We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (2004)
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-the contact stated that on 1/13/07he crashed into another vehicle with his 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the odometer read 33,000 miles at the time of the crash.he was driving at 45 mph and collided with the second vehicle in a perpendicular angle "t-bone" striking it on the side as it crossed in front of him. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle and the driver's side airbag never deployed.there were 5 people injured in the second vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contactstated that he was involved in a crash where the air bags did notdeploy upon impact. A police report was filed yet no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. The contact also stated that he has only entered the vehicle three times since the crash and each time, he experienced a stinging sensation in his eyes that he stated was similar to tear gas. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact rear ended a school bus.the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed.two passengers were injured and a police report was filed.prior to the failure, she never experienced any air bag failure.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the contact has pictures.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 44,000.
- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trail blazer.during a snow storm the contact'svehicle was involvedin ahead on collision.the contact was driving on the highway at 55 mph,and the air bags did not deploy.there were no warning indicator lights.the manufacturer sent an investigator to access the damage, and stated that there was $10,000 worth of damage, and that the vehicle was only traveling 8 mph.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. While driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the brake pedal, the vehicleaccelerated, spun out of control and rolled over down a hill. The consumer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police has a report is available if needed. The chevrolet manufacturer stated that there were no related incidents. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 01/08/10 the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy and it felt as though the gas pedal was stuck. Updated 01/12/10.
I was on a 4 lane highway traveling eastbound going 50 mph posted speed 55 mph wearing our seat belts,when another vehicle waiting to u - turn in the center median decided to turn right into me-oncoming traffic. This person collided with me, which that impact sent me into a head on collision with the guard rail. The chevrolet trailblazer is completely totaled. There were 2 incidents in that sequence of events that the airbags should have deployed,but did not! this accident caused several injuries to myself and my passenger. We definitely could have been killed and no airbags to help save our lives.....updated 09-03-14 updated 11/7/2014
Foia request all documents/info relative to any recalls or known defects of the air bag system in the 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Attorney's clients were seriously injured when the vehicle they were operating was involved in a high speed, front end collision.the air bag system did not deploy at the time of impact and as a result the three occupants were injured. ***nar***
I was come down a secondary road there is a stop sign so i came to a stop look both ways to make sure i could make it cross the highway safetied i made it cross two lanes got in the turn lane so i could get in the other lane but before i could do that a car hit me on the drive side total my trailblazer out my airbags didn't come out at all the hood of my suv came off door wouldn't open up they used the jaws of life to try to open the door but it didn't work so they got me out on the passage side. I had a head injure got staples in my head. It was a lot of damage done to my suv i'm blessed to be alive. The person in the suv he got hurt nothing to bad he didn't have to go to the hosp his up back some injure to it.
Passenger tire left the roadway and the vehicle flipped and rolled. None of the airbags deployed and the vehicle is totaled.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 55 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a guardrail and a tree. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, neck, and knee injuries. The passenger sustained shoulder, neck, knee, and ankle injuries. Both injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Air bags did not deploy during rollover accidentphotos of vehicle available.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the airbags did not deploy when his wife crashed into a deer at approximately 35 mph.the driver was also involved in another crash when traveling approximately 55 mph. She looked down to check on a noise she heard and when she looked up the the vehicle lost control and crashed head on into a tree.the driver and three other occupants were inured.the georgia highway patrol responded and filed a report.the paramedics also responded and transported the four occupants to the hospital.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a storage lot.the failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver became distracted and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain, causing the driver to be thrown forward. The driver's head impacted the windshield and as a result, he sustained bleeding from the brain. A police report was filed.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
On saturday, august 1, 2015 at approximately 8:55pm my mother was involved in a 1 car accident on baum rd located in tallahassee, fl. She was the only passenger determined to be in the vehicle at the time of the accident. According to the crash report, d1 (driver one) was traveling westbound on baum rdgoing the normal posted speed of 55mph, when she veered towards the center of the rd and suddenly turned right veering of the right shoulder of the rd and striking several trees on the drivers side and front end. D1 was wearing her seatbelt and managed to exit out the drivers side window before coming to her final resting place on the shoulder of the rd. When i went to retrieve my mothers things from her trailblazer, i noticed that no air bags had deployed. And as fast as my mom was going and the type of impact & damage her suv sustained, i would think and hope the airbags would deploy in this type of accident, thus preventing serious injury or death. My mom was not so lucky, and myself and my family have endured great pain from loosing her so suddenly.
Dt*:the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle would lose power and stall.this occurred with no warning.the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for this problem.while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and hit a guard rail then rolled over.the airbags did not deploy.the contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained minor injuries.there was a police report taken at the scene.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but there has been no inspection for these problems.
Air bagsdid not deploy. Horn did not work. Caught on fire.
While driving at 70 mph driver swerved to left to avoid hitting a motorist. When the driver attempted to straighten back the steering wheel by turning it to the right it overcorrected severely. This resulted in the driver losingcontrol of the vehicle and crashinginto a tree.uponimpact, air bags did notdeploy.driver died, andfront passenger sustained a broken neck, severe laceration to their scull, and bruises. The passenger in the rear sustained a broken angle , a dislocated hip, and two broken ribs.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 mph in rainy weather, she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over several times before landing on the passenger's side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the face and the right leg. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure.the vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 129,000. Updated 8/5/13
Well i hit a tree an the airbags didn't deployed but the airbag light is on
I was rear ended by a guy doing 40 mph.my truck was lifted in the air and pushed into the rear end of another vehicle.my airbags never deployed and my seat broke!!possible defect in the seat?i was stopped at a red light when the accident happened.the spare tire holder was ripped off my truck.
Takata recall/ i was in a accident and my air bags never went off why is that i thought it was a saftey feature?
I was recently in a car accident due to bad weather and road conditions. Leaving work driving interstate i89 9state northbound.came upon black ice my car fishtailed out of control ; trying to gain control back before i knew it i was heading tords a guard rail. I was only driving 50 to 55mph. Beyond the guard rail i do not remember. I suffered upperbody and head injury and my front air bag failed to deploy.others are telling me and my husband to look into this as my airbag failed to deploy.can you help
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle.the vehicle continued moving and stopped by colliding with a store sign.the air bags did not deploy and seat belts were worn.there were no warning lights to indicate the air bags would fail.the contact suffered a knee injury.a police report was filed at the scene.the insurance company determined the vehicle was totaled due to the accident.the dealer does not have the means to test for air bag non-deployment.updated 1/24/2007 -
The car was parked in the driveway at our home. My husband went out to start it and he turned the ignition key and the front airbags exploded on both sides. The salesman at mcgrath chevyland took photos. They were to get ahold of us the early part of this week and we have heard nothing.
I hit a deer at approximately 65 mph and the air bag did not deploy. My son that was riding in the passenger seat also was wearing his seat belt but the seat belt did not catch and he was slammed into the dash. I refuse to believe that this is normal behavior for those safety devices.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while making a u-turn, the air bags failed to deploy when the front bumper of another vehicle crashed into the drivers side and rear of the contacts vehicle. The contact sustained back and nose injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
On the afternoon of 6/16/08, me in my family was traveling north on i95 in north carolina going toward our destination in baltimore md., when another vehicle click us and cause my sister to lose control of the vehicle crashing into the guardrail.my two aunts and myself were ejected from the vehicle, both my aunts die instantly. My mother, sisters and myself survived but had several injuries.the airbags did not deploy, and the doors that were initially locked; but somehow the rear doors (middle) open during impact causing my aunts in myself to be thrown from the vehicle.be advised the vehicle was a green trailblazer (extended cab).
I was side swiped by another car that went through a red light.my truck then proceeded to hit another car and finally the front end of the truck got airborne and landed with the tires in the front windshield of another car.the truck sustained over $6,000 in damage as well as the front frame where the motor sits was damaged.insurance company said it could be replaced.not sure how because it was welded in place.and my airbags never deployed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving35 mph, the contact attempted to maneuver the steering wheel to avoid crashing into a deer and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contacts face hit the steering wheel upon impact and sustained a broken nose. The contact was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed by her insurance company to an unknown location. A police report was available, if needed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,700.
Other vehicle failed to yield from a yield sign. Front of trailblazer struck right side rear of other vehicle. Impact damaged cross bar on frame pushing radiator into motor. Driver and passenger air bag failed to deploy. Estimated impact speed 45-50
I was going between 25 and 35 mph i swrived to avoid a vehicle backing up that had missed a turn. I tried to streer back and lost control hitting a telephone pole head on. Airbags did not deploy neither did onstar. To this point nothing has been done to repair the failure as for my dad's trailblazer thats a work in progress .
Slightly turned steering wheel to left to avoid another motorist in front of me.attempted to straighten out the vehicle, vehicle over-corrected severely, unable to brake, vehicle slammed head-on into concrete highway barrier 45-60mph, air bags failed to deploy.driver was wearing seatbelt, substantial bruising & neck/back injury.
At approximately 45 mphconsumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a barrier head on.upon impact,air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was driving 60 mph and lost control, hitting a utility pole. Upon impact, the airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the contact was driving 35 mph he crashed into another vehicle and then into a light pole which destroyed the vehicle; however, during the crash none of the air bags deployed. The driver and passenger were injured. No one was injured in the other vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealership who stated that no failures could be found. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 95,272 updated 03/30/10. *ljaccording to gm, the notice on the dash readout stated the air bags deployed. Updated 06/30/10.
Started up truck to warm up after about 3 minutes heard bang and both front airbags had deployed for no reason. Prior to this had issue with intermittent dash board lights (battery, speed odometer, seatbelt and airbag lights) being on. Gm refuses to cover because i did not take to "dealer". I took it to my local mechanic instead who could find no issue other than corroded grounds.currently it is being repaired by my insurance company.
While driving 45 mph consumer's vehicle collided into another vehicle. Upon impact,bothfrontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a garage.the consumer sustained a hair line fracture in the chest area.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the driver was traveling 45 mph, she drove over a bump, the brakes failed to engage, she lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a highway cement wall. The driver sustained facial injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be inspected. The contact also stated that the speedometer did not indicate the correct speed at which the vehicle was traveling and the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.
I was driving a chevy trailblazer rented from hertz on december 29, 2004.on highway 285 near mile marker 189.5, i encountered black ice on a curve.the vehicle started a 4-wheel drift into the oncoming lane.i attempted to avoid colliding with another vehicle that had spun out.the abs did not work.there was no stability control.i struck an embankment and the vehicle flipped over.although there was both frontal and side impact, no airbags deployed.it is my belief that the chevy trailblazer is inherently unsafe.there is no way this vehicle should have rolled over at the speed at which i was driving.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the instrument panel has not worked since she purchased the vehicle brand new in january of 2004.the warning indicators are constantly illuminated.she took the vehicle to the dealer several times while it was under warranty, but they could not locate the failure.due to the failure, she does not know how fast she is driving, how much fuel is in the vehicle, and cannot read the odometer.recently, the headlights failed and she took the vehicle back to the dealer.the dealer charged $91 to diagnose the failure, which produced a failure code at the headlight low beam relay cluster switch.the dealer replaced the low beam relay switch and ignition switch, but the failure persisted.now that the vehicle is out of warranty, the dealer has finally located a diagnostic code for the instrument panel failure.the dealer stated that the instrument panel cluster failed and would cost $600 to repair.the failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 68,000.updated 4/14/09 the air bag light illuminated. Updated 04/17/09.
Had a side inpact with my chev suv trailblazer 2004 side air bags did not deploy.
2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer malfunctioning.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the speedometer malfunctioned while driving causing the contact to be unware of how fast shewas driving. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired by a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.the vin was unavailable.
Oil pressure gauge drops to zero causing "check gauges" light to come on and engine to stall when the a/c is running and am stopped at a light in the city.this only occurs once during a trip or once a month.understand that trailblazers have a history of gauge problems and electrical issues.chevrolet needs to issue a recall for electrical wiring/gauges.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer ls v6 2wd. My speedometer went out on me while i was driving. At one point it was stuck at 120 mph. I was told by gm that they have the same problem with other model and made a recall on them. When i asked if there was a recall for the 2004 model they told me that there was not because not enough people complaining. To me it sounds like they know it's a problem but will not do anything about it.
Purchased my trailblazer brand new in 2004 and started having problem with the instrument cluster in may of 2007 the speedometer has stopped working the battery and oil gauges are not reading and the rpm gauges works at random. Itaken the truck back to the dealership and was told ir would be $400 to repair and it not covered under any warranty work. I'm also having a problem with the headlight working at random. They will work but cut off while i'm driving at night. I feel both issues need to have a mass recall on all 2002-2007 trailblazers.
My gauges randomly say low oil pressure but there is no problem and sensor was replaced.now the entire instrument panel is dead.
Instrument cluster panel failure causing speedometer to not work creating a safety hazard- gm will do nothing about it.
2004 chevrolet trailblazerwithout warning lose all gauges and speedometer and tachometer.
Gauges stop working on chevrolet trailblazer 2004. Tachometer,speedometer,water pressure gauge,fuel gauge,oil pressure gauge,voltage gauge. This is a safety hazard and should have a recall on it from general motors.
-dashboard lights, speed-gas-rpm gauges stopped working.-i can't track my speed or see my gauges at night.
I was backing out of a driveway when my radio starting sounding funny, then smoke started filling up in the car it smelled like wires were burning. I could not see the gear,the door or window would not open and i was trapped in my seat belt. All of my passengers got out safe. I was screaming that i could not get out that's when my son came and pulled me out the truck. I got a few scratches on my leg and my knee. The truck would not start back up for awhile. It shut it self down, it started back up about 15 minutes later. I was about 3 blocks from my home, i was dropping off a neighbor. I did manage to drive home this happened on january 1, 2005 at about 2:30 am. I did start the truck up about 2:00 pm you could still smell burnt wires. I am afraid to drive it.the doors will not lock and all of the dash board warning lights are lit up, like the check engine, battery, brake light and etc. I will be getting it towed on monday , january 3, 2005 to bill wink dealership.
The speedometer work intermittently causing problems not knowing how fast or slow we are driving. It is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and i contacted chevrolet about this issue, but went on deaf ears. They have other suv/truck recalls for the same issue, but nothing for the trailblazer. There are many complaints for the same issue on internet sites and no action by any one to resolve this safety issue...
Instrument panel failure: owner states that instrument/gauge panel began to fail at or about 39,000 mileswhen the temperature was below 38' f degrees, that same year during the summer months speed gauge began to malfunction followed by all other gauges(rpm,gas,temp) at 50,000 miles, regardless of weather conditions. Currently there is a total failure of all gauges.
Instrument cluster failure. Speedometer & all other gauges suddenly failed. No speed or vehicle information available to driver.
Gas gauge and oil pressure gauge stopped working.
This was actually the second or third incident where the key got stuck in the ignition, blazer was in park the lights remained on so did the radio anything that is typically on during aux, but this was the beginning of a long problem that lead to me trading off..the key gets stuck you can not remove it caused the battery to go bad, it would begin to happen often the service engine soon light would come on, the transmission would not shift above 3rd gear, also shortly after the purchase in sept of 2011 the speedometer stopped working. The blazer died 3 times gauges on dash would periodicly stop working. My service 4 wheel would come on randomly the key issue was the biggest problem but it was only a matter of time before other things went wrong. When the key would get stuck in the igintion as stated the transmission would not shift properly in the beginning the transmission would act out once you took it out of park it was noticeable but as the problem became worse it started happening driving down the highway i noticed once that i have successfully made it through 1-2-3 but never got out of 3. I should state that when the key was stuck i would have to manually shift through the first and second then put it into drive otherwise the car had no power because it would be stuck in the higher gear.tried to contact the dealership as there was a recall on the dash for the 2003 model and they told us it wasnt a safety problem i do not understand how random loss of power and random car dying is not a safety issue, i have been watching the list of gm recalls and i have not seen much about the trailblazers, and it bothers me that i am sure there are other issues like the ones that i had. On another note transmission related my neighbors just had to get rid of their trailblazer 2006 for transmission problems.
There are several defects on chevy trail blazers mine in particular is with the instrument cluster panel because it stopped recording the speed, amount of gas in my vehicle, essential to driving safety, proper speed maintenance and ensuring it wont stall out due to lack of gas in the vehicle while on the freeway at high speeds.in addition the night lights turn off randomly while driving at night and that is dangerous to me and my children when driving at night which i do often to commute home from work. There are different dates for the defects the cluster panel gage was proximately 6 or 8 months old, the manufacturer was contacted they stated it was not hazardous to my driving and that since it was not under warranty due to being a 2004 the best they could do was 10% off, i felt it was a hazard at the time of the report they fixed an issue with the turn signals but now my headlights are turning on and off randomly at night and it is scary to be driving at night and your lights go off and you cant see a thing.the lights have been malfunctioning for the last 3 to 4 months have not reported it because of the lack of response by the manufacturer with prior issue.
First when i bought my certified pre owned trail blazer the tachometer went out and pointed straight down then a couple months later my whole instrument cluster went completely hay wire. The speedometer, tach, oil pressure, gas gauge, everything needed to effectively drive has gone wrong. I cannot tell if i am speeding, if i am out of fuel , if my engine will over heat and this is all very dangerous on the highway, i worry constantly. I have taken it in to be fixed but cannot afford it because i am paying for my college. This is a very common problem with these vehicles and gmc/chevy should do something to fix this safety hazard.
Most of the gauges are very erratic when in motion or stopped.tachometer jumps around, oil pressure reads all over, speedometer goes to zero or full scale, amp meter drops below 14 and lights dim when this happens, (have had the alternator replaced 3 times, this is quite a safety concern for me as i have no idea what to believe on any of the gauges.no repair shop has been able to solve the problem.
2004 chevy trailblazers instrument panel isn't working properly. The rpm gauge fluctuates and often doesn't work which seems to cause the speedometer to respond slowly. I have heard from others with the same issue that eventually the speedometer will quit as will the gas gauge, oil gauge, etc. This is a potential hazard that has not been recalled by chevy. Other models of the same year have been recalled, but not the trailblazer.
Speedometer displays 50 miles per hr and the vehicle is in park and not even moving.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt. On december 5, 2005, my wife backed the vehicle out of our basement. She noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. Immediately,she saw flames.the vehicle burned completely, also burning the end of my home.i contacted g.m. About this problem and was told i was way down the list of problems.my concern is that this could be a serious problem that could result in death the next time this happens.i sincerely hope this is not the case.i would hope that g.m. Would look into this matter before this happens again.considering this vehicle was purchased new and had only 27,000 miles on the vehicle.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Thespeedometer, the fuel gauge and the tachometer no longer works on this vehicle. When i called the chevrolet customer service center, to check for a recall, i was told that there was no recall for the trailblazer. There was however a recall for the exact same problem on the chevrolet avalanche, tahoe and suburban. I just cant understand why chevrolet will not recall the trailblazer for the exact same problem. My speedometer sometimes registers to the point of seeing no numbers on the needle. The gas gauge rarely registers that i even have any gas. I have to keep up with my gas manually and with my trip odometer. I find this very disturbing that chevrolet will not recall the trailblazer. What can i do as a consumer to help chevrolet make this obvious problem right?
Driving on dry pavement, clear day.took freeway offramp, when i reached 40mph, the brakes locked up, went past stop sign into other highway missing other vehicle passing in front of offramp.happened twice at same speed, brakes lock up, and i pass through the stop sign.loud grinding noise coming from wheel well area, brakes recently changed about 3 months ago, noise occurs at 25-30 mph, sounds like dragging something underneath.service man checked, nothing visible.has occurred 5 times in less than 2 months.interior lights dim on vehicle then brighten constantly.door ajar light constantly coming on, back hatch window constantly opening on own driving down road.instrument panel knobs, panel itself and window and door buttons on doors extremely hot to touch.various lights on instrument panel quit working and then resume on their own.reported tach/odometer not working already.both units registering offline while driving.where are the fixes to these problems?
I have seen across many websites that the instrument panel on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazers malfunction.well, our vehicle is having the same issue.my mechanic says he has seen several similar problems and says it will cost about $600 to repair.he suggested contacting chevy, but i have seen that chevy is not interested in resolving the problem.i figured if they are getting enough complaints to the ntsb, maybe they will recall the equipment and i can get it properly repaired.
Dash cluster:tachometer failed a 62,000, speedometer at 120,000, now the gas gauge is acting up.if 2005-2007 are bad need to add 2004.
Truck cut off while in park.smelt burning smell, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood.someone raised the hood and noticed the computer electrical box was burning.the cover was melted through from the burning.the vehicle was off and then started back up on it's own. Security lights in dash came on.vehicle could not be driven. I read on google website that some vehicles had recalls for electrical problems.a chevrolet place in lynchburg va told the service department where i purchased the vehicle that there were no recalls.that is not what i read on the internet.me and my daughter and 3 others could have died if this vehicle had of exploded.i would really appreciate some help in this matter. Thanks
When driving our vehicle from myrtle beach this week we noticed a smell about half way home that reeked of rotten eggs. The smell was so bad that i because nauseous and develooed a severe headache. After we reached our house and shut off the vehicle the next day i tried to crank the vehicle and it would not crank so after researching the smell and possible causes we bought a new battery for the vehicle and changed the battery ourselves which caused my husband to develop a severe cough and upper respitory problems due to the boiling that was occuring inside the battery. Hence the smell of rotten eggs.
Instrument cluster panel completely gone crazy.all gauges are out of control. I am not able to tell my speed and some of the lights come inthe panel while the truck is off.have to disconnect the battery to make sure the thing will not catch fire.. This issue really needs to be investigated due to a possible fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights turned on and off without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed and there was a burning smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box and wiring burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
1 owner vehicle - bought in 2004 & had 8 miles on it. Has been very well kept & currently has only 65,000 miles on it as of 9/16/19. As others, the electrical cluster has malfunctioned. Speedometer quit working over a year ago & now the fuel gauge has failed. Problem is with the cluster as "estimated mileage" still works. Have noticed that other gauges act erratic at times. This has been an ongoing issue that chevy is well aware of yet fail to act. To tb to dealer for repairs they stated there is no recall. Cost out of my pocket for repair will be over $800.00. Speedometer originally failed while driving on hwy. It started to work again but failed again while driving on the hwy a few weeks later. Fuel guage simply stopped working after starting vehicle.
**instrument cluster**my speedometer started sticking when i would accelerate or dropping below 0 when i would stop.after several weeks the speedometer stopped working completely.none of the other gauges appeared to be affected.i ended up having to have the instrument cluster replaced.the repair facility had to order it directly from chevrolet which meant i was without the vehicle for 2-3 days as the dash was completely pulled apart.the repairs were around $800.i have seen quite a few other instances of instrument cluster failure in those and other models of chevy.my brother in law said he had his replaced in his silverado and that it was covered under a recall but i have not been able to find that information.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 40 mph, the contact made a stop and noticed that the speedometer read 100 mph.in addition, the fuel gauge dial failed.she does not know if the gas tank is full or empty.she will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 61,100.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and he was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle or how fast and slow it was traveling. The dealer advised the contact to replace the cluster panel at his own expense. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 130,000. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2004 trailblazer speedometer keeps going out. I have had it reset several times and within a few days it is back to the needle pointing at 100 while in park. This problem started while i was driving the vehicle. I noticed it when i realized that i was the slowest person on the interstate. It is may 2009 and it is now a bigger problem than ever. I would have to replace the instrument cluster at 800.00 to repair this and then it may work for a little while but, all my research indicates that it won't fix the problem.
Bought vehicle used in 2005, had 56,000 miles on it at the time. At 76,000 miles the speedometer went out completely had to be replaced. Replaced the speedometer $500.00 cost. In 2007, the dashboard and all the gauges started going crazy, had it checked at a chevy dealer they confirmed it was an electrical problem that was not covered under my warranty and was gonna cost way to much to fix. Later in 2009 the alarm system decided it wouldn't work anymore, or it would set itself. (got locked in the car for at least 20 minutes or more, wouldn't start either to reset the process), the remote key wouldn't work as well. Had it inspected again, full diagnostic done by the chevy dealer & also by firestone, every issue that the car has is related to the electrical system failing constantly. Headlights go off and on when they feel like it, hit them they come back on sometimes, tail lights have gone out, no need to replace bulbs that is not the issue. Full diagnostic cost money, i have called the better business bureau to see what i could do to make chevy pay for this disfunctioning vehicle but, of course it is a bunch of red tape and political bull crap. I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone too much money will be lost and still no results. Currently my vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it and the gauges still go out every now and then, the headlights still go out and the alarm still sets itself when it feels like it. I pray over this vehicle everytime i get in it.
While driving headlights dim very low to the point that you can not see. Doesn't happen every time. Dashboard lights also go very low. Vehicle taken in to dealership in april. Tech says can not duplicate problem. Car taken in again this time cd player will stop playing if volume is turned all the way down for more that 2 mins. In order to make it play again you have to eject cd and reinsert. Radio was suppose to be ordered never received it.car taken in again this time different dealership found problem with radio and it was replaced asked for them to check headlights because problem still happens. They also cannot duplicate problem. After leaving dealership cd players stops play again.sept 28, 2005 while at bank drive through car stalls out, able to restart car. Took vehicle to dealership told them about the stalling out, headlights, and cd player. After having my car there a week and 3 days there conclusion was that the stalling out was because the was carbon build up in throttle body this was cleaned out.my car has 19,000 miles and is a year old i don;t believe this is the problem.while there a new cd player was put in, i was told that the one that was replaced before was a refurbished one and it didn't surprise them that it didn't work. The headlights we were told that we were crazy at first and then after speaking with the service manager was told that my vehicle has california emissions which means we have a 2nd air intake on it that causes the alternator to drain causing the lights to dim. Gm has told us this is normal!!!!!! i am sorry i am not willing to put my family lives on the line because i happen to buy anew car in virginia that was made in california.i leave in a rural area not the city so if i lose my headlights then that means i can't see. This doesn't mean anything to them. We do have a meeting in nov with the northern area manager. This is not a normal operation of a car nor should it be designed to do this.
Instrument gauge cluster shorting out... Started with tach, then oil gauge, now speedometer. Seems to be an epidemic with many gm vehicles, other models recalled, clearly a manufacturing issue. Gm needs to include trailblazer in recall.
2004 chevrolettrailblazer, speedometer will show a faster speed than you moving or will go to 0 while on the freeway. The tach has the same problem. This is a serious safety issue and it should be recalled now. I heard that they had the same issue on pick-ups and they were recalled.
My speedometer and tachometer do not work on my 2004 chevy trailblazer. Occasionally my check engine light will stay on as well.
Intermittent headlight and voltage problems, the vehicle is a 2004 trailblazer, the problem began in the fall of 2004...headlights and voltage gauge would dim and drop, would continue to do this intermittently...dealership replaced the alternator twice..also the dash has been replaced once due to the voltage spikes caused by this...the last time i took it in the service manager told me that gm had issued a bulletin on this saying it was " the nature of the beast" that it was caused by a secondary smog pump that was supposed to come on only when the vehicle was 1st started...but could also keep kicking in and out causing a severe voltage draw...my truck now has 50,000 miles on it, am afraid these voltage spikes will take out another dash, i feel gm has a serious defect with this and feel this a serious safety issue as the headlights all but go out at low speeds, the dealership here has done all that gm will allow them to do according to them.
Many times while driving this suv, the engine has just shut off.it will start right back up.however it is scary and we havetried to figure this out for quite some time now.the worst time was when i was getting on a busy interstate and the car cut off. I don't know if the vehicle was doing this prior to our purchase.i can not get any information from carmax in regard to this.it is well maintained and due to this, i rarely take it out on the road anymore.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 50 miles per hour when the instrument panel started to register faulty readings to the following mileage, rpms, oil check light, and battery. The failure was not related to the instrument panel lighting, but the vehicle registered false readings. While driving 50 miles per hour the instrument panel indicated the speed was 110 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.the current mileage was 120,868.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer, the rpm gauge stopped working and it has slowly progressed to the oil gauge and now the speedometer reads way off the charts. I see through some internet searching that this is a recurring problem with these vehicles.i have not had this problem repaired as of yet, as i feel with this being such a safety issue and such a repeated problem with the chevy. Trailblazer that chevrolet should issue a recall.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the speedometer seized temporarily. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.
I have noticed my 2004 chevy trailblazer is having issues with the tachometer. It is sticking at around 4000 rpm and won't reset to 0. This seems to be a very common complaint from what i can find. I'm afraid that this problem could spread into other gauges which would be a serious safety issue.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the speedometer is erratic and frequently reads speeds not consistent with actual speed (as compared with the speed provided by a gps device).i have found a significant number of other vehicle owners with similar chevrolet vehicles experiencing the same issues.being unaware of your actual speed is a danger to self and other drivers.
Gauges stopped working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer first the rpm gauge then the oil gauge stopped working the temperature gauge followed and now the speedometer stopped working im waiting for my fuel gauge to go next. There are numerous complaints on the internet about this problem and norecalls buti believe thisisa huge safety problem, expensive to replace and also many reports of the problem re occurring.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle lost interior and exterior lighting. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed which caused the contact to crash into a creek. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
I began having problems with speedometer and tachometer several years ago.the tac and speedometer go haywire and then go dead while driving down the road.i brought it in and was told that it was a faulty gauge cluster that needed to be replaced and that it was a problem already recalled in other gm vehicles.the service tech was able to unhook the battery cable and reset the gauges but they still aren't fixed.i have been reading multitudes of complaints of the same thing.
Tachometer and speedometer not working correctly. Tach works for a short time then drops to zero. Speedometer shows 30mph =/- while stopped. While moving it shows 30mph+/- over actual speed according to my computer scanner. Contacted gm and they said there was not record of this type of complaint and it is not covered under warranty.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4.2l instrument panel does not work-speedometer, tachometer, temp. Gauge, oil pressure.
Intermittent problem where the engine stalls or will not start.when failure occurs, instrument panel begins to flicker lights and gauges bounce around.
Fuel, engine temperature, tachometer not displaying correct data. Fuel and temp gauge displays show needle pinned (below lower half of gauge) and tach sometimes does not work or shows zero at idle. This seems to be a common problem and occurance with this make and model. Obviously, the most important is the gas gauge... Not knowing exactly how much fuel is in the tank is hazardous and annoying. I have to "guess" when to fuel up, especially on longer trips.
Ihave a 2004 trailblazer that has 98,000 miles on it. About 6 months ago my speedometer started messing up at first it would just mess up every once in a while now the rpm gauge has started acting up and the speedometer is never right. I have had my truck looked at and they say it is the instrument cluster and it will be $600.00 to fix. I have seen all the complaints about this on trailblazers and i think it should be recalled because ithink this is a manufacture problem since it is happening in so many vehicle.....
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed without warning and displayed inaccurate readings.the dealer stated that the entire panel needed to be replaced.he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Oil gauge on instrument panel stopped working in october 2010.in may 2011 now the tachometer and speedometer stopped working.i have read of many complaints on 2003 trailblazer having this problem.i am experiencing the same issue and yet no recall.how is the speedometer malfunctioning not considered a safety recall when this appears to be consistent in chevy trailblazers?
The problems started in 2006 and were very intermittent.there is an electrical issue with the instrumentpanel, lights, battery , and other unknown items.the dealer check the electrical system when itstarted, but could not find any problem.sometimes, while driving at night the lights went off, and i would haveto pull off the road, check any fuses and relays, and then they would come back on.the next electricalissue was with the speedometer, which on a trip across to florida it would be erratic and indicate i wastraveling over 120 miles an hour when my gps said i was driving at 65.after the warranty expired i havehad issues with replacing multiple batteries which go dead every 4 or 5 days depending on usage.after the speedometer stopped working, each other instrument panel item worked on and off.this includesthe gas tank gauge, the ammeter, the temperature gauge, tachometer, and the oil pressure gauge.they all worked on and off for the next 3 years, and now none of these very important instrument panel gauges have worked for over 2 years.i wonder if the electronics that effect the air bagswould work if i ever have an accident.i have replaced many batteries, i still have to charge each one every 4 or 5 days or i cannot start the truck.i have checked online and there are thousands of trailblazer, and their related gm vehicles with the same problems.i hear that a recall was issuedfor the gmc-envoy which is the same related parts vehicle but there is not one for the trailblazer?i am dealing with these issues and hoping for the recall that we all have been waiting for. Thank god i have a 97 toyota camry that runs well.i wish [xxx] would read this.i also have photosof the non-working instrument panel, and the 120mph speedometer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer would become stuck at 50 mph while the vehicle was completely stopped.the accurate speed could not be determined due to the failure.the dealer stated that the repair would cost over $500.no repairs have been made to date.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
The instrument cluster for the dashboard began to fail.first, the rpm gauge no longer worked.after a little time had passed, the temperature gauge failed, then the battery gauge, then oil and gas.when various mechanics were asked about the problem, i was informed that it was a very common problem for trailblazers and similar vehicles manufactured by gm.when gm was informed of this, they told me it was not under warranty and thus i would be responsible in fixing it.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that all of the gauges on the instrument panel were stuck on 0. When the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it, it funtioned correctly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt.the gauges on the instrument panel have begun to read intermittently.first, the gas gauge would read 1/4 tank and i ran out of gas with my 2 year old grandson in the car on the interstate.i have aaa, but was 30 miles from the nearest provider, therefore we were stranded for 2 hours.now the speedometer is will show that i am going 90 miles an hour when in fact i am only going 30 or 40.next my oil gauge and temp gauge are reading up and down, giving me false readings that could be a true reading and the engine overheat or freeze up.i researched this issue and see that there are many similar.
Instrument panel stopped working.first the tachometer- then the speedometer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trial blazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges would fail sporadically. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the gauge cluster would need to be replaced. In addition, the dealer stated that because the failure was common in his year, make and model, they would replace the cluster with an updated gauge cluster.the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the ignition switch could be turned without the key being in the ignition, causing the battery to drain. The key was removed and the ignition switch remained in the accessory mode which caused that battery failure.the contact had to constantly to check to ensure that the ignition was in the off position after removing the key.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. ..updated 08/11/14updated 08/19/2014
I just bought a used '04 trailblazer with 63000 miles and the speedometer is not working properly...the needle is just pointing south!
I also have a 2004 trailblazer that the gauges stopped working. It started out with miss-reading the speed, as in reading higher than the actual speed. Like going 120 mph when really going 25 mph. Now it is currently stuck with the needle pointing straight at neutral. Then just last week. My low fuel light came on. The next time i started the truck it was up to 1/2 a tank and as i drove it went to 3/4 then 10 miles later it slowly dropped back to 1/4 then the light came on again and then back to a 1/4 of tank. This is an on going problem with these trucks. I know 3 other people with trailblazers and 2 of them are having the same problem. The dealership told me it would run about $850 to fix and needless to say it has not been. They are off their brains. This needs to be a recall.
I purchased my 2004 trailblazer of the original owner with 35000 miles on the speedometer. At 75000 miles the door locks started clicking as if locking and unlocking. I took it to a chevy dealer and the mechanic said it was definitely strange and i would need to make an appointment to have them look at it. Just him saying definitely strange to my ears said expensive. My sister had the same vehicle different color and hers had the same problem. Now how strange is that? i broke the appointment and got used to the clicking. Sometimes it would stop for a week or so and click some more. The clicking was loud as if you could imagine the sound when you lock all the doors with one click. Click click click click every half minute or so. Then the tachometer went nuts. Sometimes it worked sometimes it didn't. Same with the gas gage, oil pressure, temp gage and battery. Once the wipers wouldn't come on while being caught in a rain storm. The started working again about 15 miles later. Now the electric door locks are acting up setting off the alarm. I no longer lock the doors due to the alarm going off for no reason. Deactivating the alarm can be a chore as pushing the correct button to shut it up only works after pushing it a few times. We have checked for pinched wires and checked the fuses to no avail. Without these electrical problems i would be one happy customer!
Headlights , rear lights and brakelights bulbs have been replaced several dozen times. They burn up so need replacing. Have replaced full boards in rear lights as well,after several days all go out again and will replace again. I have brought it to the dealership in the past and they have said that certain vin numbers with same problem have been recalled for this but mine hasn't been recalled yet.strong smell of gas has started over the past couple months. I am assuming as stated in several other reports it is due to the fuel line having some sort of crack.
Instrument panel gauges malfunction and show improper readings. For instance tachometer shows 5000 rpmat idle. Alternator gauge is off the scale. Temperature gauge is also showing false reading. Oil pressure gauge is also false. Incident date is approximate. Individual gauges failed over time.
Instrument cluster, specifically the tachometer has gone out.from my research its just a matter of time before the rest of my gauges go out.dealer had quoted me $600 dollars for replacement of cluster panel.this is a common problem and needs to be addressed.
The rpm tach does not work on the 2004 trailblazer.this is my wife's car and she takes really good care of it.we do not drive it hard.the driver side plastic bezel around the electronics is broke.i've had to replace the electronic board, apparently it was not detecting correctly and making the vehicle stall.oh and when filling the gas tank make sure you run the pump by hand.if you allow the pump to fill the car you will over fill everytime.causing gas to go on the side of the car.
General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working,the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails.
The speedometer does not work anymore it was showing lots faster before, staring in feb 2015 then just quite a few months ago.the lights will all go really dim for few seconds usually when slowing down then will be normal started about 3 years ago.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt.. My gauges for oil, speedometer, water are not working at times.the speedometer will say i am doing 90 when in fact i am only going 35 mph if that! i don't use the highway much, more city driving and i see that my trailblazer is not the only one will this problem.i really feel that a recall needs to be done by gm on this problem.other trailblazer owners have been reporting this problem since 2006.i have been told by my gm dealership that it will be about $600 to correct this problem.can someone please make gm listen to us owners and issue a recall.thank you!
There are a few things. And i just would like to know if there is a recall or possible recall issue at hand. The first thing that happened was the rpm gaudge. It will stick at 3000rpm or higher. But the engine is not over reving and the needle still moves up and down as if it would when reading correctly. But doesn't drop below the 3000rpm. Then it randomly resets and works correctly then will again randomly stick at 3000 empty or higher. The next thing that happens is the battery light will randomly flicker. Not all the time just at random. I had the battery tested and its holding a charge just fine. The weird thing next was i killed the power. No key in at all and it still flickered on my dashboard. Then stopped the next day. Another thing i was driving home 1 night from work. Turned my blinkers on to turn onto my road and my interior lights slowly come on and slowly turn back off. My head light wire on the drivers side burnt out about a yr ago which i replaced.now i'm having issues with the drivers side. The bulb for my low beam is not blown. If u hit it comes back on. My drivers side speaker has not worked since i purchased my trailblazer. And it will randomly work. This is recent. I really think there is an electrical problem. And my consent is a fire. Ive had it just under 2 yrs. And i'm only the 2nd owner and it had 34000 miles on it when i bought it in june of 2011.
We own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.on the way home from christmas we noticed our speedometer was not moving.the speedometer was either to fast or not fast enough.we hope to bring it to carmax, since the vehicle is hopefully still under warranty.this problem could cause an accident or a ticket for the person driving the car.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls: 76k miles1. Instrument panel intermittently malfunctions under normal operating conditions, the speedometer will not register correct speed and will move past 120 mph when in park (needle pointing straight down), sounds like a popping or crackling noise from instrument panel at times.i thought this problem was more prone to happen more with very cold or very hot temperature outside but now also happens no matter what the temperature is outside.only way i have found to get speedometer back to zero is to start engine and turn off engine after minute or so - this process could take starting/re-starting 20 to 30 times to get speedometer back to zero.bad for starter and consumes too much gasoline to continue doing this.2.service engine soon light comes on intermittently under normal operating conditions.all electrical (lights, radio, a/c, etc.) cut offs and engine cuts off when driving under normal conditions - sometimes this occurs while driving and sometimes occurs when slowing to stop at a traffic light.at times i will smell a burning smell like something electrical is burning.i immediately pull over, turn off the car and check under the hood but cannot see anything burning however i smell it.after the vehicle sits for a few minutes it can be restarted and i do not smell the burning smell.i am a single mom with college/high school children (ages 25, 22, 17) living at home and i have a 7 month old grandchild at home.i am on a very limited budget and do not have money to repair either of these problems as the vehicle is out of warranty.both of these issues are safety issues.there are tons of complaints regarding chevy trailblazers on the internet.when will gm be held accountable for manufacturing and selling lemons!?!gm needs to accept responsibility and repair these lemons - the consumer's safety is at stake here.
My gauge cluster will intermittently stop working both while driving and while vehicle is parked and running. Usually after a few moments it would go back to normal but now the issue is getting worse and i have to tap on the gauge cluster for the gauges to resume working.this has been an ongoing problem since approximately 2006 but chevy refuses to issue a recall on this issue which is in my opinion a safety issue
The problem started in january, 2011, with the voltage gauge taking a few seconds to come up to full voltage, accompanied by dim vehicle lights, at start-up. On february 6, 2011, the temperature, and one other gauge, started moving erratically. The next day, february 7, all of the gauges pointed straight down (6 o'clock position). Research showed this is a common problem, across several model lines, but gm is selectively refusing to fix trailblazers, under a recall. I verified this with the dealer. The battery was removed for three hours and a loaner battery installed. Gauges worked properly. A brand new battery was installed (again, after three hours with no battery installed) on february 10. As of february 28, the problem has not re-occurred, but research shows many instances of the problem re-occurring after the installation of a new battery.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and lock on the driver side door were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 12/09/14*lj
At first the battery gauge went.2 weeks later the temperature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly.another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly.the gas gauge has now gone.that was the last gauge to go. This is on a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer.
Fuel gauge has been fluctuating wildly for a couple of months, generally reading empty (even after fill up) but occasionally full (when a fill up is needed).dealer said fuel gauge sensor was bad & that it would be approx $900 to fix.looking into the problem online i see there are thousands of people with the same problem.
3rd time replacing low beam light only high beam works now low beam out again
For the past several months we have been experiencing difficulty with the gauges on our 2004 chevy trailblazer.initially the speedometer was malfunctioning but we found that if we stopped the engine and restarted it, it would reset itself.over time, it has been unable to reset and currently reads 120mph while idle.additionally, the other gauges have begun to malfunction as well.the gas gauge does not work at all and the battery and oil temp gauges work on occasion.it is our understanding this is a problem on chevy trailblazers from 2002-2004, however a recall on the parts have only been called on the 02 and 03 models, not the 04.although we have not had any accidents or received any tickets from this product failure, we have ran out of gas and had to use another device to keep track of our speed.
Speedometer is inoperable. Tachometer works occassionally. Oil gauge is now starting to fail. There are only 41,000 miles on this vehicle and it is not only inconvenient to operate this vehicle without a speedometer, it is unsafe. Speedometer was the first gauge to go, then the tachometer began to faulter and the oil gauge followed. Tach sometimes resets itself to zero and may work for a week before it begins to fail again. There was no specific event leading up to the instrument cluster failure. It just began one gauge at a time. I have had it looked at by two seperate mechanics and was told that instrument failure in this type of vehicle is very common although no recall has been issued to correct this problem. I can have it repaired for $500.00 - $1000.00. Anything that you can do will be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after powering off, the vehicle failed to restart. After numerous attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
My 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4x4 v6 is experiencing some instrument panel cluster problems. This is the second time as i had the instrument panel cluster entirely replaced once already. The fist time, the tachometer stopped working and the speedometer malfunctioned showing incorrect speeds at different times, including showing 80mph when sitting still in the driveway. Now the instrument panel has malfunctioned again. Now my battery gauge, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, and temp gauge stopped working and and are at zero as if the car is off. Most of my warning lights are on also. The abs, seatbelt, battery, and parking brake lights stay on. Also, the gear indicator light telling me if i am in p,r,n,d, etc no longer highlights the gear i am in and the cruise control light doesn't come on when i engage the cruise control. However, i would say once out of every 15-20 times i drive the car the instrument panel and gauges work flawlessly. Obviously this time it is not the motors of the gauges that are the problem, but something power and/or electrical. I'm worried about knowing how much gas i have left and, more importantly, what my speed is, whether the engine temp is ok, and whether the oil pressure is normal.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel level gauge, odometer and other instrument panel gauges failed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised that the electrical module failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. The vin was unavailable.
