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 Faults
Avg mileage:80,117 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:11
#2245 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:67,207 mi
Crash-related:1
#374 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:98,581 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 380 | 3 | 11 | 80,117 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 245 | 1 | — | 67,207 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 74 | 1 | 4 | 98,581 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 70 | 1 | — | 78,452 mi | |
| Fuel System | 43 | — | — | 370,116 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 35 | 4 | 1 | 72,183 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | — | 1 | 53,187 mi | |
| Airbags | 30 | 29 | 1 | 88,073 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | 3 | 37,817 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | — | — | 94,011 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 18 | — | — | 68,727 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 2 | 224,857 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 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 | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 2 | 1 | 66,689 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | 1 | 3 | 91,771 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 67,833 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 114,253 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 50,067 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | 1 | 70,477 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 2 | — | 75,542 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 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 Defects | 6 | — | — | 69,876 mi |
Electrical Faults
380
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
11
Avg Miles
80,117
Instrument Cluster
245
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,207
Headlight/Taillight Failures
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
98,581
Gasoline Fuel System
70
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,452
Fuel System
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
370,116
Unintended Acceleration
35
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,183
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,187
Airbags
30
complaints
Crashes
29
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,073
Engine & Cooling
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
37,817
Transmission / Drivetrain
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,011
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,727
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
224,857
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,950
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,667
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,590
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,689
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
91,771
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,833
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,253
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,067
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,477
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,542
Latches / Locks
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,086
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
26,220
Fuel System, Other
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,391
Interior Lighting
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,302
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,375
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,876
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2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1,302 NHTSA complaints, 69 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 380 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (380 complaints, avg 80,117 mi); Instrument Cluster (245 complaints, avg 67,207 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (74 complaints, avg 98,581 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,493 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 69 crash-related reports, 40 fire reports, 92 injuries, and 7 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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