2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,302
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
30
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
The 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has received a total of 1,302 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (380 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (245 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (74 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, potentially affecting up to 1,157,951 vehicles.
Recall 05V198000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 286,478 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V527000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 871,473 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
1,302 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
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.
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 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 extinguish the fire. The contact sustained burns to his left shoulder, hands, and elbows. However, no medical treatment was received. A police report was filed. The contact was unaware if there was a fire department report. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. Vehicle caught on fire on the inside driving.
Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5480 — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that intermittently the cruise control is inoperative or that it will not set around or over 70 mph. Technician will need to insure that all four tires are the same size, brand and have similar wear. Verify the Power...
15-08-44-001B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
3154 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, BUMP OR MULTIPLE BUMPS AFTER A 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TT
050602012 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DTC P0526, P0480, P1481, AND P1484 SET. *TT UPDATED. *KB
050235006 — STEERING
HISS/RUSH NOISE FROM STEERING (STRG) COLUMN AREA. *TT
050864003 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATION. *TT
040867006 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
PROPER POSITIONING OF LUGGAGE CARRIER CROSS RAILS TO AVOID WINDRUSH. *TT
040843007 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
REAR WIPER DOES NOT CLEAN REAR WINDOW. *EH
040866004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
LIFTGATE GLASS UNLATCHES ON ROUGH/BUMPY ROAD SURFACES. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN NUMBER 04-08-66-004. *TT
05062004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
S ENGINE POSSIBLE FALSE CODE DTC P0172. *EH
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
- 1999 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 7 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 32 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 29 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,573 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,160 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (current)
- 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,902 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,440 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 965 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 261 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 34 complaints
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