My wife owns a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the instrument cluster is going haywire. We have already spent hundreds of dollars taking it to the dealership to have it fixed with no success. I am a pretty good mechanic, but not when it comes to all the electronics on cars these days. I refuse to take it back and get screwed out of more money. I guess this is how chevrolet is making up for their loss. I still can't believe that there is not a recall on this as of yet. The internet is loaded with complaints with this issue. I have always been a chevy man, but it looks like i may end up changing my loyalty to another company. With as much as we have to pay for vehicles these days we should be receiving better service on them. I will be buying a used cluster off the internet and installing it myself. The dealership even wants a fortune to replace a part they should have a recall on anyway.
We are having the same safety issue as so many others are having with our 2004 trailblazer.the gauges do not work properly...particularly the tachometer and speedometer, but also include our headlights and radio which both occasionally flashing out for a second or so.this started happening around 47,000 miles.and since we are filing this complaint we may as well mention how our rotors and brake pads completely broke down at around 48,000 miles.
The driver's side window relay switch is bad. Ihave had several quotes from dealerships and looks like the cost is around $400.00. (for them to replace and reprogram). There is a huge safety issue if you cannot roll down your window on the driver's side and roll down and lock or unlock any of the doors or windows from the driver's side as well. I have read many complaints on various websites from consumers with the same problem. With the majority of these switches going bad, they need to recall this, as it is very costly andnot at all safe. Especially if an officer needs to approach you and you have to open your door first. That could lead to an unsafe incident toward yourself as well as any law enforcement agent. If you can please address this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. I have researched any recall on this and have not had any luck. Thank you for your time in addressing this issue.
Rpm gauge failed, then the oil gauge and now the battery gauge. Why won't they have a formal recall and chevrolet pay for it? they did have a bulletin but the trailblazer was not included. I would like them to pay for it?
I purchased a used 2004 chevy trailblazer in february 08. It only had 23,000 miles on it. With in the first 2 weeks i had it my gauges started going crazy. They were jumping around all over the place. I took it back to the dealer to have it fixed and they tried to charge me. Fortunately i must have complained enough and to the right person because it was replaced at no charge to my self. I now am having major problems with it stalling and trying to stall. After searching the internet i see that i am not alone there are hundreds of complaints about this problem. Everyday upon start up it idles very rough and it tries to stall for a good 10 minutes. If i don't let it sit and idle before i drive it tends to stall. My check engine light will flicker at least once a day and every few days my reduced engine power light will flicker. I do not feel safe anymore. What if i am traveling and my car stalls and i lose control and from reading the other complaints i am at risk for my air bags not deploying. If it is a problem with the pcm, idon't have the money to fix it!!!!! why should i have too? i see that i am not alone with this problem. Why is their nothing being done about it? why should us as consumer already paying enough for these vehicles be responsible for their mistakes?
2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster not working properly, speedometer oil pressure gauge. First oil pressure went to 0 then the speedometer went crazy was doing 50 and it just went to over a 100.
I have owned my trailblazer for about 1 1/2 years. In the last year my gauges are not working. I don't know how fast i am going, i don't know if it over heats because it is stuck in the hot, i don't know if my oil pressure is to high and if my motor will blow up. It only has 66,800 miles on it. From what i heard gm says it is not their problem, but yet they issued recalls for dash clusters for other models for the same exact reason. I can not afford to have it fixed, it is a defect that gm should own up to. It is also a safety issue if the gauges don't work for me to know that something is wrong and leaves me and my family setting in the middle of nowhere. Plus i can't even trade and get the value out of it because of this problem. All in all somebody needs to step up and force gm to fix this problem that they made.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. After plugging in a tire inflator into the cigarette lighter port, the vehicle filled with black smoke. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact immediately removed the tire inflator from the port and shut the engine off which stopped the vehicle from smoking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box, wiring harness, and various other internal components melted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
First, all my lights on the instrument panel would flash at random times (like the seatbelt, abs, check engine soon, etc.). Then my tachometer (rpm gauge) stopped working. Next my gas gauge stopped working. Next came the speedometer. It would get stuck at different speeds as a starting point and i would have to subtract that starting point speed from my speedometer speed to find the actual speed. For instance, if the speedometer was stuck on 25 mph when i was stopped at a red light, then once i picked up speed to 100 mph, i knew i was traveling at 75 mph. For the last 5 months though the speedometer hasn't worked at all.
Occasionally, there was a burning smell inside the vehicle. The electrical system had caused the radio, fuses and navigation system to fail and shut down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, but the cause was still undetermined.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)as long as your beating up on toyota, beat up on a company that real makes an inferior product. Gmac.i have been researching this on the web and their are thousands of complaints for this very issue.i have a 2004 trail blazer. My odometer and speedometer start to slow down and then all of a sudden you look up and i am going negative rpms and negative mph while cruising down the highway. Or the next time it will go fast than i am traveling. Each morning though it starts out working correctly, then after about an hour it goes off again. Once it goes off it stays off till the car has been shut down over night. Loosing your speed while driving is dangerous.gm has been churning out cheap junk for years.light them up.[xxx]
2004 chevy trailblazer gauge cluster.the speedometer started having random reading @ about 100,000 miles.
The speedometer gauge went down to 0, while i was on hwy traveling at 55 mph.my speedometer currently isn't working and gas gauge is not working to. Why isn't there a recall on this? the lightening willgo out to and don't want to come back on some times.
Having troubles with my 2004 chevy trailblazer gauge cluster. Which worked sporadically then finally has stopped working completely. This seems to be a common unsafe problem in these vehicles. And there is no recall on this particular model. But chevy does back its other models for this same problem.this is a major unsafe vehicle mishap. And there needs to be a recall placed on it!!!
My speedometer and rpm dial have stopped working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer.i called the 800 number and the lady told me that i am not covered for their special provisioning for this known problem.that their special provisioning only covers vehicles 7yrs/70k mileage.i have over 90k miles and they are not willing to cover me.i can?t afford to pay for this to be fixed.i will never buy another chevy car i can?t believe there is no recall for this issue.there are 1000's of complaints online this should be a recall.
Well i bought this suv used from americas carmart in gadsden alabama.they have a 100 plus lots and advertise good used qualtiy cars..when i bought the suv i wanted to take it to the chevy dealer but was told their on site certified mechanic checked it all out and with the service agreement thought i was ok....had it two days and the transmission went out..the suspension was also an issue then 12/21/2014 ..going past 50 it shook like crazy....and then the transmission was slipping againi purchased a service agreement for $595.00..it covers what my problems are...but the contract says they can use non manufacter parts which is fine...when i brought it to them with the transmission..they put a junkyard salvage transmission with 100.000 miles on it...when i called them in december about the shaking and suspension and the transmission...they said bring it in...i asked them where they were going to take it..they refused to tell me...and i told them i didn't want a junkyard suspension or transmission as per contract was not suppose to happen..i also asked for a certified mechanic to do the work...they said they would see what they could do.i do a lot of driving in tennessee..alot of mountain driving and i was not going to have the front end {ball joints,etc go out there..not real safe..they came and got the car...i thought they were going to fix it as agreed...that was on the 8th of jan..now they say they are going to sue me for the remaining balance....i just want to call attention to this suv as it is not safe..and its my opinion they do this a lot to other people...i wanted to draw this to your attention as i would feel bad if i heard of someone getting seriously hurt..due to their inability to sell quality used cars as they advertise...and believe their practices on repairing these cars with a service agreement gets checked into..i filed a complait w/the ftc and agoffice.
Speedometer stuck/instrument panelon christmas day we were traveling to families house to celebrate the holidays.1.5 hours into the trip, the speedometer went crazy and was at 90 when we were going 65.pulled over and when we stopped it increased to 120 mph.since we had another 3.5 hrs of our trip and it was unsure exactly what was wrong (since there were no dealership/service stations open), we turned around and went home.nice christmas that we had, not.on monday (the next day the dealership was open) i called to get an appt. And couldn't' get in until tuesday.went in tuesday and of course charged me a diagnostic fee, when i could tell from searching the internet what was wrong (by now the speedometer was straight down between 0 and 120).1.5 hrs later the dealership tells me it is the instrument panel (surprise, surprise) and that they would have to order since they have none in stock.it would take 4-5 business days.the earliest we're looking at getting is next week, now 10 days past the day it happened.i asked the dealership for a loaner and they offered me enterprise rental for $40/day (my expense).they could offer me nothing else, sending me on my way.ok, chevy...since this is a huge problem, the least you could do is stock dealerships with the panels, especially since this is a large dealership.it is not safe to be driving around with no working speedometer.did i mention this is also my vacation week....nice, being stuck at home cause you have an inoperable vehicle.chevy needs to step up to the plate and make this right with their costumers.i have been a faithful owner since 1994.a $415 part/plus labor is ridiculous when there have been so many complaints, you need to recall this.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at an automated car wash, the driver side window switch short circuited without warning. As a result, flames appeared and engulfed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report and a police report were filed. Both the contact and the passenger suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The instrument panel failed. The speedometer reads between 60 (at a stop) and >120 (highway speed). The tachometer arm points straight down at all times. I am planning on replacing it myself, knowing a recall will take too long for me to wait because of the obvious safety concerns. I have read many forums and talked to others with gm vehicles around this year. I know of the recall on the 2002 models and it seems gm didn't try that hard to fix future models. Please fix this safety concern and save other's money and, more importantly, lives because of this carelessness displayed by gm.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the cluster is going bad . Finding out that i'm not the only one that has this problem . I had the same problem with my chevy avalanche and it was recalled . I think that this a problem while driving . I think someone should do something before someone gets hurt. Because the gauges go out the on andwhile driving. It could hurt a young driver that doesn't what to do. Gm knows the problem but will not do anything about it . It the same problem that they did a recall on with the trucks. So i think they should fix this problem. So could you please help before someone gets hurt bad over this problem. Thank youplease help!
While driving at night noticed no low beam head lights. Flipped to high beam and they worked. Called a friend who said to check the relay by switching the fan relay with low beam relay. That was problem. Purchased a new relay next day and installed it. 2 days later, no low beam lights again. Popped cover on relays to find a melted mess. Low beam relay had melted along with the 15 amp fuse adjacent to it as well as the fuse box. Upon further research on line, this seems to be an ongoing issue with this vehicle. I'm currently hunting down a used under hood fuse/relay box to replace this one with.
Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am goingtachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers
Speedometer slowly stopped working then all the other gauges failed. The gauges do not work including the speedometer, rpm gauges, gas level, oil level, battery level and also temperature gauge does not work. The failure is always while driving never have the worked since the first incidence.
Oil pressure gauge became unreliable and had different reading each time the car was driven.most recently the gauge needle moves past the upper limits of the gauge and points straight down at the fuel gauge.two days ago, the speedometer began acting in the same erratic manner and will give various readings including exceeding 120 mph and will point straight down at the steering column.it may read anywhere from 30 mph to 75 mph at various time when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off.bottom line is that i am no longer to check my speed in comparison to speed limits or speed warning signs when in mountainous terrain.
All the gauges except the speedometer of my 2004 chevy trail blazer went out.
While taking my girls to school my speedometer reading was 50mph faster than i was actually going and my tact was not registering at all.when i stopped the car i turned engine off and restarted the car and neither gauge works at all and hasn't in over a year.i took the vehicle to my local dealership and they want 800.00 to fix it and said it was a malfunction in the cluster and i have checked and it is a severe problem with this make and model.i have been driving without these gauges working and judge my speed with the traffic, but i am a single mom with limited resources and purchased a gm vehicle because of the safety reports.i feel that with all of the other same complaints does it take a loss of life to get this issue resolved.
Instrument cluster gauges and lights go haywire. Radio shuts off, security light comes on and alarm sounds. Speedo and tach continue to work fine.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that all of the gauges in the instrument panel were either inoperable or would read inaccurately. The manufacturer was not contacted.the dealer advised the contact that he would need to have the instrument cluster replaced, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to function properly. The instrument panel shorted out and various gauges failed to work. While driving, the instrument panel screen went blank numerous times intermittently. The vehicle had to be restarted to reset the computer. The dealer (ocean crest chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (503) 836-7913) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was not recall campaign and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The contact was provided with a case number. The failure mileage was not available.
Rear windshield wiper does not work.
Tachometer and speedometer started intermittantly failing.unit is failed more often than it works.unit has not been repaired at this time.
My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. You can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. There are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. I think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. Gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. Just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The speed, oil, and tach gauges on a chevy trailblazer 2004 started to indicate incorrect readings. After some time the gauges would just stop working. Gm will replace them for fee starting at $300+. Now you can get a used cluster to replace this but you will have the wrong odometer reading which will cause a fraud. Gm will not reset the odometer on a used cluster! this causes someone to pay the high price or drive around with broken gauges. Doing a search on the web, i am seeing that this is not just the trailblazer and there is a lot of complaints. I would think not knowing the speed or other instrument reading could be a safety issue, since they are there for a reason.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the digital instrument panel failed. The contact was unable to read the speed traveled, mileage or fuel levels. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the instrument panel was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.
I was at a stop sign turning right. The trail blazer was in a4wd. I took off rather quickly and the "service 4wd" light came on. The light stayed on until i got home (a 20 min drive). Once the trailblazer was turned off, the light did not come back on. I took the trailblazer to the chevy dealership. The service department stated they did not find a code.the service department stated that the light must not have been on long enough for it to register anything wrong or it's possible that it might register later.the receipt states: transmission work - job #1 - service 4x4 lite on. Check for codes. Check over updates. Reprogram pcm with latest updates.courtesy inspection - job#2 - 27 point courtesy inspection.trailblazer was bought 10/31/04 and has 3,700 miles.
Speedometer of 2004 chevy trailblazer is broken.it works sometimes, but recently i am clueless on what speed i'm going .i might go 55 mph and it reads 120 mph or i'll go 40mph and it'll read 10mph.???
2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster problems. Vehicle only has 70k miles. Gauges frequently read incorrect readings. The coolant temperature gauge has taken a deep dive and has pegged out as far as it can go and does not move now. Most instrument backlights have burned out preventing the speedometer and other gauges from being seen at night. Very dangerous. Quick search on internet results in a severe epidemic of this problem with all gm suv's. A class action lawsuit resulted in a nationwide recall for this problem for all similar vehicles but not the chevy trailblazer or gmc envoy. This seems to be a criminal act by gm. Something needs to be done to protect owners of these vehicles.
2004 chevy trailblazer.instrument panel fails.no speedometer, gas gauge, battery, oil, etc.
Instrument cluster went dead - heater thermostat went out and drivers side is stuck on heat and won't shut off - sending the trailblazer to obama and gov.'t motors - no chance it will ever get fixed since obama bought off the union!
2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer shows incorrect speed. Actual speed about 30mph. Shows 80>120, also shows 120mph when sitting still. Various incorrect speeds very high mph when actual speeds 20>65.. Ongoing problem for past several years. Daughter drove vehicle and reported to dealerships but they wanted to charge extravagant amounts to fix it. She couldn't afford it and nor could i. We drove it as is.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the speedometer as well as all of the other gauges stopped working. I was driving down the road looked down and saw that the speedometer said i was traveling 100mph, which i knew i wasn't because i was in rush hour traffic. When i stopped at a traffic light the speedometer dropped down but got stuck on 55mph and now it will not move at all. I searched the internet for this problem and discovered that several other owners of the 2004 trailblazer had the same problems but chevrolet has failed to recognize this as a safety recall. I am requesting that this issue be brought up as a safety complaint due to this vehicle being our main transportation for myself and my family !! i am now in the process of getting price quotes from area automotive shops but i have read that the repair costs are from $400.00 to $800.00. I don't think i should have to pay this amount if chevrolet would recognize this as a safety hazard and just recall this certain problem. I also own a 2001 silverado and not too long ago i received a notice in the mail that there was a recall on the wire supports for the trucks tailgate(due to the current supports might break under the right circumstances). Now i am wondering if a tailgate that i rarely use is a safety hazard then how is an instrument that is used to make sure you are operating your vehicle at a safe speed or making sure you do not run out of gas in the middle of the interstate not being recalled... Thanks for all your help and concern in resolving this matter.
My speedometer stopped working around 50 thousand miles, my tachometer died just after, chevy dealerships recalled the trucks,but not the trail blazers, for a 2004 xl model this is not right and to replace the moguler is about 400. Plus installation, my chevy.com has many people complaining of this same problem, this is a major safety issue!
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer that has faulty gauges. A few months ago my trailblazer speedometer became inoperative, and it currently points straight down. Same goes with my oil gauge. It has been estimated between 500-600 dollars to repair, but after research, i have found many consumers have done this for the same problem to resurface. I feel that not knowing what speed you are going poses a major threat to my family, myself and anyone else on the road. Please resolve this issue.
10/04/09, instrument panel of 2004 chevy trailblazer began to malfunction. Speedometer and all gauges are inaccurate, cycle on and off, warning lights cycle randomly on and off continuously. Unable to identify accurate vehicle speed. Contacted gm dealership and gm safety/defect reporting on 10/05/09 - filed a complaint. Researched that similar gm trucks/suvs have had similar defects and special coverages or recalls but not the trailblazer. Other complaints to nhtsa have also been filed.i have not had the problem repaired.
Instrument panel gauges stopped working. Tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure and voltage gauge randomly stop working.
The low beam headlights burn out while driving the vehicle. This has happened 3 times in the last 6 months. All 3 times both low beam bulbs burn out at the same exact time while traveling on a rural road in nh..
Speedometer gauge, fuel gauge, temp. Guage not working.only the rpm and temp gauge working at this time.
Are you guys (gals) reading the complaints centered around 2004 trailblazer and the problems with electrical systems "instrument cluster" malfunctions? i have!! there are one after another complaining about either mis-readings or no reading of instrument gauges! my 2004 trailblazer has 70m miles and the rpm reading is mis-reading as well. Get gm to recall this vehicle just as they have been forced to with other passenger & truck models. Speedometer and gauge mis-readings are a very serious hazards to driving and safety to the public. What else do you need to take gm on!
The engine temperature and battery charge meter are inoperative, the needles point down (off the gauge).the speedometer and tach gauges also work intermittently.the dealer offered to replace the entire instrument cluster for approx $700, but this part is not under any kind of original or extended warranty.this same part was recalled on several other gm models, but not including the trailblazer.not having a temperature gauge and speedometer has potentially seriously dangerous consequences, gm needs to recall and replace this part immediately.
Instrument cluster goes out , speedometer and all gauges just quit working and you have no way of knowing what speed you are traveling.
The same thing running off the fuse to the cpu grounds out on the body blowing the fuse making it seem like the cpu is bad.i went and started it and put in drive, fuse blew, and the engine shut down
The speedometer and tachometer give improper readings. They failed whilst i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph.
The front air vents in my 2004 trailblazer quit working after i installed a new battery. My front air vents will no longer work.after researching this on the internet it appears that this is a common problem with the chevy trailblazer. It will require the purchase and installation of a new control module to regulate the air flow so the vents will work. This is a component/design problem that gm needs to fix not the consumer.
Instrument panel failure, ran out of gas on a busy four lane highway during morning rush hour. I was in the left hand lane and was unable to move to the shoulder. I now became a major traffic problem until some nice citizen helped me push the truck out of harms way, having to stop both lanes of traffic so i could cross. Had i a working gas gauge i feel this would not have happened, none of the instruments in the vehicle work, chevy has recalled other models of this year with the same problems,but not the trailblazer.why?
I have a 2004 trailblazer. At 30,0000 miles the speedometer stopped working while i was driving on the freeway. I worked occasionally but now is totally nonfunctioning. The car only has 35,000 miles on it. I have been told this is not an item covered by any warranty. This is a major safety issue and there needs to be a recall.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 75 mph when the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 179,000 and the current mileage was 179,500.
Instrument cluster fails to operate properly.the speedometer stopped working first, then battery,gas, and temperature gauges failed to work properly.finally, there is no odometer reading or gear indicator showing on cluster.
At approximately 55,000 miles i noticed my speedometer clicking at 5mph intervals.the problem persisted when i was pulled over going 10mph over the speed limit when it appeared i was going the posted speed.the problem got worse when my speedometer started sticking, and finally rotating all the way passed top speed back to zero.this malfunction spread to my tachometer where it shows i am traveling at more than more than 11,000 rpms at cruising speeds on the highway.then my gas gauge began to malfunction.the reading put me at nearly 200% capacity, making it impossible to know how much fuel i had.so i began using my odometer to gauge my fuel until i noticed my odometer reading 2-4 tenths of a mile every 1/10.i have already received 2 speeding tickets due to this problem.it is only a matter of time before i am stranded out of gas.i see there are plenty of complaints from consumers with the same problem.i have no idea of any related deaths or injuries due to this problem, but this is obviously a gm defect not related to regular scheduled maintenance that should be taken care of by the manufacturer.not only can this issue only be repaired by a dealership at outrageous fees (estimated $550), but their defective part is now giving a faulty odometer reading which against missouri state law.
The stepper motors in the instrument cluster have failed. This is an extremely common problem and people are now making a living off of charging for the repairs because gm is refusing to issue a recall.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. The first time i noticed the speedometer read 120 mph when i was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 mph and i was driving with the flow of the traffic. I turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. As of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. With this my battery, seatbelt, abs, and parking park stay illuminated. This is a safety concern because i never know how fast i'm going, how much fuel i have, if my car is running hot, i have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle.
While driving at night, i noticed the dash lights dim and headlights dim at the same time.the lights then immediately flicker back to normal nighttime lights.it appears they are flickering between daytime and nighttime settings.when i took the car to the dealer, they could find nothing wrong.
The instrument panel doesn't work. The speedometer works when it wants to. It will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked, the contact noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel would not function. The failure would recur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was unable to diagnose the failure because the gauges were functioning at the time of testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,279.
Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and rpm.if the actual speed is 55 mph i will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value.has been going on for more than a year.had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part.
I own a 2004 trailbrazer that have the same problem as the gm recall on lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps that are always on. On vehicles with cruise control, that function also becomes inoperative..the national highway traffic safety administration contacted gm to inquire about the issue after receiving three complaints, and the company issued the recall in response, adler said.
The speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer gives the incorrect speed most of the time.when i compare the speedometer reading to my gps, it will sometimes read anywhere from 10 to 40 miles per hour too high or too low.the temperature gauge is also malfunctioning.i had a similar problem with my 2003 chevrolet silverado and the instrument cluster was replaced under a recall. At this time, no recall has been issued by gm for my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.
Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. My headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. Or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on.in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. I have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. Within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. After pulling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive withmy flashers on, i continued myway home. Half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again.how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. My lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much.i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. That would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to "run" the test not fix it...that will cost extra. I am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights?if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. Buying bulbs is the least of myworries if that was the only issue. But forboth headlights to go out at the same time, that'san issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. The headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle.
The front passenger window will not go up or down.many electrical issues with this car!
Tachometer has stopped working.from postings i have read, it appears that eventually all instruments will stop working.
While driving along my tachometer and speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer dip below zero. I took it to my mechanic who said the electrical is shot in the dashboard area. My vehicle has to be running for 30min or more for it to act up. If i leave cruise control on the needle stays ,once cruise is turned off i'm doing (hopefully) 70 while my speedometer says i'm doing 20. Searching on the internet i'm not the first to complain about this. Has chevy recalled the dashboard unit in the 2004 trailblazer yet?
Speedometer and other dashboard gauges are getting stuck and no longer operating.i am told that the electrical component - instrument cluster is the cause, i have also been told that this is very frequent occurrence with these gm/chevrolet models.
Speedometer malfunctions on daily basis.
2004 trailblazerwhen stopping doors and windows won,t open at times,even when pushing unlock button.trapped inside. Stopping and starting engines seems to finally unlock doors,carrying hammer to bust out windows in case of emergency fire ect.repair of electrial equiment by maher st pete fl.now ok
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the speedometer stopped functioning properly. The contact stated that the speedometer registered 115 mph when he was only driving 40 mph. The fuel and rpm gauges were also not functioning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 61,000.
I bought a 2004 trailblazer with a factory installed tow package, including electric hookup. When i hooked it to a travel trailer, the tblazer sent to charge to the trailer for battery charge, interior lights, etc. The dealer, gold motors in newport, oregon, said there was no problem. However, it still refused to work. I took the car to a local mechanic. He discovered several wires in the box housing the wiring manifold at the front driver side of the engine were cross-wired. He straightened it out at the cost of two hours labor. If this is the standard quality of gm quality, they should be allowed to go bankrupt.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows failed to open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master window switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I've had issues with the odometer, gas and battery gauges for about a year.however, now the odometer drops and the car stalls and shuts off when i go to slow down.the check gauges light came on and off for a second.no other lights are on so i have no idea what this is.car has about 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle started to loose power. Occasionally the vehicle shut off, the battery and rpm gauges also stopped working. The contact feels is aware of the safety risk since the vehicle shut off without warning which could result in a crash. The current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 70,000.
About 10,000 before the factory warranty ran out, the speedometer got stuck at about 60mp so it read that much higher than actual speed. After a few times of starting the vehicle the speedometer reset itself, so when we took it in to the chevrolet dealership they couldn't duplicate the problem and they wouldn't cover the problem. It eventually kept getting higher and higher until it was stuck and didn't read the speed at all. Now the dealer says it is a faulty instrument cluster and want to charge me $500+ to fix. I believe this is a serious safety issue and chevy should issue a recall on the 2004 trailblazers.
Head lights flickering and dimming while driving. Cars think your are trying to get them to stop allowing them to pull out in front of you. The volts drop severely on the battery gauge. This is no way safe and the gm says its normal. No way!!!
My driving lights turn off and on while im driving i took it to check and they said is a factory problem with electric system but my lights turn off while im driving
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer that has gauge problems, most notably, the speedometer. I have a 2004 chevy 2500 truck with the same problem. The truck is covered on a recall but the trailblazer is not. I feel that the trailblazer should be covered.
Instrument cluster keeps breaking.
Car died on exit ramp of 290 and thorndale.pushed car to side of road where we noticed smoke coming from under hood.upon opening hood saw fire coming from filter under air cleaner compartment.flagged down police officer who helped put out fire with fire extinguisher.had car towed to advantage chevrolet who said they had never seen anything like this and perhaps a cigerette got sucked in and started the fire.contacted gm who sent out a rep and could not explain fire so he concluded gm was not responsible under warranty because the car must have sucked in some foreign object and it was not a mechanical failure. Car was repaired under my insurance, who is fighting the claim.parts replaced were air cleaner compartment, ducts, clamps, sensors, snorkel, element etc.was told old parts were in back of car, but when we looked parts were missing.dealer still looking for parts.no one has yet to address why car died in the first place.
The interior vents stopped working and would only go to 3 max on the dial. That was 1000 dollars to repair. The rpm gauge went out next, now the speedometer stopped working and the battery doesn't hold a charge. I have had this car for two years and it is beginning to cost a lot for repairs. I had to buy a battery and am repairing the gauges at $600. These are all new parts. I feel at this point someone needs to look into this complaint. Most people aren't repairing the speedometer because it is so costly, but i think this is a hazard. Check out this website for more complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2004/electrical/gauges_fluctuate.shtmlwe are all having the same problems and no one is doing anything about it.
While driving, the instrument panel alternates between dinging and flashing first the abs/brake light, then both seat belt lights and then the check 4 wheel drive.the read out also goes from driver unknown to driver 1.
2004 chevy trailblazer instrumentation panel cluster out speedometer gas oil pressure battery and rpm. 2 speeding tickets. Speedo was off by 40 at the time,now does not work at all. No gas on freeway. And battery out caused a crash. Chevy dealership refuses to help although there is a recall for other chevy products with similar problems. Chevy service department offers nothing and refusesto help or acknowledge anything wrong. This is a safety problem i am not the only one having this problem. Please help force gm to recall the instrument cluster panel.
The speedometer does not work accurately.it is sometimes about 30 miles off but it has wound all the way around.i can only tell my speed by the flow of traffic.the battery gage also does not work, it always shows no charge.
Speedometer stopped working, or would show incorrect speed. Has continued this problem to current date.
My daughter drives a 2004 chevy trailblazer.she was driving home from college the other day when the engine suddenly cut off on the highway. She still had use of the gas pedal and steering but all other functions stopped. Fortunately, she was in heavy traffic, going slowly and was able to roll to a stop on the shoulder. After about 5 minutes, she was able to restart the vehicle and drove the rest of the way home without incident. Since my husband and i decided that it was too dangerous for her to drive back to school, we took the car in for service. I might add that there was a recall of this vehicle in 2007 (?) that involved "corrosion in the fuel tank modular reservoir assembly."this recall item was replaced by chevrolet when we took it in for service but the technician said it probably had nothing to do with the incident on 10-9. So, after "extensive additional diagnostics" and a few test drives, chevy technicians said they could find nothing further wrong with the vehicle and were unable to duplicate the incident. Additional information: we bought the car from carmax approximately 1.5 years ago. I should also mention that the same thing has happened at least two times prior to the october 9, 2009 incident, but at the time, it just seemed like a glitch.in the past few days, i have beenon the internet reading about many similar incidents (among other troubling flaws with this car) with the 2004 chevy trailblazer.in some cases, the vehicles were going at high speed when they shut down.here are the links:http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2004/chevrolet/trailblazerhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2004/electrical/gauges_fluctuate.shtmli am terrified that this will happen again and that the outcome will not be good.could you please tell me why has there not been a recall on this vehicle for what appears to be an extremely dangerous condition.
Speedometer gauge only works correctly intermittently. Numerous gauge problems and numerous headlight failures.
Jan 13, 2010 i started my 2004 chevy trailblazer and the entire instrument panel was not working. There has been no accident, fire, flood or any other thing that would have caused this to happen. I do not feel i can safely drive my vehicle and am not aware of any recalls even though i have found hundreds of other similar complaints of the same problem.
Speedometer and gauge panel not working. No gauges move to show speed, gas level, battery level, temp.
Speedometer started giving incorrect readings.sometimes it is correct, sometimes 10 mph off, sometimes not working at all.when it first happened i found myself doing over 80mph in a 65mph zone.i only found out from my son in the back seat with his gps letting me know how fast i was going.other wise don't' know what would have happened.
All gauges on control panel not working, but all service lights come on check engine, abs seat belt, reduce power, battery lights.now suv not cranking, it will spin but not turning over. Will crank up after letting it sit for a while.i received a ticket for speeding, already.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer, water temperature, and fuel gauges have all malfunctioned.the mechanic could not repair the vehicle due to the lack of proper machinery.the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the gauges do not register.as a result, he does not know how much fuel is in the vehicle, the engine temperature, or how fast he is driving.the current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Instrument panel in 2004 chevrolet trailblazer malfunction. No gauges work. No fuel gauge , ran out of gas on highway.
2004 chevy trailblazer has instrument cluster failure...tachometer stuck at "maximum", and dealer reports all the gauges will be unreliable, shortly.have read dozens of these complaints, but gm (who *we* saved) won't make it right?
My instrument panel abs, airbag, battery, and brake lights all came on with the temperature, fuel, batter voltage, and oil pressure gauges not working. After a few days my battery went dead. Replaced the battery thinking this was causing the problem then none of gauges worked and all the panel lights were off. Nothing was happening on the instrument panel. Started the car the next day and had original problem. Dealer checked it out and recommended a new instrument panel cluster module at about $475 installed. Very big safety issue if you can't tell what's going on with your car like gas level and engine temperature.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning fan control would not work until it reached level four of the five settings. In addition, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The vehicles clusters will malfunction several times a week. For example the rpm gauge will stop functioning as will the oil pressure gauge and the fuel gauge will also malfunction. Service engine light pops up once a month taken vehicle to shopbut vehicle has nothing wrong with it. I believe it has to do with vehicles cluster that is constantly not working , it goes crazy all of a sudden. I have to replace the vehicles cluster for this problem to be corrected.
Speedometer not indicating correctly on 2004 chevy trailblazer. Gm will not cover replacement cost of instrument cluster even though they have recalled full size pickups and suvs for same problem. Many complaints for same problem registered on various internet sites. Cannot tell correct speed vehicle is traveling, and not confident in other system indicators on instrument panel.
Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time...
I have a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. My speedometer hand just stopped working, it is stuck at 120mph. I tried shutting my suv off and turning it on and even unhooking the battery, but it still doesn't work... The dealer said it will cost me $500+ to get it fixed.. Why isn't there a recall on this?? i know a lot more people who have replaced the part twice and it still fails out. I am unemployed and have no income at all and it makes it hard on good honest people who need ways of transportation. I think there should be a recall on these. Its not that fact that i cant pay for getting it fixed, its just a hazard and could make more problems in the future, like speeding tickets!
This trail blazer has been a lemon every since ibought it.first two batteries kept swelling up and smoking and then it wouldn't start. I replaced the alternator. Then the motor threw a rod. I put another motor in it. Then the check engine light came on. I took it and had it put on a machine to check it out. It cannot be checked because the machine reads that the computer is dead. It stalls every now and then and gets horrible gas mileage. I replaced the gas cap but it didn't help. Now the transmission has went out of it. Previously it automatically locked the doors when it was running locking me out. There should be a recall on all these electric problems. I do not have any money to fix these problems yet i have 16 more months to pay on this truck. I've always bought chevrolet's but i will never buy another one and so will a lot of other people. If they can't stand behind there vehicle's their no good for anything. All these different problems started at different dates. I also had to put a new exhaust system on it. I don't know how it is stillrunning with the computer dead.
The dash control panel has stopped working or only certain items showing speed, temp and oil pressure work on occasion. After searching online for repair options there are a number of complaints for the same problems for this specific vehicle.
After starting my 2004 chevy trailblazer the gauges on the instrument panel did not work. But the abs, seat belt, break and check engine lights are on.the indicator for gears is out.the speedometer jumps so not always sure how fast i'm going. I have only owned this vehicle for a short time.but after some research i have discovered that this is a very common problem with this vehicle.
The instrument gauges started to act up. It first began with the gas tank gauge not working and then the speedometer soon followed.
Beginning with the tachometer in 2011, the remaining gauges on the instrument panel cluster have proceeded to stop working over the next two plus years to the point that none of them work anymore (including the speedometer). We have no idea how fast we are driving nor do we know the status of our fuel level.
Starter relay shorted out and caused a fire in the fusebox. The vehickle was parked and ignition was off.
My clusterboard is completely non functioning the readings are not working
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer; the tachometer, speedomoter and other gauges started to fluctuate and now the speedometer never works properly, the tachometer comes and goes and now the oil gauge is not showing the proper reading (i had it checked out to make sure i had oil and no other issues).i am told a new cluster board is needed at the cost of $600-$700.chevy is more than aware of this being a "typical/known" issue and i cannot understand why there has not been a recall on this forcing them to replace these cluster boards.i have purchased a gps which has the speedometer option so i know at what speed i am traveling;but if the oil and gas gauges go; i have no choice to fork over $6-700.00.why is chevrolet not being held accountable for faulty equipment they installed in their $37,000 vehicles?who else can i go to in attempts to get someone's attention to get chevrolet to take responsibility?
The speedometer on my instrument cluster started to fail, overstating speeds by 10 to 20 mph and sticking at times.at this point (feb 2009), speedometer is almost permanently stuck at 90 miles per hour or more.
When i first purchased this vehicle i thought i had a great suv. Little did i know that within the first month of owning it did i make a huge mistake. I am a single mother of 2 kids. I checked out the crash ratings and they were great!! i liked everything about my tb. Looking back, after the 4th problem within that first month. I should have ran away screaming from it, as i do now daily. The lights flicker when you drive at night. The headlights constantly go out. The check gauges light is constantly coming on. The oil pressure gauge drops for no apparent reason. The tach goes crazy. The "bell" for the lights (when you have the keys out and the lights are still on, or when you have the keys in and the drivers door open) works when it wants to. The battery gauge works when it feels like it. The gas gauge hasn't had a problem lately. I am wondering...doesn't all of that constitute as a safety problem?? i have had the lights looked at and am told there isn't anything that can be done..really?? i am going to have to have the gauges looked at now and from what i see it will cost about $600-$800. Where other chevy vehicles have had this covered under a recall. There are many other problems i've had, the o2 sensor, temp gauge, other lighting issues that i have taken care of but this is getting to be a bit much. I see many others have had this problem. It can't be from normal wear on the vehicle. Please do something about this before someone's family really gets hurt, if they haven't already.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 91,000.
The speedometer quit working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer about 9 months ago.tach also has a tendency to stick. Transmission started going out 2 weeks after purchase (used in july 2008 with 42,000 miles).transmission went completely out in november 2008.
The gauge bank on the vehicle is malfunctioning.the gauges point in all different directions and the speedometer quits working halfway through a drive.i spoke to my mechanic.he says he has already repaired a few at about $600 for the repair.i checked online and found several other owners expressing the same problem.i contacted chevy and they say there is not recall notice so they are not going to repair the (common) problem!
Mode actuator failure.
Electrical system & control panel in my 2004 chevy trailblazer ls has been malfunctioning for many, many months, to include total darkness and constant "dinging" of the alarms.my local dealer continues to tell me that they "can not replicate" the problem on the computer; even though the technician has seen the "dead" panel with his own eyes.he claims he has to duplicate the problem.obviously i have been dealing with a bunch of idiots or liars.i am convince both, after reading almost 700 complaints with your agency. Where is the protection for the consumer?who is going to help all these people and the "thousands" who don't know about the widespread problem. Gm should be required to recall these cars for the control panel failures. Please help us.no one else will......
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer that recently has began to give me problems with the instrument panel not reading correctly. My speedometer sits at 0 even when i'm doing 65 mph. My tach reads the same. Upon checking this out, i found that this is a ongoing problem with this particular vehicle that gm has no recall as of to date. Other have issues with their gas,voltmeters and oip pressure gauges.i find these issues not only annoying but unsafe while going down the freeway not knowing if your speed is correct. The average cost of repairs for this is about $500 to $700. There are many of these cases going on with this particular vehicle. A safety recall would be nice.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel was reading inaccurately. The dealer was not made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 47,000. The vin was unavailable.
Trailblazer refused to charge the battery on the travel trailer. The dash lights occasionally flickered, then came back on strong. Gm dealer could not find the problem. A local mechanic simply took the cover off the electrical distribution box at the front right of the engine, then pushed all the wires deeper into their contact sockets. That resolved the problems, at least until now. Now the service engine light is on again, and it says it is for the pressure system.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at a stop, the contact noticed that the tail lights failed to illuminate. In addition, when the key was turned to the off position, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that both tail light strips needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 4/27/15the consumer stated both tail lights failed, the stop light on both sides, and the brake lights. Ignition wire was burned. Updated 10/9/15
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer always displayed an improper reading.the improper readings can vary from 0 to 120 mph and all of the speeds between. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer or a local mechanic. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
(1) driving on a straight road, very frew street lights, few bumps but not many.2) while driving, noticed the lights dimming and becoming bright again while on low beam.it appeared as if i was flipping between low beam and lower beam (if there was one).during this time, i noticed the dash lights would become dim, but still very visible.watching the voltage meter, that did not move at all and remained slightly above 14 volts.no other equipment (radio, etc) made any type of noise or indication that any voltage has dropped.i've had the vehicle for approx. 5 mos and this has happened very sporadically, but just recently it continued happening for approx. 10 minutes striaght until i stopped and shut the vehicle off.(3) nothing was done at this time.it was brought to the dealership and they were unable to reproduce, hence they would not do anything to fix this safety issue.
The speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer operates very erratically. At times it does not work at all at times it registers way slow or way fast. This to me is a major safety issue. If driving on snowy roads you can not tell how fast your wheels are spinning and this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Or another scenario, traveling on the interstate and the miles per hour is registering between 5 and 10 mph less that you are actually traveling. This could pose a rear end collision problem as those traveling behind you may not notice that your speed is slower.a properly functioning speedometer is a vital part of being able to drive the vehicle in a safe manner, not only for your safety but for those around you. In searching the internet this seems to be more of a "common" problem than what one might realize. General motors should be held accountable for this problem, as a properly functioning speedometer is an important safety feature. The same as brakes failure, throttle sticking, fire hazard or any other myriad of items on a vehicle are related to the proper and safe operation beyond the operators control.please look into this.thank you
Had p0128 code for about 1 year.replaced thermostat after p1680 code, reduced engine power light came on.reduced engine power light went away on next crank up to move vehicle and change thermostat.abs and brake lights both on intermittently.tachometer has been sticking and speedometer showed erratic signs around 55 mph.now all gauges going wacko or not working at all at times.temperature gauge wrapped completely around without even starting cold engine.about a mile later, instrument panel lit completely up then went away, gauges reset, and ran fine with properly operating instrument panel... At least until i got home.then wacko stuff again.reset pcm by disconnecting battery cable, now things seem fine... For now.i'm told to redo bad ground on ecbm before suspecting bad abs module and to replace ignition switch before suspecting bad instrument cluster and pcm.however, dealer analysis said abs module got moisture in it and the instrument panel needs to be replace.first is a $1000 abs module, second is a $400 panel, both have labor charges additional.
It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. At a stop sign it will say you are going 40. Had it checkeddealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. Winner chevrolet, colfax ca. Next temp gauge goes to 260 degrees. We pull over have it towed in mech. Says its fine its a computer problem. Now the gas gaugeand volts gas empty and way over charging. Mech. Says it a computer.
Speedometer and tachometer quit working there is a short in the heater level 4 and 5 do not work and my warranty did not cover the problems. I use to buy dodge but i decided to switch to chevy i bought a trailblazer with two year extended warranty but nothing seems to be claimed under the warranty i call gm they said there is nothing that coversit i think i am going to switch bar ck to dodge. I will never buy another chevy unless there is something that can be done to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the speedometer failed without warning. The contact performed a diagnostic and the failure was located at the stepper motor. The contact replaced the stepper motor. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 46,550. Updated 06/01/11*ljupdated 06/02/11
2004 chevy trailblazer gauge panel stopped working.oil temp,water temp,fuel, and volts.rpm and speedometer still ok but have heard numerous complaints on this very issue.cost to fix this issue is very expensive and not acceptable.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 50 mph the oil pressure gauge and the tachometer on the instrument cluster stopped working properly. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. The failures were intermittent at first and recently stopped working. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
Speedometer and tachometer stopped working.
Why has chevy not included the 2004 trailblazer on their recall list when thousands of people around the country are posting problems with their instrument clusters? my entire panel goes in and out but mostly out. I never know if i need gas or how fast i am going. Some of the time every light that is builtin the dash is on at the same time. This is a very serious problem that is occurring in many of chevy's other vehicles yet they will not add the trailblazer to the recall list.please help the public in this very important safety issue. Thank you.
Speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer no longer functions properly.shows the vehicle is moving at 15 - 20 mph sitting in the garage.have no idea how fast the vehicle is traveling when driving on the road.gm has recalled the full size vehicles (i.e. Tahoe/escalade) that have exhibited the same failure mode in the instrument cluster.the trailblazer/envoy chassis use the same cluster as the full size vehicles, no idea why they are not included in the recall.
Was driving and happen to look down at how fast i was going and it read 80 mph a few days later it was working again and the following week both the rpm and the speedometer was going crazy.
My head lights don't come on randomly. Randomly they do. Obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. No, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. Very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. When the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. People could run out of gas unknowingly. Also very dangerous!
2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer states that he was trapped in the car even after pressing the unlock button. The door sand windows would not open. *grthe consumer stated while driving, all of the dash lights illuminated,and were not working. The gas gauge read empty etc. Upon arriving at his destination, the doors and windows would not open, despite pressing the unlock button.the consumer and his occupants were trapped in the vehicle. The consumer turned the engine off and back on again, and everything worked. The consumer stated the incident happened several times for several days. According to the invoice, there was an internal failure in the liftgate module which caused the door locks to malfunction.the dash lights illuminating was the result of an internal failure in the ignition switch.
Wellhave a rear tail light bulb stop working and broke the outershell. And my sun roof stopped working and isn't completely sealed when it rains water leaksfrom the top!!
All gauges including speedometer on 2004 chevy trailblazer stopped working!! thousands of people are having the same problem and it is very expensive to fix and very unsafe to not. Gm recalled all kinds of gm's with same problem except for trailblazer. Please help us with this ongoing problem since gm doesn't want to step up.
Instrument panel/cluster stopped working in my 2004 chevy trailblazer.at first the gas gauge and tac stopped and then would work occasionally.now they do not work at all and neither does the speedometer.over the past week my entire panel, electronics, radio readout, digital readout, temp readout all go blank and then it will come on sometimes.
