girl pulled out from a stop sign and hit my passenger side front of my trailblazer. Her airbags deployed immediately, meanwhile mine didn't deploy. My husband saved my face by throwing his arm over me!
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights became inoperable. After a while, the headlights became operational. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the rear passenger side. The contact pulled over and noticed that underneath the rear passenger's seat had caught fire. The fire department was able to…
Electronic throttle body? No throttle control, motor will only idle, turn ignition switch off, then restart it will run. Reduced Engine Power light comes on. Happens for no apparent reason. Very unsafe situation.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with Hankook tires Model:Dynapro HT Tire Size: P245/70R16 Dot Number:Unknown. The contact stated that she had both rear tires, driver side and passenger side, replaced with the Hankook tires by an independent mechanic. After the instillation…
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer years
← 2003 Trailblazer · 2005 Trailblazer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailblazer | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailblazer | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 71 | 0 |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 111 | 1 |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 195 | 4 |
| 2014 Trailblazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 193 | 0 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 732 | 5 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 1,108 | 8 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 1,466 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1,081 | 2 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 901 | 8 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 1,149 | 12 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 627 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.