2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “low beam” (19% of reports).
- 101exterior lighting complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 19 of 101 complaints (19%)
- High beams: mentioned in 13 of 101 complaints (13%)
- Headlights failed: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Chevrolet Trailblazer exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 1 | 1% | 50 |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 13 | 48% | 80,800 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 17 | 9% | 94,736 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 151 | 21% | 113,936 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 112 | 10% | 111,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 140 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 101 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 77 | 9% | 73,524 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 143 | 12% | 53,100 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 3 | 15% | 55,000 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% | 163,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
My clusterboard is completely non functioning the readings are not working
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the low beam headlights went out without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they replaced the front…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazers have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer (9% of the 1,081 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 19 of 101 complaints, followed by “high beams” (13).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
See all 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems or exterior lighting problems across all Trailblazer years.