With driving home my speedometer starting screwing up. Now it doesn't work.come to find out the cluster is bad.my dad has a 05 silverado and that cluster was recalled.why not the trailblazers with the same problem.
Ignition key would not turn off and was locked to "on" position. I had to take it to a local service station where they installed a replaced the key cylinder for the cost of $345.i believe this may be related to the earlier recall of other gm models recalled due to ignition issues.i did not contact the dealer as i needed to get it repaired in a timely manner.
I bought my vehicle at a dealership in 2010. I do not remember the exact date but it started having problems shortly after. The first thing that happened was all my gauges stopped working except my speedometer. In 2012 i was driving and at two different occasions within a day apart, while i was turning into a parking lot or gas station, my vehicle would shut off. I took it to auto zone to have one of those free tests done and nothing was showing up as abnormal. Around 2013 my vehicle started making a real high pitch squealing sound during start up and while driving. I took my car into since it needed a new water pump and they said that the high pitch sound could be fixed but wasn't a safety concern. In 2014 just a few months ago, again i was pulling into a gas station and my vehicle turned off. I was able to turn it back on and have enough time to pull into a spot before it shut off again. This time it wouldn't start my keys were stuck in the ignition and it could not be jump started. After taping the battery the keys came out of the ignition. It starts now but none of the electrical inside the vehicle works. At this point it's not drivable because of the temperature outside and the fact that i can't roll down my windows and the air blows only hot. The stereo doesn't work, the seats to move forward and back do not work. The back brake lights work but the tail lights while driving do not work. The front headlights work.
The tachometer needle points straight down and does not respond to engine speed.according to information online, the problem will progress to the other gauges inside the instrument panel of my vehicle.it will be a safety issue when the speedometer stops working.gm has made repairs for some models but not the trailblazer.
Battery went dead after the car sat a week.dealer replace the battery and said the instrument cluster checked fine. Next day voltmeter pegged past number, tach and speedometer stopped working. Now dealer says the instrument cluster needs replacing.
Pep boys auto parts told me i had a recall on the turn signal switch
Intermittent speedometer and inoperative tachometer.
The instrument cluster in my 2004 chevy trailblazer functions erratically if at all.this behavior began a few weeks ago when the tach went crazy and eventually just quit,the needle now just sits at the bottom of the instrument and wiggles occasionally.the speedometer is erratic in that at times it will just quit and read o -10 mph when i know i am going a lot faster than that (freeway speeds).the cruise control is so unpredictable i don't dare use it anymore.it speeds up for no apparent reason and i am afraid i won't be able to turn it off.what can be done about these issues.all in all otherwise we like the vehicle but the problems with the instrument panel are making us think about getting rid of it.
I bought this vehicle brand new and since purchase it is in and out of the show with numerous electrical and gas problems.everytime you put gas in the vehicle it spills out from the underside.the dealership has replace parts pertaining to the fuel system and it has not solved the problem.my radio has been replaced and still does not work properly.my headlights dim up and down, the air blows low and high the interior lights flash off and on the engine runs rough and all these symptoms happen sporadically.it has been in the dealership numerous times and everytime i take it they state they cannot duplicate the problem.this vehicle i feel is a safety issue and i do not feel comfortable putting my family in it.i am currently filing a lemon law complaint with the better business bureau.
Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one.no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months.now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working!this is a serious problem.i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers.in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) remain on almost all the time.chevrolet should be responsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner.thank you.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer which started giving me problems almost as soon as the warranty was over. Most of the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, battery indicator, etc...) in the instrument panel are not functioning or function only sporadically and erratically. Also the air bag light stays on continuously. I have been reading online that this is a fairly common problem on this vehicle and that gm even sued (and won) the instrument panel manufacturer. However no recall has been issued on trailblazers, meanwhile other gm vehicles (i.e. Chevy silverado) that uses the same instrument panel and thereby has the same problems have been recalled. General motors should not be allowed to exhibit this kind of behavior and a recall should be issued to every vehicle they built which used this faulty and failure prone instrument panel.sincerely, outraged trailblazer owner.
The tach and speedometer does not function properly on my 2004 trailblazer.the speedometer occasionally works but 99% of the time tells me i'm going faster or slower than i am.i am currently using my gps, but as we all know with gps, it's not always available on moutains and it's not always 100% accurate so i basically guess how fast i am going when traveling through wv.i contacted gm dealer, no recalls that i am aware of but thousands of online post of this problem.*ln
Electrical problems: car will die without warning (took this to chevy and they could not find a problem, low beams repeatedly go out after changing fuse, speedometer stopped working completely, fuel gauge stopped working completely, front a/c will not blow ever, different panel lights do not work, panel buttons function incorrectly.
2004 chevy trail blazer, speedometer, tachometer and gas gauge all failed while on the road.a speedometer is a must.i saw on the net where this is not an uncommon problem and the site said that gm has already won a law suit but has not issued a recall.
Speedometer no longer works. Lots of electrical issues with this car.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer all the dashboard gauges and digital displays have stopped working. To name a few the speedometer, fuel gauge and shifting gear.
Repeated instances of speedometer failing to read correct speed.often reads up to 120 mph while stopped.random behavior.has been occurring for last 8 months.can be temporarily corrected by repeatedly turning ignition on and off without starting engine.occurs when driving at normal highway speeds.speedometer continues to climb until it hits its limit at well over 120 mph regardless of actual speed or when stopped.very unsafe condition, particularly for people who are limited in their ability to judge speeds.
I have the same problem that an earlier blogger as, all my gauges are stuck, the speedometer is stuck, the oil gauge stuck, gas gauge stuck, i think gm needs to take control of their problem and correct it, not just say it's not a problem they will not fix. There needs to be a recall for this problem pin the trailblazer trucks.
Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.
The instrument panel randomly goes off then on, sometimes freezes. Happens at any speed. No special characteristics that causes it.
Instrument panel (speedometers, gas gauge and water temp gauge) on my 2004 chevy trailblazer lt-a is defective but chevy will not recall and fix this problem even though they have recalled and repaired others models with this problem.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer instrument cluster intermittently works.sometimes one thing works, sometimes none, sometimes all.abs light flashes on and off causing warning bell to ring intermittently. I fell that this is unsafe since the speedometer will not work.i have talked with others that have had similar problems.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The consumer stated the vehicle was at a stop, but still running. The contact noticed that all the lights on the instrument panel had suddenly illuminated. He turned the vehicle off and noticed that neither the windows nor doors would not unlock. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the ignition switch was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 47,717.updated 7/16/10 at one point the consumer was unable to open any of the doors and had to turn the vehicle completely off. Once he turned the vehicle back on, everything operated as normal.the dealer stated there was an internal failure in the ignition switch. Updated 07/21/10
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the driver was traveling 45 mph, she drove over a bump, the brakes failed to engage, she lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a highway cement wall. The driver sustained facial injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be inspected. The contact also stated that the speedometer did not indicate the correct speed at which the vehicle was traveling and the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.
My headlights and blinkers and tail lights go out quite often and need to be changed. Sometimes they will go off for awhile, then start working again. I wish i had a count of how many times i have had to have the bulbs changed, but i did not keep track.
Speedometer stopped working while driving on highway.
Back hatch and window will only open occasionally if i'm lucky. Tail lights went out once and i was able to get the hatch open to fix it.they are out again and i can't get the hatch to open now.i have been replacing head lamps about every 8 to 10 months.head lights are now going off for no apparent reason while i'm driving at night.i can flip on the brights and then wait a few minutes and flip back to low beams, sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't.the dome lights will not come on and stay on after i turn it off.half of the dash lights for the radio are out, sometimes they will come on if i tap them.the feature that lets you turn the vehicle off and the radio will continue to play and the windows will still roll down as long as you don't open the door, is not working.both o2 sensors are out and have been for a long time.i purchased this suv brand new from a chevy dealer.i have paid it off and kept up all of the general maintenance on it.when i took it in to get these issues fixed i was told it would be over $2500.00 to fix and that did not include labor.this suv is a lemon, if i was in a position to trade it in or buy a new one i would, and i would not be getting another chevy.i have never been notified of any recalls.i only found out about the electrical recalls on the turn signals and tail lights because a friend had heard about them and suggested a website to check.i'm calling the dealer today to see if i can get these issues taken care of.another reason i will not be buying chevy again.
Speedometer quit working. Some lights in radio has gone out.
In august 2008 my speedometer started to malfunction. It would not work for a few days and then go back to normal. By october it quit working at all. My service engine light also stays on. I have also experienced some power surges that seem to affect the lighting system. I also had to problem commented on by several people with the low beam lights going out. I checked all the fuses and they were in working order. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they said the bulbs were blown and replaced them. I questioned that statement somewhat because i had replace one of the bulbs not a month earlier. The lights have worked fine since except for power surges.
The 2004 trailblazer has a malfunction in therpm and speedometer gauge. This is apparently a defect that gm should acknowledge and be held accountable for.
A week ago i started my 2004 chevy trailblazer and noticed my speedometerwas reading 70 mph in park and rpm gauge at 6000. It has not been right since - fluctuating anywhere between 0- 120mph while at a stop or driving . From my understanding, there has not been a recall issued. This is a safety issue that should not be ignored!
My 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument gauges started going haywire. Everything that i have read says the whole panel needs replaced. The oil, battery, temp and gas clusters stopped working then all of a sudden while driving down the road start working again. Then the speedometer and tach stopped and started and now nothing is coming on. I have no idea how much fuel that i have and all of the warning lights are all lit up. Waiting for the whole thing to blow. I currently have it at a gm dealer and they said that it will cost me 500 bucks to replace the panel. I told them to go ahead because i don't feel safe driving like that. I have to have this vehicle to work and i want gm to pay for this to be fixed. Major safety concern for me!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the fuel displayed a half tank of gasoline; however, the fuel tank was empty causing the vehicle to shut off. The contact stated that at times the entire instrument cluster would malfunction. The dealer stated that the entire instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was fully aware of the instrument cluster failure but had not released arecall.the failure mileage was 82,400.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed and none of the gauges were operable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that all of the stepper motors on the back of the gauges need to be replaced. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,978. The current mileage was 94,000. Updated 2/12/2013
Speedometer will not display accurate reading, additionally headlights flicker as if i am flipping from bright to dim - causing other drivers to become angry with me - when checked with gm they said it was a problem with the electrical system of my model but there was no recall.i have seen numerous other complaints from other owners with the same problem.
I too am a reluctant owner of a 2004 chevy trailblazer that constantly gets the irritating view of an instrument panel that has go haywire.sometimes these things work and sometimes they do not.i don't believe i have one working gauge in my trailblazer.it would be really gracious for those that are relying on our hard own dollars to give us a product worth spending on.
04 trailblazer instrument cluster (speedometer) works intermittently multiple times.
While driving my 2004 chevy trailblazer, with mileage of 52,198, i noticed that the speedometer was not registering accurately and then, within 30 minutes, the needle of the defective speedometer, permanently settled to zero; even though i was on the highway and traveling with the traffic flow of 60 m.p.h.
The speedometer in my 04 trailblazer started acting crazy.one minute it was reading fine, then said i was going 100 mph.i have talked with the dealership, but all they have to say is that they are aware of the problem, but no recalls yet.i have tried contacting gm on this problem but seem to get no where.the service guy at the dealership said they would fix it, but i would have to pay the hefty 500-600 bill.with all the complaints that are out there, i feel that gm should do something about this.why are they being lazy?someone could really get hurt, or even get ticketed for not knowing how fast they are going.i have been driving my truck like this since march 08.
Accelerating on it's own and idling
The gauges on my daughter's 2004 chevy trailblazer will not register correctly.one day they all work, the next day only a few work correctly.one day she is able to tell the correct speed she is driving, and the next day she is stuck on 120 mph.this has been an on-going problem for the last several months. It is the same with the oil pressure, tachometer and gas gauge.
Speedometer is inaccurate.when standing still, it could read 100mph.when 55mph, it may read 20mph.i've heard many trailblazers have this problem.makes it very difficult to drive the correct speed limit.too in areas where it's dangerous or too slow also causes problems with people trying to pass.help!
The headlight socket (low beam) on the drivers side melted and nearly caught fire. And the rpm gauge stepper is messing up.
Driving on hwy 178 at about 9 pm and the front head lights andturned completely off. I moved light switch on and off and my light would not go back no on.....also while driving the kern canyon hwy 178 taking the curves my ingine shut off and steering and brakes locked up this has happened several time while driving at 20 mile speed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were providing faulty readings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not the repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact noticed that the instrument panel readings began to fluctuate erratically. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The speedometer is malfunctioning. It will sometimes read 110 when i am only going 20. I have talked to a mechanic and they said it is the instrument cluster and it will cost about 500.00 to fix it. He said he has had several complaints for this same issue on his model. I have seen several complaints on it on the internet and i think a recall should be issued. Sometimes the speedometer stops working at all and this is very big problem. I don't think i should have to pay to get this fixed when it is a manufacturer issue and i think a recall should be issued. Please help....
My speedometer works when it wants too,sometimes it will not work for 3 to 5 days, and then it work fine again seems to do this when it gets cold outside.
While driving home from work late at night on six different nights ,doing approximately 65 mph the vehical just shut down, check engine light and reduced engine speed lights came on(actualy the engine was still running with no exceleration)pulled to side of road ,turned vehical off and restarted , check engine soon light remained on till next day when it shut off, gmc dealer said no way to check if intermittent problem,if light came on during the day to bring it in right away!
All lights, and bells went off on instrument panel.started with the check 4-wheel drive, then all other lights starting flashing on and off.the gauges kept going down to nothing.have had it in to the shop 5 times so far.isn't this under the lemon law?and it seems as though i have to look forward to my speedometer going out next.it only has 38,000 on it.i cant believe gm will not take responsibility for their mistake.
On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. I thought my engine would blow because the rpm gauge went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. Then my speedometer did the same. I had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. I was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. When i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. The problem could be my instrument panel computer, or one of several bad modules. The can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. After my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. I went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact repair. On one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. After further research i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. I do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. I have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at any speed, the rpm light illuminated and the speedometer failed to operate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
I can start my vehicle and the gauges started sticking. I am constantly being shocked by the driver door. My gauges no longer work at all and have completely went haywire. I have no dash lights. My vehicle has just died in the middle of a busy street. I do not know how much fuel i have, how fast i am going. My cruise control either at times increases my speed or does not hold the speed. I have to use a gps device to know approximate speed. This vehicle needs to be recalled. I love my vehicle but it has tons of issues.
While driving the vehicle it began to smoke. The car wouldn't accelerate so i stopped the car shut it off, popped the hood, and it was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my 2 children out of the car and called 9-1-1 the car was a total loss!
When turning the ignition switch off from the run position while in park, the switch slips into the accessories position with no effort to turn the key. Truck will not turn off of assesoriy position until i wiggle the key for a while. The key can be removed after turning off truck but remains on assesory. Happens every time. Been doing this for a week now.[8-03-16 to present]
2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges, tachometer, speedometer, battery, fuel, have failed one at a time starting with tachometer not operating at all, to speedometer sporadic for several months, now currently stuck at over 120mph. Have contacted dealer about problem and they say it is a very common problem in this model, there has been no recall for this issue and would be approx. $1500 to repair.why is gm not concerned with this issue? this is definitely a safety issue to be driving at unknown speeds with an unknown fuel level, etc.---- absolutely absurd!!!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the headlights and interior lights would dim intermittently.at times, the headlights are so dim that he can hardly see the road.the dealer was able to duplicate the failure, however, they were unable to provide a remedy.the contact was advised not to drive the vehicle at night.the current mileage was 29,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.updated 02-01-08.
I was driving down the freeway when i noticed my headlights went dark. All the other electrical components worked well (radio and stuff) and the lights came back on about 10 seconds later. The incident has happened a few times, but i can't figure out what is causing it. It's happened on the highway, the street, my driveway when i pull in... Usually it lasts about 20 seconds and then the lights come back on. The high beams still seem to work, though.
In novemeber 2014 i started the car and i had no gauges(gas,temperature,oil,rpm. Mph, and the mileage display) the other electric components worked, like the radio and the small orange light for awd. I took it to my mechanic twice, but it never acted up for him. It happened twice again in december, but it really acted possessed in jan 2015, some of the gauge needles were going round in circles, and some were not moving at all, so we were able to take a video of some of it, and show our mechanic. He called us today and said he is following a lot of burnt wires, and our car could have caught on fire. I thought this potential fire hazard should be reported.
I own a 2004 trailblazer with 53,915 miles. In november 08, my speedometer, tachometer & oil gauges started working only about 5% of the time. I could disconnect the battery to get them to start working again but after 2 weeks of doing that both the speedometer and the tachometer quite working and point straight down to the floor board. The oil gauge works when it wants. I have done a lot of research on the internet and was shocked to see all the same complaints and gm not doing a thing to help out their customers. I hope gm will man up to their problems and place a recall on these vehicles.
I want gm to be looking into a problem they have about there trailblazers. I have had many problems with electrical and stalling. I have had 3 computer brains put in, and the electrical done once. Yet the dealership can find no problems with this vehicle!! in the electrical the gauges would freak out, and even took out the fuel sensor. Then i had a shock when you touch the gear shift, i was told to quit dragging my feet on that one. Then it went to the car stalling or not even starting at all. The dealership yet to figure the problem out. Know the warranty is expired i am having a hard time with the getting repairs, or it looked out.i no longer trust this car, and do not allow my children to ride in for long distances at all. I have had more problems since my warranty went out, and it proceeds to only get worse. And i can do nothing about it, since the problems started after the time line for the lemon law was up (bought as a previously owned vehicle.) or dealer trade back!
Electrical fire started in driver door while truck was parked and not running. It was a total loss.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer.early last month i discovered my speedometer meter not stopping at 0 mph when i approached a traffic light.it stopped at 20 mph.this meant the speedometer was indicating a speed faster than i was actually going.when i turned the vehicle off that evening and back on the next morning, it reset and returned to 0 mph.as the month progressed, the speedometer indicator continued exhibiting this problem.this problem has caused the indicator to exceed passed the 120 mph indicator.the only resolution has been to continuously turn the car off and back on.depending on where the indicator stops will dictate how many times i'll have to turn the car off and back on to get the indicator back to 0 mph.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that when the vehicle stops, it shuts off and all of the electrical components stop working.in addition, it takes 4 to 5 attempts to restart the vehicle.the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle.the contact took the manufacturer to court for not making the repairs.the failure and current mileages were 60,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the instrument panel failed and the speedometer was providing an inaccurate speed reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.updated 03/01/13*ljupdated 4/24/13
In september 2009, my 2004 trailblazer started going haywire! it lost all power (while going down the interstate), the power/cigarette outlets stopped working, the doors started locking themselves (sometimes with the keys in the ignition) , the radio would go loud or stop working, my speedometer went nuts (like saying that i was doing 65mph, when i was at a complete stop or 120mph down the hwy), the service engine soon light would go on and off,and my heater will not blow out the vents in the dash.we have taken it to a mechanic. He tried everything from replacing the battery, fuel filter, and spark plugs. He even hooked it up to his scanner (which showed that there was nothing wrong with the car) all this and $700.00 later i still have the same problems. Now i'm told that the electrical panel will need to be replaced at a cost around $500-$900!!if you look at carcomplaints.com you see that there are many more people like me with the same car and the same problems. This is a huge safety issue.how long will it be before someone pushes chevy into doing a recall? does someone have to be killed or kill someone else for this to happen? i was so glad to google car complaints and find that it wasn't just me that was having so many problems with this trailblazer.
I have an 04 trailblazer with only 43000 miles that has developed an obvious recurring problem with the gauge cluster failing and reading inaccurately. Irealize that investigations have showed no deaths or injuries due to this failure however does it not produce and increased safety risk and should be recalled? what is being done to correct this besides owners having to shell out over $500 for the repair?
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the gauges don't work correctly they go crazy says im doing 80 when i am at a complete stop.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with only 45,000 miles and recently have had a problem with the dashboard where none of the gauges work.i was driving down the road and suddenly the speed and all my other gauges stopped working. I had no clue how fast i was going or anythingabout my truck.i have read where this has happening to several of the 2004's there are hundreds of complaints on the web and this site. This should be a recall by now.
We have a 2004 chevy trailblazer.all gauges but the tachometer completely stop working.they will work in the morning, but when i leave work they stop working.this has started happening more and more frequently.i have to rely on my tachometer on how fast i am going. I don't know when that will stop working.this is not safe and also i have read many reports from other trailblazer owners that have had the same problem. I think there should be a recall on these gauges.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the driver's side window switch failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the switch wiring caught fire and burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I have a 2004 trail blazer and my speedometer stopped working . It does haywire. I was told that it cost 600.00 to be fixed . I only has 52000 miles on the vehicle. Chat rooms said that gm had problems with different vehicles that uses the same speedometer, and did a recall on these models . I was told that so may people had to complain before gm issue a recall. I can read my gas or my speed or my tachometer, or my temp. Please help me.
Started up truck to warm up after about 3 minutes heard bang and both front airbags had deployed for no reason. Prior to this had issue with intermittent dash board lights (battery, speed odometer, seatbelt and airbag lights) being on. Gm refuses to cover because i did not take to "dealer". I took it to my local mechanic instead who could find no issue other than corroded grounds.currently it is being repaired by my insurance company.
The gauge cluster stopped working. I have no speedometer, no temp sensor, no oil pressure, and no battery charge.
As you come to a complete stop or go under 5 mph, the vehicle's oil gauge will go all the way down. Once you accelerate, the oil gauge goes back to normal. When pumping gas into the vehicle, the gas pump will reset as if the gas tank is full but the gauge shows it's half empty.
The speedometer in my 2004 trailblazer regularly becomes stuck while i'm driving.
Headlights turns off while drivingtaillights burns out at lease once a month (blinkers, brakes etc)interior lights comes on and off at times.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the instrument panel only works intermittently.i have checked the internet and this seems to be one of the most numerous complaints.i feel as if this present a safety hazard.since this is your job to protect the public from defective automobiles i feel you should investigate this matter.thank you. Randall saltink
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer, both the tach and speedo operate erratically.the speedo is of particular concern, the erratic reading indicates thewrong vehicle speed, mant times is reads 20 - 40mph to low which can lead driving hazard.this is significant safety issue.research on the internet shows this a very significant problem on these vehicles, with the incident rate a magnitude higher than normal / acceptable failure rates.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer. The speedometer is not reading correctly. I can be at a stop light and it will read i am doing 90mph. I do believe this should be a recall by reading all the complaints on this problem. I don't have the extra money to have this problem fixed. I do believe it should be the manf. Responsibility to fix it.
The speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer displays a reading of 120 mph and over when traveling at normal speeds on highway (middle lane, many other cars passing on left).this was reported to a car dealer who informed me that the instrument panel needs to be replaced (at my cost).
Two years ago my wife and i were driving our 2004 chevy trailblazer on the interstate when our speedometer, oil gauge, tachometer,and voltmeter went out. We could not seem to figure out why everyone was passing by us so quickly when we were going the speed limit according to the speedometer. Thankfully we had gps and were able to figure out quickly what was happening. This is a very dangerous problem. If we didn't have gps we would have absolutely no way of knowing how fast we were going. Soon after this happened, the check engine light came on and we were having all kinds of electrical problems with sensors going bad. I have researched these problems and it seems as though we are not the only ones with this problem. Gm has not issued a recall on this model for this problem, yet they did for the suburban line for the same problem. Please, if you can, do something about this problem. We have yet to fix these problems hoping for a recall but have had no luck. We are now in the process of fixing these problems so we can pass inspection. Thankyou very much.
2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges have failed.one by one, speedometer, gas, oil, temp, tack. I feel this is a safety issue that gm should address.
It was raining went to turn on the back wiper blade and all i heard was a pop and the fuse blew, a few miles down the road engine still ran, but check engine light, airbag light, battery light, most of the instrumentpanel was out, the radio turned off, windows would not open and doors automatically unlocked, got to a safe spot to stop turned the blazer off let it set turned it back on, check engine light still on all the others went out and the windows opened when i hit the button.when one fuse cost 8.00 and blew as soon as i put it in, i can't afford to fix all this, and i am afraid to drive it on the expressway which is how i get to work, just in case of fire or additional problems.
Speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt is displaying erratic readings.when the vehicle is parked the speedometer is showing the vehicle is moving at 40 mph.when driving at speeds approximately 40 mph the speedometers shows the vehicle is moving at 90 mph. Multiple posts regarding this issue online. Faulty instrument clusters on these vehicles. Also, before the speedometer began showing erratic readings today, the speedometer didn't move smoothly. When accelerating the speedometer moved one tick at a time, similar to how the second hand on a clock moves.the next time i got in the car after this happened is when the speedometer started showing inaccurate speed ratings.this is a safety issue since you can not tell how fast the vehicle is traveling.my vehicle currently has 65,000 miles.i purchased it 2.5 years ago when it had 29,000 miles at carmax.i haven't had the vehicle repaired yet, but all posts i have read online indicate that the entire instrument panel will need to be replaced.
I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt v6, and my gauges fluctuate so much that i do not know how fast i'm going, if i really need gas, if my engine is running hot or not...i'm afraid to drive the vehicle.i started to rent cars when i needed to travel out of town, because i was concern about making it to my destination as well as coming back home safely.i have been so upset and trying to figure out what to do.i start looking for a company/group to hear my cry...as i surfed the internet, i found several interesting stories similar to my complaint and nothing has been done to correct the problem.i will not be purchasing another gm product anymore, because as a consumer, i deserve to have a problem fixed/solved if i purchase a product or service from an organization.i hope and pray that no one gets hurt or killed as a result of this problem with the chevy trailblazer vehicles.i would love to get my vehicle fix without having to pay $500-800, because frankly i do not have that kind of money to spend.thanks for all your help!!
Headlights dim and flicker at random times, mostly at start up.dealer has replaced alternator twice and problem was resolved for about 2 months and has since recurred.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer stopped working and registers 65 mph while the vehicle is parked.the failure prevents him from knowing how fast he is traveling.the dealer has not been notified.when the contact bought the vehicle, the spare tire wrench under the rear bumper was stripped so that it could not be lowered.he had a mechanic examine the spare tire wrench and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer.the current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.
We havea problem with our vehicle 2004 chevy trailblazer, purchased new. It has a problem where it will shut down while driving. It may or may not stall, but it goes into reduced engine power with all service engine lights on. It did stall one particular time while my wife was driving it. She was on a steep hill and the vehicle stalled and rolled backward down the hill. It was vary difficult to steer and brake for her without the power steering and braking on. Luckly no one was behind her. This vehicle has been to our dealership for the 5th time now and twice to another dealership for the same problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 45 mph, the speedometer failed and the dial moved to zero.no repairs have yet been made to the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were less than 56,000.
My complaint is that i contacted chevy dealer and advised of so many issues i have had with my vehicle since the purchase mainly most recent is the driver signal light will not come on and it was recalled 2004 recall# turn signal 05v198000 in which they advised me that the campaign has expired and therefore mine cannot be replaced.i have already almost had 3 car crashes because the signal is not working.i do not understand why chevrolet did not replace when it is clear this is life threatening regardless of when the recall was put into force.
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
Since 2007 my instrument panel cluster of my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer (which i purchased brand new in 2004 from dealership)goes on and off some days it works and some days it does not.i could be driving down the road and all of the lights on the dash and gauges go out.i am unsure at times how much gas is in my car and just have to estimate and fill the tank.i attempted to have the dealership help me out because i purchased an extended warranty but they were bought out by another dealer.i wrote to chevrolet and they refused to help me out.iam unable to pay the $700 to $800 they have quoted me to pay to have it fixed.there are several other vehicles with this problem so it should be recalled by chevrolet.i feel this is a safety issue because all of the lights go out sometimes at night so i have refrained from driving at night very much.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel gauges failed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there were no recalls for the failure and that entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument cluster failed and none of the gauges functioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the problem was common but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While traveling at various speeds, the contact noticed that all of the gauges on the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the entire cluster gauge was inoperable. The contact was unable to see the current vehicle speed due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the cluster gauge need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
My instrument cluster on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer has stopped working.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer is consistently incorrect. The speedometer will frequently reset the point of zero mph. E.g. Zero will be set at 50 mph so when the vehicle is actually traveling 20 mph, the speedometer will read 70 mph. The only way to reset the point of zero is to turn the vehicle off and start the car over and over again, lowering the point of zero by about 5 mph at each vehicle start.
While using cruise control at highway speed the speedometer erratically increases. Braking to a stop does not take the speedometer to zero. Turning the vehicle off and restarting sometimes puts the speedometer needle to zero in five mile increments with each cycle. Problem is recurring. Vehicle is taken to the dealer and a "cluster" problem is diagnosed with estimated cost to be around $500. Internet research reveals this to be more than a sporadic problem resulting in the manufacturer recalling a number of vehicle models but not the trailblazer. A call to gm's customer service department culminates only with a formal complaint being registered ... This too being the common end for owners of trailblazers (according to internet research)the problem is a potential safety hazard as when this occurs without warning one has to gauge driving speed by surrounding traffic.
Dt*:the contact stated after driving the vehicle for an hour to an hour and a half, the controls on the door and steering wheel became hot enough to cause a minor burn to the contact.the control panel on the radio also blacked out and the clock reset itself.when the vehicle was taken to the dealership, the computer stored no codes and the problem could not be determined.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer with 56k mileage. In december 2008, the speedometer stopped working. I would be at stop, and the needle showed 80 mph. I brought the car to the dealership right away and they told me that the cluster needs to be replaced - but they needed to order the replacement part. I finally got it fixed a week later and it cost me approximately $525. Now, for the past two weeks, the engine had suddenly shut off in the middle of driving. The "reduced power"& "check engine" lights came on. Both times, it started back up after i parked it, turned off the ignition, and re-started. But after the second time, i brought it in to the dealership. I had to have the accelerator pedal replaced. Cost me approx $360. These two issues are very concerning with me because if i were driving at higher speed (65mph) in the middle of the highway (instead of 30mph around town), i could have died from contacts with other vehicles because my vehicles stopped functioning!
The home security (automatic garage door opener) system has been failing in my trailblazer.a few days ago were leaving the house for dinner, i opened the garage door with the manual button just inside the garage.approximately 1 minute later i began pulling out of the garage when i suddenly backed into my garage door.confused about the situation i pulled the trailblazer back in and got out to investigate.the garage door had closed approximately half way and hit the tailgate just below the wiper blade causing several deep scratches.i managed to pop the garage door back into the rails and bend the aluminum pieces back in place so that the door is now serviceable.now late for an appointment i got back inside the truckand the door began to close again.this has now been happening quite frequently. It is my belief that there is some kind of a short or something in the electronics that cause the automatic garage door opener to send a signal when someone closes the door.i now have an estimate for over $500 in paint and repairs which i am eager to have fixed, but not if this keeps happening.i've contacted my dealer and he has told me how to deprogram my opener but i am holding off until i can have an insurance agent or someone from the dealership look at the problem.
When in motion, the fuel gauge and speedometer stopped working. The speedometer problem began when i was on the highway and 100 miles away from home. When the problembegan, the gauges would sporadically move up and down. Now they do not move up.
Low beam headlight connection shorts out and burns, and heater and a/c controls don't work anymore when you try to turn on heat or a/c kills engine. I have already replaced the liftgate module, that fixed the problem of not being able to lock the vehicle and sometimes starting it. This all started at about 92,000 miles. Estimated repair cost for heat and a/c around $600.00.
I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer in august of 2004.over two years ago my speedometer started to fluctuate showing i was going 10 miles an hour while i was in the fast lane on the freeway going at least 65.after months of fluctuating it stopped working.i now have 84,000 miles on my car.i am guessing the speedometer it went out around 65,000. I do not feel that a car that is only 5 years old should have a speedometer that won't work anymore. I found that there are many people out there that have the same problem with other models besides the trailblazer.i called my local gm dealer and they advised that there is no recall on this issue.i cannot afford to have this fixed.this is a safety issue that gm should be responsible for fixing.
After driving my ls trailblazer to the store, i got back in to notice the speedometer was no longer resting at "0". This was before i even started the vehicle. It was sitting at the "55" point! upon starting the vehicle, the gauge did not move back to zero. So as i drove away, going no more than 10mph, the gauge suggested i was going 65! i was scared driving home because i did not know my exact speed.upon getting home and shutting off the vehicle, i noticed the gauge rested at the "50" point. So i turned on the vehicle, then quickly turned it off. The speedometer was now resting at "45". I continued to quickly start and then shut off the vehicle, eventually working the gauge back down to zero. But this does not seem like the right thing to do. There is obviously something wrong.in the past, i have had smaller scale incidents with the tachometer gauge. It would zero itself at 1 or 2 rpms, thus indicating my engine was revving higher than it actually was. Moreover, a couple times my fuel gauge was pointing outside of the e to f range! there is something seriously wrong with the electrical system. Gm, you need to recall this and fix it please.
2004 chevy trailblazer has significant electrical system issues.the tachometer is inconsistent and will read 1000 rpm when you know the engine is at least 3000.also, similar problems with other gauges.sometimes they work for a few days, and then don't.also, constantly needs jumped.just got a new battery two weeks ago, and already won't turn over.good connections and clean terminals, but for whatever reason the electrical system drained the battery.this has been non-stop! none of this covered by dealership!
My instrument panel on my 2004 trailblazer is slowly not functioning.it started off with my tachometer and now my gas gauge is not working.my vehicle has not been neglected and is serviced when needed.the gauges are not working now on a daily basis.i have yet to replace the part due to cost and also because many people are having the same issue that i am having.
At about 65,000 miles my tachometer started to read improper, later my gauges began to read improper. This doesn't happen all the time. But you can't trust them. You never know how fast you are going, if you have fuel, if your engine is overheating,ifbattery is charging, if i have oil pressure. I am on disibilty and can't afford the several hundered dollars it will cost to repair. I have found from a few sources this is a common problem. I just talked to gm, i was told that if i had it repaired to keep my reciepts. But there is no recall on the 04 trailblazer only on full size vehicles. So if i spent more money on an other venicle gm would fix it and make it safe. I feel it is unsafe for myself or my wife.
Instrument panel malfunctions. Speedometer and tachometer display inaccurate information. Speedometer will register 60 mph while at a red light. Tachometer does not go to zero even when engine is off.
I bought vehicle in october 2003.it is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.in the months following i began having electrical problems . Check engine light would flash on and then went off again.the first time it happenedcar stalled as well.i would bring it in to the dealership and they would say that they could not duplicatethe problem, and they hooked up to the computer and didn't find any problems.i also had my headlights flicker when accelerating and decelerating.i have had numerous problems with my blinkers.i have had the tail light assemblies replaced twice.i recently took it again because my left blinker would flash much faster when i touched the brake.also, if i just touched the brake the right blinker light on my console would illuminate.also, it looked as if i had my lights on for reversing while i was driving, which was extremely unsafe as other drivers thought i was reversing when i was going forward.i have had 4wd light come on and then turn off again later.i have had my main computer replaced twice and my flasher computer replaced once.i had to have my keys reprogrammed twice and they finally found out today i had faulty electrical wiring which was supposedly causing the trouble with the brakes and flashers.i have brought it in for this problem 3 times in the last couple weeks.i also have a problem with the gas tank overflowing everything i fill up no matter what i do and i am not trying to "top off".also, i have had several problems with my seat belts and have them replaced as well.they would lock and i would be unable to get it one to drive the car safely.i had to drive my car to the dealership with no seat belt.overall, these problems amount to a poorly made very expensive car that leaves me feeling unsafe in my car.please make chevrolet listen to its consumers and pay restitution.we were all lied to by the car manufacturer, who had to have known it was producing an inferiorproduct.
The problem is on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the entire dash gauges malfunction occasionally, from speedometer to battery gauge to oil pressure gauge to water temp gauge to rpm gauge.i am one of thousands of trailblazer owners who have this problem not only in the usa, but around the world, just read the forum on edmunds.com and you will see.i usually temporarily fix this problem but turning the vehicle on and off until the gauges fully reset, but that puts a lot of strain on the starter.please open an investigation to trigger a recall because chevy dealers want us owners to shell out $100 to figure out the problem we already know and then want to gouge us for another $700-$1000 to fix.that is totally uncalled for, for a part on the vehicle which is vital to drivers, the instrument gauges.
The dashboard gauges began displaying incorrect information followed a day later by complete failure. I know others with the same problems. There is no recall for this error. There is no way to determine the speed of the car. This is a very expense and common error for the trailblazer.
2004 chevy trailblazer - intermittent flickering of exterior lights. Headlights sporadically flicker during normal night time driving.flickering may occur multiple times during trip and then not occur again for several weeks.problem began at approximately 50,000 miles.it is very frightening and is probably very distracting to other drivers.
Last week my wife indicated that when she was driving, the speedometer in our 2004 trailblazer was showing she was going 100 mph when in fact she was not. I took the vehicle into the dealership and they said that gm is aware of the problem and fixing it on some models but will not cover the $500 - $700 cost on my model. I contacted gm yesterday and am awaiting a response. It has to do with the instrument cluster and the problem is still continuing. I call on the nhtsa to exert pressure on gm before someone is killed as the result of this faulty part that gm is aware of.
I purchase brand new 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 3.2l v6as of right now it only has 25,800 original mils.and all the gauges on the instrument panel (oil pressure, speedometer, fuel, and tachometer has stop working while on the highway my god that was scary. Also, this has drain the battery had to replace itthe cluster instrument panel is being replace it is coasting me$580.00. I think there should be a recall on this issue due to this can cause traffic accident.as i was at the chevrolet dealership at the service center todaythere was another trailblazer with the same problem.
Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deterioration of instrument cluster performance. It starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. Then the fuel gauge, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. Next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. Finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at initial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. An online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. This same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. The vehicle operator has no accurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. The average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000.
I was driving along on the highway and doing the speed limit. I hit traffic and checked my check my gas gauge and noticed that my speedometer was reading 120 at full stop. I turned off and then back on the truck and the speedometer still pinned at 120. This is a major safety issue and they need to address it. I called chevy and they said that there is nothing they can do, but charge me 900 for a new dash cluster.
Speedometer provides false and incorrect speeds.happens at normal road speed or while in park.sometimes reads high or low.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that the brake lights were not functioning correctly. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the sockets for the lights had become burned. In addition, the passenger side headlight intermittently failed and the socket for the passenger headlight was also found to be burned. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 96,112.
2004 chevy trailblazer headlights and dash lights went out. Customer states that they came back on and then went out for 7 days. Mechanic stated they would have to do the eliminating method to find out what is wrong.
Speedometer and tachometer stopped working at 50,000 miles.
Dashboard speedometer and other meters do not work. Every once and awhile the dials will come on, but most of the time they do not work. Nothing has been done to correct the problem because service department states its not under warranty and will charge over 400.00 dollars to fix problem.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer that has intermittent lights going out while driving at night, speedometer has stopped working and gauges on panel only work occasionally. Nearly had a wreck when the headlights went out going down the interstate at 75 miles per hour. I did not see a recall. I have seen on line this is a common problem. Has there been a service recall i am unaware of? this is a safety issue. My wife and children ride in this vehicle.
On june 23, 2011, i cranked my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt and the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, etc.) began to fluctuate at a rapid speed.the suv cut off and i attempted to crank it again.the same thing happened again while i was driving the car.the speedometer went to zero as i was driving 70 miles per hour on the highway.i slowed down, but i had no idea how fast nor slow i was going.i pulled off of the highway, turned the suv off and restarted it.the speedometer went to 70 miles per hour while it was parked.the speedometer stayed at 70 mph as i made my way back to the highway.i have read several, literally hundreds, of similar situations online about chevy trailblazers.i researched and found there are no recalls regarding this malfunction.the first time my gauges fluctuated was about 3 years after i purchased the suv.i turned the vehicle off, restarted it and had no more problems, so i thought it may have been a glitch and thought nothing else about it.after reading other consumers' concerns about the problem, i discovered most of them had problems with their speedometers during the second year after the suv was purchased.it's a very dangerous situation when one cannot gauge his or her speed while driving because the speedometer stops working all of a sudden. It's dangerous at crosswalks, schools zones, and every road and highway we travel on.consumers have complained to their chevrolet service mechanics and customer service, but many are told the part has to be replaced or the entire console has to be replaced and reprogrammed.i am persuaded that there is a problem with the electrical system which has an adverse effect on the speedometer.hopefully this matter can be resolved without any tragic endings.
It started out with the tac not always working.now the speedometer does notwork.when i am on the interstate it usually reads less than actual and when i am in town driving it often indicates a higher speed.i believe there are now problems with the gas gauge.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working intermittently. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was sent and email but did not respond. The failure mileage was 86,000.
I bought this car about 4 years ago and it has been nothing but an elecitrical mess.first my head lights would go out once a month, then a couple times a month, then once a week.my brake lights started doing the same.our famliy mechhanic couldn't figure it out, he just kept replacing them and sending the bad bulbs in for warranty.a couple times the pigtails and lamps had to be replaces.also 3 seperate occasions both headlights went out at once while driving.and i had to drive home in the dark with no head lights on. I took it the chevy dealership after the third time abd apparently my fuse box was melted and needed to be replaced.spent over 1000.00 doing that and it worked okay for about a year.then headlights started going out again and brake tlights as well.not once a week, but still about once a month or every other month.recently my drivers window stopped working and i couldn't control the master switch to lock my car or roll up my windows.the cluster panel in the door needed to be replaced.also, had two sensors that needed to be replaced because my 4 wheel drive, parking brake, and crusie control would stop working all at once and the lights would be lit up on the dashboard.i wasnt' able to use any of them until the sensor was replaced.also the power shorted out in my side mirros, so i can't adjust the mirrors with the control or they start tiliting back and forth like crazy on their own.i have to get out of the car and adjust them manually.gm needs to do a recall, this car is not safe and i will not be buying a gm car while i look for a new car soon.
I was driving this morning 12/16/2014 at 50 mph when i noticed my dash lights,headlights fluctuating also my voltage gauge. No matter what i did it didn't change the state of the problem. The vehicle has had the gauge cluster replaced before i bought it and the battery.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the fuel gauge began to fluctuate back and forth between different readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the instrument cluster was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The voltage gauge and rpm gauge had since stopped functioning and the speedometer would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
No accident.this is a part recall.i was wandering if there is a recall on the fan control module.i seen where the one i have on my car is replaced with a new type.my fan now only works on one speed. The other 4 speeds will not work.it is very upsetting,it will only work on the 4th speed.i bought one to replace the old one but it will not work on my car.what is the number i should be using. If this is a gm free replacement please send me one.thanks. My husband is a retired gm worker.
Oct 10,2009 58500 mile on trailblazer. Driving from work pass a police running 110 mph. I was only going about 50 mph. Then the tach started messing up too. Still ongoing problem. Can gm have a recall to fix all these complaints. They have fix other model doing the same thing.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer; while driving on the highway; all gauges, lights, etc. Abruptly stopped working and continue to not work.i researched on line and found it could be what is called the "cluster board".i took my vehicle to a local chevy dealer in daytona beach fl.they insisted it was the ignition switch.they replaced that mechanism for just under $300.the following week (this occurred in 2010); the exact same situation recurred; so i brought it back to the dealer and they then agreed it was the cluster board which would now cost me close to $700.00. In order to avoid being ripped off to the tune of almost $1k; i purchased a gps unit so i could at least monitor my speed.the speed/rpms never register correctly; however, so far the other gauges seems to be ok (except for the oil pressure, it goes out of whack frequently so i just bring it in quickly to make sure i have sufficient oil and that it's clear/clean).most recently my headlights just go out without warning; i am able to use the high beams, but of course that puts me in jeopardy of getting a ticket. There are so many complaints on the 2004 chevy trailblazer - i do not understand why there has not been a recall on the cluster board and the electrical issues (lighting).i cannot afford to have all the repairs completed and would like to see chevrolet take on some responsibility for the cost of these flaws in the manufacturing of this vehicle.
2004 trailblazer, speedometerfailed. Needle sits at 60 mph when stopped, moves past 120mph as you drive. I consider it a safety issue if you are unable to monitor your speed.gm is repairing out of warranty03/04cadillac escalade,chevroletavalanche, silverado, suburban,and tahoe; and gmc yukon for this same problem. I don't understand why trailblazer is not included..
