2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
67
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
The 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 67 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (8 complaints), Service Brakes (4 complaints), and Structurebody (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER, potentially affecting up to 183,922 vehicles.
Recall 04V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 183,922 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
67 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-10-02-33-001 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SERVICE JUST LEAKING PITMAN SHAFT SEAL. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE
01654 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SQUAWK OR GRUNT NOISE THAT OCCURS ON THE 2-3 UPSHIFT ON VEHICLES WITH 4L60E - M30, 4L60E M32 TRANSMISSION. *TT
3251 — TIRES
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ZR2 SUSPENSION PACKAGE AND P265/75R15 TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 612 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 885 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 464 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 301 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 103 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER (current)
- 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 18 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 20 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 5 complaints
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