Complaints
1,302
Crashes
69
Fires
40
Injuries
92
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1380 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:80,117 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:11
#2245 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:67,207 mi
Crash-related:1
#374 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:98,581 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 380 | 3 | 11 | 80,117 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 245 | 1 | — | 67,207 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 74 | 1 | 4 | 98,581 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 70 | 1 | — | 78,452 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 43 | — | — | 370,116 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 35 | 4 | 1 | 72,183 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 31 | — | 1 | 53,187 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 30 | 29 | 1 | 88,073 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 | — | 3 | 37,817 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | — | — | 94,011 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 2 | 1 | 83,711 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 18 | — | — | 68,727 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | 2 | 224,857 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | 1 | — | 72,950 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 | 9 | — | 42,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 10 | — | — | 42,590 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2 | 1 | 66,689 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | 1 | 3 | 91,771 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | — | — | 67,833 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | — | — | 114,253 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 | — | — | 50,067 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 70,477 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | 2 | — | 75,542 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 7 | — | 1 | 98,086 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 | — | 1 | 100,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | 2 | 26,220 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 6 | — | — | 74,391 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 1 | — | 51,302 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 3 | — | 28,375 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 69,876 mi |
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