Gauges in vehicle (2004 chevrolet trailblazer ) have gone "haywire". They drop to zero suddenly or even worse show unrealistic displays , such as speeding past 100 miles an hour when i have stopped.
Upon starting the vehicle the instrument panel does not work properly. The gauge indicators all spike and do not accurately represent what is going on. For example it does not show how fast i'm going or how much fuel is in the vehicle. This is an extreme safety hazard.
2004 chevy trailblazer dashboard gauges and speedometer work intermittently.electrical problem requires a new instrumentation cluster, which runs $600.while searching online, i've noticed that there are many others who experiencing the very same problems with their trailblazers.faulty gauges are a nuisance, but a speedometer malfunction is an entirely different matter.i'm am checking with chevy tomorrow concerning an existing recall, but was not offered a recall repair when the dealer originally troubleshoot the problem.if no recall exists, it should.a trend exists that needs to be examined and corrected by gm.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle.in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated sporadically on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that fuel vapors were leaking and collecting on top of the module.the failure caused fuel to spill onto the ground.the contact would have to pay $1,300 to have the vehicle repaired because it was not registered in a salt belt state.secondly, she noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel were inoperative and displayed inaccurate information.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the instrument control panel; therefore, she would have to pay $550 to repair the component.currently, no repairs have been made.the failure mileage was 66,000 and current mileage is 73,000. Updated 3/11/09 updated 03/13/09.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the dash cluster is constantly showing incorrect. This has been going on for over a year now and started when the vehicle had around 80,000. Miles on it. The speedometer will show 55 at a stand still, and the tachometer does whatever it wants, neither do as they should. The problem is almost a constant, it will work correctly for a few miles, then goes silly again.
Instruments in my 2004 chevy trailblazer show wrong levels (ex. Traveling at 70 mph and the speedometer showing 55 mph) oil and charging levels are also wrong. I think this problem is in the instrument cluster. Thousands of complaints online about this problem. Government has recall other chevy truck models with this problem but not the trailblazer.
Speedometer and tachometer have stopped working.
The speedometer and tachometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer stopped working a few months ago. I have made several attempts to work out a solution to this problem with chevy, to no avail. I took it to the dealer to run a diagnostic test as requested by chevy, the test showed the cluster is bad. Over the course of several conversations with chevy, i was told they are aware of an existing problem with the clusters, but are not going to do anything about it. I did a lot of research about this on the internet and have found that i am not the only one with a faulty cluster.this seems to be a common problem with the 2003 & 2004 chevy models. Chevy admitted this to me, and are fixing "some" models, but the trailblazer is not one of them. I really don't understand! there are two class action suits, that i found on the internet,chevy is fixing the vehicles in those two states, but what about the ones of us who don't live in those states? i have not made the repairs to my vehicle, i bought a gps to keep me within the speed limit. Any help you can offer is appreciated!!! thank you for your time.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer.my sister in law has a 2005 chevy trailblazer.my rpm dial ent crazy a year ago and now my speedometer is out.i have 82000 miles on it.chevy refuses to pay for the repair of $500.there are several others with this same problem.i have found many websites.this is and has been an ongoing problem.we need a recall.this is for trailblazers with the years of 2003-2005.i am not getting my problem fixed and i am sure there are many other instrument clusters that do not work on the highway.gm lost a lawsuit for the exact same year vehicles from 2003-2005 for the suburban, trucks, tahoes etc.my vehicle is also considered a truck and i am sure that same cheap part was used in my vehicle.this is definitely a problem part that needs to be recalled.please help!
While driving fuel level gauge jumps up and down from empty to full. It stays at what ever level it wants to. You cannot be certain how much fuel is in gas tank at any certain time!
I purchased a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer in 2007.after a few months the speedometer started to stick. Soon after the rest of the gauges have gone completely inoperable.i have no idea how fast i am going or how much gas i have left or how hard the engine is working.no none of my rear lights function.i have gotten pulled over 4 times and i fear its a matter of time before a the rest of the electrical system completely shuts down and an accident occurs.i have seen a multitude of complaints but no recall.i purchased the vehicle with 41245 miles on the odometer and now reads 76411.impossible since i was deployed to iraq for 8 months and have owned the vehicle for less than 2 years without major commutes.
Speedometer and tachometer. Both have not worked properly for a few months now... Un safe will be getting it fix unfortunately its going to cost alot of money but will save lives...i have heard many complaints about this same issue did some research and there were quiet alot of ppl w same problems.. Something needs to be done to prevent any and all safety issues.
Whenever i drive at night the exterior and interior lights flicker and sometimes go out completely when i brake or allow the truck to coast. When i use the gas the problem resolves but since i have to stop sometime this isn't a good fix. The electrical gauge on my dash fluxuate with the lights going from low to high and back again. I've taken into 2 dealerships but they "can't duplicate the problem" i work nights so i am driving mostly during the night. How is it save for a young woman to drive alone at night without lights? this is an ongoing problem that has happened since i purchased the truck and has not been resolved.
I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt in february 2013. That winter i started experiencing issues with my speedometer needle rising above whatever speed i was going. I took a picture of it saying i was driving 120 mph when i clearly wasn't. So i did my research and found that thousands of other chevy trailblazer owners were experiencing the same problem!! i called chevys customer care line and the representative claimed this was her first time hearing about this and there is nothing they can do to help me. I contacted them via facebookand still not willing to help. As of right now my speedometer doesn't work. I have to use an app on my phone to know how fast i'm going. I can't afford to spend the $500-$800 that it would cost to repair something that is a malfunction on chevys behalf!! i just don't understand how they're getting away with this when thousands of other customers have the same problem!! i will never buy another chevy or gm again!!
Instrument cluster started going bad in 2006 and every year another gauge is faulty - first it was the gas gauge, next the oil, etc and 4 years ago the speedometer started sticking. I talked to the dealer and they wanted $800 to fix it. I have researched at the time and this it is a very common complaint. This should have been recalled. I have complained about it for years and even called gm - no help and i don't have the money to repair this. I would appreciate help with this and feel that gm has known that this is an issue. I drive a lot of kids in my car and i am afraid that one day this is really going to be a problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 55 mph, the door ajar chime began to sound.immediately following, all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the gauges became inoperable.the vehicle was driven to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.the failure has been persistent for the past six months.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repair costs.the current mileage was 81,393 and failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 3/16/09 */cnthe instrument panel and lights failed. Updated 03/19/09.
Speedometer quit working while i was driving. I had slowed down because the speed limit slowed and the speedometer just stayed at the same speed. We pulled over and stopped and it stayed at 60. We turned the car off and then started it again. The speedometer did not move. It has now been over a week and has stayed at 80 and does not go back to zero.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer instrument cluster not working. First the tachometer stopped, then speedometer and now other gauges quit. I have found many people have had the same problem and gm is doing nothing about the problem. If all cars from this series end up having to have their instrument cluster replaced there is a bigger problem with some factory defect and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer since the product they sold in the market has known defects. I have read how this problem has been known and reports have been filed with nhtsa for quite some time now and nothing is being done about it. I think someone should force the hand of gm to correct this problem.
When exterior temps are approximately 25*f or below, speedometer is completely inop or reads extremely low (20-30mph?) and when at a stop the speedometer will drop well below "0"mph. Instead of a smooth, fluid movement, needle is very jerky and lags. As the truck warms up the symptoms will gradually disappear. In warmer outside temps, the speedometer appears to work normally.
Most dashboard gauges failed on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.total loss of fuel gauge, amp gauge, temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge.in addition to these failures odometer did not work properly. Also,other driver information computer items did not function.abs, parking brake and battery lightsilluminated.after a while of driving all dashboardfunctions returned to normal.this has happened several times in the past few days.
1. Speedometer cluster is defective, 2.still broke, 3. Reported to chevrolet, i paid for diagnosis, chevy advised there is no recall or financial assistance available.
Speedometer in vehicle has stopped functioning properly. When parked the speedometer is indicating somewhere between 50 and 90 mph when driving the speedometer will travel sporadically up from its start point until it reaches its max location. When slowing or stopping the speedometer will sometimes travel back towards its start point, sometimes it will not. I do consider this to be a severe safety issue that gm should address. Research on the internet has revealed 100's of others with this problem in trailblazers, as well as with gmc yukon's, sierra pick ups, chevy tahoe's, avalanche's, and silverado's. There has been an extension of the warranty on several models to repair this defective gauge cluster, but unfortunately the trailblazer has not been included in this extension.
Headlights blink while driving and speedometer and tachometer stopped working.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.beginning in january of 2007, the gas gauge failed on the instrument panel, which prevented the contact from knowing the amount of fuel in the vehicle.soon afterwards, the speedometer began to malfunction and began displaying inaccurate readings.the vehicle has not been repaired, but arrangements are being made.the current mileage was 84,585 and failure mileage was 73,068.
Speedometer stuck at 0 mph even when vehicle was in motion on highway.
My speedometer sometimes reads about 20 mph off then won't reset when i turn the vehicle off.it just stays at 20 mph...then sometimes it does reset and works fine.i took the vehicle to a chevy dealership and they said that since the problem wasn't happening at the time i took it in they couldn't do anything except re-program the speedo.that didn't help, it happened again after that.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact believed he was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway.he then realized that the speedometer was displaying an improper reading. The failure persisted and progressively became worse. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Speedometer has failed, i understand this is a often failing item on the trailblazer.
One day when i was driving i stopped my vehicle and the speedometer read 60 mph at a standstill. As i continued to accelerate it increased until it reached well past 120 mph. Each time the vehicle is stopped the speedometer sometimes goes back but never to 0. The rpm does not function at all, and not sure when that stopped working. The speedometer did fix itself and then started again a month later. The second time is when the problem started with the rpm not functioning. I have seen multiple incidents with people complaining of these same issues and have saved the issues. I contacted the dealer and they are stating that this is not a manufacturers defect and stated it is $300 to replace a "internal fault in the dash cluster." this is what i was told by someone in the service department at a chevrolet dealership.
Speedometer started to flutter about 2 weeks ago.speedometer completely broken now. Unable to tell how fast car is goingnothing has been done yet.contacted the manufacturer because several other suvs have had this same problem.they only fix certain suvs.they will not fix trailblazers or recall the instrument panel cluster which is the problem.they are only recalling some of the other suvs including yukons and avalanches.
In december of 2007 the speedometer in '04 trailblazer with 45,000 miles stopped working.it works on occasion, but is normally stuck.i found this is due to faulty gage clusters and is common on trailblazers.a recall was recently made on full size chevy models with the same issue, so i ask that the recall include the trailblazer model.the speedometer is a vital instrument and is needed for safe driving.i spent $75 for an analysis and was stated the whole gage cluster will need to be replaced for $600 as the stepper motors in these models are faulty.
2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer reads much faster than i am actually going.when i am at a complete stop, it reads up to 60 mph.this varies by day, some days it is 30, some it is 45, etc...this is extremely dangerous as i never know the actual speed i am going and just have to use my best judgment.also, check engine light has been on for 2 years and dealer cant find anything wrong with it.
Speedometer and rpm gauge do not work.they are completely inaccurate. For example, it show 120 mph when i'm going 50mph.at first it only messed up sometimes.now it is never accurate.i have not fixed it.from what i have researched, many other people are having the same problem, but gm has not issued a recall for that on the trailblazer (to my knowledge).
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 60 mph, the instrument panel gauges blinked on and off, failed completely, and then returned to normal.there was no warning prior to the failure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the instrument cluster failed.the repair would cost $100.the vehicle is currently being repaired.the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because the failure was not covered under warranty or recall.the failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 47,500.updated 08/28/09 updated 08/31/09.
Speedometer not functioning properly, it showed i was doing 35 mph sitting at a stop light.i had to turn the vehicle off and on to get the speedometer to drop back down, which it did in 5mph increments.i also have problems with the gas gauge showing empty when it is full.
The speedometer, gas gauge and rpm gauges stopped working shortly after we purchased this vehicle used. I understand that this is an issue that has not be taken care of. Please do something.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer either is grossly off or fails altogether.no particular event (moisture, temperature, etc) causes this occurrence.it comes and goes.
My instrument panel on my 2004 trailblazer is slowly not functioning.it started off with my tachometer and now my gas gauge is not working.my vehicle has not been neglected and is serviced when needed.the gauges are not working now on a daily basis.i have yet to replace the part due to cost and also because many people are having the same issue that i am having.
Speedometer defect in 2004 chevy trailblazer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at a stop light, the contact noticed the speedometer was providing a speed reading of 60 mph. The reading of the other gauges on the instrument panel also fluctuated erratically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.updated 02/14/12*ljupdated 02/17/12
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer is not working properly i have been on the internet and found out this is not the one with this problem.
Speedometer on 2004 chevy trailblazer started going higher and higher until it pegged itself.does not work and makes it difficult to know what speed you are going.
Speedometer does not work, so i do not know how fast i am going. The temperature gauge sometimes says my engine is too hot when it is not, so now i am not sure about the status of my engine's cooling system. This is an ongoing problem. I am extremely concerned and discovered on the internet that many people are having this problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the instrument cluster malfunctioned while driving 70 mph.the contact was unable to read the battery meter, odometer, and speedometer.the contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer regarding the instrument cluster. The contact was concerned about the related complaints regarding the malfunctioning of the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the instrument cluster and they advised him to contact the dealer since the vehicle was under a warranty. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.
This car has had problems before cutting off for no reason.the dealer where i bought it from said that "they could not find anything wrong with it".now the car gauges and dashboard lights do not work properly.they sometimes do not work at all and after a while turn on.
I have owned this vehicle for 2 1/2 years.the first problem was noticeable only at night when the windshield glare was so bad on the freeway that i could not see very well.we had the windshield replaced.the second problem has been on-going for the past six to eight months.the speedometer sometimes works, but is usually not very correct, and most of the time it just picks a number and sits there for several days, whether the car is running or not.i usually use the rpms to figure out how fast i am going until my mechanic can fix it for more than a week at a time.
2004 chevrolet trailblazerspeed clusterproblem.
I have the same problem that an earlier blogger as, all my gauges are stuck, the speedometer is stuck, the oil gauge stuck, gas gauge stuck, i think gm needs to take control of their problem and correct it, not just say it's not a problem they will not fix. There needs to be a recall for this problem pin the trailblazer trucks.
The speedometer has quit working properly in a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 71,000 miles. It is impossible to know the rate of speed of the vehicle while driving. The repair has not been made yet.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrumental panel gauges, including the speedometer and the odometer, failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current was unknown.
The instrument cluster failed in my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Not only did the tach and speedometer not work, they both registered the wrong information. At times, the speedometer would be reading 25 mph when the vehicle was actually going around 55-60 mph. If you can remember that they are wrong, it does not cause too much trouble, but can you imagine if someone who doesn't drive the vehicle too often, say a spouse, and they head into a sharp curve with a warning sign posted at 25mph, and they look at the speedometer for verification, and forget that it is wrong. This is especially dangerous at night, when it is harder to judge your speed. General motors refuses to acknowledge the engineering flaw on their vehicles. There are literally hundreds of people who have experienced this problem. As a retired law enforcement officer in one of the the largest counties in north carolina, i feel qualified to make the statement that this is an extremely dangerous defect and should prompt action by the nhtsa to force gm to repair these defective products at no charge. Instead gm is making a lot of money off their customers for the repairs. From what i can tell, about $500 per vehicle. The speedometers go out around 40-50 k miles.
My speedometer stop working. One day while driving, i checked my speed only to realize the speedometer was not working. A few days later it started working again. Now the none of the gauges (speedometer, odometer , ect.) are working.
Hi i'm writing this letter because i own a 2004 trailblazer last year the speedometer stop working and i went and replaces the speed sensors but is still not working, i have 2 kidand i will love to get this fix but is too much money that i don't have i love this trailblazer i love to get it fix i you guys will help me that would be great thank you very much.
Speedometer does not return to 0, stops at 20 to 35. At other times it does not lt stops all together.seems to be major problem with this model yet no recall.
Tachometer and speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer do not work.problem started intermittently at approximately 60,000 miles.initially the problem only occurred after using cruise control.however, the vehicle now has over 70,000 miles and both gauges do not work at all.vehicle hasn ever been in any accident to cause this issue.speedometer dial now reads past 120 mph even when car is stopped.fuel gauge also has recently started to fail.
Instrument panel failure, ran out of gas on a busy four lane highway during morning rush hour. I was in the left hand lane and was unable to move to the shoulder. I now became a major traffic problem until some nice citizen helped me push the truck out of harms way, having to stop both lanes of traffic so i could cross. Had i a working gas gauge i feel this would not have happened, none of the instruments in the vehicle work, chevy has recalled other models of this year with the same problems,but not the trailblazer.why?
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving all of the gauges on the instrument control panel failed without warning.the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. A technician stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings.the current and failure mileages were 84773. Updated 01/12/10the consumer stated none of the gauges worked and he could tell what gear the vehicle was in.updated 01/15/10.
2004 chevy trailblazer tach, failed at 52,000 mi speedometer sticks does not return to zero, at 62,000 mi.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer.the speedometer went out last august.it started with staying on 20 mph while i was stopped and engine was off.now it has since stopped completely.it is now stuck clockwise at about 150 mph with the gauge pointing to neutral.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 41000 miles, speedometer and tach has stopped working.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 35-40 mph, the speedometer began failing intermittently. The failure progressed until the entire instrument cluster failed. The contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for diagnosis and possible repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 06/07/11*ljthe consumer also stated the tachometer and oil pressure were not working as well. Updated 06/10/11updated 06/20/11
The speedometer goes off most of the time you can turn of vehicle then just keep clicking and it will go back to 0 sometimes you star driving and it will go start acting up again and sometimes it stays the way it should be. I think this is a safety hazard you don't know if it is working properly or not and you really don't know the speed which you are traveling. I have request at many places to fix the problem but have been told over and over again that i may spend the money to replace the cluster which is what is causing this problem but it would probably do the same thing. From there knowledge of this problem there are many of these with this problem and i am told if i replace it the other that i replace it with would probably do the same thing. So i am just wondering how can this company get away with letting this problem exist. This is a very unsafe issue and if i cant resolve this i am going to have to trade in for another form of transportation. Please help me with this issue i have kids and a grandchild that depend on this car for transportation and i want them to be safe all the time not just sometimes when the cluster wants to work.
Instrument panel lights go out without notice.at times all lights and gauges are on.other times no lights or gauges work at all.i know that the instrument cluster was recalled on various 2004 chevy truck models.please check into this 2004 trailblazer problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 65 mph he noticed that the speedometer and oil pressure gauges displayed inaccurate readings.the instrument panel and center radio/cd player console overheated.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the vehicle has not been repaired for the failure and the cause of failure has not been determined.the failuremileage was 75,000. Updated 01/27/10. *ljthe consumer took the vehicle to another dealership and upon inspection the module that controlled the gauges was defective. Updated 01/28/10.
Just driving down the road and had a speedometer failure.we were going the speed limit and the speedometer went to 120 mph then dropped back down, pointing straight down.lucky wewere on a straight road and not a curvy one.the speedometer will have to be replaced.
My 2004 chevy trailblazers speedometer started malfunctioning.it will register speeds 25-35 miles per hour over actual.it also does not operate smoothly but jerks to the next number.very dangerous, and very expensive to fix.it appears that this is also happening on the envoy, tahoe and avalanche models.this should be qualified as a safety recall.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact was driving at an unknown speed when he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings.the failure was constant yet the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.
I was driving down the road when my speedometer continued to rise even when i stopped.i have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.there are hundreds of people in various forums with the same problem and chevrolet has yet to recall or fix the problem.they know that the problem is with the instrument cluster failing but still will not pay to have it fixed in the trailblazer.the other trucks and suv's have been found with the same problem and chevrolet is paying for them but not the trailblazer.i will need to pay $450 for a new instrument panel to fix the problem.i currently do not have a working speedometer.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls with 50,000 milesspeedometer stopped working.sometimes it shows 40, sometimes it shows 120mph while parked in my driveway.found to be a common problem in this model, but no recall. This is very unsafe for all drivers and passengers.january 13th, 2009 - have appointment to replace entire instrument cluster at a cost of $500 that i have to pay.gm should replace faulty parts at no cost, or at least cover part of the replacement.this model of vehicle is unsafe to drive in this condition.with other models in this same year having a recall for the same problem, i don't see why gm cannot expand it to include an obvious continuing problem.please look into this matter and have gm recall this problem for the safety of all motorists.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While thecontact was driving approximately 65 mph, suddenly thespeedometer displayed an inaccurate reading. The reading wouldfluctuate intermittently at any given speed. The contact statedthe failure could be corrected by turning the engine off andrestarting; and disabling the battery cable. The failure progressed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 60,000.
My car has only 54000 miles on it and the instrument panel is shot.the dealer wants $600 to fix it.my speedometer, oil pressure , and gas gauge only work maybe 10% of the time.it is just terrible that i have to pay for this out of my own pocket when this is obviously a detective part.if this would have happened at 120,000miles i would not have been upset.that's normal wear and tear.outrageous.i feel taken advantage of.
Faulty speedometer! it started displaying the wrong speed. Took about two weeks and now it doesn't move.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.in july of 2009, the speedometer began to fail.on one occasion, while driving between 20-30 mph, the speedometer registered 90 mph.the second failure occurred while driving 55 mph and the speedometer displayed 30 mph.the contact replaced the battery, but the failure was not corrected.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the computer, which corrected the issue for a few months.the contact will take the vehicle back to the dealer.report number 71-749316845 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that she will not be charged the total price for the repair at the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 29,000.
While driving on the freeway with my family the speedometer and tach stopped working. We have been calling gm to find a solution with no results. I have come to realize that i am one of many with this same issue with their 2004 trailblazer. We cannot understandhow gm can say that this is not a safety issue when this puts our children and families in danger when ever they are in a vehicle that is not producing accurate feedback concerning our speed and performance of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer indicated a speed of 0 mph. Each time she operated the vehicle, the contact stated that the speedometer would display an improper reading. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was repaired. Three days later, the failure occurred again. In addition to the speedometer, the fuel gauge also gave incorrect readings on the fuel level and the rpm gauge also displayed incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel tank had to be removed and the rpm gauge failure had been repaired three times. The problems had not been remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 142,000.
I own a '04 trailblazer and a couple of months ago my oil pressure gauge started sticking. Then temp. Gauge was sticking , battery gauge stuck, and speedometer stopped working. I have owned this vehicle for less than a year and do not have the money to replace the dash cluster. If gm can issue a recall on the other vehicles somebody should force them to issue a recall for the trailblazers also. This is a safety issue that they should be responsible for not us the consumers.
Speedometer is sticking,moving up and down or not working at all.
Entire instrument panel not working in my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.first incident 10/16/2009, corrected itself within 10 mins.stopped working again 10/25/2009, no self correction this time, not working at all.calling chevy dealership tomorrow.
I have encountered a problem with the speedometer not working properly or not working at all in some cases. I was going about 60 to 65 mph when the speedometer was reading over 100mph now the speedometer is not working, there has been report that other trailblazer were doing the same, there should be an recall on this.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that all the components on the instrument panel began to fail one by one until nothing on the instrument panel functioned at all. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 130,000.updated 11/03/10. *lj
My voltmeter on the gauge cluster doesn't work. It appears to work when the car is started and jumps to 12-14 volts but slowly moves down to zero and stays there no matter what i do to try and make it move.if i do not know the voltage i am running i wont be able to quickly resolve any problems should there be any serious problem that would show through my voltmeter.
Speedometer faulty and showing wildly inaccurate speeds.when driving on a highway, the speedometer will range from 10 mph to 120 mph!while conducting research online, this appears to be a major widespread problem with gm trucks and they have not taken any action to correct this dangerous situation.my vehicle is recently out of warranty and the repair will cost over $600.
I havea 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. All the gauges in the instrument panel are failing! first the speedometer stopped working, then the rpm gauge, and now the oil pressure gauge.
Speedometer and tach work intermittently.i believe this is a safety issue, drivers need to be aware of the speed they are traveling.
The speedometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer will get stuck at various positions (currently at over 120 mph).the only way to correct this is to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery or stop/restart the car numerous times.i have no idea how fast i am really going when this probably occurs because the baseline for the speed is no longer at zero.this is a dangerous issue.some research on the internet has shown that this is a common problem with 03 to 06 gm cars and trucks, and particuarly the 04 to 05 models, and it seems to occur after the warranty is out for most people.gm knows they have a problem and charges $500+ for the fix, but independent shops charge less than $200. Not having an accurate speedometer in a car that is only 3 years old and has only 50,000 miles because of low quality components used is not acceptable and given the number of issues out there and the cost to fix i feel the the nhtsa should force gm to recall or offer the fix when the problem occurs to owners of 03 to 06 gm products for free.
2004 chev.trailblazer. Speedometer stuck-gets incorrect readings.
Speedometer started acting erratically.either posts no speed, or shows a speed that is obviously not correct.turning off car, and restarting corrects the problem for the moment.
Dash board gauges are frequently inaccurate. So far the rpm gauge has been sticking at 2200 and the speedometer is typically showing a speed 10-20 mph slower than actual when compared to gps speed. When this happens the speed gauge goes below 0 mph at a stop. Other times the speedometer will stick at a random speed whether moving or not. This is very dangerous as it causes the driver to unknowingly speed. If it were not for the gps unit showing the real speed i may have gotten a ticket.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contactstated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrumentcluster failed. The fuel level and battery gauge would fail intermittently. The dealer advised there was a defect in the ground wire and repairs would be at the contacts expense. The contact believed the manufacture should take the liability for the failure because he was able to locate hundreds of similar complaints online for his year, make and model pertaining to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 105,249.
Yesterday my speedometer needle started jumping between numbers rather than moving smoothly.today it stopped working completely, it stayed below the 0 and wouldn't register the speed at all.i stopped at a chevy dealership on the way into work and was told the instrument cluster had to be replaced at my cost of about $400.driving away from the dealership the speedometer started moving slowly (i was going around 55 mph but the speedometer showed 15 - 20 mph.)when i got to work i ran an internet search and found that this is a recall for chevy trucks but not for trailblazers.also found numerous complaint sites with consumers reporting the exact same issue (model year and mileage varied.)obviously this is a widespread issue and should be addressed by a recall from gm.this presents a safety hazard as most consumers don't have the money for the repair cost so they aren't fixing the faulty speedometers which could lead to accidents and fatalities.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed the speed odometer registered over 120 mph. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the instrument cluster needed to be replaced which was a common issue with this model year vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 69,258.updated 07/18/11
While driving my 2004 chevy trailblazer home from work about 3 months ago i noticed my speedometer reading at 0, however i was driving approx. 30 miles per hour at the time. I accelerated to check to see if that would make the speedometer move above 0, but it stayed at 0.i informed my spouse of this speedometer misread and he attributed it to the cold weather.my spouse thought that the speedometer would return to normal once the weather warmed up.well, the temperature warmed to 65 degrees and once again my speedometer continued to malfunction and read below 0, while driving.my husband has also noticed that the speedometer wasn't working while he was driving.they speedometer just stops working sometimes without warning. Two weeks ago my family and i started out on a 180 mile highway trip and within 20 miles from my home the speedometer just started descending to below 0 while i was driving on the highway and it remained there for the entire trip!!!!! i feel that this is a very hazardous situation and these vehicles should berecalled. After finding numerous other chevy owners experiencing the sameproblem, it frustrates me to think that chevy does not feel that this isn'timportant enough or serious enough to correct this problem at their expense!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is my only vehicle and i depend on the safety of this vehicle to transport my family which includes a 3yr. Old and 13yr. Old every day to school and daycare. And furthermore, i should not have to worry about getting a speeding ticket because i am unaware of my actual speed.i shouldn't have to alter my travel plans in fear of getting pulled over on the highway for this speedometer malfunctioning either. Please recall these vehicles immediately.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contactstated the instrument panel cluster failed. The fuel level gauge would intermittently operate yet the speedometer, battery indicator, and tachometer had completely failed. The tachometer remained stuck at 1500 rpms. The manufacturer advised because of the mileage on the vehicle, they would not assist with repairs. The contact was able to locate hundreds of complaints online pertaining to the failure for her year, make and model.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000 and the current was unknown.updated 10/05/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving the contact observed the entire instrument panel failed. The speedometer displayed inaccurate readings at any given speed rate. In addition, the other gauges were nonfunctional. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The instrument panel was replaced for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 41,700. Updated 05/14/2010. *lj
2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer jumps, registers incorrectly ie: 30mph when going 65mpg, or doesn't work at all, works intermittently.
The gas hand and the tachometer are not accurately calculating. The gas hand is halfway between the e and the f (at the 6 on a clock) when the tank is full and various times of the day, it moves all over the dial.
The speedometer stopped working today. I checked online to see if anyone else was having the same problem. Apparently there is a lot of us all experiencing the same problem. I don't think it is fair that we all have to pay $500 to repair the problem. If we are all having the same problem there is obviously something wrong.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the tachometer no longer functioned. The speedometer would stick at the bottom and function intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 12/23/10*ljupdated 01/03/11
Speedometer stops working at random times.it will stick at 100 and stay there for a while.sometimes it will correct after repeated starting of the engine.this is very dangerous and i was told it would cost $600 to repair.i have seen that this is a pretty consistent problem with this model suv.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.she stated that the speedometer and the gas gauge works intermittently.when making a right turn she hears a humming noise.the dealer stated that they were unable to duplicate the problems however; they suggested that the instrument panel be replaced.the dealer has not made the replacement. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.
Instrument cluster panel completely gone crazy.all gauges are out of control. I am not able to tell my speed and some of the lights come inthe panel while the truck is off.have to disconnect the battery to make sure the thing will not catch fire.. This issue really needs to be investigated due to a possible fire hazard.
Instrument cluster has quit working.
I was driving down the highway and looked at my speedometer and it said i was going 80 miles an hour and i noticed all the other cars were passing me!i then noticed my speedometer continuing to rise until it went to 120 mph!i knew i wasn't going that fast. Sometimes it works if i shut the truck off and on until it gets to 0 mph but then it only works for a short period of time and goes crazy again.
Speedodometer stop working.
The speedometer and tachometer gauges on the dash don't work. The get stuck at say 50 mph and 7000 rpms. So you don't know how fast you are goingor what the true rpm's are. Than it takes about a week and your dash will start working again. My mechanic had 4 other trailblazers at his shop with the same issue. It cost 400.00 to fix and you are with out a car for two days.
Love the vehicle except the fact all my gauges stick....gm had told me this has to be safety issue in order to be recalled... I'm pretty sure not knowing how fast i am going on the highway is a safety issue...especially with little children in the car.this is unacceptable.i refuse to pay for a defect that is happening in many gm vehicles... If i can find all the complaints i'm sure gm can as well. How do we get gm to fix these problems and try to keep customers????
Driving home on the interstate the speedometer on our 2004 chevy trailblazer suddenly started to climb and then decend done to well below -0 mph and stayed there even though we were traveling at 75 mph. The speedometer is currently frozen at about 20 mhp making it impossible to determine how fast we're traveling. Dealer quoted repairs at appx $800.
We have a 2004 trailblazer lt and have issues with the speedometer not working properly. It gets stuck between 30-120mph or does not move at all. Took it to a chevy dealer a few miles from our home. They said, they have to send the instrument cluster out to get repaired/ reprogrammed and it would cost $525. I don't understand why chevy does not provided some sort of discount or recall for the repairs since it seems to be a very common issue withthere trailblazers.
The speedometer & tach do not work properly they read wrong or not at all. You can be driving at 50 mph you think, but it might be 60 or 70.when i called the dealer service the rep seamed to know right away what the problem was. Cost $400.00+ to fix.
I am a military member and have been back and forth to iraq and afghanistan, i own a chevy trailblazer 2004, the speedometer has been messed up for several months showing 30 mph at a stop and changing every day to a new speed.it is a very stressful knowing that your spouse is in the states driving a unreliable vehicle, on top of the stress from the deployment itself.to get this fixed its going to cost 400-600 dollars which should not have to paid by the vehicle owners since it is a large complaint for most of the chevy models from 04-06.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer. The contact stated that the instrumental panel failed as the vehicle was started. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to have the dealer diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 55,200. Updated 07/20/11*ljupdated 08/26/11
This issue needs to be addressed, my speedometer and trans meter on left of speedometer started showing my chevrolet speed was 80 miles an hour even in park.then while i drive it will move to 100 miles an hour while i'm driving 35, and it moves up and down depending on my speed. Some times it will work other times it will not show the correct speed, or acceleration on trans meter to the left of speedometer.i have went online and seen 1000's of people saying the same thing at the same miles of the chevrolet.70,000-90,000 most are around 80,000. Shouldn't this have been recalled years ago? and why have this issue been ignored for so long?
Speedometer on 2004 chevy trailblazer quit working.there are numerous instances of this happening on other chevy vehicles of the same model year.gm needs to resolve this issue.it is a serious safety issue.
Speedometer and tach works erratically.speedometer works approx. 25% of the time.
Odometer failure after 81,000 miles...odometer will lock on different speeds, from 10-40- 110 mph even though i am not traveling that speed.my mechanic says that this part needs to be recalled because he has had to replace so many chevrolet tahoe and trailblazers with the same problem.this part can run over $300.00 sometimes.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact noticed that the tachometer began moving erratically while driving 10 mph and then it stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the dashboard cluster assembly. The failure mileage was 17008 and the current mileage was 17185.
Went on vacation and on the way back my trailblazer speedometer stopped working and the gas gauge get home do some searching on the trailvoy web site come to find out this is a common problem people are having nothing like a 4 hour trip home taking 7 hours cause i didn't know how fast i was going or how much gas i have call the dealer they tell me it will cost 500+ tech time to replace i was like what this is known problem use should recall this and the services writer agreed about that is a major safety issue.
Tach is not working at all and speedometer is all over the face.do not trust the information that is shown.
For about 6 months, the speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer would intermittently read 120 mph and get stuck. The problem would correct after repeated starting of the engine. In december the speedometer became stuck again and has not reset. I currently have 80,000 miles on my car. I have contacted chevrolet customer care and was told that they know about this issue in many of their vehicles but no recall has been ordered. Customer care wants me to take my car to my dealership at my cost ( $89.00) to have the problem diagnosed. At that point they will inform if anything can be done for me. I do not understand why gm is being allowed to get away with this.
I have a 2004 chevorlet trailblazer.the speedometer quit working driving down the interstate.i have no way to gauge my speed while driving.this is a common problem on gm products.the vehicle is 3 years old and has 66k and speedometer should not fail.this is clearly defective equipment and a safety issue and should be recalled immediately.
On our 2004 trailblazer, at 60,000 miles, the speedometer started to malfunction, showing you going faster than you are.it does not always reset to zero.i have read numerous reports about speedometer problems for 2003-2007 gm trucks and suvs.there should definitely be a recall on this as this is a serious safety problem.i also have seen that in ca there are lawsuits and a class action suit pending.our local tv station wants to do segment on this problem.
2004 chevy trailblazer. Gauges quit working or dont work correctly including the speedometer which could cause someone to miss judge speed and cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving at approximately 60 mph he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 mph.intermittently the speedometerdisplaysdifferent speeds other than the speed the vehicle is actually traveling.the vehicle had not been taken to be examined for the cause of failure and it had not been repaired.he also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings.the vehicle had not been taken to be examined for this failure and had not been repaired.this failure continues to recur intermittently.the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/02/10. *ljupdated 11/19/10. *ljthe consumer also stated the tachometer did not work as well. Updated 12/02/10
Speedometer said i was doing 100 miles a hour tack does not workgas hand goes way pass fulland when i stop and put $25 of gas in you know it is not full so not for sure if oil pressure & temp gauge is rightbut it is not over heating guess i will know when steam comes out from under the hood gm recall some of the cluster why not the trailblazer.
First the tach quit working and now the speedometer and cruise control are erratic.have spoken with gm customer service and taken it in to the dealership for diagnosis.the are fully aware of the problems but unwilling to stand behind their produce or fix it.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer, my instrument cluster stopped working a couple of months after i bought is used. While looking at other web site and doing a search i have noticed that i am not the only one. I have not had a repair done do to the cost of the part. Exact problems are, the gas gauge does "floats" the oil pressure gauge does not read the speedometer is non-functional.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the speedometer failed intermittently in all driving conditions.the speedometer would become stuck on 100 or 0 mph while driving at any speed or in park.no repairs were made.the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage is 62,000. Updated 02/14/08.*lj
The speedometer/odometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer is malfunctioning.at some points it seems to work correctly, then it will stick, or drop to zero.sometimes i can be traveling approximately 30-35 mph and the reading will be at 110+.i am reading that others are having this same problem, that it is widespread, but as far as i can tell there is no recall.the first time it occurred was on the freeway - going 55mph - i looked at the speedometer and it said i was going 110!no other cars around - very hard to judge speed.
Instrument panel cluster on 2004 chevy trailblazer failing. Started with speedometer not registering correctly at around 85,000 miles. Then temp gauge pegged out at hot range, which cost me $200.00 at dealer to replace a "sensor" which didn't fix the problem. Speedometer getting worse over the course of the next 15,000 miles culminating in complete malfunction of speedometer at 101,000 miles. Speedometer now will not go below 40 while stopped, and with any speed quickly registers 100 mph; while traveling at interstate speeds (using my tachometer below 2000 rpms) the speedometer is practically pegged out at max speed (> 125 mph). Never really know what speed i'm traveling; i could be speeding or i could be going too slow which is a hazard to other drivers as well as myself.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 70 mph the instrument panel stopped functioning. The speedometer did not display the speed that the vehicle wastraveling. The fuel gauge also did not display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to berepaired. The dealer stated that the contact had to pay the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contactstated that the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate and the rpm gauge would continue to fluctuate between rpms. The dealer performed a diagnostic and found that the instrument panel was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated the seat belts would not operate and the instrument panel completely failed. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when all of the instrument panel gauges failed.the vehicle was pulled over and shut off.upon restart, the gauges began to function properly.the contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently.the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure nor repaired.the failure and current mileage was 107,000.
2004 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer flicker.
Had erratic speed readings on my 2004 chevy trailblazer (e.g., reading 140 while driving to work, orstuck on 20 mpg while stopped!). An obvious safety issue. There are blogs all over the internet complaining about this issue and stating that the original instrument cluster stepper motors are defective.based on this research, i purchased replacement stepper motors on ebay, personally soldered in replacement stepper motors into the instrument cluster, and it corrected the problem. Why were the stepper motors never recalled?
The speedometer does not display the correct speed.causing the driver to drive at unknown speeds.the gauge will stick at 25mph or not work at all.the driver has to guess at what speeds they are driving.this happens intermittently so sometimes the speed is correctly displayed and most of the time it is incorrect.i contacted gm dealership for repair options and the price for the part alone is $400.i contacted gm they told me no recall or "special policy" covered my vehicle.but there is a "special policy" for other gm trucks of the same year.the policy covers the exact problem with the gauge cluster or instrument panel.the number is bulletin number: 07187a.being unable to drive at known speeds is a very dangerous driving condition.
Faulty speedometer and gas gauge on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 45 mph, the speedometer failed.the contact owned a previous 2003 trailblazer that had the same failure.the dealer stated that the electronic unit was faulty and they replaced the entire dashboard at the cost of $1,500 on the 2003 trailblazer.however, the failure recurred.these units can only be purchased from a chevrolet dealer.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 75,000.
The instrument panel is not working. It started with the rpm and each one is going out. Odometer is not working. Only 40,000 miles this is not right. I now regret buying a chevy.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the tachometer and speedometer were behaving erratically on a regular basis.he could not tell if he was driving 2 mph or 200 mph due to the irregularity of the indicators.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the extended warranty did not cover the vehicle, as well as other chevrolet models that were included in a recall for this same failure.the cost of the repair ranged from $600-$800.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
The speedometer cable started acting erratic and no fail to accurately tell me how fast that i am going. From what i understand gmac has a recall on the same cluster that is used on similar vehicles. I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer with 69,000 miles on it. I use the vehicle to travel back and forth to work totaling 100+ miles per day.
The speedometer stops workingor will accelerates with you putting your foot on the gas pedalyou have turn off the car and keep starting and turning off the car to get back to 0mph.
Our 2004 chevy trailblazer has had a failure of it's instrument cluster and the fuel gauge, speedometer, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge and tachometer have failed and now that we can not know how fast we are going we have had 3 speeding tickets and the officers have said that's not an excuse but we think it's a good excuse. I have researched this issue andmany people (at least a hundred on each site) have had this complaint about the trailblazer and chevy just doesn't seem to care about the problem. Nothing happened leading up to this event it just started failing one after the other.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.she stated that while driving 40 mph all of the lights on the instrument control panel failed, then immediately turned back on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. A technician concluded that because they could not duplicate the failure, they could not make any repairs. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.bl
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 mph the contact noticed that the speedometer was no longer working properly. He stated that he could no longer tell what speed the vehicle was traveling. The failure had occurred for almost a year. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Speedometer goes erratic. When idling at stop speedometer is sitting at approx 90 to 110 mph and when moving from a stop continues to the 6:00 position.
I have 2004 trailblazer in jan my tach and speedometer have not worked properly ...i cannot afford the 500 dollar plus fix on this vehicle.i have read many complaints in regards to the same situation. Apparently no one has taken care of this problem.ifrom my understanding there have been recalls on most other vehicles with the same problem, i do not understand why there isn't one for the trailblazer.please advise what to do.
Speedometer, tachometer not working and have not been for over 1 yr.other gauges work when they want to.will cost too much to take to dealer to get fixed and have heard that there are lots of other vehicles same yr having same issues.they should do a recall on these to fix.
Instead of pointing to the speed i was going, the speedometer needle kept moving a little to each side.now it reads consistently too high, and i don't know what speed i'm going.i've read a lot of complaints about this, which say that gm won't admit it's a defect, and i can expect other gauges on the instrument panel (tachometer, fuel gauge, etc.) to break, too.
In december 2011 my rpm gauge stop working. I did some research and found that there are several complaints about the same problem with the 2004 chevy trailblazer. Then, on december 7,2012 my speedometer stop working and now all the other gauges are starting to malfunction. There are recalls on this same problems for 2005 and 2006 trailblazers. Gm didn't issue a recall on the 2004 chevy trailblazers. I filed a compliant with the attorney general's office against general motors. A representative from general motors called and said there was not anything that they could do, because the vehicle has met its life expectancies. They will not doing anything because my vehicle is over 100,000 miles. He basically told me that once the vehicle reaches 100,000 miles that general motors does not stand behind their product.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrumental clusters and battery cage failed. The contact called a local dealer and they informed him that his warranty was not valid for the repair. There are no related recalls. The contact is responsible for paying the instrument clusters repair cost of $500. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 02/01/10updated 02/02/10.
Dash warning lights come on/stay on/go off randomly.additionally, on four separate occasions, decreased engine power has occurred.shutting vehicle down with a restart has always solved the "decreased power" issue.but dealership & an independent garage cannot fix due to "no codes stored".warning light involved are: service engine soon, oil change due and reduced power.this is an ongoing problem having started almost as soon as we took delivery of vehicle new with 250 miles .
Speedometer malfunctions at various times. On carcomplaints.com there are 46 complaints of speedometer problems with this model vehicle and nothing is being done about them and nobody knows what the fix is. One garage told me the battery was bad so replacing it would fix the problem, it didn't.i had a speed control sensor put in, and that didn't fix the problem either.no warning lights are coming on, so nobody knows what else to do.i don't have any more money to put in this vehicle.the battery and the speed control sensor together have cost me over $200.
Driving down the highway, looked down to check speed and it read zero.the tachometer said zero.i had to pull over and re-start the vehicle.re-starting it worked that time but not the next day when it happened again.this happens all the time now.i don't know how fast i am going.i was told that it would cost me around $500 to have it repaired.
The speedometer quit working and over the next year all the gauges have stopped working and i have been told the instrument panel needs to be replaced. I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be recalled as do alot of other people. I contacted gm and have received no help.
Speedometer will intermittently show speed much faster than actual speed.for example, showing 120+ mph when only going 40mph.
Cluster not working in 2004 chevy trailblazer. Chevy recalled clusters in other chevy vehicles but not trailblazer.
