Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,303 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V198000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
286,478
Reported to NHTSA
2005-05-05
Owners notified
2005-08-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V527000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
871,473
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-01
Owners notified
2004-11-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system38070,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel24562,000 mi
Exterior lighting7490,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline7075,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system43118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3561,725 mi
Air bags3164,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3148,420 mi
Engine and engine cooling2436,000 mi
Power train23105,000 mi
Unknown or other1971,050 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1865,120 mi
Engine16108,000 mi
Suspension1162,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1034,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1033,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1070,000 mi
Seats976,628 mi
Structure940,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)892,465 mi
Equipment842,000 mi
Seat belts861,000 mi
Tires889,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages775,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls780,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine632,000 mi
Fuel system, other684,000 mi
Interior lighting69,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip622,000 mi
Steering678,000 mi
Structure: body6160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings51,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly575,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system560,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor521,800 mi
Visibility575,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights478,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate44,500 mi
Visibility/wiper4138,100 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear425,860 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery39,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump346,540 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage336,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3100 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)345,000 mi
Suspension: rear3120,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system380,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer348,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2100 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch25,800 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2100 mi
Electrical system: wiring225 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system255,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2101,021 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2100 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices251,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock217,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2251 mi
Service brakes290,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar21,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system241,000 mi
Tires: sidewall226,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control227,793 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window224,965 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor25,800 mi
Wheels280,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module19,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module15,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood137,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers115,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline119,459 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)111,500 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.136,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical162,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1100 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch144,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch161,010 mi
Firerelated1153,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings135 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings171,009 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines121,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter15,800 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Service brakes, electric159,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads132,262 mi
Steering: column132,889 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman125 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly16,000 mi
Structure: body: door1112,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments163,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments131,662 mi
Structure: frame and members180,000 mi
Suspension: front165,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint111,772 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1107,900 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal12,200 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer165,300 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1180,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior11,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.