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2004 Chevrolet Blazer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the electrical (20% of complaints, typically around 24,000 miles). It is 10th of 17 Blazer model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer dial indicated that the contact was driving 110 MPH. When she stopped at a red light, the speedometer dial suddenly dropped below zero and is currently hanging straight down. The dealer has not been notified. The failure and current…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. When the contacts wife went to start the vehicle, it failed to start. She looked under the hood and tapped the battery cables with a hammer. The vehicle restarted and she shut the hood. While driving 60 MPH, the hood popped open and smashed into her windshield, causing the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock, indicator light, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Brake line corroded through and lost rear brakes during stop--dealer unable to repair properly---part no longer available thru gen motors--went out during stop on highway --no damage to vehicle or people--grosely longer distance to stop safely.
Brake pedal went to floor very slowly. Repaired brakes with all new components; rotors, pads, calipers, new brake fluid. Bled brakes and pedal is still very spongy and pedal will still go down to floor after stopping. Car will not move if you hold the pedal down. Found several complaints on line about spongy brakes on…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While driving in the parking lot of lowes, the door hinge on drivers side failed along with latch allowing it fall off. Making door unclosable and car undrivable. After taking it to repair shop, mechanic showed me several other 2004 chevy blazers with the exact same hinge failure. He has repaired so many of them with…
While making a right turn into a parking lot, my driver's door flew open. Now the door will not stay closed. I am able to manually move the latch with the door open but it will not engage to secure the door shut.
Suspension
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Car started making a rattling noise when I turned to the right shortly after having a spring replaced in drivers side front tire. Within a week the rattling progressed to a grinding. Dealership refused to look at it, knowing I was about to go on a long trip. I left for my trip (9 hour drive) after about 5 hours, this…
2004 Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch problems. The consumer stated the ignition was fixed 3 different times. The vehicle had to be towed, because it would not start, due to the faulty ignition cylinder would not turn. In november 2013, the vehicle would not go into neutral or…
Engine
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
I was stuck in traffic on an interstate. Without warning my vehicle shut off. I restarted it a few moment later and continued down the road. Approx 30 min later while traveling 70 MPH, it suddenly stopped again. During the next 2 hours, it quit 5 more times, usually at stop signals. I took the vehicle to the dealer…
2004 chevy Blazer 4.3 v6 vehicle 49,000 miles the intake manifold gasket leaking .numerous complaints online they used cheap plastic gasket in combination with dexcool fluid some say result in meltdown of fuel line gasket resulting in fire.
Steering
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: linkages.
While performing an oil change consumer noticed that the steering arm adjusting sleeve for the tie rod had 100% surface rust. This could rust through, and result in steering loss. The adjusting sleeve was only 1/8 of an inch thick. Dealership and the manufacturer indicated that this was okay, but would not supply…
Dt: the contact states when having the tires aligned the certified dealership discovered both front lower ball joints/the front passenger tie rod, and idle arm were extremely worn out and had needed to be replaced. All parts have been replaced by the dealership at the contact's expense. The work was done at c&h…
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
In a 2004 chevy Blazer, 20000 miles. 4 wheel drive front differential actuator failed to engage. Upon inspection it was determined that the actuator had corroded to the point that it need to be replaced. The first replacement part also failed shortly after being connected and a third part needed to be ordered. All…
Car started making a rattling noise when I turned to the right shortly after having a spring replaced in drivers side front tire. Within a week the rattling progressed to a grinding. Dealership refused to look at it, knowing I was about to go on a long trip. I left for my trip (9 hour drive) after about 5 hours, this…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Car started making a rattling noise when I turned to the right shortly after having a spring replaced in drivers side front tire. Within a week the rattling progressed to a grinding. Dealership refused to look at it, knowing I was about to go on a long trip. I left for my trip (9 hour drive) after about 5 hours, this…
Traveling on highway, the right rear tire had a blowout. The entire sidewall of tire was seperated from tread. Uniroyal laredo, 102s , p235/70r15, m+s. Vehicle has 48000 miles ,vg tread on tires.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 18, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
- It is 10th of 17 Blazer model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.