2004 Chevrolet Blazer
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
22% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.
Structure
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
The plastic running board is loose and cut the driver's leg.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-27
Service brakes
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-08
Also filed under Air bags
Suspension
12% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and lower ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
Car started making a rattling noise when I turned to the right shortly after having a spring replaced in drivers side front tire. Within a week the rattling progressed to a grinding.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-30
Also filed under Power train
2004 Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the ignition was fixed 3 different times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-31
Steering
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and idler and attachment.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-06-04Equipment04V132000 Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V132000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.