Speedometer suddenly started reading randomly, usually 10-15 mph too high.intermittent.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 70 mph the contact noticed that the speedometer increased from 70 mph to 120 mph.although the speedometer read 120 mph the vehicle was not traveling at that speed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer regarding the instrument panel and they stated that it needed to be replaced. The contact has reviewed concerns regarding the instrument cluster for his year make and model and since there was a related recall, the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs.the failure mileage was 42,397.updated 3/16/10 the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall, because the instrument cluster panel was made by another manufacturer. Updated 06/11/10.
The speedometer on my 2004 chevytrailblazer doesen'twork due to the stepper motors in the instrument cluster gm knows of the complaints on their other vehicles of the same years and have repaired them. The speedometer starts out working but fails after a few miles down the road. I've read e-mails from people on the internet who have gotten speeding tickets from this problem.
2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster failure.approximately 1.5 to 2 years ago i noticed that i had on and off problems with the rpm gauge and gas gauge.the other gauges, including the speedometer, started to fail and now none of them work at all.the vehicle has not been in any accidents and at this point, i have not had any work done to repair the problem due to the cost.i have been informed that this is a problem for this type of vehicle and that gm has recalled other vehicles of the same year for the same problem, but have not done it with the trailblazer.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving at an unknown speed, the contact looked at the speedometer and the dial was on zero.the tachometer was over 7,000 and the oil gauge was over eighty.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and he stated that the instrument panel was not working.the speedometer was thirty miles off, the rpm was stuck at 4,000, and the fuel tank varied from full to half.the contact spoke with chevrolet and they stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was not under recall.the current and failure mileages were 53,253.
The speedometer gauge went down to 0, while i was on the freeway traveling at 65 mph.this has happened frequently since it first started happening----and it will work for awhile--and then stop.on average, i would say this has happened at least 6 to 10 times a year in the past 3 years. My speedometer currently isn't working and hasn't worked for 2 months.why isn't there a recall on this?
Instrument panel - complete failure while vehicle was in service.was driving down i95 near richmond va and the speedometer did not decrease in speed while i was slowing down.when i accelerated the speedometer would increase and would not drop.the speedometer final reached 120mph. Safety issue as one is unable to know what speed one is traveling which could have led to an accident.took vehicle to gmc / buick / cadillac dealer in athens ga.took one week to get a replacement cluster box.cost of repair $401.50.contacted gm.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt and in the last six months my speedometer stops working.it freezes either at 10 mph or goes all over the 120 mph.when i received my recent oil changed i asked for them to check it and than said they would need to replace cluster kit to the tune of $500.00.but they wanted me to check with gm and see if there was recall because they have seen several 2004 trailblazers with the same problem.when i looked up gm there was no recall issued, so now i have to pay out of pocket to get it fixed.i was told to file a compliment.
The instrument cluster on my trailblazer has begun to fail.the tachometer, speedometer and temperature gauge are not always accurate.my vehicle is no longer under warranty and the dealer will charge to repair.after looking online a lot of people have had the same issue.chevrolet has issued a recall for trucks with the same instrument cluster, but my vehicle is not covered for some reason even though it uses the same hardware.
Speedometer stopped working on my 2004 chevy trail blazer dealer said itwas not covered under warranty the car had 48000 miles on it whenit stopped working.
2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer went out.
2004 chevy trailblazer.the speedometer does not work properly.
The speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer is undependable especially in cooler weather.it might say i'm going 120 mph in town or 35 mph on the interstate.this happened last spring and occasionally this summer.now it is real frequent.when i search (google) the problem it appears to be quite often with a lot of people.
While driving on the freeway, my speedometer failed and started reporting the speed well above the speed i was going.my speedometer now gets stuck between 70-120mph even when parked.this presents a safety issue as i have no idea of the speed at which i am traveling.
2004 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer stopped working and rpm gauge is acting weird.
Insturment panel not working properly.the speedomoter started out showing random speeds and nowwa s permenantly stuck at 89 mph no matter if the cawass running or not.the rpm gauge also doidnot move.this should be a recall, there appearse dto be a large problem with this issue.
Instrument cluster stopped working.
Incident, 2004 trailblazer gauges are not working. Started with tach, then speed, now oil, battery, temp gauges not working (all over the place with readings). Gas gauge occasionally not working. Understand 2002-2003 are under recall.2004 needs to be added.
I began having problems with speedometer and tachometer several months ago. The tac and speedometer go crazy and then go dead while driving down the road. I took it in and was told that it was a faulty gauge cluster that needed to be replaced and that it was a problem already recalled in other gm vehicles. The service tech was able to unhook the battery cable and reset the gauges but they still aren't fixed. I have been reading multitudes of complaints of the same thing. My trailblazer started doing this around 51,000 miles!
Daily failure of seedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. This was in addition to failure of the fuel gauge. The speedometer problemwas inconsistent and made me question the actual speed at every moment and made me measure based on other traffic. It is a very distracting way to drive with all gauges moving at times and then returning to a fixed setting. I had the clusterboard replaced by the dealer who claimed this was not a common problem. Instrument panels on 3 year old cars do not fail unless there is a manufacturing problem. Please prevent accidents in the future this is not a safe way to operate a vehicle.
Failure of instrument cluster on 2004 chev trailblazer.the tach went bad at 52,500 miles and my speedometer failed about 4,000 miles after that.it is stuck at 120 miles per hour even when the unit is parked.
Speedometer is malfunctioning (stuck).
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the speedometer was operating erratically and would also freeze at a certain number.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the speedometer was manually reset yet the failure recurred.the vehicle was not further repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the plastic that covered the instrument cluster was also damaged from attempting to reset the speedometer. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/16/11
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact parked the vehicle, but could not exit because the lock system failed.in addition, the speedometer remains at 30 mph.the contact found other complaints from consumers who were experiencing the same issues.the instrumental panel lights remain illuminated and fail to dim.the gauges also do not work.the dealer stated thta it would cost between $70-$85 to diagnose the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 41,600.updated 07/10/09.*ljupdated 07/10/09.
Driving 70 mph on the freeway.the speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer jumped up to 100 mph, then to 120 mph, then past 120 mph.when i came to a stopped and turned off the engine the speedometer reads 110 mph.
The speedometer does not register the speed of the vehicle. I don't know how fast or slow i am going.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 45 mph, the contact detected a fuel odor coming through the vents. The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact also stated that the instrument panel did not illuminate and the speedometer did not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Speedometer started failing after 30-45 min of driving then got more frequent. I took it into local dealership where i purchased vehicle in las vegas and they told me it could be anywhere from $400-$600 to repair it. I have since learned in the last year that this is a huge gm issue and i am glad i did not have it repaired as of yet.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while making a turn at 5 mph, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the instrument cluster gauge failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,004.
Speedometer fails to report the proper speed,at times it starts out at 80 mph and go up to 120 mph sitting still, at times the whole instruments panel fails ( fuel gauge temp gauge voltage meter ).
The instrument cluster went out on my 04 chevy trailblazer which i purchased new at around 40k.chevy will do nothing to help and in the meantime i have no speedometer, tachometer, or gas gauge.
1. Speedometer on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer started to give false readings. You could be in a 25 mph speed zone and the speedometer would show a100 mph.2. Intermittent.3. Replaced speedometer on january 9, 2009 (54,000 miles on car).
The speedometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer began to show the wrong speed at about 45,000 miles. The needle would increase with speed as it should have but would not go back down again like it should. Then it quit working altogether and the needle just hangs limp. We had the speedometer diagnosed at another facility since this occurred around the holidays and gm dealers could not get us in. My wife has been commuting 20-30 miles daily having no idea how fast she is going because gm refuses to correct the problem. I have found hundreds of similar stories after researching it on the internet. Every person i know with a large gm vehicle has had to replace it between 40,000 and 50,000 miles. The facility that diagnosed the problem said that the speedometer head was stripped and the dealerships know the price of this part off the top of their heads, presumably because they replace many of them.
2003 trailblazer ltz speedometer indicator stuck in the post 120mph position. Research indicates this proceeds the entire cluster going bad, tach, oil, gas etc.. Contacted gm who arranged for a dealer to perform a diagnostic. Confirmed bad cluster. Gm advises this is not their problem so they will not fix it. Even though there are numerous reports of bad clusters on other gm models to include the tb. Class action lawsuit working in ca.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer stuck at 80 mph.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle fuel gauge and temperature gauge became inoperative. There was a separate occasion the entire instrument panel failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the instrument panel required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired for the failure at the time of the complaint. The vin was not available. The failure was 65,000. The current mileage was 74,000.
The gauges on my 2004 did not work the tachometer i see there are many complaints for this,. I want to have it fixed before the speedometer stops working too.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer failed intermittently.while parked, the speedometer read 120 mph.the dealer stated that the instrument cluster failed.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 27,000. Updated 02-14-08
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was defective. The speedometer did not indicate the speed in which the vehicle was traveling and the tacometer was also defective. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the repair of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front drivers side headlight would constantly burn out, causing the headlight to melt and emit smoke. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.updated 09/19/11
Odometer stopped working.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the instrument panel failed and the speedometer was providing an inaccurate speed reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.updated 03/01/13*ljupdated 4/24/13
My 2004 trailblazer's speedometer and tachometer malfunctioned. Everyone i spoke to, including gm customer service and the repairman, seemed to know immediately it was a defective cluster. This is covered on other gm vehicles but not the trailblazer. There are many cases online where it is obvious it is a manufacturer defect/known problem. My daughter received a speeding ticket for going 49 in a 40 when the speedometer showed she was within the mph limit. It was shortly after that we realized the problem. My situation occurred about a month or two ago. Yesterday i was driving with a friend who had the same vehicle and he mentioned his speedometer was acting up. I told him exactly what happened to me and he is looking into the repair. I feel this is a potential safety hazard and inconvenience and since so many are experiencing the same problem gm should cover the cost of the repair.
The speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer is broken, it does not go below 90mpg, so 90 is my new 0.this just happened and from looking into itis very common.this is very costly to fix and a safety hazard and should be a recall.gm had recalls on it's other suv's for the same issue.
Was driving and my speedometer started acting up....giving wrong readings and saying i was going 80 mph when i was stopped all together.no it is permanently stuck on my 2004 trailblazer.
I began having problems with speedometer and tachometer several years ago.the tac and speedometer go haywire and then go dead while driving down the road.i brought it in and was told that it was a faulty gauge cluster that needed to be replaced and that it was a problem already recalled in other gm vehicles.the service tech was able to unhook the battery cable and reset the gauges but they still aren't fixed.i have been reading multitudes of complaints of the same thing.
This is not an accident complain.my speedometer is stuck all the way to the right. This has happened for a couple of weeks now.it does not move when i drive or park the car.the miles are being recorded, but i don't know if they are accurate.lots of people have this problem.seems to me that a recall should be done.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel failed.the contact replaced the instrument panel fuse yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a local, independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the entire instrument panel would need replacing.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
The instrument cluster is not working properly. The speedometer, and rpm needle are operating erratically.they started conveying incorrect information.a new cluster was installed.it has since been replaced, the cluster was showing a battery light error.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The gauges on the instrument control panel were inoperative. A technician from the dealer stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. A representative from the manufacturer stated that since the warranty expired, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The current mileage was approximately 56,000. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The speedometer is going bad. It registers speeds in excess of 120mph when the vehicle is only going 60mph. Thereis a limited recall but only if your vehicle falls under 7 years 70,000 miles. My 2004 tahoe has 84,000 miles and is not covered under this "extended warranty".
2004 trailblazer speedometer failure. The speedometer needle fails to go back to zero while stopped.gm issued a bulletin for 2003-2004 model year cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado,suburban, and tahoe; and gmc sierra, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles have reported that the instrument panel (ip) cluster gaugesstick, flutter, or become inoperative. However, the 2004 trailblazer was not included.
The speedometer in my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls is not working properly. The needle is pointing at 120mph while the vehicle is stopped and the needle continues clockwise past 120mph as i accelerate, therefore i am not able to accurately determine the speed at which i am traveling causing a safety hazard to myself and other persons on the roadways. This did occur as i was traveling on interstate 30 in central arkansas. I was going 70mph and the speedometer gradually dropped to 0mph then later the needle moved to 120mph.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions, the oil pressure gauge failed without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they reset the electronic oil gauge; however, the failure recurred.in addition, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings whenever the vehicle was in operation.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/31/09.
Speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer has become erratic. Sometimes no speed. Sometimes stuck on 90mph whether i'm moving or not. Vehicle has 87240 miles. Vin [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On 8/18/2010 after visiting my grand dad at hospital, pulled out of packing garage and noticed my speedometer started working improperly. I was going maybe 30mph it read 115mph. I currently have 110,000.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer instrument panel cluster failure. When taken to the chevrolet dealer to determine cause of the problem with the speedometer and the instrument cluster they are aware that this is a very common problem with trailblazers. No recall yet for trailblazers but there is recall for same problem with many other chevrolet models including silverado, suburban and others. Speedometer failed to work.
Speedometer is broken ,reads 120 mph when in park or stays on 10mph when driving,sometimes it works then other times wont work took it to chevy dealer and it was working for them two days later it started again. It is currently stuck on 10mph.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel with the chiming of a warning alarm, followed by the malfunction of all of the instrument panel gauges. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could do nothing to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 49,400. The failure mileage was 19,460.updated 07/08/11*ljupdated 11/28/11
Speedometer has become very erratic.shows too fast and other times shows to slow by from 5 to 30 mph.very unsafe.chevrolet dealer said been no problems need to come in and diagnosis.this has been occurring the hole month of december 2010, and now in jan. 2011.
Instrument panel failure.
2004 chevy trailblazer.instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, rpm gauge) inop.gauges consistently don't work. Speedometer can be off 10 ,20 or 70 mph.tremendously unsafe.from research, gm knows about this widespread problem.almost runover by a truck on the interstate.thought i was going 65 mph on a dark, deserted stretch of highway.was actually going 35 mph.
Speedometer and fuel gage completely stopped working. Researched the internet and lots of people have complained of this very issue, but no recall has been made. This is a safety hazard and to fix this problem our dealership said it would cost anywhere at the least $500. This really upsets me as we cannot afford to fix this for that amount of money.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer with a defective speedometer. Consumer states that the speedometer was replaced and cost him nearly $600. He feels that the trailblazer should be added to the recall list.
I was driving to work one morning and notice that my speedometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer appeared to be malfunctioning.i got to a stop sign and stopped.my speedometer only went down to 30 never down to zero at a complete stop.as i started through a intersection my speedometer went from 30 to a 120 on a rural country road.at the next stop sign the speedometer stayed at 120.as i proceeded, the speedometer went completely around and stopped where the trip miles are located.i never knew through the rest of my trip to work exactly how fast i was really going.
Chevy 2004 trailblazer speedometer cluster fails, resulting in incorrect readings on the speedometer and oil pressure gauges.
Normal operating of 2004 trailblazer,15,000 orig miles.driving approximately 40 mph, speedometer reading 110 mph, when stopped speedometerreads 60 mph,just stopped working suddenly, no warning leading up to this problem.-this has not been corrected to date. Safety and tickets are a major factor not knowing what speed you are driving...
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.all of the gauges on the instrument control panel failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the failures were contributed to the instrument panel cluster.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 60,000.the current mileage was 100,000.the vinwas unavailable.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer with 45,000 miles on it. I was driving along the other day and noticed my rpm gauge bouncing around. Five minutes later i looked down and was going 120 mph in a school zone. I just happened to be sitting still. Once i began moving the speedometer was bouncing like crazy. I have no idea what will be next , maybe filling full of gas and still be on empty?
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at various speeds around 45 mph, she noticed that the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 70,365. Updated 05/13/10,
2004 trailblazer with speedometer, tachometer, and oil pressure gauge intermittent failure.
The speedometer does not display correct speed, will show 80 mph when only going 35 to 40 mph. When turning off engine needle will not go back to zero. Very dangerous.
Automatic headlights go completely off for no reason, and then will come back on but no apparent reason,leaving you driving completely in the dark. (turning the car off and restarting it does not effect it either.) daytime running lights will also go off. This problem 1st began appr 2 years ago but has become more frequent 3 times a week in the last 6 months. Also the speedometer and tachometer no longer work. They periodically will come back on but has not worked in 2 weeks.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 55-65 mph the speedometer failed.consequently he could not determine the speed that the vehicle was traveling. A technician from the dealer stated the instrument control panel needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 72,000.
Speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer does not work properly.it reads at speeds higher than you are traveling, often going past the 120 mph limit on the speedometer face.it is a constantly occurring problem, and has not stopped since it began.it is very dangerous because one never knows what speed they are traveling, which could lead to tickets or accidents.
When temperatures are cool , below 40 degrees f the tachometer doesn't work at all. Once the car has been driven awhile and "warmed up" the tachometer begins working.
Speedometer gets stuck on higher speed and rpm meter gets stuck on a high level then stops working then starts working again but on wrong rpm level. Have to restart vehicle 5-10 times for it to go down. Gm wants me to pay for diagnosis then decide whether its covered or not. Gm should pay for the whole thing since its a common problem with all the chevy trailblazer. The trailblazer isn't that old and only has 39,000 miles on it. Already had to replace a master door window/ lock switch which cost me $400. Very disappointed with gm with my trailblazer and gm not doing anything about the lousy product they produce.
My odometer one day stopped working and then it would start working again.a few days later my speedometer started messing up.every time it would do that i would have to stop the car, turn it off and start it up again.i would have to keep doing this until the speedometer went back to working.this worked for about 6 months and now my speedometer doesn't work along with my odometer and the rest of my gauges.the only gauge that does work is my gas gauge.this is a problem chevy has recalled on other vehicles but not 2004 trailblazers.they recalled 2004 chevy vehicles with the same problem but not trailblazers.this needs to be recalled.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the instrument panel has not worked since she purchased the vehicle brand new in january of 2004.the warning indicators are constantly illuminated.she took the vehicle to the dealer several times while it was under warranty, but they could not locate the failure.due to the failure, she does not know how fast she is driving, how much fuel is in the vehicle, and cannot read the odometer.recently, the headlights failed and she took the vehicle back to the dealer.the dealer charged $91 to diagnose the failure, which produced a failure code at the headlight low beam relay cluster switch.the dealer replaced the low beam relay switch and ignition switch, but the failure persisted.now that the vehicle is out of warranty, the dealer has finally located a diagnostic code for the instrument panel failure.the dealer stated that the instrument panel cluster failed and would cost $600 to repair.the failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 68,000.updated 4/14/09 the air bag light illuminated. Updated 04/17/09.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer would become stuck at 50 mph while the vehicle was completely stopped.the accurate speed could not be determined due to the failure.the dealer stated that the repair would cost over $500.no repairs have been made to date.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 80,000.updated 03-06-09 updated 03/09/09.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 40 mph, the speedometer read 110 mph.in addition, the rpm display was failing.the contact stated that the speedometer is stuck at 110 mph and has not changed with continuous driving.he is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer and notifying the manufacturer.after further research, the contact was able to determine that the instrument cluster panel was failing.the repair would cost $500.no repairs have been made.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 51,900.
Speedometer on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer is not working.this is a common problem among trailblazer owners, and gm refuses to issue a recall for it.the repair must be done by a dealer and is upwards of $600.this causes a very unsafe driving situation!
Instrument panel gauges on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer has stopped working.i have no way to gauge speed, rpm's, fuel, temperature, oil pressure.i have contacted my dealership and have been advised that my vehicle is not being recalled, nor are there any nhtsa bulletins.i have learned, however, that larger gm vehicles have been recalled for the same problem.i would like to respectfully request that trailblazers be repaired likewise.i have absolutely no funds to cover this repair.with two jobs, it is all i can do to keep above water financially.thank you very much for any advice and help you can offer.
I was driving my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer onto the highway on january 4, 2008 and the speedometer went to zero.after we stopped and restarted the vehicle, it jumped up and down and then steadied around 50 mph even though we had to be traveling faster than that to keep up with the traffic on the interstate.now when it idles, the speedometer intermittently catches.bud wolf chevrolet said on monday, january 7th, that they would fix the problem free of charge as the trailblazers were having the same problems as a number of other gm suv's and trucks. (they fixed 5 trailblazers in the past month that had the same problem with the speedometer).however, i learned that they were going out of business and would not fix the problem when i took the vehicle in for repair today.when i called other dealers, and chevrolet's customer service department, i was told that i had to pay for the repair myself. From what i understand, many trailblazer owners are unhappy because they are either having to pay $500 for the repair or drive their vehicle with a faulty speedometer because they cannot afford to pay for the repair.
Speedometer does not register proper speed. Reads at 0 mph when going 65mph or any other mph for that matter. At no time is the speedometer ever accurate.
Speedometer quit working.
Instrument cluster fails to operate properly.the speedometer stopped working first, then battery,gas, and temperature gauges failed to work properly.finally, there is no odometer reading or gear indicator showing on cluster.
We purchased a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer in 2007. Beginning in 2008, our instrument cluster began to fail, starting with the speedometer. At times, the speedometer showed 15 to 20 mph slower than actual speed, resulting in unsafe and unlawful speeds. The cluster then failed in the fuel sensor and oil pressure sensor areas, and has not worked in over 2 years. When gm was contacted, they indicated they had not received any complaints about the issue. However, when looking online at forums and other resources, and talking with gm/chevrolet dealer mechanics, this problem is widespread and common, resulting in expensive repair bills and in cases giving vehicle owners no choice but to drive an unsafe vehicle due to not having the resources to get the factory defect repaired.
The speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer started to malfunction.the speedometer will stick.i looked up the problem and found other people with the same problem.when i called chevy they told me that my car was not covered for this "special policy".
Instrument panel has rpm and speedometer displaying incorrect metrics.rpm displays zero; speedometer displays incorrect speed.chevy dealership service department says known issue for tahoe model.service representative said 2004 chevrolet trailblazer "instrument cluster" is the issue but your make and model is not on the recall list so it will cost about $500.
Gauge cluster is non-functional. (tachometer & speedometer).
I had been driving with a faulty speedometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer for some time without even knowing it was not working properly. Inability to gauge speed is a major safety concern in my opinion and the problem is not limited to my vehicle. It is a well known defect affecting gm clusters, so much so that is has been the source of a recall in the silverado. That, however does nothing to help the other thousands of people with these defective and dangerous clusters made by the same company driving in other gm vehicles like the trailblazer with no indication of their speed. A product that affects safety like this does should be immediately recalled for all affected vehicles. When i searched for gm cluster there are well over 500 complaints about these and no less than 3 companies out there independently fixing them while gm does nothing about the problem. Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer is malfunctioning.gives a 100 mph reading when going 60.sometimes doesn't work at all.i know there to be thousands of similar complaints about gm speedometers.gm should recall this and not be afraid to stand behind its product.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. He stated that the instrument panel would intermittently fail. He verified that the speedometer and fuel level indicator would not read properly. There were also other random warning lights that would illuminate sporadically. The dealer stated that the vehicle could be repaired at the owners expense. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,500. Updated 05/13/10. *lj
All dash components intermittent for a few days, now all gauges inoperative. Unable to determine speed, engine condition, gas level.
Defective instrument panel,all gauges malfunctionspeedometer, tachometer, fuel, water temperature, oil pressure and volts.
Instrument cluster just quit working, speedometer, fuel gauge, tach, ampmeter, temp gauge, oil pressure are all not working.all warning lights don't appear tobe functioning.the odometer is not displaying the mileage.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle, he noticed that the instrument panel displayed inaccurate information regarding the vehicles speed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 92000.
Speedometer does not work in vehicle.stuck in one spotcannot determine what speed is in vehicle.
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrumental clusters and battery cage failed. The contact called a local dealer and they informed him that his warranty was not valid for the repair. There are no related recalls. The contact is responsible for paying the instrument clusters repair cost of $500. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 02/01/10updated 02/02/10.
On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. When this occurredconsumer tried to restartvehicle,but it wouldn't restart.also,keyswere stuck in the ignition.as a result,battery was drained.dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and itsrelay switch.
Headlights dim and flash at random times while driving under regular conditions.battery gauge on dashboard shows varying voltages.gm/chevy dealerships suggest replacing alternator, but that does not fix the problem.
While driving smoke was coming into vehicle through the vents.consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder.a few minutes latervehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called. Vehicle was totaled.*mr
On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. When this occurredconsumer tried to restartvehicle,but it wouldn't restart.also,keyswere stuck in the ignition.as a result,battery was drained.dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and itsrelay switch.
The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. There was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed.the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly.the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module.windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.
The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. There was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed.the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly.the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module.windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. When this occurredconsumer tried to restartvehicle,but it wouldn't restart.also,keyswere stuck in the ignition.as a result,battery was drained.dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and itsrelay switch.
Consumer complained about anengine problem which caused the vehicle to start intermittently.vehicle was towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that thestarter needed to bereplaced.
On 8/1/06 i was awaken by a neighbor at 1 am saying my car was on fire. The fire department was called but the entire interior was destroyed. The fire department said it had to have been an electrical malfunction. The vehicle had been parked since 8 pm that night and it was locked. There was no sign of forced entry and no sign of any other reason for the fire. The car was purchased new in 10/04 and had less than 30,000 miles on it. I used the roadside warranty to have it towed to a dealer but the dealer refused to have anything to do with it. It took two weeks for gm to send a fire investigator out and their investigator said he couldn't determine the cause of the fire. I filed a complaint with the vermont state attorney's office but gm did not respond to the complaint. I had electrical repairs done just a few months after purchasing the vehicle too and the stereo system had stopped working just a month before the fire. The car is still sitting at the dealership. I did not have collision insurance because the car was paid in full and my current finances did not allow me to maintain anything more than liability insurance. So now i have no vehicle and this is tough with 3 young children. Gm refuses to honor their warranty and insists that this model vehicle doesn't have electrical issues. It's time someone made gm honor the warranty they charge for when you purchase a new vehicle.
Shortly after i purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer i began to have problems with a loud vibration from the undercarriage.it has been to the shop numerous times but is still not fixed.recently the vehicle began stalling out at any given time.dealer could not replicate. Still does it!!!around the same time my transmission would slip.dealer could not replicate.still does it!!!now i am feeling a lot of vibration in the steering wheel when i turn.talked to other tb owners and i thinking i will need to replace the struts.what next!!
I parked and turned off my car and it burst into flames.i had absolutely no warning, no warning light came on and i had no problems with the car at all until the fire.
"service engine soon" light would flash on then immediately off, truck would feel like it momentarily lost power while driving.recently the fuses for all the gauges have been blowing out repetitively. The speedometer does it more than the others.have replaced them several times in the past three months.chevy was helpfully "guessing" at first but finally told us there was nothing they could do towards the end of our 3 year warranty. We haven't taken it back to them for the ongoing problems.
Whenever i drive at night the exterior and interior lights flicker and sometimes go out completely when i brake or allow the truck to coast. When i use the gas the problem resolves but since i have to stop sometime this isn't a good fix. The electrical gauge on my dash fluxuate with the lights going from low to high and back again. I've taken into 2 dealerships but they "can't duplicate the problem" i work nights so i am driving mostly during the night. How is it save for a young woman to drive alone at night without lights? this is an ongoing problem that has happened since i purchased the truck and has not been resolved.
The speedometer and all other gauges except the gas gauge have stopped working.
While driving along my tachometer and speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer dip below zero. I took it to my mechanic who said the electrical is shot in the dashboard area. My vehicle has to be running for 30min or more for it to act up. If i leave cruise control on the needle stays ,once cruise is turned off i'm doing (hopefully) 70 while my speedometer says i'm doing 20. Searching on the internet i'm not the first to complain about this. Has chevy recalled the dashboard unit in the 2004 trailblazer yet?
All gauges on control panel not working, but all service lights come on check engine, abs seat belt, reduce power, battery lights.now suv not cranking, it will spin but not turning over. Will crank up after letting it sit for a while.i received a ticket for speeding, already.
Pep boys auto parts told me i had a recall on the turn signal switch
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the cluster is going bad . Finding out that i'm not the only one that has this problem . I had the same problem with my chevy avalanche and it was recalled . I think that this a problem while driving . I think someone should do something before someone gets hurt. Because the gauges go out the on andwhile driving. It could hurt a young driver that doesn't what to do. Gm knows the problem but will not do anything about it . It the same problem that they did a recall on with the trucks. So i think they should fix this problem. So could you please help before someone gets hurt bad over this problem. Thank youplease help!
Gear shift locked into the parked position while vehicle still moving and in drive. Brake pedal also locked.my autistic son was in the vehicle with me. Gm knows about this issue as far back as 2002 . Do they care about the impact ? i am the 3rd owner ,bought this vehicle because of safety rating and that it has less than 92000 miles on it. I have owned it for 5 years.
Well i bought this suv used from americas carmart in gadsden alabama.they have a 100 plus lots and advertise good used qualtiy cars..when i bought the suv i wanted to take it to the chevy dealer but was told their on site certified mechanic checked it all out and with the service agreement thought i was ok....had it two days and the transmission went out..the suspension was also an issue then 12/21/2014 ..going past 50 it shook like crazy....and then the transmission was slipping againi purchased a service agreement for $595.00..it covers what my problems are...but the contract says they can use non manufacter parts which is fine...when i brought it to them with the transmission..they put a junkyard salvage transmission with 100.000 miles on it...when i called them in december about the shaking and suspension and the transmission...they said bring it in...i asked them where they were going to take it..they refused to tell me...and i told them i didn't want a junkyard suspension or transmission as per contract was not suppose to happen..i also asked for a certified mechanic to do the work...they said they would see what they could do.i do a lot of driving in tennessee..alot of mountain driving and i was not going to have the front end {ball joints,etc go out there..not real safe..they came and got the car...i thought they were going to fix it as agreed...that was on the 8th of jan..now they say they are going to sue me for the remaining balance....i just want to call attention to this suv as it is not safe..and its my opinion they do this a lot to other people...i wanted to draw this to your attention as i would feel bad if i heard of someone getting seriously hurt..due to their inability to sell quality used cars as they advertise...and believe their practices on repairing these cars with a service agreement gets checked into..i filed a complait w/the ftc and agoffice.
Driving on hwy 178 at about 9 pm and the front head lights andturned completely off. I moved light switch on and off and my light would not go back no on.....also while driving the kern canyon hwy 178 taking the curves my ingine shut off and steering and brakes locked up this has happened several time while driving at 20 mile speed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, smoke was coming from the engine. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was overheating without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned as normal. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear passenger side wheel suddenly separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the an independent mechanic, who indicated that the lug nuts detached from the wheel causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the reduce engine power warning indicator illuminated. The engine began to vibrate and the vehicle stalled. The contact merged to the side of the road and shut off and restarted the vehicle. The warning indicator went off and the vehicle drove normally; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after powering off, the vehicle failed to restart. After numerous attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Transmission slipping and the heater circuit.
2004 chevy trailblazer keeps getting cam position sensor fault. Causing check engine light to come on. Seems to be a common problem with this model. We have replaced this part three to four times on our truck. Truck began to run rough engine knocked and had reduced power.
I believe the person that sold us the trailblazer knew it was a lemon and we bought an extended warranty through finance company and professional financial services is a shady company alone with nathans auto sales. I have two disables children and this is suppose to be their transportation to surgeries therapy and school. It stays broken down all the tome within a year it has been worked on 15 times also the linkage to them shiftier is broken. I can't afford to pa for a car insurance and work on this vehicle every week. Savannah tire is a rip off too they cannot do engine just change oil. Lemon la and crappy mechanic work.
Engine started misfiring on random cylinders,misfire does not stay on same cylinders. Has dramatic loss of power. Diagnostic code says random misfire. Dramatically decreased fuel economy. Bad vibration. Service engine light flashes during misfire. Does not have a constant misfire, it comes and goes.
The vehicle was purchased new in 2004. Since that time the water pump has been replaced twice yielding a total of three water pumps. As of this writing the vehicle has been solely used for private use not commercial use. We currently have 85,000 miles on it. Three water pumps in 85000 miles is wrong as there is no longevity to the part. The problem was noticed in motion and could have caused severe engine/transmission damage if not stopped iimmeadiately.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 40 mph, flames appeared under the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and was deemed destroyed. The fire and police departments filed reports. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure mileage was 80,000.updated 08/16/16*ljconsumer stated the driver behind him notified him that the fire was coming front underneath of the vehicle. There was no signal or indication that the vehicle was on fire. Updated 6/12/18
Many times while driving this suv, the engine has just shut off.it will start right back up.however it is scary and we havetried to figure this out for quite some time now.the worst time was when i was getting on a busy interstate and the car cut off. I don't know if the vehicle was doing this prior to our purchase.i can not get any information from carmax in regard to this.it is well maintained and due to this, i rarely take it out on the road anymore.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the engine fan belt was replaced several times due to a recurring failure. The contact heard a loud noise when the engine was started and discovered that the fan belt was failing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 137,000.updated 2/11/14
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle he had to shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the o2 sensor needed to be replaced and the vehicle control module computer needed to be reprogram. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 97,500.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked with the engine running, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician advised that the knocking noise was normal for the type of engine in the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the pistonsin the engine were down sized, causing the noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailerblazer. The contact stated that the service engine light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the failure code indicated that the thermostat was defective. Within a few days all of the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and there was no diagnostic code displayed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 74,393.
Instrument cluster went dead - heater thermostat went out and drivers side is stuck on heat and won't shut off - sending the trailblazer to obama and gov.'t motors - no chance it will ever get fixed since obama bought off the union!
My 2004 trailblazer has been hesitating and stalling for about a year and a half. This occurs daily sometimes several times a day. There are times the vehicle stalls and dies. No one has been able to determine the cause. About six months ago the headlights quit. Since has been repaired. Last week the dash board instruments quit working, fuel guage as well.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer; however, they could not determine the cause of the failure.the light has been illuminating ever since the vehicle was purchased, but the failure cannot be located or repaired.through online research, the contact discovered numerous complaints regarding the vehicle.the failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 06/08/09updated 06/18/09.
Dt:2004 chevrolet trailblazer.in january, the consumer was on the freeway and the vehicle it lost power.the consumer pulled over and restarted it after sitting for a few minutes.the engine light was still on, so the vehicle was taken to a dealership and it had a defective chip.the problem happened again in may and this past july 4, the consumer was going out of town.the check enginelight came on again and the engine was losing power.they called the toll free number and were informed that they would have to wait until after the holiday.when the vehicle was taken in, it was found theoxygen sensorwas responding slowly.
While driving 40 mphabs light and the brake light came on. This caused the vehicle to stall.the vehicle was towed to the consumer's daughter house.*sc
I bought my vehicle at a dealership in 2010. I do not remember the exact date but it started having problems shortly after. The first thing that happened was all my gauges stopped working except my speedometer. In 2012 i was driving and at two different occasions within a day apart, while i was turning into a parking lot or gas station, my vehicle would shut off. I took it to auto zone to have one of those free tests done and nothing was showing up as abnormal. Around 2013 my vehicle started making a real high pitch squealing sound during start up and while driving. I took my car into since it needed a new water pump and they said that the high pitch sound could be fixed but wasn't a safety concern. In 2014 just a few months ago, again i was pulling into a gas station and my vehicle turned off. I was able to turn it back on and have enough time to pull into a spot before it shut off again. This time it wouldn't start my keys were stuck in the ignition and it could not be jump started. After taping the battery the keys came out of the ignition. It starts now but none of the electrical inside the vehicle works. At this point it's not drivable because of the temperature outside and the fact that i can't roll down my windows and the air blows only hot. The stereo doesn't work, the seats to move forward and back do not work. The back brake lights work but the tail lights while driving do not work. The front headlights work.
After coming to a stop the 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext stalled.ibroughtit to the santa maria home motors twice.the first time they addressed the problem with the 30,000 mile service and said see if it happens again.the trailblazer stalled again so they reprogramed the computer and charged me $85 to do this.today my wife was driving the trailblazer and it stalled again.like i have told the service agent at home motors iwa s afraid that this will happen when my wife and childrenwere crossing the train track, and they could be killed by an oncoming train.i will bring the trailblazer back to the dealer tomorrow.
On 5 separate occasions, the engine on my 2004 trailblazer has stalled while in traffic.1 time, the engine stalled when i applied the brakes; every other time, the engine stalls while at idle.i have taken it into the dealership repeatedly, and they have been unable to duplicate but not fix the problem.they have replaced the manifold pressure valve and cleaned the throttle plates, but the problem still persists.
Our 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with approx 40,000 miles caught fire while driving approximately 40 mph.we noted smoke behind the car and before we could pull over other drivers were yelling to us that the car was on fire.we immediately got to side of road, turned off engine and a large fire was coming from the hood. A good samaritan ran up with a fire extinguisher and put out the fire that was approx 4 feet high from the hood.all passengers safely exited the car as soon as stopping and due to the fire being extinguished quickly no other damage was done.this vehicle was running fine with no recent issues or service on the vehicle prior to this event.we have never had the car serviced by anyone other then chevrolet dealerships.we were informed by the tow truck company that they have many 2004 chevy trailblazers towed that have caught fire. I have seen similar experiences described online but have not found if there is a technical service bulletin related to this.
Dt:the contact state while driving the vehiclestalledwithout warning.she was able to restart the vehicle.the contacttook the vehicleto the dealership for inspection.the dealership informed her it wasthe crank shaft sensor.she contacted the manufacturer, and they informed her that it was due to a defective sensor.no repairs have been made at this time.
Engine stalled in traffic and idles rough on startup.dealer reprogrammed idle control module.engine surges and shakes under a load from power steering or alterantor.dealer cleaned throttle body (only 4800 miles) and found large leak at evap vapor pipe.continued to have problem.dealership contact gm for help.gm replied that "4.2 liter motors have an inherent vibration at that speed."gm technical assistance also stated "engine surge under is normal under load by design."car is ticking time bomb for another stall in traffic and daily endangers my family. *la
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact started the ignition and suddenly, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the secondary air injection system. The contact repaired the vehicle. The component failed three months after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 100.
I was traveling on the highway when i herd a rattling sound coming from the engine, got off the highway and pull into a station. Call the tow company to tow it to my mechanic he said the water pump bearings broke and the fan stop turning since both are connected together, he said the engine might be damage possible due to overheating. There was no warning of over heating on the gage, water did not leak from the pump. I call gm and they told me to tow it to the dealer for diagnose and they were consider my claim after the diagnose check; they knew my warranty just expired in july. I told them there was know warning of any kind everything was find water pump bearings just broke along with the fan clutch this sample problem cause the whole engine to go bad. If there is going to be a problem with bearings broken on the water pump there should be a warning of this potential problem. Right know i need help to get my truck fix gm denied my case to fix the engine. I believe gm knows there is a problem with these water pumps and serious damage it can cause if they fail.
My 2004 chevrolet trailblazer intermittently stalls out in traffic.it has been to the dealership 5 times for repair, with no results.the dealer has actually been able to reproduce it, and has replaced items, but gm is unable to isolate the problem.
We have had a problem with our service engine light coming on within the past 2 weeks in our 2004 trailblazer. After getting it diagnosed it is being caused by the fan speed being too high. After doing some research this vehicle has had numerous repairs for the same issue. Why has gm not warranted this!? we have gotten crappy service from the dealership and while our vehicle is out of warranty now it is paid for our we would have gotten rid of it already.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time i have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me i have to replace the head gasket on the manifold.what the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it.the other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
On the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts there is a rattling sound (or light knocking) sound coming from the engine.it sounds like noisy lifters.it occurs most of the time, but not all of the time.
While driving vehicle stalled.the consumer restarted vehicle,andhad the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.the consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once.there was no warning. Sc
Other drivers notified owner/driver that vehicle was on fire.
Vehicle looses power and the engine will not go above 2000 rpm. This is not fast enough to go through an intersection without being hit or side swiped.provide further details.*la
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer engine compartment caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike.ohio traffic crash report# 10-0001-91 updated 04/15/10
Air conditioner controller will not work on the #1 setting.
Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.
While driving 72 mph,the vehicle stalled without warning.the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.
- sometime in late september 2006, while driving at 65 mph the transmissionbegan to slip.the vehicle sounded as if it wanted to accelerate, but couldn't.the contact's vehiclecontinued to have the failure for about 10 seconds. The vehicle also had the same type of failure while at a stop light. While trying to accelerate the vehicle's speed decreased to 5 mph for about 20-30 seconds.on 10/11/06 contact took the vehicle to the dealership.dealershipreplaced the exhaust check valve.on 10/17/06vehicle continued tohave the same failure and the engine light was turning on,.the contact took the vehicle to the dealership where they replaced the oxygen sensor.the contact continued to have the same incident with the transmission slipping and the check engine light coming on. Contact took the vehicle to the dealership on 10/3106, and they replaced the valve body.it continued tohave the same incident with the transmission slipping,but this time the engine light was not showing.he tookthe vehicleto the dealership on 12/20/06, and they stated that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle.the contact currently has the vehicle parked at home and does not plan to drive it because he doesn't feel safe in vehicle. Updated 2/26/2007 -
I purchased a used 2004 chevy trailblazer in february 08. It only had 23,000 miles on it. With in the first 2 weeks i had it my gauges started going crazy. They were jumping around all over the place. I took it back to the dealer to have it fixed and they tried to charge me. Fortunately i must have complained enough and to the right person because it was replaced at no charge to my self. I now am having major problems with it stalling and trying to stall. After searching the internet i see that i am not alone there are hundreds of complaints about this problem. Everyday upon start up it idles very rough and it tries to stall for a good 10 minutes. If i don't let it sit and idle before i drive it tends to stall. My check engine light will flicker at least once a day and every few days my reduced engine power light will flicker. I do not feel safe anymore. What if i am traveling and my car stalls and i lose control and from reading the other complaints i am at risk for my air bags not deploying. If it is a problem with the pcm, idon't have the money to fix it!!!!! why should i have too? i see that i am not alone with this problem. Why is their nothing being done about it? why should us as consumer already paying enough for these vehicles be responsible for their mistakes?
On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. When this occurredconsumer tried to restartvehicle,but it wouldn't restart.also,keyswere stuck in the ignition.as a result,battery was drained.dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and itsrelay switch.
I parked and turned off my car and it burst into flames.i had absolutely no warning, no warning light came on and i had no problems with the car at all until the fire.
Our family was driving from columbus, ohioto louisville, ky.we had just crossed the state line going up i-75 hill near florance.when my wife said she seen smoke out her side mirror.i looked in rear view mirror and seen a little myself.i was in fast lane running speed limit, all gauges showed all was ok.i put turn signal on to begin finding a place to stop.other cars near us began blowing horns and pointing at front right side of car.once we got pulled off side of road, we turned vehicle off.i pulled the hood release of our 2004 chevy trailblazer.the fire was already flaming out the front of the hood where you could not touch it to open the hood up.flames were also very bad on the front wheel area.my family exited the vehicle and got safely away.it is now being investigated by gm.was suppose to hear a update by august 31st on investigation.they moved date to september 2 with no response.i contacted them on september 6 and they said they are awaiting pictures of vehicle to be reviewed.they said they would update me on september 7.this vehicle was purchased new and had just turned 20k miles.
This car has had problems before cutting off for no reason.the dealer where i bought it from said that "they could not find anything wrong with it".now the car gauges and dashboard lights do not work properly.they sometimes do not work at all and after a while turn on.
2004 trailblazer ,ses light on ..code..secondary air pump failure. I repaired $600.00 +needed to do so to pass emissions and get new plates.2 yrs later ,same code,same action required to re-new plates.
Cracked exhaust manifold . Nothing caused this event , it just failed out of nowhere, now it has to be replaced , this is an uncommon event for this particular part to just crack or fail , and after reading researching this event i found it to be more commonplace in this from this particular car manufacturer. The fumes from the exhaust manifold is the safety issue , not to mention the unbearable noise.
The consumer had the sensor code p0171 replaced on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazer but the check engine light still illuminates on the dashboard. *mr the consumer also felt a loss of power and the vehicle would not accelerate properly.bucking and hesitation was current as well. *scthe consumer was told an oxygen sensor was needed.
Dt:the caller said that when she would be at a light the vehicle would stall. She would hit the gas pedal andthe vehicle would hesitate before taking off. Engine service light came on/off.on july 25, 2005 dealer checked and reprogrammed automatic transmission control module( pcm).on july 29, 2005 dealer checked and replaced the pcm again , and on august 1, 2005 dealer replaced a 02 sensor. Dealer said they could keep and drive vehicle to see if that fixed the problem . Dealer would not give her a temporary vehicleto drive while she waited for her vehicle to be worked on.dealer said the 02 sensor was the problem.would not offeran extended warranty. Dealer will not give her enough money for it as a trade in.
