2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and owners have filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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 1-800-630-6537, buick at…
1,081 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer have filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA; 56 describe a crash and 31 describe a fire. Reports cite 74 injuries and 4 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,260 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 192 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 thro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2025 · Air bags
“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 war”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2022 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (TrailBlazer 2WD, TrailBlazer 4WD, TrailBlazer Ext 2WD, TrailBlazer Ext 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Trailblazer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trailblazer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 12 | 1,149 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 901 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,081 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,466 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 1,108 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 5 | 732 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 193 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 4 | 195 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 110 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 24 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
How do I know if my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V527000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.