2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
This year had more than double the complaints of 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
- 1,081
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
59% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 1,081 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1,149 |
| 2003 | 901 |
| 2004 | 1,081 |
| 2005 | 1,466 |
| 2006 | 1,107 |
| 2007 | 732 |
| 2008 | 193 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2021 | 195 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
59% · 641 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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When driving our vehicle from myrtle beach this week we noticed a smell about half way home that reeked of rotten eggs. The smell was so bad that I because nauseous and develooed a severe headache.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-29
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that the brake lights were not functioning correctly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-07
While driving smoke was coming into vehicle through the vents. Consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder. A few minutes later vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called. Vehicle was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-22
Exterior lighting
10% · 104 reportsMost commonly citing headlights and tail lights.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights and the brake lights randomly stopped illuminating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-08
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 96 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
Power train
6% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Fuel/propulsion system
4% · 43 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 1,081 complaints filed for this model year.
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2004-04-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-08-03 Brake lamp failure
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2004-08-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-11-04 Brake lamp failure
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2004-11-22Exterior lighting04V527000 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.
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…
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2005-08-04Exterior lighting05V198000 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…
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…
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2007-07-10Engineering analysisClosed 2008-08-28 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 641 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 104 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 96 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V527000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 05V198000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.