Spark knock noise on passenger side of car ,not in the engine along side of car, been to dealer 5 times they told me its normal noise and to get over it !!poor gas mialage dealer told me that its normal, the sticker says 15 mpg i am getting 10 to 11, again get over it... Can you help please !!!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The vin was not available...updated 05/14/15
2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the vehicle's a/c air output works fine, but when you switch it to heat, the output for this is diminished considerably.the vehicle heats up fine, but even when the airflow is entirely at the dash (none directed to the floorboard) the output of air for the heat is very low; so low it can't even be felt unless the hand is placed directly in front of the vent no matter how high the setting is.veh has been taken back to the dealer (under warranty), and was told no diagnostic problem was detected; everything is working properly.compared my vehicle to others of similar make/model/year, and dealer says all work the same.this is not true because last year, i could not stand the heat on setting of more than two because the output was very good.now, it can be put at a higher setting, but with little heat output.i communicated with an internet service technician who says it is the air flow door that is not sealing properly.the internet service technician also said it is difficult/tedious to fix this problem.i think the dealer just doesn't want to mess with it as it is under warranty.
All of my gauges on my dashboard completely turn off and then randomly turn back on.it is very dangerous to drive around with no speedometer, gas gauge, olil, battery, tachometer or odometer on.then it all of a sudden will turn on.it needs to be recalled.i took it to a repair shop and they said it would cost around $500 if not more to have them take apart my dash and look and then possibly send it out to seeif it can be fi.xedthere are numerous people i have found online with this same problem with the same vehicle.
Turn signals inoperatable at times. Brought truck to the dealer they replace a faulty hazard flasher.
Horn has intermittent issues of working - we have taken to the dealership on several occasions and then it works.they do not want to take apart the steering wheel assembly to research the problem regardless of the number of times we have had the vehicle to the dealership.now that the warranty is expiring, i am sure the problem will be researched since it will be at our cost.the horn only seems to work when the car is first started and the steering wheel is moved shapely.since it is under the air bag, the dealership doesn't want to deal with it.
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
Failure of the gauge cluster on a 2004 chevy trailblazer currently with 59,300 miles.about june 2009 the tach continually read incorrectly.dealer tried to mislead me to bring it in for a diagnosis at a cost of approx. $100i told them its broke why should i pay for a diagnosis. I had read about the problem on -line at edmunds,com.,my suv had 41,000 to 42,000 miles on it.in july 2010 my gas gauge started to occasionally malfunction, now jan. 2011 it is incorrect.in nov. 2010 my charging gauge started malfunctioning.i also have since read online of the same problem on other similar year gm trucks ans suv and they have recalls on them.its just a matter of time for the speedometer gauge to read incorrectly.please help, these malfunctions are not safe.*ln
The dash control panel has stopped working or only certain items showing speed, temp and oil pressure work on occasion. After searching online for repair options there are a number of complaints for the same problems for this specific vehicle.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time i have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me i have to replace the head gasket on the manifold.what the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it.the other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the speedometer stopped working and registers 65 mph while the vehicle is parked.the failure prevents him from knowing how fast he is traveling.the dealer has not been notified.when the contact bought the vehicle, the spare tire wrench under the rear bumper was stripped so that it could not be lowered.he had a mechanic examine the spare tire wrench and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer.the current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.
Low beam head lights turn off while vehicle in motion on city street. High beam headlights still work. Turn motor off and let vehicle set for a few minutes, then low beam head lights will work again.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle lost interior and exterior lighting. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed which caused the contact to crash into a creek. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
I was driving this morning 12/16/2014 at 50 mph when i noticed my dash lights,headlights fluctuating also my voltage gauge. No matter what i did it didn't change the state of the problem. The vehicle has had the gauge cluster replaced before i bought it and the battery.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights and the brake lights randomly stopped illuminating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the light bulbs, circuit boards, and fuses; however, the failures continued. When replacing the brake lights, the bulbs melted into the circuit board. The local dealer was not notified of the failures. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Headlamps no longer work (low beams). Bulbs are good and the high beams still work fine.
Currently own a 2004 chevy trailblazer that was repaired due to nhtsa action #ea04021.very soon after the repair to the rear tail lights was completed, rear brake lights failed on both sides simultaneously.dealer indicates that the left rear brake circuit board has "melted."
Headlights dim and flicker at random times, mostly at start up.dealer has replaced alternator twice and problem was resolved for about 2 months and has since recurred.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph the low beam headlights suddenly failed. The contact quickly turned on the high beams and continued to drive the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle the low beams lights were switched back on and operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 30 mph, the headlights failed and independently turned off without warning. The contact was able to turn the headlights back on, but the failure recurred several more times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,500.
The dash control panel has stopped working or only certain items showing speed, temp and oil pressure work on occasion. After searching online for repair options there are a number of complaints for the same problems for this specific vehicle.
Low beams suddenly stopped working while driving at night. Problem already fixed by auto repair, but very concerned that latest recall only includes 2006-2007 when this is happening to older trailblazers as well.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer; while driving on the highway; all gauges, lights, etc. Abruptly stopped working and continue to not work.i researched on line and found it could be what is called the "cluster board".i took my vehicle to a local chevy dealer in daytona beach fl.they insisted it was the ignition switch.they replaced that mechanism for just under $300.the following week (this occurred in 2010); the exact same situation recurred; so i brought it back to the dealer and they then agreed it was the cluster board which would now cost me close to $700.00. In order to avoid being ripped off to the tune of almost $1k; i purchased a gps unit so i could at least monitor my speed.the speed/rpms never register correctly; however, so far the other gauges seems to be ok (except for the oil pressure, it goes out of whack frequently so i just bring it in quickly to make sure i have sufficient oil and that it's clear/clean).most recently my headlights just go out without warning; i am able to use the high beams, but of course that puts me in jeopardy of getting a ticket. There are so many complaints on the 2004 chevy trailblazer - i do not understand why there has not been a recall on the cluster board and the electrical issues (lighting).i cannot afford to have all the repairs completed and would like to see chevrolet take on some responsibility for the cost of these flaws in the manufacturing of this vehicle.
I was driving down the freeway when i noticed my headlights went dark. All the other electrical components worked well (radio and stuff) and the lights came back on about 10 seconds later. The incident has happened a few times, but i can't figure out what is causing it. It's happened on the highway, the street, my driveway when i pull in... Usually it lasts about 20 seconds and then the lights come back on. The high beams still seem to work, though.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at 30 mph, the headlights failed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My headlights and blinkers and tail lights go out quite often and need to be changed. Sometimes they will go off for awhile, then start working again. I wish i had a count of how many times i have had to have the bulbs changed, but i did not keep track.
Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the low beams were not working, which caused him to activate the high beams.since that time, the low beams have worked intermittently.the dealer advised the contact to leave the vehicle in their possession so it could be repaired.the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs.the vehicle has not been repaired or diagnosed.the current mileage was 82,000 and failure mileage was 81,700.
Pep boys auto parts told me i had a recall on the turn signal switch
Headlight low beams go out without warning.hi-beams and foglights still work.this has happened without warning on four separate occasions at various speeds.all fuses, bulbs and relays checked, no fault found.
Automatic headlights go completely off for no reason, and then will come back on but no apparent reason,leaving you driving completely in the dark. (turning the car off and restarting it does not effect it either.) daytime running lights will also go off. This problem 1st began appr 2 years ago but has become more frequent 3 times a week in the last 6 months. Also the speedometer and tachometer no longer work. They periodically will come back on but has not worked in 2 weeks.
I bought this car about 4 years ago and it has been nothing but an elecitrical mess.first my head lights would go out once a month, then a couple times a month, then once a week.my brake lights started doing the same.our famliy mechhanic couldn't figure it out, he just kept replacing them and sending the bad bulbs in for warranty.a couple times the pigtails and lamps had to be replaces.also 3 seperate occasions both headlights went out at once while driving.and i had to drive home in the dark with no head lights on. I took it the chevy dealership after the third time abd apparently my fuse box was melted and needed to be replaced.spent over 1000.00 doing that and it worked okay for about a year.then headlights started going out again and brake tlights as well.not once a week, but still about once a month or every other month.recently my drivers window stopped working and i couldn't control the master switch to lock my car or roll up my windows.the cluster panel in the door needed to be replaced.also, had two sensors that needed to be replaced because my 4 wheel drive, parking brake, and crusie control would stop working all at once and the lights would be lit up on the dashboard.i wasnt' able to use any of them until the sensor was replaced.also the power shorted out in my side mirros, so i can't adjust the mirrors with the control or they start tiliting back and forth like crazy on their own.i have to get out of the car and adjust them manually.gm needs to do a recall, this car is not safe and i will not be buying a gm car while i look for a new car soon.
Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. My headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. Or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on.in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. I have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. Within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. After pulling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive withmy flashers on, i continued myway home. Half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again.how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. My lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much.i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. That would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to "run" the test not fix it...that will cost extra. I am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights?if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. Buying bulbs is the least of myworries if that was the only issue. But forboth headlights to go out at the same time, that'san issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. The headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer, while driving at night the low beam lights went out, i had to drive home with high beams on, this is a major concern, it is unsafe on the road.it has happen several time, they usually come back on, but not this time.
Brake lights flicker off and on. When the vehicle is in motion and brakes are pressed, the brake lights do not light up. This continues to happen with a new light bulb placed in.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights suddenly failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 164,000. The vin was not available.
Low beam headlights shut off while driving.highbeams and fogs still work.problem goes away after vehicle sits turned off.occurances getting more frequent.very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that the brake lights were not functioning correctly. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the sockets for the lights had become burned. In addition, the passenger side headlight intermittently failed and the socket for the passenger headlight was also found to be burned. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 96,112.
Low beam headlight connection shorts out and burns, and heater and a/c controls don't work anymore when you try to turn on heat or a/c kills engine. I have already replaced the liftgate module, that fixed the problem of not being able to lock the vehicle and sometimes starting it. This all started at about 92,000 miles. Estimated repair cost for heat and a/c around $600.00.
Wellhave a rear tail light bulb stop working and broke the outershell. And my sun roof stopped working and isn't completely sealed when it rains water leaksfrom the top!!
I can start my vehicle and the gauges started sticking. I am constantly being shocked by the driver door. My gauges no longer work at all and have completely went haywire. I have no dash lights. My vehicle has just died in the middle of a busy street. I do not know how much fuel i have, how fast i am going. My cruise control either at times increases my speed or does not hold the speed. I have to use a gps device to know approximate speed. This vehicle needs to be recalled. I love my vehicle but it has tons of issues.
When i first purchased this vehicle i thought i had a great suv. Little did i know that within the first month of owning it did i make a huge mistake. I am a single mother of 2 kids. I checked out the crash ratings and they were great!! i liked everything about my tb. Looking back, after the 4th problem within that first month. I should have ran away screaming from it, as i do now daily. The lights flicker when you drive at night. The headlights constantly go out. The check gauges light is constantly coming on. The oil pressure gauge drops for no apparent reason. The tach goes crazy. The "bell" for the lights (when you have the keys out and the lights are still on, or when you have the keys in and the drivers door open) works when it wants to. The battery gauge works when it feels like it. The gas gauge hasn't had a problem lately. I am wondering...doesn't all of that constitute as a safety problem?? i have had the lights looked at and am told there isn't anything that can be done..really?? i am going to have to have the gauges looked at now and from what i see it will cost about $600-$800. Where other chevy vehicles have had this covered under a recall. There are many other problems i've had, the o2 sensor, temp gauge, other lighting issues that i have taken care of but this is getting to be a bit much. I see many others have had this problem. It can't be from normal wear on the vehicle. Please do something about this before someone's family really gets hurt, if they haven't already.
Headlights flicker on vehicle, interior lights come on, voltage drops to 10v. Dealers state "nothing wrong" i been living with this issue since truck was new in 05. Please ck website "trailvoy.com" common issue.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the driver's side headlight suddendly failed to illuminate. The contact continued to drive. The headlight bulb was replaced by the contact and one month later; the failure recurred with the passenger's side headlight. The defect occurred sporadically and the headlight bulb was replaced each time. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving at an unknown speed, the low and high beam lights failed on the vehicle.the failure occurred two m ore time.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 112,500.updated 09/16/14*lj
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the headlights would malfunction sporadically without any warnings. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of this failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 102,340. Updated 09/12/2012
All lights stopped working, except when switching to high beams.front lights and brake lights do not work.when using the high beams, the front lights operate on high only.the car cannot be safely driven at night.
As i'm driving down the highway i noticed that my headlights would blink. Then another time they keep cutting on and off. So the other day as i was driving they cut off and would never cut back on even when i would turn the knob for them to cut back on. I would have to cut on my bright lights in order to see.
On june 11 2016 at 5:00am while driving my headlights went out, i used my high beam to return home from by pass highway 15miles. Once home tried the manual switch to see if lights would come on . No low beam but high beam worked. Couple of days later at dealership they could not find anything.i notice on occasion the low beams were not on when driving with the daylight running lights when i pull behind a car i would switch to high beam which did work.on 18oct 2016time 7:45 the lights low beam did not come on when starting my truck. I tried the high beam and it worked. Had to drive 10 miles on city street to get home on high beam. After getting home i played with switch switching from manually to running the low beam came on afte i turned the car off and back on with light on the manually position. Please help dealer can't find the issue or duplicate it neither can i.. I travel alone and female i can't have this happening. I have to get repaired.on.
The headlights will turn off while the vehicle is in motion for no apparent reason. This has been occuring for several years. You can switch to the high beams and the high beams will work. After about 10 to 15 minutes of driving, you can put the lights back to normal and they will operate on the low beams. It may be a month before this occurs again.
While driving headlights dim very low to the point that you can not see. Doesn't happen every time. Dashboard lights also go very low. Vehicle taken in to dealership in april. Tech says can not duplicate problem. Car taken in again this time cd player will stop playing if volume is turned all the way down for more that 2 mins. In order to make it play again you have to eject cd and reinsert. Radio was suppose to be ordered never received it.car taken in again this time different dealership found problem with radio and it was replaced asked for them to check headlights because problem still happens. They also cannot duplicate problem. After leaving dealership cd players stops play again.sept 28, 2005 while at bank drive through car stalls out, able to restart car. Took vehicle to dealership told them about the stalling out, headlights, and cd player. After having my car there a week and 3 days there conclusion was that the stalling out was because the was carbon build up in throttle body this was cleaned out.my car has 19,000 miles and is a year old i don;t believe this is the problem.while there a new cd player was put in, i was told that the one that was replaced before was a refurbished one and it didn't surprise them that it didn't work. The headlights we were told that we were crazy at first and then after speaking with the service manager was told that my vehicle has california emissions which means we have a 2nd air intake on it that causes the alternator to drain causing the lights to dim. Gm has told us this is normal!!!!!! i am sorry i am not willing to put my family lives on the line because i happen to buy anew car in virginia that was made in california.i leave in a rural area not the city so if i lose my headlights then that means i can't see. This doesn't mean anything to them. We do have a meeting in nov with the northern area manager. This is not a normal operation of a car nor should it be designed to do this.
Since i've purchased the 2004 vehicle (brand new), i have had to replace thepassenger side low beam headlight about 10 times.the vehicle is out of warranty and the headlight went out again.while trying to replace, noticed that the wiring is burned out as there is a short.i have read several complaints about the same thing and wondering if there is a recall for this problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.sporadically, while driving various speeds, the headlights completely failed.the contact's visibility was reduced.the technician stated that the relay was the cause of the failure; however, the repair would have to wait because the parts were on backorder.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Driving on hwy 178 at about 9 pm and the front head lights andturned completely off. I moved light switch on and off and my light would not go back no on.....also while driving the kern canyon hwy 178 taking the curves my ingine shut off and steering and brakes locked up this has happened several time while driving at 20 mile speed.
My driving lights turn off and on while im driving i took it to check and they said is a factory problem with electric system but my lights turn off while im driving
Back hatch and window will only open occasionally if i'm lucky. Tail lights went out once and i was able to get the hatch open to fix it.they are out again and i can't get the hatch to open now.i have been replacing head lamps about every 8 to 10 months.head lights are now going off for no apparent reason while i'm driving at night.i can flip on the brights and then wait a few minutes and flip back to low beams, sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't.the dome lights will not come on and stay on after i turn it off.half of the dash lights for the radio are out, sometimes they will come on if i tap them.the feature that lets you turn the vehicle off and the radio will continue to play and the windows will still roll down as long as you don't open the door, is not working.both o2 sensors are out and have been for a long time.i purchased this suv brand new from a chevy dealer.i have paid it off and kept up all of the general maintenance on it.when i took it in to get these issues fixed i was told it would be over $2500.00 to fix and that did not include labor.this suv is a lemon, if i was in a position to trade it in or buy a new one i would, and i would not be getting another chevy.i have never been notified of any recalls.i only found out about the electrical recalls on the turn signals and tail lights because a friend had heard about them and suggested a website to check.i'm calling the dealer today to see if i can get these issues taken care of.another reason i will not be buying chevy again.
While going home from work yesterday, someone pulled up and told me that my rear lights were out. Upon my husband inspecting the lights, he discovered that the connection to the rear brake lights is out. There was a recall done in 2004 but gm will not honor it.
2004 chevy trailblazer - intermittent flickering of exterior lights. Headlights sporadically flicker during normal night time driving.flickering may occur multiple times during trip and then not occur again for several weeks.problem began at approximately 50,000 miles.it is very frightening and is probably very distracting to other drivers.
There are several defects on chevy trail blazers mine in particular is with the instrument cluster panel because it stopped recording the speed, amount of gas in my vehicle, essential to driving safety, proper speed maintenance and ensuring it wont stall out due to lack of gas in the vehicle while on the freeway at high speeds.in addition the night lights turn off randomly while driving at night and that is dangerous to me and my children when driving at night which i do often to commute home from work. There are different dates for the defects the cluster panel gage was proximately 6 or 8 months old, the manufacturer was contacted they stated it was not hazardous to my driving and that since it was not under warranty due to being a 2004 the best they could do was 10% off, i felt it was a hazard at the time of the report they fixed an issue with the turn signals but now my headlights are turning on and off randomly at night and it is scary to be driving at night and your lights go off and you cant see a thing.the lights have been malfunctioning for the last 3 to 4 months have not reported it because of the lack of response by the manufacturer with prior issue.
The low beam headlights burn out while driving the vehicle. This has happened 3 times in the last 6 months. All 3 times both low beam bulbs burn out at the same exact time while traveling on a rural road in nh..
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he attempted to install a child safety seat in the third row seating, but none of the seat belts would successfully tighten and retain the child seat. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the headlights were experiencing a recurring failure in which they would periodically burn out. Upon examining the headlight housing, the contact noticed that the wires were burned. The contact stated that he replaced each headlight approximately three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was unavailable.
Headlights turns off while drivingtaillights burns out at lease once a month (blinkers, brakes etc)interior lights comes on and off at times.
Driving conditions dark, 11pm, unlit, stars visible paved country road with hills, curves and 2-5 foot ditches. Weather wet but drying. Visibility good. Vehicle in motion near legal speed limit 80 km/hr. Occasional oncoming traffic, so occasionally switching between low and high beams.noticed low beam headlights flickered occasionally. Effect was only visibleafter oncoming traffic had passed, before switching back to high beam headlights. I had attributed the effect to my eyes adjusting after the oncoming headlights.on one occasion, after the oncoming vehicle had passed, i switched back to low beam setting, but the low beam headlights were not illuminating the road at all. All i could see was a small amount of yellowish light off to the sides of the vehiclefrom the other running lights, including yellow lights on the side-view mirrors. There was insufficient light to see any distance down the road, so i ceased to depress the accelerator pedal, and covered the brake applying gentle braking.i still had my fingers on the lever and was able to switch back to high beams after several seconds. Fortunately the high beams still worked. I brought the vehicle to a stop at the next available safe opportunity, to assess what had happened.all other lights, including the fog lights were working. I drove at reduced speed alternately using the fog lights and high beams.the low beams occasionally started working again. By the time i was home, they had ceased to work. I replaced the gm hdm module, and the low beams worked for a year or so until that module failed.there is a recall to replace gm hdm 15016745 with gm hdm 13506836 but the recall apparently does not apply to my 2004 model year. Nhtsa recall no. :15v-519manufacturer recall no. : 14291i consider this to have been a severe life threatening event.
My clusterboard is completely non functioning the readings are not working
Left rear blinker does not turn work. Bulb has been replaced. The when i turn on the blinker it makes a rapid blinking noise.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights turned on and off without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed and there was a burning smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box and wiring burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while turning on the vehicle, the day time running lamps failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer that has defective headlights. It started over a year ago, but was rare. When i drive at night the lights suddenly go out. The parking light and the high beams still work. It has been getting more frequent and in the last month it has happened several times.my engine light has also been on for months.i have had a diagnostic test done by a mechanic and he informed me that i had a loose gas cap. I bought a new one and it has not resolved that problem.now i wonder if it remains on because of the light issue.this is a problem because i live in an unincorporated area that has minimal lighting at night. I have looked on the internet and there several people have reported that same issue.
The headlight socket (low beam) on the drivers side melted and nearly caught fire. And the rpm gauge stepper is messing up.
I have been having a problem with the lights going out while driving. I usually have to pull over and shut vehicle off and let it set for awhile. Once i restart it works. Well now they don't work at all. I replaced the headlamps several times. I have to drive with high beams because the dims don't work.
The low beam headlight quit working after further investigation found all fuses to be in good working order as well as all relays and the dimmer switch, after checking the bulbs in the low beam assembly the bulbs were not charred or burnt and the filament was still in contact as normal, after reading some excerpts on another website this is an all to familiar incident. Luckily we were not driving at night and no one was injured thankfully. Its time for a recall before someone is injured and or killed from this type of manufacturing malfunction.
My complaint is that i contacted chevy dealer and advised of so many issues i have had with my vehicle since the purchase mainly most recent is the driver signal light will not come on and it was recalled 2004 recall# turn signal 05v198000 in which they advised me that the campaign has expired and therefore mine cannot be replaced.i have already almost had 3 car crashes because the signal is not working.i do not understand why chevrolet did not replace when it is clear this is life threatening regardless of when the recall was put into force.
Started the vehicle (at night), low beam headlights were not working. Fuses were checked, they were fine.
First problem was head lamps went out for no reason, had to replace the lamp driver relay, so far its only happened once..
Headlights flash on and off at night. Sometimes cars pull over thinking i am a police officer. I was told by a mechanic that it is a known problem due to bad ground wires on the left(driver) side of the vehicle.
My head lights don't come on randomly. Randomly they do. Obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. No, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. Very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. When the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. People could run out of gas unknowingly. Also very dangerous!
Driving down highway headlights go out but foglights and high beams work. Headlights come back on after awhile.
The problems started in 2006 and were very intermittent.there is an electrical issue with the instrumentpanel, lights, battery , and other unknown items.the dealer check the electrical system when itstarted, but could not find any problem.sometimes, while driving at night the lights went off, and i would haveto pull off the road, check any fuses and relays, and then they would come back on.the next electricalissue was with the speedometer, which on a trip across to florida it would be erratic and indicate i wastraveling over 120 miles an hour when my gps said i was driving at 65.after the warranty expired i havehad issues with replacing multiple batteries which go dead every 4 or 5 days depending on usage.after the speedometer stopped working, each other instrument panel item worked on and off.this includesthe gas tank gauge, the ammeter, the temperature gauge, tachometer, and the oil pressure gauge.they all worked on and off for the next 3 years, and now none of these very important instrument panel gauges have worked for over 2 years.i wonder if the electronics that effect the air bagswould work if i ever have an accident.i have replaced many batteries, i still have to charge each one every 4 or 5 days or i cannot start the truck.i have checked online and there are thousands of trailblazer, and their related gm vehicles with the same problems.i hear that a recall was issuedfor the gmc-envoy which is the same related parts vehicle but there is not one for the trailblazer?i am dealing with these issues and hoping for the recall that we all have been waiting for. Thank god i have a 97 toyota camry that runs well.i wish [xxx] would read this.i also have photosof the non-working instrument panel, and the 120mph speedometer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was pulled over by a police officer.he was informed that both the driver's and passenger side brake lights were inoperable.he drove the vehicle to his residence, checked the fuse panel, and noticed that the fuse was still good.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v527000 (exterior lighting:brake lights).the manufacturer also stated that they were not obligated to perform the repairs on the vehicle.the dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle to their establishment for inspection.the current mileage was 71,624 and failure mileage was 71,589.
The speedometer gauge went down to 0, while i was on hwy traveling at 55 mph.my speedometer currently isn't working and gas gauge is not working to. Why isn't there a recall on this? the lightening willgo out to and don't want to come back on some times.
Front head lamps turn off for no reason on dark street, leave the driver with no visibility.
While driving at night noticed no low beam head lights. Flipped to high beam and they worked. Called a friend who said to check the relay by switching the fan relay with low beam relay. That was problem. Purchased a new relay next day and installed it. 2 days later, no low beam lights again. Popped cover on relays to find a melted mess. Low beam relay had melted along with the 15 amp fuse adjacent to it as well as the fuse box. Upon further research on line, this seems to be an ongoing issue with this vehicle. I'm currently hunting down a used under hood fuse/relay box to replace this one with.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 91,000.
There are a few things. And i just would like to know if there is a recall or possible recall issue at hand. The first thing that happened was the rpm gaudge. It will stick at 3000rpm or higher. But the engine is not over reving and the needle still moves up and down as if it would when reading correctly. But doesn't drop below the 3000rpm. Then it randomly resets and works correctly then will again randomly stick at 3000 empty or higher. The next thing that happens is the battery light will randomly flicker. Not all the time just at random. I had the battery tested and its holding a charge just fine. The weird thing next was i killed the power. No key in at all and it still flickered on my dashboard. Then stopped the next day. Another thing i was driving home 1 night from work. Turned my blinkers on to turn onto my road and my interior lights slowly come on and slowly turn back off. My head light wire on the drivers side burnt out about a yr ago which i replaced.now i'm having issues with the drivers side. The bulb for my low beam is not blown. If u hit it comes back on. My drivers side speaker has not worked since i purchased my trailblazer. And it will randomly work. This is recent. I really think there is an electrical problem. And my consent is a fire. Ive had it just under 2 yrs. And i'm only the 2nd owner and it had 34000 miles on it when i bought it in june of 2011.
2004 trailblazer has 40 second turn on of headlights and back up lights when remote key used to unlock doors. This has on 2 occasions has caused vehicles in travel lanes to suddenly brake because with the back up lights on blazer appears to be backing into traffic. Solution: only occurs after dark, so must be relayed thru daylight running detector. Needs to do as brake and turn signals do, flash on and then off. Headlights have stayed on shining into a group who threaten me with bodily harm. Dealer said a gm problem, they can't change. Had 2002,2001,1998 blazers, never a problem.
While driving consumer stepped on the brakes anddirectional signal became disengaged. Talso,brake light and the tail light became inoperable.
My complaint is on the chevrolet trailblazer. I have personally witnessed at least 8 instances in my area where the brake lights on the trailblazer don't work. The 3rd light on top of the lift gate works, but the regular brake lights don't work. Every time it has been both of them not working. That leads me to believe it isn't just a bulb being burnt out.i have luckily not witnessed any accidents resulting from this issue, but my father owns a trailblazer and if there is something wrong electrically causing this problem i don't want the same thing to happen to his resulting in him potentially being rear ended. I saw one on i94 just east of i696 yesterday. I notified the woman and she said that she knew so hopefully it is just the bulbs, but i don't know for sure.
I own a 2004 trailbrazer that have the same problem as the gm recall on lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps that are always on. On vehicles with cruise control, that function also becomes inoperative..the national highway traffic safety administration contacted gm to inquire about the issue after receiving three complaints, and the company issued the recall in response, adler said.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was defective. The speedometer did not indicate the speed in which the vehicle was traveling and the tacometer was also defective. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the repair of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front drivers side headlight would constantly burn out, causing the headlight to melt and emit smoke. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.updated 09/19/11
Blower will go on by itself when manually turned on, the blower will go off for a few seconds and back on. The back windshield wiper will go by itself, the clock will turn to 12:00 when turned off, headlights flicker while driving, when using anything electrical in the car such as the electric windows, the head lights dim.
Headlights dim, battery gauge bounces back and forth to positive and negative.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 45 mph with the automatic headlights on, the low beam headlights failed without warning. The contract drove into the emergency lane and turned the high beams on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction.the failure mileage was 122,000.the current mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving at an unknown speed, the low and high beam lights failed on the vehicle.the failure occurred two m ore time.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 112,500.updated 09/16/14*lj
Headlights blink while driving and speedometer and tachometer stopped working.
My passenger side head lamp shorted out. On 12.31.07 i took it to the dealer and the replaced a burnt and charred connector. On april3, 2008, the head lamp again malfunctioned. During the three months i noted at least 10 other chevrolet trailblazers with in non-operating passenger side head lamp.the service manager at the local dealer advised me that the have seen this problem on other trailblazers.i travel at night and this is a safety issue.
Whenever i drive at night the exterior and interior lights flicker and sometimes go out completely when i brake or allow the truck to coast. When i use the gas the problem resolves but since i have to stop sometime this isn't a good fix. The electrical gauge on my dash fluxuate with the lights going from low to high and back again. I've taken into 2 dealerships but they "can't duplicate the problem" i work nights so i am driving mostly during the night. How is it save for a young woman to drive alone at night without lights? this is an ongoing problem that has happened since i purchased the truck and has not been resolved.
Dt: the contact stated the headlights were flashing on and off. The contact tookthe vehicle to the dealer three times. The dealer stated that this was normal activity. No cause has been determined. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy.updated 12/27/05.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at speeds of 45 mph, the headlight failed. After several moments, the headlights resumed normal operation. This was the second occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were under 24,500.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the instrument panel has not worked since she purchased the vehicle brand new in january of 2004.the warning indicators are constantly illuminated.she took the vehicle to the dealer several times while it was under warranty, but they could not locate the failure.due to the failure, she does not know how fast she is driving, how much fuel is in the vehicle, and cannot read the odometer.recently, the headlights failed and she took the vehicle back to the dealer.the dealer charged $91 to diagnose the failure, which produced a failure code at the headlight low beam relay cluster switch.the dealer replaced the low beam relay switch and ignition switch, but the failure persisted.now that the vehicle is out of warranty, the dealer has finally located a diagnostic code for the instrument panel failure.the dealer stated that the instrument panel cluster failed and would cost $600 to repair.the failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 68,000.updated 4/14/09 the air bag light illuminated. Updated 04/17/09.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the low beam headlights went out without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they replaced the front panel switch and connector. The failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 146,577.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and have had to have both headlights replaced several times over the past year.my dealership has said this is a recurring problem they have been experiencing with trailblazers that are brought in.
I was just reading the complaints & thought i would submit a few of my own. Gas fillling is always a task as tank always seems to "overflow" & gas sprays out everywhere. I was told it is because of the type of filler line that gm uses. Headlights constantly going from normal to dim, to dimmer, then back to normal, regardless of driving conditions. Saw the one from the person being shocked, this too has always happened to me since the first day i bought the trailblazer. If i touch the metal of the door upon exiting the vehicle theres a large jolt from static electricity i assume. The arc fromthis jolt is very visible & i estimate it to 2 inches in length at times (longer your in the vehilce...bigger the arc). All the rubber trim on the backhath has come off. Plastic lining used on fenderwells constantly coming loose & must be reatached. Carpet around pedals has all come loose. I bought this vehicle nov. 1 2004 & it is hardly been driven with only 6,000 miles yet seems to be falling apart already.
While driving at night, i noticed the dash lights dim and headlights dim at the same time.the lights then immediately flicker back to normal nighttime lights.it appears they are flickering between daytime and nighttime settings.when i took the car to the dealer, they could find nothing wrong.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the headlights flicker when they are activated.the lights only flicker upon deceleration.the dealer stated that the cause of failure was the ecm.the contact informed the dealer not to repair the vehicle.the current mileage is 36,167 and failure mileage was 36,000.
When headlamp burned out it was discovered that the plastic connector that the bulb plugs into had burned and melted.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the headlights had begun to crack on the exterior shell. The vehicle was not diagnosed and or repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
2004 chevy trailblazer headlights and dash lights went out. Customer states that they came back on and then went out for 7 days. Mechanic stated they would have to do the eliminating method to find out what is wrong.
While driving consumer stepped on the brakes anddirectional signal became disengaged. Talso,brake light and the tail light became inoperable.
When you cut the wheels hard left or right the suv trailblazer engine stalls out.why wasn't iinformed about recall notices on taillight systemsi never received a notice.
I have replaced the light bulbs on the back of my car 3 times and asked the agency to replace the whole part or casing after i found a recall that the taillights were defective.i informed chevrolet of where i found the recalls , i was told this website is only opinions from other people that don't know what they are talking about. I was told in the agency that the problem was only on 2003 models and not 2004's. The agency said they would replace the whole part anyways but the next day a police officer almost gave me a ticket because he said i failed to indicate i was going to make a left hand turn on a one lane road.i've taken my car to the agency twice for that problem and obviously they haven't replace the part.my car is less than two years old and it has given me problems beyond that one.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at a stop, the contact noticed that the tail lights failed to illuminate. In addition, when the key was turned to the off position, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that both tail light strips needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 4/27/15the consumer stated both tail lights failed, the stop light on both sides, and the brake lights. Ignition wire was burned. Updated 10/9/15
While driving consumer stepped on the brakes anddirectional signal became disengaged. Talso,brake light and the tail light became inoperable.
Turn signal light not working properly after recall notice has been fixed.the signal light on my 2004 chevy trailblazer was corrected in november.it is now july and i'm having the same signal problem again.
My 2004 trailblazer kicked into full speed while i was traveling in an icy road at 20 mph. It automatically switched to 4 wheel drive, spun at a 90 deg. Went into a deep ditch, spun back straight and headed up the ditch, again full speed, into a culvert and totaled the vehicle. Both air bag sensors were knocked off the vehicle and neither one opened. I was not injured. Shook up a little. Traveling alone and coming home from church on a sunday morning at noon.
Check engine light came on,when it was checked it showed there was a large e-vap leak. When pressure test was done on system fuel started coming out of hose going into top of fuel tank. Was told there was a major recall on this part. However because i exceeded the mileage by 20,000 mi gm will not cover damage.this is a major safety problem and i was never notified of this problem like i think gm should have. I believe gm should re-imburse any out of pocket funds owner spends to fix problem and make vehicle safe again.
The fuel gauge does not work properly.it sometimes indicates there is more fuel than there actually is in the tank.sometimes it shows it is empty when it is not.
Faulty fuel sending unit: causing fuel gauge to not read correctly or all together.would like to replace but don't have the $600 quoted by the dealer.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls 4.2 i6-ses light went off while driving. Took it to autozone and the scanner read code p0455. Had a mechanic look at it and he found a crack on the gas tank at the neck where it connects to the filler neck.this repair runs into the hundreds of dollars which i do not have. I haven't even finished paying off the car yet. I researched the problem online and have found quite a few trailblazer ownerswith the exact same problem.
2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident.
2004 trailblazer gas gauge does not work.my husband filled the truck up with gas and next morning the gauge went from e to past f and does not read anything now.this is the 2nd sensor to go out.the rpm sensor also went out a year ago.talked to the dealer ship, they said to contact nhtsa and let them know.i read online and there are several complaints about the sensors going out and gm knowing they have issues.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the fuel cap was replaced. The failure recurred within one year. The vehicle was diagnosed and again, located the failure at the fuel cap. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times in which each time; the fuel cap was replaced as the remedy but to no avail. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and he was advised that the fuel tank exhibited a hairline fracture. The vehicle was then taken to the independent mechanic for repairs in which the fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
I first starting smell gas out side the trailblazer after filling it up. I looked at the fuel tank and looks to be leaking at the filler neck. Now i am smell gas coming through the vents inside the vehicle.
2004 chevy trailblazer leaking gasoline from the fuel line. Gasoline is leaking out of tank constantly all over the garage and anywhere the car is driven. Huge fire or explosion hazard. Same problem as special code 07099 and tsb #05012 where extended warranty was issued on ext models only.
2004 trailblazer, been having issues from 30k miles on with check engine light and they kept telling me bad fuel cap, after about a doz or more new caps now leaking filler tube.found out this is the cause of the check engine lights.fuel can leak out and cause a fire not to mention damage to the environment.2004 ext versions were recalled but not the lswhy??? in wisconsin and when checking the internet found hundreds of complaints with the same issue.how long will it take before action is done with this problem? does someone need to die??
Check engine light came on three times within the first month and a half i owned the used 04 trailblazer. It seems common from what most people posted on the internet that this problem occurs anywhere from 35 - 55k miles.the gas tank would constantly release an odor and i would get dizzy every time i drove the truck.i took it in to the dealer and they said it was just a leak in the gas cap and that it needed to be replaced.once the warranty expired (one week later), the s.e..light came on again and the dealer service department stated that there was a crack in the neck of the tank and that it needed to be replaced.i picked it up today after it was replaced and totaled to $1,430.gm knows about this problem and hopefully the letter that i have written to them will solve this issue and that i will either be reimbursed or compensated somehow for lost work and interest paid on this bill.
Was constantly having the service engine light soon come on. Went to my repair shop and they said i needed to replace my gas cap. They reset the sensor and replaced my gas cap. Same thing happened on and off over the last 9 months. On july 18th it happened again . Took it to different shop and they performed a smoke test and found a crack in the gas tank where the filler tube is, so when the gas tank is full it leaks or when you corner. Not a lot but i would assume that any would be bad considering the exhaust pipe is right there. Looking online i found nhtsa already had an item regarding this issue its number is pe07014. I contacted chevy and was told that my vin number was not attached to the action but it is the same issue that was noted on the nhtsa action notice and research i performed on the web. Did they tell you that they were only going to cover certain vin. I could not find this anywhere on your site. But could have missed it.
I was smelling gas fumes coming from my '04 chevy trailblazer. After some investigation found that the fitting going into the fuel tank from the fill line is leaking. The check engine has been on for a while.
1. There is no event that led to the failure, rather it is a crack at the gas tank neck, which is covered on document 07099a for the chevrolet trailblazer ext, however i have the trailblazer lt which suffers from the same symptoms.2. As it is a crack there is fuel leaking as well as fumes into the vehicle cabin.3. Gm does not want to cover the cost to fix the replacement of the fuel tank and labor as covered for the trailblazer ext.
2004 chevy trailblazer is leaking fuel.a 3rd party (non-gm) mechanic diagnosed the problem as a crack in the gas tank.according to the mechanic, the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the floor of his shop.
My 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4wd has 41,000 miles on the odometer.recently the service engine soon (ses) light became illuminated.personal inspection of the vehicle revealed a small crack in the plastic fuel tank.the crack was located at the "weld" or joint where the plastic fuel fill pipe connects to the tank.this fill pipe also houses the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).as my vehicle was past the three-year - 36,000 mile warranty period i attempted to glue the leaking crack.this held for a few weeks, the ses light went out and there was no odor or appearance of gasoline leaking from the area.eventually, though, the leak returned, evidenced by the ses light illumination and gasoline leaking from the repaired area.another repair attempt was made and is currently under observation.this exact problem appears to be detailed in general motors document id# 1985459; subject: special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve fracture #07099 - (06/07/2007).this referenced document only pertains to 2002-2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl, both longer wheelbase models than my standard ls model.upon my discovery of this manufacturer known problem with this vehicle model, i took my trailblazer to the local chevrolet dealer today.the service consultant said he was not familiar with my problem and was unable to access the computer database for any relevant documents for my vehicle.he did take a copy of the above referenced special coverage adjustment document and promised a return call tomorrow.
2004 chevrolte trailblazer- it cuts off while in traffic. There is a blog site with people from all over the country complianing of the problem. Dealer says, 'cannot duplicate problem.'the vehicle also produces strong gasoline odor. Dealer says, 'cannot duplicate problem.' this problem is also listed on the blog complaint site with a warning not to leave the vehicle in the garage or the fumes will ignite.
The service engine light on our chevy 2004 trailblazer ls came on.took the vehicle to our mechanic who said there is a small crack in the fuel tank.i drove the vehicle out of town to a mechanic we highly trust explained the problem and were advised to take the vehicle to the dealership because he believed there was a special warranty in place for emissions problems.while at the dealership they confirmed there is a fuel tank inlet check valve fracture and should be covered under the special coverage adjustment #07099a.at the end of the day i was told my particular vehicle could not be covered because of the break in the vin number.i then contacted gm personally and talked to a specialist who said she would have to look into it.she got back to me and basically said there is nothing gm can do because the warranty only covers the ext model, even though this is obviously a factory defect and a safety hazard!i was told my vehicle would be used for future evidence that this seems to be occurring in our particular model "trailblazer ls".so we are left with a cracked fuel tank that gm refuses to take care of.
On my 2004 trailblazer, my wife complained about gas fumes in the car. I noticed gas streaming from around the top of gas tank. I dropped the gas tank down and noticed the leak was streaming from one of the metal lines exitingfrom the fuel pump. The corrosion was so bad i only had to lightly push on the metal line and it broke into. If my wife didn't smell the fumes this could have burst into a fire if it eventually sprayed onto the exhaust system.
On january 25, 2010, the "check engine" light came on.i took my car in to the dealer on january 28.they said there was a crack where the filler tube attaches to the fuel tank, and the entire tank/filler tube assy would have to be replaced, at a cost of over $1300.three mechanics at the dealership told me this is a very common failure, they have seen it many times.they said i could look for a used tank to save money on the repair, but they did not recommend it because "all those tanks fail."i did some checking on line and found that this is indeed a common failure.i called the gm consumer help line and asked for some help on the repair cost, since this is apparently a design flaw and a common failure.the assigned me service request, but a few days later called back and said that gm would not help out on the repair cost.my car is a 2004 trailblazer with 67,500 miles, and thus out of warranty, but i believe gm should still be at least partially responsible for a common failure.*tw
2004 chevrolet trailblazer.consumer writes in regards to customer relationship specialist dismissive and premature file closure of defective vehicle fuel tank inlet check valve fracture problem with no current repair solutions.
My 2004 chevy trailblazer will not accept gasoline. I had a 1/4 tank left and went to a gas station. To my surprise the vehicle would not let me fill the tank. I was first told that the vent might be dirty then a cylinder in the gas tanks system might have failed. The mechanic found a bulletin that said i had to replace the fuel tank filler upper pipe and lower hose because of vapors filling up inside. I paid for gas that ended up all over the ground instead of in my tank. I called the dealer to find out that a bulletin is different then a recall so they were not entitled to pay for it. I purchased in 2009 and gm knows about it but will not recall it. What if it explodes in the gas station from the vapors. Who's fault would it be then. I had no idea and would never buy a chevy again. First i had a problem with the check engine light coming on when the gas cap was not put back on right and now i can't even get gas. What good is a vehicle if you can't use it. I am still paying for it. As soon as it paid for i will be trading it in. The dealer gave me a smo about a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty. When i bought it had 62,500 miles already on it. Why should i pay for something they knew was a problem but won't recall. Please recall this vehicle. In reading the bulletins for this vehicle i found that there are problems with the electrical system, the air bags, the fuel system, the transmission, speedometer, etc. How many problems do you need for one vehicle or are they waiting for someone to get killed over it. The bulletin says that a small amount of fuel may spit back out. Well that is a lie. All the fuel in the 1/4 tank spilled out on the ground and i paid for the gas i could not get in the tank. Gm is no help, dealer is no help. The only one that was straight up with me was the mechanic. I am going to hate to see the bill for this one. My tax dollars at work. I agree why should we bail out the auto companies when they don't care what kind of vehicle they produce.
My complaint is regarding a potential incident.i own a 2004 chevy trailblazer.i bought this new in 2004.within 3 months, i smelled gas from inside the truck. Then noticed when i fill the tank, it leaks out of the top.i brought this to gm attention and they said there is no recall and that i would be responsible 100%.could cost up to 1000.can you please investigate the issue and determine if there are others out there like me?i beleive this is a lemon type issue and i am planning to have my attorney take action but wanted to get your feedback?
2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt leaking gas & fumes where filler neck joins tank. Have learned online that there are many people having the same problem. Dealer and gm will do nothing to help me pay for the repairs. I paid $1350.00 to have a new gas tank installed. This must be a defect. I had my vehicle checked several times for the service engine soon light in the past. One occasion was the fuel cap and on another they could find no code. This should be covered. They know they have a problem. My extended warranty ran out 26 days before this happened. Thank you
I stated to smell gas on my 2004 chevy trailblazer. About a week later it started leaking gas. I am stationed @ ft. Campbell and my mother living in pa had received a letter stating that there was a recall on 2004 trailblazers due to corrosion dealing with the gas tank assembly area. I took my suv to a chevy dealer named james corlew chevrolet in tenn. They informed me that they had not heard of the recall and that it was going to cost me $2645 to fix it. They informed me that the problem was due to a large number of items dealing with the gas tank area assembly rusting and corroding. With me being in the military i need to travel alot to complete various training school.i was informed by my chain of command to report this to the government and if no response to contact my jag department due to the fact that this is a severe safety problem i wont be able to bring my vehicle on to post.
Crack in fuel tank 2004 chevy trailblazer ls.crack is just below where the filler tube goes into tank. I have researched online and find that this is a common problem but there is no recall. I am concerned about a fire and explosion. A new fuel tank from the dealer is over $1000. I have tried to patch it but it is made of a special plastic that is herd to repair.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the cruise control as well as the fuel gauge no longer functioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told they do not know how to remedy thefailures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls. The contact noticed after refueling the vehicle to capacity, the fuel would leak onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the top portion of the fuel tank was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the problem. There was a technical service bulletin pertaining to the defect under nhtsa item number 10026522 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Fuel tank is leaking fuel from top of tank.strong smell of gas outside and inside vehicle. Drips down side of tank when driving. Repair is over $1000 dollars. Internet is full of same complaints. Why is there no action recalling this public hazard?vehicle is ext extended version.called gm and they say they have no knowledge of problem. Despite an earlier notice..this agency needs to be more accountable. This is what happens when the government owns the business they are to regulate. Shame. Read your complaints and take action.
My gas tank always reads empty and the fuel light is always on. Occasionally after a fill up, it will appear that i have a small amount of gas, but soon returns to empty. For the last 6 months or more i have had to reset my mileage trip gauge every time i fill up and watch the mileage so i don't run out of gas. This is extremely inconvenient. Also, one night about 2 weeks ago, my speedometer was reading 20 miles an hour more than the speed we were traveling. Even after we stopped completely, the gauge read 20 mph. The next day it was once again normal and has been since, but this was very strange.
Gas leaking from gas tank and causing a puddle of gas to form under vehicle. Vehicles is a 2004 chevy trailblazer. Refer to nhtsa action # pe07013.
I have a 2004 trailblazer lt with 94,931 miles and am the original driver.the check engine light came on 2-3 years ago and i have taken to several different mechanics to diagnose with no success.in june 2010 i took into the local chevy dealership for 100k service and was told i had a cracked fuel tank filler neck which i had to replace at a cost of ~$1000.this fixed the check engine light as well.chevrolet is aware of this fuel tank issue and denies there is an issue with any model except 2002-2003 trailblazer ext's and gmc envoy xl models under tsb 05012.in reviewing the nhtsa website it is apparent the scope of this problem goes beyond these models.the local dealership advised they were aware the trailblazer models had issues with the fuel tank but referred us to general motors as there was no tsb from gm for this model.i spoke to 3 separate people at gm customer assistance who advised they would investigate and came back within 3 business days and denied any responsibility.i questioned gm about the numerous occurrences of cracked or corroded fuel tank filler neck issues and referenced the nhtsa website.they advised the nhtsawebsite, where many of these cases are documented, is not a gm recognized website for this type of issue and was essentially told they (gm) ignored complaints from this website.i was advised by the gm rep nothing else would be considered and when i asked for someone "higher" at gm to speak with was told they couldn't provide anymore information.when asked for the corporate address and ceo info i was told they wouldn't give that information out but i could look it up on the internet.bottom line is chevrolet does not stand behind their safety claims or vehicle issues and i feel compelled to have this documented on the nhtsa website.
A small crack or fracture has developed in the fuel tank filler neck. This will cause the check engine light to come on and may cause the tb to idle poorly when cold.there is a smell of gasoline.
The fuel tank on my 2004 chevy trailblazer is leaking fuel due to corrosion.i have tried to fix the problem myself but was unsuccessful.my local chevy dealership recognizes a service bulletin but says it doesn't pertain to my vehicle since it hasn't been registered in certain states.
After fueling,when driving and while stationary the smell of gas fumes inside the vehicle very strong difficultystarting and now wont start at all upon further self investagation fuel is comiming out on top of fuel tanksmall holes seem to exist where fuel is coming out how ever i cant get in far enough to see this was determined by feeling around on thefuel tank.
Chevrolet trailblazer hascheck engine light on. I can smell gas when vehicle is in garage. Looked underneath and found a crack in the fuel tank filler hose flange. Called chevy and found there is a service bulletin, #05012 and tsb 07076. Chevrolet told me the same problem has been found and fixed on models as the trailblazer, but my vehicle would not be covered. The reason is my vehicle is registered in tennessee and is not on the "corrosion list of states".i did not see the difference as there are vehicles documented having the same problem as mine.
We have a low mileage 2004 chevy trail blazer (under 45,000 miles as of september 2011).in march 2011, the check engine light illuminated.we had the oil changed and tried some fixes with the battery cables.all reset the engine light, but each time the light would again illuminate after several days had passed.in august 2011, we took it to texas auto service to have them test the engine light sensor and we then paid for them to replace the canister vent solenoid.once again, the light turned off for a period of days and then came back on. In late september we took it to firestone - and after 2 days of testing, it was determined that the fuel tank had a crack.we then picked it up from firestone and took it to bankston chevrolet in ft worth - after another day of testing, they concurred and we were forced to pay $1336.18 to have the fuel tank replaced... Otherwise we ran the risk of a fire.we did research and find that many of the gm trucks have had recalls on this specific failure - but not our specific year/model and vin number.
Faulty gas tank filler neck on my 04 chevy trailblazer i've done research on the web and found there are many trailblazers with the same problem i'm having and there should be a recall on this because it is dangerous to have fuel leaking out of the gas tank i took it to the dealer(grossinger in lincolnwood il) and was told the tank would cost me 1200 dollars i can't afford that and pay a car note i'm hoping you could help me with gm i don't know what else to do.
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer ls with 49k miles and the fuel gauge reads way past the full mark almost all the time.
Speedometer and fuel gage completely stopped working. Researched the internet and lots of people have complained of this very issue, but no recall has been made. This is a safety hazard and to fix this problem our dealership said it would cost anywhere at the least $500. This really upsets me as we cannot afford to fix this for that amount of money.
Around 50k miles the service engine light came on.i took the vehicle to the dealership. I was asked if i had recently got gas, when i replied yes, he told me to tighten the gas cap and the light would go if in a few days.the light did go offbut the mechanic never documented anything about my visit.several weeks later theservice engine light came on again.thinking that it was the same situation i tightened the gas cap and did not go back to the dealership.this time the service engine light did not go off.i took the vehicle to an independent garage to get it checked out and the result was a malfunction in the fuel system.often times i smell gas vapors especially after fueling.recently i was parked on a hill and gas was dripping from my tank.local dealerships act as if they have never heard of the problem. My warranty has expired.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the fuel gauge on the instrument panel no longer works.she does not know when to place fuel in the vehicle.the failure has not been repaired.the current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.
My 2004 chevy trailblazer has a gas leak leaks when running and that poses a danger to everyone that has this model gas tank this is clearly a defect many people online have posted about it its seems to be in a range from 2002 2004 trailblazer envoy that's what i've found out from my research.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel would spill out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that there was a hole in the fuel tank and the filler was fractured. The entire fuel tank would need to be replaced.the vehicle fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Instrument panel failure, ran out of gas on a busy four lane highway during morning rush hour. I was in the left hand lane and was unable to move to the shoulder. I now became a major traffic problem until some nice citizen helped me push the truck out of harms way, having to stop both lanes of traffic so i could cross. Had i a working gas gauge i feel this would not have happened, none of the instruments in the vehicle work, chevy has recalled other models of this year with the same problems,but not the trailblazer.why?
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls that seems to have a very strong gas odor in the cabin and also drips gas underneath the gas tank. I heard that there was recall due to fuel odors in the cabin of the vehicle and drops of gasoline on the ground from the fuel tank inlet valve. I can't fill my tank up because of loss of fuel and odor inside vehicle. Also, i have the constant fear of my vehicle exploding at any given time. Please help or give advise at what i should do!!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that there was a fracture in the fuel neck line, causing a fuel leak.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer stated to the contact that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 103,000.
While getting a tuneup, third party mechanic advised me that there was a crack in the neck of the gas tank, where the filler tube meets the tank itself. I was advised there was a recall on the 2003 chevy trailblazer for the same defect. I was also advised there was a nhtsa investigation. I was told my vin# did not fall within the recall. The third party mechanic advised $800 to replace the tank. I called gm customer service and was told to take it to a gm dealer and have a gm certified mechanic verifiy the third party mechanic's findings. I did so and was charged by the gm dealer to verify there was a crack. When gm customer service called back and verified that there was a problem, they assigned me to a gm customer assistance representative who would investigate if they could assist me with the repairs. Approximately 10 days later i was advised that they would not be able to assist me because the problem i was experiencing was due to age and mileage of the vehicle. There are numerous reports of owners of 2004 chevy trailblazer owners on the internet that have experienced the exact same problem with fractured, cracked and broken connections on the gas tank where the filler tube meets the tank. I don't understand why a recall for this has not been issued. My vehicle is 7 years old and has less than 90,000 miles on it. We don't live in a state that is considered to be a "corrosive hazard state". If the same problem is happening to the same part on the same vehicle, what is keeping a recall from being issued?
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt.on the gas tank where the fill neck is connected to it, the seam is cracked and leaks gas.i have tried to have the tank repaired but with no success.i have contacted gm and visited a chevy dealership about this concern and they want me to pay $1,300 + plus change the tank.this vehicle has not been damaged in a wreck.this is simply a defective part that causes a huge safety concern for me.i have read of other trailblazer gas tanks cracking at the same location that resulted in a campaign to replace them.i think that gm should replace these tanks that crack before they result in a fire and cause damage or injury.gm and the dealership have demonstrated no concern for my safety and that of my family.i feel that this safety issue should eb dealt with by the manufacturer.thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that after refueling, the smell of gasoline fuel was emitted inside of the vehicle. The check engine warninglight was also illuminated during the failure . The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a leak. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileagewas 99,000.
2004 trailblazer ls, 65,000 miles, noticed strong gas odor around the fuel filler door. Mechanic just called and said the neck on the fuel tank was cracked and leaking. Repair cost $800+ to replace plastic gas tank. Based on my research this appear a safety manufacturer defect.
Failed emissions testing due to evap error code.my 2004 chevy trailblazer was taken to the mechanic who performed a smoke test and identified a small leak at the fuel tank inlet.he was aware of the issue and printed out a 'special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve fracture# xxxxx - (08/24/2007) ' and advised me to take it to the dealer.he also advised me that my vin was not on the list but the problem is the same as identified by others on multiple other forums on the internet and the printout.dealer refused to do the warranty work citing the fact my vin was not on the list.i contacted gm and am escalating the issue.the smell of gasoline is more pervasive than ever before!
My head lights don't come on randomly. Randomly they do. Obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. No, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. Very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. When the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. People could run out of gas unknowingly. Also very dangerous!
2004 chevrolet trailblazer.consumer writes in regards to fuel tank inlet check valve mileage restrictions repair issues.the dealer would not honor the special coverage adjustment program, because the consumer's vehicle had high mileage.
Gas gauge reading is incorrect. The gas gauge reads 3/4 immediately after a fill-up and then reads empty soon thereafter.
I have taken very good care of my suv.i bought it brand new and have never taken it off road.the service light came on and i took it to the dealer asap.they did a thorough check and found out my gas tank has a leak.the mechanic said there is nothing i could do except purchase a brand new fuel tank.he had also seen this problem before and that there was no recall on this.
General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working,the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails.
I have 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. I am receiving a "service engine soon" error.i took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealer and it was determined i had a crack in my fuel tank, p0442.i have did some research and discovered other people was having the same problem.the only the solution to the problem is to have the fuel tank replace. I have owned several vehicles and this is the first vehicle that i need the fuel tank replaced.i am very afraid for the safety of my family along with other family.this issue must be addressed to prevent any fatalities and ithink gm should take ownership of the problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact stated that the fuel odor was very strong when fuel was added to the fuel tank. The smell began to fade after the fuel started to burn. The contacts mechanic stated that the failure was coming from the fuel tank module, which failed. The failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 126030.updated 05/03/11*ljthe second time the consumer went to the dealer, she was informed the vehicle needed a new gas tank due to a crack located in the neck area. Updated 08/08/11
Check engine lightcame on; has come on recurrently since (code p0442), which indicates leak in fuel evap system. Analyzed by independent tech and powers-swain chevrolet (a gm dealer) verifies fuel tank inlet check valve fracture. Gm's resolution to date is refusal to act due to age/mileage of car. Gm has a recall for same defect on long body 2002-2004 models. Their campaign 07099a is part of their recall. I have seen many other trailblazer fuel system problems on internet sites. This defect allows fuel vapor (possibly ignitable) to escape in the vicinity of electrical connections. There needs to be a recall on this defect, regardless of age/mileage of vehicles.
Fuel tank leak on 2004 chevy trailblazer.
Hello i am writing concerning my 2004 chevy trailblazer.when i first bought this vehicle the gauges all messed up and it would say i was going 90 when i wasn't moving at all.now, the dealer went ahead and fixed that for me, but now the gas gauge is screwing up, it will say i have more gas then i have, it's been doing this for about 2 months now, and i've ran out of gas three times with my babies in the car.i did some research and there are alot of complaints about the exact same thing.when is this going to be recalled? how many complaints does it take? this is very dangerous, i have to drive 1000 miles soon, my husband is deployed now to iraq and i am suppose to go to visit family and i'm scared to do that in this vehicle and its all i have.
Fuel sending unit stops sending correct information to the fuel gauge causing improper fuel level reading which lead to inadvertently running out of fuel in middle of the highway.fuel gate will stay at 1/4 full the entire time.with a full tank of gas the gauge still reads 1/4 full.the operator has to guess how much gas is left in the tank.
Two years ago check engine light came on.code was gas cap.replaced cap twice, no improvement.mechanic then found small leak in neck of fuel tank.rapid leak, worked fine for two years.now, on december 7, 2010, check engine light on again.found that fuel tank filler neck is broken and leaking again.required a new fuel tank installed at cost of $750 +.
2004 chevy trailblazer ls 4wd. I had noticed a strong smell of gasoline. About two days later my service engine soon light came on. I took it to a mechanic to have it checked out and was told that there was an evaporative leak detected according to the codes that the computer was giving. The mechanic then checked the vehicle further and notice that there was a hairline fracture in the fuel tank near the filler nozzle. I was told that this was a very common problem with this vehicle and he told me to contact chevy for a possible recall. I did contact chevy and was told there was no recall but i could take it to a chevy dealership and have it fixed at my expense. I can not even park this vehicle in my garage for risk of a fire and the vehicle can not pass emissions inspection because it has a leak. I have received a citation for failure to inspect because it wont pass the inspection process. It will cost me approx $800 to have this fixed.
Fuel leakage caused by corosion at fuel pump outlet pipe. Gas pumped onto ground under vehicle. Mechanic replaced sending/filter unit cost $610.00 plus 5 gallons of gas lost.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle.in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated sporadically on the instrument control panel.she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that fuel vapors were leaking and collecting on top of the module.the failure caused fuel to spill onto the ground.the contact would have to pay $1,300 to have the vehicle repaired because it was not registered in a salt belt state.secondly, she noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel were inoperative and displayed inaccurate information.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the instrument control panel; therefore, she would have to pay $550 to repair the component.currently, no repairs have been made.the failure mileage was 66,000 and current mileage is 73,000. Updated 3/11/09 updated 03/13/09.
Service engine light on , just out of warranty at the time. Garage found leak in fuel tank fill neck.gasoline smell.
I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer. Everytime i fill the tank i have a strong order of gas. I took my vehicle to the dealership today and they told me that i have a leak in my gas tank and that i need a new gas tank. I searched and found that there are alot of complaints regarding this same issue with other trail blazer owners. I would like for gm to compensate or pay for the repairs that i had no idea about. I would not have purchased the vehicle if i knew that it had a complaint of this magnitude. This is a costly repair. Even at the price of gas - i do not have money to waste purchasing it for it to just leak out my vehicle. I am also required to take the vehicle through emissions but can not until the "service engine soon" light goes off. It won't go off until the gas tank is fixed. My license iis in jeopardy because or state (illinois) requires that this is done within a certain time period. I have already received 1 ticket for this because my plates can not be renewed as well until the emissions has passed.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer that upon trying to start sprayed gas all over the ground and my kids getting in car. I had vehicle towed to dealer just to find there was nothing they would do since i have 70,000 miles on vehicle . The dealer said the fuel pump had rusted through and needed replacing at a cost of 1,200.00$. Should a $25,000.00 american made suv last more than 4 years???
When filling gas tank, gas spews out of the gas tank before the pump turns off.it don't matter how the gas nozzle is put in.it happens every time.
Corroded (leaking) metal elbow from the fuel pump module to the gas lines.failure of the metal elbow caused gas to be pumped onto the top of fuel tank and surrounding areas while driving with just a hint of a gas smell inside the vehicle. The defective fuel module was replaced at an independent auto repair shop. The technician showed me the old part and where it was leaking. Corrosion was very heavy on the elbows.
I have had my vehicle for less than a month and filled it with gasoline 6 times in two cities at different gas stations.i never have topped off the tank, but when the fuel pump handle clicks off, the gasoline pours out from the tank under my vehicle.it never matters how much fuel i put in the vehicle it always "over flows."
I bought this vehicle brand new and since purchase it is in and out of the show with numerous electrical and gas problems.everytime you put gas in the vehicle it spills out from the underside.the dealership has replace parts pertaining to the fuel system and it has not solved the problem.my radio has been replaced and still does not work properly.my headlights dim up and down, the air blows low and high the interior lights flash off and on the engine runs rough and all these symptoms happen sporadically.it has been in the dealership numerous times and everytime i take it they state they cannot duplicate the problem.this vehicle i feel is a safety issue and i do not feel comfortable putting my family in it.i am currently filing a lemon law complaint with the better business bureau.
I was just reading the complaints & thought i would submit a few of my own. Gas fillling is always a task as tank always seems to "overflow" & gas sprays out everywhere. I was told it is because of the type of filler line that gm uses. Headlights constantly going from normal to dim, to dimmer, then back to normal, regardless of driving conditions. Saw the one from the person being shocked, this too has always happened to me since the first day i bought the trailblazer. If i touch the metal of the door upon exiting the vehicle theres a large jolt from static electricity i assume. The arc fromthis jolt is very visible & i estimate it to 2 inches in length at times (longer your in the vehilce...bigger the arc). All the rubber trim on the backhath has come off. Plastic lining used on fenderwells constantly coming loose & must be reatached. Carpet around pedals has all come loose. I bought this vehicle nov. 1 2004 & it is hardly been driven with only 6,000 miles yet seems to be falling apart already.
- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer ext with an odometer reading of 40,000 miles.the failure mileage was 36,000.the first incident involved leak in a fuel hose and the second was a crack in the fuel tank.the dealer advised the contact to call and complain to nhtsa since the 2004 are not under the recall, and the 2002 are under recall for the same issue.the dealer had temporarily repaired the vehicle.the contact smells fumes while driving.the fumes are detectable while driving at any speed.the contact did not hit anything to cause the damage.the contact has repair invoices and pictures.
I am the first and only owner of a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.around 25,000 miles, ses light came on, got serviced under warranty with a burned out o2 sensor as the cause.at 30, 000 miles, the ses light came on again.i took it to the dealership (out of warranty) and paid $80 for diagnostics.service rep came back saying vehicle was fine, codes were in the computer's history and no problems exist.two days later, ses light pops back up.due to the weather, i garaged my trailblazer and began to smell fuel inside my house, and was even stronger in the garage.raw fuel was leaking out from under the gas tank, and parts were doused.i call gm, explain the problem and basically was told there were no recalls/special repairs etc. On 2004 models. They did call the dealership and will have a rep call me back.
- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer ext with an odometer reading of 40,000 miles.the failure mileage was 36,000.the first incident involved leak in a fuel hose and the second was a crack in the fuel tank.the dealer advised the contact to call and complain to nhtsa since the 2004 are not under the recall, and the 2002 are under recall for the same issue.the dealer had temporarily repaired the vehicle.the contact smells fumes while driving.the fumes are detectable while driving at any speed.the contact did not hit anything to cause the damage.the contact has repair invoices and pictures.
2004 trailblazer ls with code p0455 diagnosed with broken/cracked seam on fuel tank inlet neck. Very strong fuel odors both inside and outside vehicle. Chevy acknowledged this same problem with the 2002 models via campaign #05012. This is a safety issue, can leaking fuel and/or breathing fumes be deemed as safe? chevy needs to step up and proactively fix the problem on all trailblazer models. I know both nhtsa and chevy know of this problem already, so are liable if nothing is done.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that his gas tank filler neck failed and was loose.as a result, fuel leaks out.the manufacturer and dealer stated that the vin was not covered under the recall and they only offered to pay 50% of the repair cost.the failure mileage was 55,000. Updated02/04/09the consumer looked underneath the vehicle and discovered gas was seeping from what appeared to be where the rubber hose from the filler neck attaches to the gas tank and was seeping down onto the bottom of the gas tank. Updated 02/04/09.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.she smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle.a technician from the dealer concluded that the fuel tank developed a fatigue crack and needed to be replaced. The contact was responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 139,211. Updated 12/09/09updated 12/10/09.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer indicated a speed of 0 mph. Each time she operated the vehicle, the contact stated that the speedometer would display an improper reading. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was repaired. Three days later, the failure occurred again. In addition to the speedometer, the fuel gauge also gave incorrect readings on the fuel level and the rpm gauge also displayed incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel tank had to be removed and the rpm gauge failure had been repaired three times. The problems had not been remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 142,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The contact stated that the fuel odor was very strong when fuel was added to the fuel tank. The smell began to fade after the fuel started to burn. The contacts mechanic stated that the failure was coming from the fuel tank module, which failed. The failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 126030.updated 05/03/11*ljthe second time the consumer went to the dealer, she was informed the vehicle needed a new gas tank due to a crack located in the neck area. Updated 08/08/11
The check engine light kept coming on and they replaced a sensor and had me buy a new fuel cap which didn't fix the problem.i had taken my vehicle to the dealership 5 times before they correctly diagnosed the problem as a fuel tank vapor leak.the only way to fix this is to replace the entire fuel tank.my vehicle has been in the the service department for the past 3 weeks and the fuel tank is on national backorder.i have been reading about this being a problem on the trailblazer ext. On many websites and blogs.it seems that this would be of a huge safety concern.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer fuel filler inlet overflows upon tank fill-up.this condition occurs at fill-up when pump handle is set on automatic shut off, or when shut off occurs when manually filling. This condition is repeatable, and happens regardless of what gas station is used.this condition was reported to a local chevrolet dealer.their fix was to replace the inlet filler hose to the tank.this fix was unsuccessful and the condition still exists.currently attempting to schedule another service appointment.
2004 chevy trailblazer.gas leak where the filler neck connects to the tank.i have seen many, many of these on the forums.gm has a bad design here.
Every time i fill up the gas tank (tried 10 different pumps at 10 different gas stations) the autoshut off on the gas pump does not work quick enough. Gas overflows out of the tank and spills on the ground. Something wrong with the design of the trailblazers fill up tube?i am not trying to "top off" the tank either.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving at various speeds, the check engine light illuminated and the message center informed the contact to tighten the gas cap.when he attempted to tighten the gas cap, he noticed a thin crack in the filler neck.when he fills the gas tank, there was some leakage from the crack of the filler neck.the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not serviced because the warranty was expired.the current mileage was 34,000 and failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 04/22/08.*ljthe pipe to the gas tank was composed of plastic. It has a crack about 1/2 inches long at the gas cap area, thus allowing vapors to escape the tank. Updated
While getting a tuneup, third party mechanic advised me that there was a crack in the neck of the gas tank, where the filler tube meets the tank itself. I was advised there was a recall on the 2003 chevy trailblazer for the same defect. I was also advised there was a nhtsa investigation. I was told my vin# did not fall within the recall. The third party mechanic advised $800 to replace the tank. I called gm customer service and was told to take it to a gm dealer and have a gm certified mechanic verifiy the third party mechanic's findings. I did so and was charged by the gm dealer to verify there was a crack. When gm customer service called back and verified that there was a problem, they assigned me to a gm customer assistance representative who would investigate if they could assist me with the repairs. Approximately 10 days later i was advised that they would not be able to assist me because the problem i was experiencing was due to age and mileage of the vehicle. There are numerous reports of owners of 2004 chevy trailblazer owners on the internet that have experienced the exact same problem with fractured, cracked and broken connections on the gas tank where the filler tube meets the tank. I don't understand why a recall for this has not been issued. My vehicle is 7 years old and has less than 90,000 miles on it. We don't live in a state that is considered to be a "corrosive hazard state". If the same problem is happening to the same part on the same vehicle, what is keeping a recall from being issued?
I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and from day one i've had problems with gas overflowing out of my vehicle when pumping gas in to it. I'm not trying to top off the tank, at the first click i stop pumping and gas overflows outside of the vehicle all over my car, my feet and legs and the ground. Sometimes i don't even get the warning click that it's full.it doesn't do it all the time so when i've taken it to my dealership they say they can't duplicate the problem. I've met other trailblazer owners at the pump and they say they have the same problem. This doesn't seem safe or environmentally sound.i have had the vehicle for 4 years and have tried many different gas stations/pumps.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the he noticed a fuel odor emitting from underneath the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel mileage had also decreased when driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to have an evap smoke test performed on his vehicle. The result of the test discovered that a crack had formed on the fuel neck that connects to the fuel tank, which was the cause of the failure. The contact then spoke with j.b.a. Chevrolet (7327 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,432.
I have 2004 trailblazer and i have had the gas line replaced and adjusted several time due to unable to fill up with gas and i again took it back now they want to replace the gas tank . This is an on going problem and the warranty has just went out and i am still having these problems it will work for a few months then it wont let you fill it up any more and i have to continue ta take it in.
When filling up with gas, it spews from the tank when gas nozzle is removed. It does not matter how much gas is in tank & happens even when tank is not being topped off. Also when filling, you must constantly reposition the nozzle because of gas build up in tank line will inadvertently cause pump to turn off. This has happened on numerous occasions, however last night was the final straw, trailblazer had a quarter tank of gas, after pumping in less than a gallon, nozzle/pump started its clicking/auto shut off. I removed the nozzle to reposition it as usual & upon removal of nozzle gas sprayed (like spraying from a hose nozzle)from the tank as if under pressure. I was completely covered with gas from the waist down, i'm not talking about a light spray but soaked through my clothes to the skin with gas. Based on the amount of gas left on the ground i estimate that 2 or 3 gallons sprayed from the tank, the only way it was stopped was by putting the cap on. Although not seriously injured i am now covered in a rash from the gas from the waist down.
The gas tank always overflowes when filled.it is hard to position the nozzle into the filler neck so that gas flows without holding the pump handle and repositioning several times during the filling process.the oveflow is not from trying to top off the tank either.it happens when the tank is not even full.i have had the vehicle into the dealership more than five times for this and for electrical/battery problems in less than one year.no correction has been made.
Bought a 2004 chevy trailblazer and fuel gauge is not working on it. Quit right after we bought it. We had also bought a 2000 chevy silverado in 2004 fuel gauge went out on it, it has the electronic sensor/sending unit built onto the fuel pump. Fuel pump works great just the sensor is broke. What is with these on the chevrolets.i have heard of others with same issue on their chevrolets.
My 2004 trailblazer has a bad smell of gasoline.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at various speeds, the contact observed that the fuel gauge would fluctuate with an inaccurate reading. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
My 2004 chevrolet trailblazer developed a leaking fuel tank and i keep getting "service engine" lights.i understand there have been many complaints however gm has not called for a recall.this is a serious safety hazard and appears to be a common problem.reference complaint #05012.
2004 chevy trailblazer 4wd fuel gauge not accurate, going from f-e while driving after filling with gas.from online research this is the fuel sender problem that is a wide problem from all trailblazers.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. The first time i noticed the speedometer read 120 mph when i was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 mph and i was driving with the flow of the traffic. I turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. As of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. With this my battery, seatbelt, abs, and parking park stay illuminated. This is a safety concern because i never know how fast i'm going, how much fuel i have, if my car is running hot, i have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle.
I bought a chevy trailblazer inmarch of 2004, brand new. In november 2004 i smelled a strong odor of gas fumes and took it to the dealership for repairs, they fixed the gas odor, but it did occur to me that my trailblazer may have been causing the severe headaches i had been having since march of 2004. My headaches did decrease in frequency then cease after i quit driving the trailblazer. My husband then started driving the trailblazer. After some discussion about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, he was tested and the lab results did confirm that he was toxic. My trailblazer now sits in the driveway and i keep making payments on a vehicle that poisoned me and my family. General motors has been notified and they do not care. Please, please help me with this situation.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while warming up the vehicle, gasoline began spraying from the fuel line.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line was rotted and needed to be replaced.the contact was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer that the repair was his responsibility.the current and failure mileages were 71,009.
Fuel gauge has been fluctuating wildly for a couple of months, generally reading empty (even after fill up) but occasionally full (when a fill up is needed).dealer said fuel gauge sensor was bad & that it would be approx $900 to fix.looking into the problem online i see there are thousands of people with the same problem.
2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident.
Instrument panel failure, ran out of gas on a busy four lane highway during morning rush hour. I was in the left hand lane and was unable to move to the shoulder. I now became a major traffic problem until some nice citizen helped me push the truck out of harms way, having to stop both lanes of traffic so i could cross. Had i a working gas gauge i feel this would not have happened, none of the instruments in the vehicle work, chevy has recalled other models of this year with the same problems,but not the trailblazer.why?
The gas hand and the tachometer are not accurately calculating. The gas hand is halfway between the e and the f (at the 6 on a clock) when the tank is full and various times of the day, it moves all over the dial.
Daily failure of seedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. This was in addition to failure of the fuel gauge. The speedometer problemwas inconsistent and made me question the actual speed at every moment and made me measure based on other traffic. It is a very distracting way to drive with all gauges moving at times and then returning to a fixed setting. I had the clusterboard replaced by the dealer who claimed this was not a common problem. Instrument panels on 3 year old cars do not fail unless there is a manufacturing problem. Please prevent accidents in the future this is not a safe way to operate a vehicle.
Strong gas fume odor coming through ventilation system.mechanic identified a leak in the fuel pressure regulator.2004 chevy trailblazer w/51,000 miles.gm certified purchased in 2005.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 45 mph, the contact detected a fuel odor coming through the vents. The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact also stated that the instrument panel did not illuminate and the speedometer did not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 153,000.
After purchasing this vehicle it was hidden to me that the gas gauge was not working properly.when i brought this to the attention they told me it was too late.i since joined a forum for my truck and found out that there was issues with this type in the past years.
Smell gas from interior a/c vents and outside of vehicle on drivers side.
Was smelling gas inside and outside of car. Upon inspection discovered the gas tank is leaking. Reading recalls discovered gm is only replacing tanks on vehicles made at certain factories and only in certain geographical areas. With the amount of vehicles affected gm should have to replace them all without discrimination. This vehicle has been nothing but a money pit for me and has been the worse car i ever owned based on repairs required to keep it going.
My vehicle is sending gas fumes in thru the vent system.i have read online that this has happened to several 2004 trailblazers.the outcome is faulty fuel tank modular reservoir assembly or hole in tank.as of now there is no recall.i will be bringing the vehicle into my dealership soon to get the problem fixed however, i feel if this has happened to several other vehicles it should be part of a national recall.i searched online under chevy trailblazer 2004 fuel smell thru vent.i hope that something will be addressed on this before someone gets killed either by fumes or possible explosion. The affected parts is not correct however i had to select something to get this to process.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak code at the evaporation system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,300.
I started smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. I thought it was just sensor or gas cap letting fumes out. I took my vehicle in to get repaired and was told there was a crack in neck on fuel tank and leaking fuel. The cost of replacing the fuel tank was $1390.00.i also looked up to see if there had been others that had the same problem and they were with most all vehicles under a 100,000 miles. I called gm and was told there was never a recall issued on this. I think their should have been a recall since this was a serious safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While parked with the engine turned off, the contact smelled an extremely strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred immediately after the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic noticed fuel continuously leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
My wife called me from work complaining of strong gas smell, after looking around and under vehicle found nothing looked again when we brought it home ,but left it running this time and gas is pouringout from rusted fittings on top of the tank.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext and just like the thousands of others mine has a defective gas tank filler on the top of the tank. It's a known bad part feom the factory. Mine has had a hole for a while now. It can literally leak over 10 gallons of gas a day if you fill the tank to full. Even if you don't the smell of gas in and around the vehicle is terrible. My check engine light is on because of it. It runs like crap because of it. What's more dangerous than spilling gas everywhere you go!? some people have had chevy pay for the repairs on there 2004 trailblazer. Look it shouldn't matter what your vin# is or how many miles at this point (i just hit 150,000) the gas tanks on these vehicles are faulty, they're dangerous, they're exspensive. I surely dont have $800-$1500 laying around to fix a part that is known and proven to be bad. We all know tbey are bad, chevrolet knows it, the nhtsa knows it. The kicker is you cant even find used gas tanks for these things to save money. Every single one is junk or already replaced one that was junk. It is completely crazy that the owners of these vehicles where never probably taken care of in regards to this issue with the gas tanks
Let me begin with stating that my 2004 trailblazer has had its service engine soon (ses) light on for well over a year due to a large evap leak (code p0455). As a result, i have taken it to two mechanics, had the purge solenoid valve replaced twice, had a plethora of smoke tests and all other tests done, with no resolve. I received a letter from gm (dated a year before) just a couple weeks ago stating that "some 2004 model year chevrolet trailblazer vehicles may contain a fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) that could fracture.. A fractured icv could allow fuel vapors to pass through and droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank". The letter goes on to describe that gm will repair the icv if the condition occurs within 15 years the vehicle was originally placed in service or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. My trailblazer has been in service for 12 years, however i just passed 155,000 miles. Had i been notified around the time the letter was supposed to arrive, i could have easily taken my trailblazer to the dealership and had this repair done with no qualms. However, because i have passed the 150,000 mile mark, gm refuses to cover this repair. This is extremely upsetting considering the obvious safety risk presented with "droplets of fuel accumulating on the side of the fuel tank". When speaking to a gm representative this morning, i was told to take my car to a dealership and this would be an out-of-pocket expense. Considering the safety issue, i want my trailblazer to be repaired and covered by gm as it should be for all trailblazer and envoy owners with this problem.
Envian un recall cuando ya la garantia se acabo y ahora no quieren honrarla aun cuando es un problema de gasolina por ende de seguridad.
On november 19, 2015, i received a letter from chevrolet, p.o. Box 909989, milwaukee, wi 53209-9989, dated november 2015, notifying me, "this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2004 model year chevrolet trailblazer vehicles may contain a fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) that could fracture." i immediately called the 1-800-222-1020 phone number included in the letter and the gentlemen i spoke with called my nearest chevrolet dealer, nimnicht chevrolet, jacksonville, florida, and asked them to call me to set up an appointment to have the situation investigated.they did not call me and the following day, the representative from chevrolet called back to confirm that i had an appointment with nimnicht and i informed him they had not called.he immediately called them back and got an appointment set up for me, which was not until the following wednesday, november 26, at 8:00 a.m.i took my vehicle in, which has all of the symptoms listed, i.e. Gasoline smell, ses light on solid for a while, then begins blinking, and will go back to solid, terrible gas mileage and when sitting still with engine running, engine acts as if it wants to shut off.within ten minutes of my arriving at the dealership, i was informed there was nothing they could do since my mileage was over 150,000.the date i received the letter, the mileage was 151,872 and by the time i got an appointment, it was 152,000 plus.after letting me sit in their waiting room, and my asking them to please call chevrolet to see if some type of exception could be made, the lady came back and offered me a "real deal" of $903.00 to repair it.she told me they were not allowed to call chevrolet on a customer's behalf.my complaint is that, if the letter were mailed to me on november 1, the vehicle would have been less than 150,000 miles.i feel they should have to repair it. It is dangerous to drive.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel level indicator provided an inaccurate reading of empty. The contact tookthe vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised him that the fuel service sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. Kmj
Smell ofgaswhen drivingvery strong must drive with window open
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel sender and pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel lines were damaged which were caused by a faulty inlet check valve . The vehicle was not repaired.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
My 2004 trailblazer suddenly omits a terrible gasoline smell when i start the engine and when i shut theengine off. I had a mechanic look at the vehicle and was told that there is a leak at the gas tank (by a seal) which can only be fixed by replacing the entire gas tank for approx $ 800-$900 for the tank only,not inc labor. I have purchased my vehicle new in 2004 and it was never in an accident, i am the only driver. I am very concerned about the safety factor, is this a fire hazard? being on a fixed income i am unableto shell out money for a new gas tank at this time. Was there a recall concerning this matter?
While driving fuel level gauge jumps up and down from empty to full. It stays at what ever level it wants to. You cannot be certain how much fuel is in gas tank at any certain time!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was parked, it had a strong odor of fuel fumes and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there were also a few drops of fuel on the garage floor under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
I feel that i'm being treated unfairly, because of a system created by gm,to determine which model trailblazer vehicles are are selected for recall repair with safety related problems. Even if the problem is the same, in my case. Ie: a faulty fuel tank, that leaks fuel. Today i had my tank tested by a chevy dealer, who told me i had a cracked tank, where the fuel tank filler-neck connects to the tank. He said it was not covered under the recall, because my model was not a trailblazer ext. My model is trailblazer ls. But it has the same unsafe leak, from the same location, as the ext model. My mileage, and year fit the recall,and so does the problem. So! why not the fix? the dealer told me it would cost me $1700 to repair. Why do i have to pay for the same unsafe problem, that others are not? i can show you photos of 3 different trailblazer models with the same problem. And you could not pick out which one was mine. So why are they only fixing one model..also i'm starting to get a check engine light popping on and off. This could possibly be connected to the fuel tank leak. So now, when i go to emissions testing i'm going to fail. Making me responsible to pay for repairs, that are clearly a defective fuel delivery system.
The metallic fuel pump lines located on top of the fuel pump corroded through, leaking gas onto the ground whenever the engine was on.this vehicle has 155,000 miles on it and is now 11 years old.to qualify for the recall that was issued, the car had to be less than 10 years old or and have less than 125,000 miles.the recall period for this vehicle should be extended to include older vehicles.
Began to smell gas fumes inside the car after filling my 2004 trailblazer. Noticed it for about 4 weeks then had the oil changed at the dealership where we purchased the car new. They informed us that there was a crack in the top of the fuel tank, where the filler tube is, and would need to replace the tank.
I smelled gas and took it to my location tire shop. They found the filler to the gas tank has a crack.they said that the gas tank would have to replaced. I did a internet search on this problem and many others have had the same problem.
Strong smell of raw gas
Headlights , rear lights and brakelights bulbs have been replaced several dozen times. They burn up so need replacing. Have replaced full boards in rear lights as well,after several days all go out again and will replace again. I have brought it to the dealership in the past and they have said that certain vin numbers with same problem have been recalled for this but mine hasn't been recalled yet.strong smell of gas has started over the past couple months. I am assuming as stated in several other reports it is due to the fuel line having some sort of crack.
I've been getting a raw smell of gas while driving.
In 2014 i noticed a strong odor of gasoline on a regular basis coming from my 2004 chevy trailblazer.i had my local garage look at it and was told the fuel tank assembly was compromised and needed to be replaced.mileage at the time of repair was 124,000 and cost was almost $800 parts & labor.looking online i noticed many other owners of the same make/model dealing with this issue.
After completely filling the gas tank, fuel began heavily pouring out from underneath the vehicle. It appears that there is a leak where the fuel hose (not sure of the exact part names) meets the fuel tank. It seems that this is a manufacturers defect as other complaints pertaining to this issue are very numerous.
My vehicle is in the gm special coverage adjustment program number 07099 and is under the gm spl coverage pgm update 14423. I was notified that the icv could fracture and create an 'engine service soon' light. That light was activated in february. I took it in, it's the icv. They said they'd replace the fuel tank as soon as they could get parts. They still don't have the replacement -- and say it could be may or june. Meanwhile the 'check engine' light could be on for icv -- or it could be another problem. With dripping fuel out in the open, it's a safety hazard -can't be used on a trip and can't be sold/traded as it's defective.
After fueling,when driving and while stationary the smell of gas fumes inside the vehicle very strong difficultystarting and now wont start at all upon further self investagation fuel is comiming out on top of fuel tanksmall holes seem to exist where fuel is coming out how ever i cant get in far enough to see this was determined by feeling around on thefuel tank.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the service engine light warning indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a fuel cap. The vehicle was repaired however upon further inspection the technician informed the contact that the fuel hose had a tear and the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign: 09v419000 ( fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Fuel pressure regulator is leaking
The cabin smells very strongly of gas and as is leaking from under the vehicle when driven.
As you come to a complete stop or go under 5 mph, the vehicle's oil gauge will go all the way down. Once you accelerate, the oil gauge goes back to normal. When pumping gas into the vehicle, the gas pump will reset as if the gas tank is full but the gauge shows it's half empty.
Gas leaking at fuel pressure regulator at15 degrees f. Smell of gas fumes in truck lead me to investigate problem. Car was not moving. Used remote start on cold day, got in truck and smell fumes @ 10am saturday morning. Full daylight, saw gas comming from seal of part, fuel pressure regulator.
I have a fuel tank leak on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt, at 112500 miles.after reading reading similar stories online, i have discovered that there was a known issue and a "service bulletin" was put out, but no formal recall.there were only certain vin numbers that were eligible, but the same parts were used regardless of the vin.my local chevy dealer advised that since the vehicle is no longer under warranty, the cost for repair would be $1000-1200.i called chevrolet customer service, who advised about the bulletin and the fact that i was not eligible.there has to be something that can be done, and it is obvious that defective components were used in the assembly of these vehicles.chevrolet is willing to step up and help some owners of these vehicles, but not all.something needs to be done as it relates to this.
Fuel tank crackthe check engine light came on with a vapor leak error and i smelled a slight gas vapor.i took it to my mechanic and he could not identify the source of the vapor leak.after a couple of months, the gas smell became more noticeable and i took it back to my mechanic. A smoke test revealed thatthe fuel tank is cracked where the fuel tank filler hose is connected to the tank. Although other chevys are covered under recall for this problem, the 2004 trailblazer is not.the tank alone is $790 to replace not including labor of about $150 at my mechanic.i have read many other complaints about this issue for this car and believe that there should be a recall.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. When the vehicle was started, a strong odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the fuel tank. The vehicle was kept at the dealer for four weeks. The dealer stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was not available and needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,500....updated 07/13/16 .....updated 08/11/16
Smelled gas and noticed puddle under vehicle when parked. Checked online and found this seems to be a common problem for this vehicle and was worried because this seems to be a safety issue. Contacted chevrolet about it and was told to take to dealer to have inspected for any damage to vehicle. I was charged $49.73 to be told that i had a fuel leak and to repair it i would be charged $1897.00 even though chevrolet has issued a service bulletin #05012 for this very issue and that it can be repaired for no charge but they would only cover for 10 yrs. Or 120,000 miles. But since i am a little over on both items they will cover nothing and want me to pay the entire amount to which i feel this is very unfair as this is a common issue with this vehicle and miles should not be an issue for a defective part and since this is a safety issue.
Significant, significant gas oder by driver's rear wheel.can smell some gas while inside vehicle but most notable when outside of vehicle near driver's rear wheel.
Headlights turns off while drivingtaillights burns out at lease once a month (blinkers, brakes etc)interior lights comes on and off at times.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle lost interior and exterior lighting. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed which caused the contact to crash into a creek. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
-dashboard lights, speed-gas-rpm gauges stopped working.-i can't track my speed or see my gauges at night.
Driving on dry pavement, clear day.took freeway offramp, when i reached 40mph, the brakes locked up, went past stop sign into other highway missing other vehicle passing in front of offramp.happened twice at same speed, brakes lock up, and i pass through the stop sign.loud grinding noise coming from wheel well area, brakes recently changed about 3 months ago, noise occurs at 25-30 mph, sounds like dragging something underneath.service man checked, nothing visible.has occurred 5 times in less than 2 months.interior lights dim on vehicle then brighten constantly.door ajar light constantly coming on, back hatch window constantly opening on own driving down road.instrument panel knobs, panel itself and window and door buttons on doors extremely hot to touch.various lights on instrument panel quit working and then resume on their own.reported tach/odometer not working already.both units registering offline while driving.where are the fixes to these problems?
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
Headlights flicker on vehicle, interior lights come on, voltage drops to 10v. Dealers state "nothing wrong" i been living with this issue since truck was new in 05. Please ck website "trailvoy.com" common issue.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and lock on the driver side door were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 12/09/14*lj
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving 30 mph when another driver informed her that the vehicle was on fire. The contact moved off the roadway and attempted to exit the vehicle but the doors would not unlock. The door finally opened after several attempts of engaging the automatic door lock function. The police and fire department was notified. The cause of the failure was an electrical malfunction. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000. ...updated 07-10-13updated 07/16/2013
Driving on dry pavement, clear day.took freeway offramp, when i reached 40mph, the brakes locked up, went past stop sign into other highway missing other vehicle passing in front of offramp.happened twice at same speed, brakes lock up, and i pass through the stop sign.loud grinding noise coming from wheel well area, brakes recently changed about 3 months ago, noise occurs at 25-30 mph, sounds like dragging something underneath.service man checked, nothing visible.has occurred 5 times in less than 2 months.interior lights dim on vehicle then brighten constantly.door ajar light constantly coming on, back hatch window constantly opening on own driving down road.instrument panel knobs, panel itself and window and door buttons on doors extremely hot to touch.various lights on instrument panel quit working and then resume on their own.reported tach/odometer not working already.both units registering offline while driving.where are the fixes to these problems?
I purchased my 2004 trailblazer of the original owner with 35000 miles on the speedometer. At 75000 miles the door locks started clicking as if locking and unlocking. I took it to a chevy dealer and the mechanic said it was definitely strange and i would need to make an appointment to have them look at it. Just him saying definitely strange to my ears said expensive. My sister had the same vehicle different color and hers had the same problem. Now how strange is that? i broke the appointment and got used to the clicking. Sometimes it would stop for a week or so and click some more. The clicking was loud as if you could imagine the sound when you lock all the doors with one click. Click click click click every half minute or so. Then the tachometer went nuts. Sometimes it worked sometimes it didn't. Same with the gas gage, oil pressure, temp gage and battery. Once the wipers wouldn't come on while being caught in a rain storm. The started working again about 15 miles later. Now the electric door locks are acting up setting off the alarm. I no longer lock the doors due to the alarm going off for no reason. Deactivating the alarm can be a chore as pushing the correct button to shut it up only works after pushing it a few times. We have checked for pinched wires and checked the fuses to no avail. Without these electrical problems i would be one happy customer!
In september 2009, my 2004 trailblazer started going haywire! it lost all power (while going down the interstate), the power/cigarette outlets stopped working, the doors started locking themselves (sometimes with the keys in the ignition) , the radio would go loud or stop working, my speedometer went nuts (like saying that i was doing 65mph, when i was at a complete stop or 120mph down the hwy), the service engine soon light would go on and off,and my heater will not blow out the vents in the dash.we have taken it to a mechanic. He tried everything from replacing the battery, fuel filter, and spark plugs. He even hooked it up to his scanner (which showed that there was nothing wrong with the car) all this and $700.00 later i still have the same problems. Now i'm told that the electrical panel will need to be replaced at a cost around $500-$900!!if you look at carcomplaints.com you see that there are many more people like me with the same car and the same problems. This is a huge safety issue.how long will it be before someone pushes chevy into doing a recall? does someone have to be killed or kill someone else for this to happen? i was so glad to google car complaints and find that it wasn't just me that was having so many problems with this trailblazer.
- the contact has a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 17000 miles on the odometer, the liftgate does not latch. The contact stated that it first happened on 12-23-06 and it has not worked since. The contact said that she has tried the power lock, and the key fob/remote and it still did not lock.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact parked the vehicle, but could not exit because the lock system failed.in addition, the speedometer remains at 30 mph.the contact found other complaints from consumers who were experiencing the same issues.the instrumental panel lights remain illuminated and fail to dim.the gauges also do not work.the dealer stated thta it would cost between $70-$85 to diagnose the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 41,600.updated 07/10/09.*ljupdated 07/10/09.
- the contact has a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 17000 miles on the odometer, the liftgate does not latch. The contact stated that it first happened on 12-23-06 and it has not worked since. The contact said that she has tried the power lock, and the key fob/remote and it still did not lock.
Rear hatch window pops open while driving. This has happen four time this week alone.
This was actually the second or third incident where the key got stuck in the ignition, blazer was in park the lights remained on so did the radio anything that is typically on during aux, but this was the beginning of a long problem that lead to me trading off..the key gets stuck you can not remove it caused the battery to go bad, it would begin to happen often the service engine soon light would come on, the transmission would not shift above 3rd gear, also shortly after the purchase in sept of 2011 the speedometer stopped working. The blazer died 3 times gauges on dash would periodicly stop working. My service 4 wheel would come on randomly the key issue was the biggest problem but it was only a matter of time before other things went wrong. When the key would get stuck in the igintion as stated the transmission would not shift properly in the beginning the transmission would act out once you took it out of park it was noticeable but as the problem became worse it started happening driving down the highway i noticed once that i have successfully made it through 1-2-3 but never got out of 3. I should state that when the key was stuck i would have to manually shift through the first and second then put it into drive otherwise the car had no power because it would be stuck in the higher gear.tried to contact the dealership as there was a recall on the dash for the 2003 model and they told us it wasnt a safety problem i do not understand how random loss of power and random car dying is not a safety issue, i have been watching the list of gm recalls and i have not seen much about the trailblazers, and it bothers me that i am sure there are other issues like the ones that i had. On another note transmission related my neighbors just had to get rid of their trailblazer 2006 for transmission problems.
Trans leak from trans cooler lines.
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4 -wheel drive fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, no. 110, no. 114, no. 225, no. 209, & no. 208. Vechicles were built with a left -front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the lenght of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process.if the brake pipe partially or fully fractured,brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. Missing welds on the rear flow plan the calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.
Shut car off and when i attempted to restart key would not turn. Steering wheel was not locked andit would not shift into gear. An hour later returned to have it towed and tried the key and vehicle started.
My chevy trailblazer 2004 slowed down to 20mph on the highway i had a very hard an scary time pulling over i got my throttle fixed that cost me 500.00 dollars my car is still doing the same thing it was doing on thehighway 20mphand amp idles very high wont drop down to 0 stays at 20 or above there should be a recall no one can find a problem with my car all they want is to keep guessing what the problem is.i really would like to no because it keeps going back to the same problem doesn't want to go in gear and drive it just let you put your foot on the gas an does nothing.
I started my vehicle and shifted into reverse. The shifter handle moved freely but would not engage in reverse or drive. My vehicle was stuck in park. Luckily, this happened when i was in my garage at lunchtime headed back to work. When i searched on the internet about what the problem could be, i saw that other gm vehicles had been recalled for a broken shifter cable. When i spoke to the tow truck driver and explained my problem, he said that it was probably a broken shifter cable and that he had towed other trailblazers for the same problem and that the vehicles had been part of a recall years ago. I had not found a recall for my particular vehicle, but that other gm vehicles had been recalled for that reason is why i am filing this report. I have had my vehicle repaired and will upload the repair invoice.
Accelerating on it's own and idling
I was pulling away from a stop sign when my vehicle just shut off. I pressed the brake, put my vehicle in park, and turned the key to the off position. Then i started my vehicle as i normally would, and it started up without a problem. This was very disconcerting and scary. This happened in a quiet, residential area, so there was no other traffic on the road at the time. I intended to have my vehicle checked, but i never did. This was several years ago. The incident was brought back to my attention because of a recent but different mechanical failure with my vehicle. During my internet research of the other mechanical problem, i came across recall information for other gm vehicles that had been recalled for suddenly shutting off while in drive. Although i did not find recall information for my make/model/year, i am filing this report because my vehicle has shut off while it was in drive. Since i don't know the exact date when this occurred, i will place an approximate date in this report. I was "house shopping" at the time, so the approximate date will be close.
Left my house at 10:00 am to get my blazer serviced, the shop was not open - i did my rounds and was about five minutes from my house at a red light, pulled away from the light at the intersection heard a loud pop and blaze stalled.good thing there was a police officer coming in the other direction, towed to shop at 12:00 pm was told that the front transmission was burnt/blown. I went from needing a tune up to a much more serious problem. Just had blaze serviced 3 months prior.
Transmission oil cooler lines are corroded to the point where they are leaking fluid and the vehicle only has 130000 miles on it.
When i turn 4wd on, the light gets stuck in 4wd even when i try to turn it off. I think my car is stuck in 4wd at this point.
Automatic transmission shift cable came lose and the car could not be placed in gear. It was stuck into park. The plastic cable connector to the transmission cracked, which allowed the ball to come out of the transmission prevent the car not being able to be put into gear.
I have a 2004 trailblazer i bought new it only has 31100 miles on it and is in great condition and the transmission has gone out on it ..their are. Many many complaints about same thing... Some with less miles and some with more...i can not afford to pay 3000 dollars for a faulty transmission when it is obvious it is something to do with gm transmissions....an investigation needs to be done i am a husband a father and both me and my wife work full time but we can not afford this as many other people cant and chevy will not stick up for their vehicles,,,recalls must be done so the working class can survive without this vehicle i will lose my job and gm will get richer and richer to bad they don't make cars like they use too...all i did was get in my car start it let it warm up and went to put it in reverse and clunk and just grinding their must be something done i am doing research it looks like this transmission has been faulty since the 2002 trailblazer came out but nothing has been done about it yet....
Three times since purchasing this vehicle in january 2012, i have had to replace the right front wheel hub assembly due to bearing failure. Recently the transmission, which has not exhibited a leak, was very low on fluid,(3 quarts) and the fluid was burned. The transmission now slips and is changing erratically. The vehicle was regularly serviced at buff whelan chevrolet in sterling heights, mi.
My right side back door does not open and my left back door does not close unless i hit the lock first. Also as i am driving no matter what the weather my 4 wheel drive will just kick in on its own. Now it feel as though the transmission is going. This to me is a danger to my children and myself> i also feel that these are defects in this vehicle as i feel g.m should be responsible i will never buy another g.m again. Someone should look into this.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a rubbing noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle.she then noticed a burning odor coming from the engine.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they determined that the oil cap for the four-wheel drive failed.the cap was replaced at the cost of $5 and the contact was advised to never place the vehicle into four-wheel drive.one year later, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a humming noise coming from the front of the vehicle.she was able to safely drive the vehicle to her destination.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician determined that the front differential failed.the repair would cost $2,000.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that because the vehicle did not receive regular maintenance from a dealer, no compensation would be provided towards the repair.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 81,000.
Engine started misfiring on random cylinders,misfire does not stay on same cylinders. Has dramatic loss of power. Diagnostic code says random misfire. Dramatically decreased fuel economy. Bad vibration. Service engine light flashes during misfire. Does not have a constant misfire, it comes and goes.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer with 56k mileage. In december 2008, the speedometer stopped working. I would be at stop, and the needle showed 80 mph. I brought the car to the dealership right away and they told me that the cluster needs to be replaced - but they needed to order the replacement part. I finally got it fixed a week later and it cost me approximately $525. Now, for the past two weeks, the engine had suddenly shut off in the middle of driving. The "reduced power"& "check engine" lights came on. Both times, it started back up after i parked it, turned off the ignition, and re-started. But after the second time, i brought it in to the dealership. I had to have the accelerator pedal replaced. Cost me approx $360. These two issues are very concerning with me because if i were driving at higher speed (65mph) in the middle of the highway (instead of 30mph around town), i could have died from contacts with other vehicles because my vehicles stopped functioning!
Purchased new trailblazer in may 04.when vehicle had approximately 3,000 miles on it, i started getting a rattle or loud buzz when accelerating at approximately 25 per hours just before the vehicle shifts.occasionally, the shift if jerky. The vehicle has to be warm and the rattle or buzz first manifested itself after i turned right and accelerated from a stop.when warm, this sound is repeated almost every time i turn right and accelerate.when warm is also occurs when i just accelerate from a full stop.occasionally, it will also occur after a tight left turn.i reported it to the dealer and they told me the computer did not show anything wrong.on the second trip to the dealer i reported it again.still no fix.the noise is very annoying, but i cannot tell that it is doing damage.i certainly would not have bought this vehicle if it made this noise on the road test.i am estimating the rattle or buzz sound has occurred at least 75 time to date.
Transmission cooler line corroded and began leaking next to exhaust manifold which could have resulted in a fire. Lines had to be replaced due to excessive corrosion.
Transmission slipping and the heater circuit.
I have a 2004 trailblazer i bought new it only has 31100 miles on it and is in great condition and the transmission has gone out on it ..their are. Many many complaints about same thing... Some with less miles and some with more...i can not afford to pay 3000 dollars for a faulty transmission when it is obvious it is something to do with gm transmissions....an investigation needs to be done i am a husband a father and both me and my wife work full time but we can not afford this as many other people cant and chevy will not stick up for their vehicles,,,recalls must be done so the working class can survive without this vehicle i will lose my job and gm will get richer and richer to bad they don't make cars like they use too...all i did was get in my car start it let it warm up and went to put it in reverse and clunk and just grinding their must be something done i am doing research it looks like this transmission has been faulty since the 2002 trailblazer came out but nothing has been done about it yet....
The vehicle switches from 2wd to awd on its own. This causes the vehicle to klunk and buck.it almost feels like someone is hitting the vehicle fom behind.this happened several times before we figured out what the problem was.vehicle was repaired at the dealership.this was only one of twenty-one failures i have experienced with this vehicle since i purchased it in may of 2004- not to mention my severe back pain that is caused from the driver's seat.i have owned 9 vehicles, and have never witnessed such poor quality in a automobile.i am seeking a buy-back from gm.
Car has a vibration when the speed is held constant.been to the dealer twice, they found that all for tires were out of balance.problem still there, gave one tech ride because they could not replicate, he said it was unusal but he was front end guy, second tech and service manager said it was normal, not sure if they were able to replicate.was told to bring it back when problem got worse or broke.
Steel transmission line rusted a hole and leaked out transmission fluid onto the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe.replaced line, old line kept.
I have a 2004 trailblazer.i had taken it to the dealership service center on several occasions because of issues with it.the service engine light came on all the time.it would rev up the rpms for no reason and make a weird sound.it would not go into 4 -wheel driveor out of itlike it is supposed to.and other things.i had it checked, and they said it was all fine and they couldnt duplicate the errors.however, subsequently, thetransmission has gone out 4 times in the last 4 months.i have had it replaced 3 times.it is now at the transmission shop and they state that there is a problem with the engine has too much travel to it front to rear.the crank shaft specifically which is allowing the torque converter to pull away from the front pump and break the rotar assembly in the front pump of the transmission.this is getting expensive and frustrating.are there any other people who have the same issues or is there an issue with the crank shaft?could it be the transmission is built wrong?this is rediculous!!i have only 70,000 miles on it.why would i buy chevy products if they continue to fail at such low miles.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer (v6).vehicle suddenly shifts itself into 4 wheel drive low gear without warning and without any action by the driver.vehicle was brought to authorized repair center and dismissed as driver error.shifting any vehicle into 4 wd low requires a definitive action by the driver of the vehicle.an action that the driver would know they performed.this is the 3rd such incident with gm vehicles my company has had.all dismissed as driver error.investigative action needs to be taken at some level.our local dealers and repair centers don't seem to be concerned.
We bought our 04 trailblazer used about a year and a half ago. It was owned by enterprise before and therefore already had 30000 miles on it but we knew that it was maintained well. It is now at 71000 miles and we have done all recommended maintenance. Yesterday, while on the interstate the transmission lost third gear and above. This was dangerous but luckily i got off of the interstate with no incidence. This morning we took the truck to our local and trusted mechanic who determined that the transmission was shot. He called jasper to get a price on a new transmission and during that conversation, jasper informed him that they have done 15 upgrades to this particular gm transmission and that even gm is buying replacement transmissions from them. I think that gm should consider some type of recall on the transmissions due to the obvious amount of problems they are causing. Needless to say.. My warranty is expired and i have to shell out $3000 to repair a 3 yr old vehicle.
Shortly after i purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer i began to have problems with a loud vibration from the undercarriage.it has been to the shop numerous times but is still not fixed.recently the vehicle began stalling out at any given time.dealer could not replicate. Still does it!!!around the same time my transmission would slip.dealer could not replicate.still does it!!!now i am feeling a lot of vibration in the steering wheel when i turn.talked to other tb owners and i thinking i will need to replace the struts.what next!!
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the transmission sun gear was faulty.an electrical component was burning inside the vehicle, along with abs failure.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was no guarantee that the vehicle was working properly.the oil needed to be changed, so the contact changed it himself.the failures occurred right after the vehicle was purchased from the dealer.the dealer performed a 120 point inspection, but they never repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 101,576.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact took the vehicle to midas for preventive maintenance.the transmission was flushed and the oil was replaced with a life x-tend oil, which caused the transmission to slip and make a loud noise when shifitng into reverse or drive.the dealer stated that the bearing failed.the contact feels that the oil that was placed in the transmission revealed that the transmission had previous failures.a report was filed with the manufacturer.the manufacturer stated that they will investigate the failure.the x-tend oil manufacturer stated that they would pay for the repair if it is proven that the oil was the cause for the transmission failure.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
Transmission went out.
Both issues occur daily:apparent transmission problems...vehicle cannot seem to "get in gear" when cruising anywhere from 40 - 70 mph.it bounces back and forth between gears - not normal driving conditions.multiple trips to 2 different gm dealers has exposed no problems, as they "cannot replicate the problem".they must not have driven the car at those speeds as it does it religiously.like many other complaints listed here, and throughout searches done for 2004 trailblazer issues, my tachometer & speedometer are faulty.they do not work properly... At any time may show 8000 rpms or 100+ mph when sitting at a stoplight, or resting at 0 rpms and 0 mph when cruising on a highway.this is dangerous, and gm needs to fix this problem asap for models experiencing this issue.i'm very disappointed there has not been a recall - my family has always been owners of gm vehicles...but will be no more.
While i'm driving the car will just turn off.i can be at a light, turning, merging onto traffic or just sitting in traffic.i've been able to avoid three accident to date.i did bring the car in to the dealer - they fixed it.until it happened three days later.it happens 6 out of the 7 days a week.
Last summer, my vehicle started stumbling at speeds greater than 50mph on the highway. I had my vehicle serviced several times, without the issue being resolved. I have had the throttle body replaced, tune-up, map sensor, air intake sensor, fuel system cleaned, fan clutch replaced, still had the stumbling problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago i was driving home on the highway, when i heard the engine rev up very high, but i wasn't going any faster. I then pressed on the gas, the engine raced, but i was just coasting. I was able to coast off the highway to the median, thank god nobody was behind me. I also thank god i didn't have my family with me. The mechanic said, that one of the gears inside, the tranny was broken, and the pump had shattered. I would hate to see this happen to someone, and they can not get out of the way, someone could get killed.
When accelerating from a stop drive train hesitates and engine comes to a near stall, and then accelerates.this does not occur on every start, randomly.took vehicle into dealer who stated that it was normal for the type of drive train . Then the dealer reprogrammed the vehicle.after one day of driving the problem has begun again.this hesitation is very dangerous crossing traffic and in intersections.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer 2 wheel drive (2wd) transmission failure.transmission failed while under normal highway operating conditions, speed approximately 55 mph, two lane highway, surface conditions dry, mileage 25605.failure proceeded by strange noise, then complete disengagement / loss of power.service engine checklight illuminated; later diagnosed by gmc dealorship as an open / loose gas cap as th e cause. The vehicle was manuevered / coasted without powertrain assistance to parking lot adjacent to the highway without injury / incident.vehicle towed to dealorshi on .6/15/07)informed by gm representative that component replacement / repair needed, specifics unknown, cost $2400 of which gm would pay 50%; my cost $1200.
- sometime in late september 2006, while driving at 65 mph the transmissionbegan to slip.the vehicle sounded as if it wanted to accelerate, but couldn't.the contact's vehiclecontinued to have the failure for about 10 seconds. The vehicle also had the same type of failure while at a stop light. While trying to accelerate the vehicle's speed decreased to 5 mph for about 20-30 seconds.on 10/11/06 contact took the vehicle to the dealership.dealershipreplaced the exhaust check valve.on 10/17/06vehicle continued tohave the same failure and the engine light was turning on,.the contact took the vehicle to the dealership where they replaced the oxygen sensor.the contact continued to have the same incident with the transmission slipping and the check engine light coming on. Contact took the vehicle to the dealership on 10/3106, and they replaced the valve body.it continued tohave the same incident with the transmission slipping,but this time the engine light was not showing.he tookthe vehicleto the dealership on 12/20/06, and they stated that there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle.the contact currently has the vehicle parked at home and does not plan to drive it because he doesn't feel safe in vehicle. Updated 2/26/2007 -
Transfer case seals are leaking fluid, leaking onto exhaust system.
Fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion.
We bought a 2004 chevy trailblazer brand new. We had all scheduled maintenance performed. Then in december 29th of 2006 in the evening we experienced a loss of the transmission in third gear. We were trying to merge onto a highway and were almost rear ended by a semi-tractor trailer truck. I quickly pulled off to the break down lane to avert an accident. It has been roughly been six weeks since we dropped the vehicle off at a authorized chevy dealer. Our extended warranty wants to rebuild the transmission. The chevy service department wants to replace it. They are at a stalemate. This vehicle had only 68000 miles on it.
Transfer case failure; lost 4 wd while driving on ice in alaska.t-case failure occurred at 36k miles. When case was opened, interior components were completely disintegrated.
The speedometer quit working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer about 9 months ago.tach also has a tendency to stick. Transmission started going out 2 weeks after purchase (used in july 2008 with 42,000 miles).transmission went completely out in november 2008.
I have transmission problems with my 2004 trail blazer i first noticed it when i was driving down the road at 55 and all the sudden it was like the vehicle was put in neutral and i pulled to the side shut the vehicle off and tried to start again and it took off fine like nothing was wrong. Then a day or 2 later the same thing happened so i had it towed to the garage. They told me my transmission was bad i was shocked with only 58,000 on the vehicle they showed me the dipstick was rusted right off and asked me what happened i then asked them what happened. So long story short they wanted to charge $3000 to replace because the warranty ran out at 36,000 i refuse to pay when there should be a recall for a problem they admit they have. And to think the government or should i say we the people just bailed this company out as far as i'm concerned if they are going to make junk let go bankrupt.
Transmission slips when accelerating such as merging onto a highway.has occurred at least 10 times.has been to dealer 3 times but say they cannot find a problem if check engine light does not come on.has happened intermittently over a year - vehicle has only 27,000 on it.
Fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion.
2004 chevy trailblazer with 80,000 miles,transmission went out while on interstate,could not get speed above 25 miles per hour.
We took our car on wednesday 5/14 to superior chevrolet in cincinnati oh because on tuesday evening the transmission felt like it was starting to slip and not driving correctly. The dealership contacted us on thursday 5/15 to say they were waiting for the warranty representative to come out and give approval before it could be repaired. On friday afternoon, we were advised the claim was denied because there was water in the transmission. The service manager said it was due to a gm defect with the dip stick - the way it was positioned allowed water to get into the transmission and rust, so the warranty was null and void. The service manager said he spoke w/his gm rep and they would agree to "do us a favor" and split the cost of the new transmission - $1200 still out of pocket for us. When we pushed back and asked why we would have to pay anything, they refused to answer - just told us to fight it with our warranty company. I've been researching online to figure out how to fight this and prevent other people from suffering as well. If it's a gm defect in the way the dip stick is positioned, the consumer should not have to pay for the damage caused by the defect. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. The car is a 2004 chevy trailblazer with a full extended warranty, but it does specifically state it's void if the problem is due to water. After reading on several chat rooms, there seems to be many people with this same issue.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer suv4wd with 61000 miles on it and have lost reverse on it. My mechanic took it apart and found some pieces had broke and it will have to be rebuilt or replaced. After reading about other complaints with people having the same problem i would have to say it is the sun gear. I'm very unhappy to hear that gm doesn't admit to having a problem with this transmission,but it is obvious to me that there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
I was driving in traffic and my truck would not accelerate or change gears at all. This was during july 4th of this yr. I had just had it serviced. I had there transmission serviced and was ok until aug 29th. It happened while i was on the interstate.
I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the transmission recently failed, due to causes unknown.this concerns me because i only have 54,000 miles on my vehicle and it has received all scheduled maintenance.also i've done some research to find out that is a recurring issue starting in 2002 with the trailblazer.i am going to contact chevrolet for repair but my warranty is expired and i am sure is will have to pay for all repairs.
On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. When this occurredconsumer tried to restartvehicle,but it wouldn't restart.also,keyswere stuck in the ignition.as a result,battery was drained.dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and itsrelay switch.
Dt:the caller said that when she would be at a light the vehicle would stall. She would hit the gas pedal andthe vehicle would hesitate before taking off. Engine service light came on/off.on july 25, 2005 dealer checked and reprogrammed automatic transmission control module( pcm).on july 29, 2005 dealer checked and replaced the pcm again , and on august 1, 2005 dealer replaced a 02 sensor. Dealer said they could keep and drive vehicle to see if that fixed the problem . Dealer would not give her a temporary vehicleto drive while she waited for her vehicle to be worked on.dealer said the 02 sensor was the problem.would not offeran extended warranty. Dealer will not give her enough money for it as a trade in.
The vehicle has stalled out 3 times in the past month.check engine light came on and then reduced engine power light.we could only go 10 mph.thankfully we were in a residential area and not on the freeway.dealership said it was a faulty accelerator position module and the pcm needed to be reprogrammed.lucky us we are over in miles and this is not covered by the warranty.
The vehicle operated normally until part failure.transmission pressure cooling line connector not in place properly,caused automatic transmission fluid to spray on hot exhuast manifold, starting a major engine fire.the vehicle was inspected by general motors adjuster, and considered a total loss.no repairs were attempted.
When attempting to shift gears the gear shift box locked. As a result, vehicle rolled down the driveway. Crashinginto a mail box.
The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. There was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed.the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly.the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module.windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.
The rear tires on the consumer's 2004 chevrolet trailblazer wear out every couple thousand miles while the front tires show no visible signs of wear.it was discovered that the vehicle had a bent differential.
I have a 2004 trailblazer.i had taken it to the dealership service center on several occasions because of issues with it.the service engine light came on all the time.it would rev up the rpms for no reason and make a weird sound.it would not go into 4 -wheel driveor out of itlike it is supposed to.and other things.i had it checked, and they said it was all fine and they couldnt duplicate the errors.however, subsequently, thetransmission has gone out 4 times in the last 4 months.i have had it replaced 3 times.it is now at the transmission shop and they state that there is a problem with the engine has too much travel to it front to rear.the crank shaft specifically which is allowing the torque converter to pull away from the front pump and break the rotar assembly in the front pump of the transmission.this is getting expensive and frustrating.are there any other people who have the same issues or is there an issue with the crank shaft?could it be the transmission is built wrong?this is rediculous!!i have only 70,000 miles on it.why would i buy chevy products if they continue to fail at such low miles.
The failure involves the electro-mechanical device that shifts the car into four-wheel drive. The four-wheel is engaged by selecting 4wd with a dashboard selector switch. The switch will show a lighted indicator moving from 2wd to the 4wd. This indication is faulty. While driving towards a snow covered mountain road with several sharp turns going up the mountain the vehicles selector switch was moved to the 4wd position and the indicator light shown it was engage in the 4wd mode. However the indication was faulty and the vehicle was actually only in 2wd. The selector switch engages an actuator that causes a fork to move the gears in the front transfer case into or out of 4wd. The result of the false indication of the vehicle being in 4wd when it was actually in 2wd cause the rear of the vehicle to break traction and the entire vehicle to start into a spin which resulted in the vehicle leaving the road and damage to the front end of the vehicle.the main problem is that the vehicle gave a false indication of being in 4wd when it was actually in 2wd.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time i have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me i have to replace the head gasket on the manifold.what the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it.the other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
I bought vehicle in october 2003.it is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.in the months following i began having electrical problems . Check engine light would flash on and then went off again.the first time it happenedcar stalled as well.i would bring it in to the dealership and they would say that they could not duplicatethe problem, and they hooked up to the computer and didn't find any problems.i also had my headlights flicker when accelerating and decelerating.i have had numerous problems with my blinkers.i have had the tail light assemblies replaced twice.i recently took it again because my left blinker would flash much faster when i touched the brake.also, if i just touched the brake the right blinker light on my console would illuminate.also, it looked as if i had my lights on for reversing while i was driving, which was extremely unsafe as other drivers thought i was reversing when i was going forward.i have had 4wd light come on and then turn off again later.i have had my main computer replaced twice and my flasher computer replaced once.i had to have my keys reprogrammed twice and they finally found out today i had faulty electrical wiring which was supposedly causing the trouble with the brakes and flashers.i have brought it in for this problem 3 times in the last couple weeks.i also have a problem with the gas tank overflowing everything i fill up no matter what i do and i am not trying to "top off".also, i have had several problems with my seat belts and have them replaced as well.they would lock and i would be unable to get it one to drive the car safely.i had to drive my car to the dealership with no seat belt.overall, these problems amount to a poorly made very expensive car that leaves me feeling unsafe in my car.please make chevrolet listen to its consumers and pay restitution.we were all lied to by the car manufacturer, who had to have known it was producing an inferiorproduct.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he attempted to install a child safety seat in the third row seating, but none of the seat belts would successfully tighten and retain the child seat. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the headlights were experiencing a recurring failure in which they would periodically burn out. Upon examining the headlight housing, the contact noticed that the wires were burned. The contact stated that he replaced each headlight approximately three times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was unavailable.
We have a seat belt that does not work. It stopped working a few days ago and so we cannot go anywhere as a family. The seat belt is stuck and will not come out at all. Not only that, but we have another seat belt that has been broken for years. Everytime i mention this like this to the chevy dealer, they want to charge me and arm and a leg and will not work with me. Seat belts should not break. The people at chevrolet should cover at all times something as serious as this but they simply do not care!do not buy a chevy!
Driver seat belt is twisted and does not lay flat across the body.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt is inoperative.the mechanism that allows the seat belt to safely position the strap onto the passenger does not retract; therefore, the seat belt harness is extremely loose.in the event of a crash, the occupants would not be properly restrained, which increases the risk of a serious injury.the manufacturer did not provide any assistance.the failure and current mileages were 61,000.
Driver's seat belt will not release.bought brand new in 2004 and happened while driving off the car lot.has since been replaced just once, but problem continued.up until 2 months ago, seatbelt would release shortly, but now it has been stuck for 3 weeks.trying to get gm to replace, but they have just now agreed to pay 50%.previously when it was replaced it was a major safety issue of theirs and i was not allowed to drive it at all.this time, since it is out of warranty, they have not made an attempt to put me in another vehicle or offer to fix it.it took almost 6 weeks for them to say they would pay 50%. Seems very careless of gm considering i am out of the habit of even reaching for my seatbelt b/c it never works.i have an appt. With the chevy dealer wednesday and am going to try to continue to press to gm that this problem has been going on since the vehicle was built and they need to realize what a priority this is, and be thankful that i have yet to get into an accident.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver became distracted and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain, causing the driver to be thrown forward. The driver's head impacted the windshield and as a result, he sustained bleeding from the brain. A police report was filed.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
Driver seat does not align properly with steering wheel. The seat belt could cut into the driver's neck. *sc
The contact's son owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side window looked abnormal. When the door was opened, the contact noticed that the driver's seat had caught fire and extinguished itself out. Fire and police reports were not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall to prove that the malfunction was a manufacturer default. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. *lnphotos attached.
I was rear ended by a guy doing 40 mph.my truck was lifted in the air and pushed into the rear end of another vehicle.my airbags never deployed and my seat broke!!possible defect in the seat?i was stopped at a red light when the accident happened.the spare tire holder was ripped off my truck.
The driver seat didn't align with the steering wheel. *ph the consumer believed it was a manufacturer defect.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while park in a residential driveway, the driver seat caught on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
When getting inside of the vehicle, the consumer noticed that the steering wheel wasplaced towards the left of the vehicle and not in the center of the driver's side seat.the consumer contacted the dealership, however, the manufacturer had not contacted the consumer.the consumer suggested there was a difference in the leather versus fabric.the manufacturer confirmed that the alignment between the steering wheel and the drivers seat was not straight. *sc
After making a few errands, i parked my 2004 chevy trailblazer ext in my driveway around noon. I immediately went inside my house. Around 4:30 pm i went to get in my truck and found the drivers seat had been on fire. The entire seat and ceiling was destroyed. The ceiling's melted plastic/materials were all over everything. Everything was cool to the touch at this time.there is fire damage throughout the entire inside of the trailblazer. Everything inside is covered with heavy black soot or pieces of melted plastic. You can't see through the windows. I had my husband call 911. Police & fire responded. They disconnected the battery. The truck is a total loss. I am the original owner. The fire marshall says it started in one of the motors in the driver's seat. I do not have heated seats. He also stated that we were fortunate that there was no open window to help fuel the fire and that vehicle was parked without occupants when this occurred.
Drivers seat ,left side cover with power seat control, has broken off 3 times. When getting in truck you must sit on cover. This causes the cover to break. The wiring is the only thing holding the cover on. This could cause a fire or accident.
The driver's power seat control panel has broken off three times. I replaced it two times. This time, i have simply taken a plastic tie and fastened it more or less in place. It looks junky, but at least it is usable for a while.
While driving approximately 10 mph, the driver's seat suddenly lowered to the right while making a right turn.the consumer broke one of his right ribs in the process of the seat collapsing.the steering wheel did not return to the normal position after making the turn.the cause of the failure had not been determined.*sc
The panel for the power seat controls on the driver's seat is designed such that it is broken loose easily by simply entering and exiting the vehicle.it's design and mounting location causes it to have to support the weight of the driver as he enters or exits the vehicle.once the mounting supports break,the controls are only supported by the wiring.
Gear shift locked into the parked position while vehicle still moving and in drive. Brake pedal also locked.my autistic son was in the vehicle with me. Gm knows about this issue as far back as 2002 . Do they care about the impact ? i am the 3rd owner ,bought this vehicle because of safety rating and that it has less than 92000 miles on it. I have owned it for 5 years.
Brake lights flicker off and on. When the vehicle is in motion and brakes are pressed, the brake lights do not light up. This continues to happen with a new light bulb placed in.
My 2004 trailblazer only had 59,000 miles on it when the speedometer began not working. Some times it reads i'm going 80 when i'm at a stop, other times (maybe one day out of 10) it works fine for about a day. The fuel and oil gauges are also not working correctly. The fuel says it is past full until it's completely empty and the oil does the same. The check engine light also comes on a lot for no reason. I also have a right tail light and blinker out even though i have had the bulbs changed. I have had a mechanic look at the wiring/electrical and can not find a problem. The estimated total repair costs are $1100 so far.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the transmission sun gear was faulty.an electrical component was burning inside the vehicle, along with abs failure.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was no guarantee that the vehicle was working properly.the oil needed to be changed, so the contact changed it himself.the failures occurred right after the vehicle was purchased from the dealer.the dealer performed a 120 point inspection, but they never repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 101,576.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.while driving down a mountain at approximately 40 mph, the contact began to hear a grinding noise.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the calipers locked and completely burned the brakes.the disc brake pads, rotors, and calipers were replaced on the rear of the vehicle.the current mileage was 94,803 and failure mileage was 94,518. Updated 09/16/08 updated 09/24/08.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the driver was traveling 45 mph, she drove over a bump, the brakes failed to engage, she lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a highway cement wall. The driver sustained facial injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be inspected. The contact also stated that the speedometer did not indicate the correct speed at which the vehicle was traveling and the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.
While stopped behind a truck at a traffic light, my 2004 chevy trail blazer started moving forward while my foot was still on the brake pedal. My vehicle would not stop and collided in the rear of the truck just ahead of me while stopped at the traffic light.
Had p0128 code for about 1 year.replaced thermostat after p1680 code, reduced engine power light came on.reduced engine power light went away on next crank up to move vehicle and change thermostat.abs and brake lights both on intermittently.tachometer has been sticking and speedometer showed erratic signs around 55 mph.now all gauges going wacko or not working at all at times.temperature gauge wrapped completely around without even starting cold engine.about a mile later, instrument panel lit completely up then went away, gauges reset, and ran fine with properly operating instrument panel... At least until i got home.then wacko stuff again.reset pcm by disconnecting battery cable, now things seem fine... For now.i'm told to redo bad ground on ecbm before suspecting bad abs module and to replace ignition switch before suspecting bad instrument cluster and pcm.however, dealer analysis said abs module got moisture in it and the instrument panel needs to be replace.first is a $1000 abs module, second is a $400 panel, both have labor charges additional.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time i have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me i have to replace the head gasket on the manifold.what the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it.the other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
We are having the same safety issue as so many others are having with our 2004 trailblazer.the gauges do not work properly...particularly the tachometer and speedometer, but also include our headlights and radio which both occasionally flashing out for a second or so.this started happening around 47,000 miles.and since we are filing this complaint we may as well mention how our rotors and brake pads completely broke down at around 48,000 miles.
Abs kicks in at low stopping speed between 5 to 10 mph.
Rear brakes failed due to vehicle design flaw resulting in rear driver's side brake hose remaining in contact with emergency brake cable assembly.the brake hose is too short and was either designed, installed or not routed correctly. At highway speeds the loss of the rear brakes in an suv will potentially result in a crash or a roll over, in an emergency braking situation, with loss of life.
On tuesday september 9, 2008 while driving my 2004 chevy trailblazer and attempting to make a slow left turn the power brakes failed. The brake pedal became very hard to press. This happened on two more occassions i was more than (30) miles from home in the evening about 7pm. On wednesday september 10, i took the vehicle to ridgeway chevrolet in lansing, illinois to have them checked. I was told there was no vacuum to the booster.that they had to clean out the plugged vacuum ports. I was also told no parts was needed but the cost would be $240.57 which i paid. The service order # is 151828.
My daughter was driving my 2004 trailblazer on an icy, slippery road at 25 -30 miles per hour, (the speed limit is 30, it was the street we live on)when she lost control, hit a tree and totaled ($22,000.00) the vehicle.the officer and i walked the path in the street and could not find any signs of skidding or braking, there fore leading me to believe now that there was a braking failure. Up until now, when i heard about the brakes failing do to corrosion from road salt, i always thought it was just an accident in poor road conditions. When i first read the report of the investigation i couldn't belive it was the same scenario as her accident. Poor road conditions, therefore possible salt buildup, a slow speed and inability to stop.i am so gratefull that she walked away without a scratch, also considering the air bags did not deploy, even though the front end was totaled.i am sure this is a problem that must be identified for those living in colder, northern states.
Last week it was cold & snowing.i was coming to a stop sign at a very low speed.i attempted to brake, the vehicle did not.i proceeded through the stop sign and struck another vehicle.again today i was approaching a stop sign when i attempted to brake, the vehicle did not stop.today there was luckily no on coming traffic.i will be taking my vehicle in for inspection.
While driving 40 mphabs light and the brake light came on. This caused the vehicle to stall.the vehicle was towed to the consumer's daughter house.*sc
Abs activation at low speed and then abs holding up. I almost got into 3 accidents with small children in car. I have replaced brake pads, rotors, abs sensors, calipers, brake lines and brake switch. Nothing works. Front tire area catches on fire if driven for long distances. Hard time stopping.gm will not recall or repair. There is a tsb (020525006) on same problem but not for my state. Recall in other parts of country for same problem, but gm states not for my state even though it is for same problem. Very dangerous to drive.
Consumer states:abs system:hit brakes coming off the off ramp, pushed the brakes to the floor, hit the brakes again and just didn't stop, had an accident. The road was dry .
Dt: the contactowns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the vehicle has been to the dealership about 4 or 5 times for the brake system.when a diagnostic testwas performedon the vehicle it did not indicate that there was abrake problem. .when the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, the vehicle would slow down, but will not stop.no warning lights illuminated ,indicating that therewas a problem with the brakes.this did not happen every time that the brakes were applied.the weather condition has no impact on the braking capability.the manufacturer stated that if the diagnostic test showed there was nothing wrong then therewas nothing that they could do about the problem.
When checking my brakes i noticed that the inside of the front brake rotors wherecorroded and rusty. The vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 32,262 highway miles. Approximately 25-30% of the inside of the rotor were rusted and had worn down the brake pad. So only 70% of the inside brake pad was being used for braking. This causes the brake pads to wear unevenly.appears that this could be serious inan emergency situation.i checked the rear rotors and they are starting to do the same but only 1/2" on the outer edge of brake rotor is rusted.i checkedthe recalls and there were none for brakes.i checked with chevy and they are not aware of any problems.in checking websites, trailblazerclub and trailvoy,other people have had the same or similar issue.i would assume that thereis a problem with the metal.
October 5, 2005 i bought a 2004 chevy trailblazer. At time of purchase, i was offered a tires for life deal.all that was required of me was to have the maintenance done at chevy and to have tire rotations and oil changes every 3000 miles.i have been doing this. Last oil change and rotationon jan 8, they told me i needed front brakes.57,500 miles on vehicle.i said okay and set up an appointment for jan.15.at that time, they told me i would need new rotors also.at this point i was starting to mistrust the service department.they put my vehicle back together and i went to big o tires for a second opinion. Upon their checking my vehicle, they found all four rotors to be bad! it appears to be a manufacturers defect.the manufacturer is using a defective metal to make the rotors.big o claims that it is a potential law suit and they should do a recall.they have had numerous cases come in like mine not only on the trailblazer but other chevy trucks and suv's. The brakes weren't actually wore that bad but all four rotors were rusted and pitted.these rotors had never been turned they still had manufacturer clips on them.it was definitely a sign of poor quality parts not regular wear and tear.also, chevy makes me wonder why they did not notice this earlier?i have been in their shop every 3000 miles for rotation, they should have noticed this right away.it is as if they were trying to hide something.here in 2 weeks i will be getting new front rotors and brakes.then as soon as i can afford it i am going to get the back rotors replaced.but this could prove to be dangerous to many people and should be looked into.thank you for your time and consideration.
Trailblazer was taken to place of purchase to repair pulsating brakes. Vehicle is under warranty with under 26,000 miles. Dealer refused to repair. Said gm would not pay for repairs. Rusty rotors was the diagnosis. Contacted gm rep (lisa) and she told me i lived in the rust-belt and that was the reason for the rusty rotor condition, not defective parts.she refused to authorize repair. Suggested i return the vehicle to the dealer, have them cut the rotors (at a rate of $150 per axle). Submit the bill to gm and they would decide whether to reimburse me.
- the contact stated that hetook the vehicleto a dealership for an inspectionon 1/9/07.he was informed by the mechanic that thevehicle will not pass inspection next year because of the brake rotors.the service departmentindicatedthat all 4 rotorswere warped.the contact believed that the rotors should not be in need of replacement at 21800 miles.updated 01/31/07.
When checking my brakes i noticed that the inside of the front brake rotors wherecorroded and rusty. The vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with 32,262 highway miles. Approximately 25-30% of the inside of the rotor were rusted and had worn down the brake pad. So only 70% of the inside brake pad was being used for braking. This causes the brake pads to wear unevenly.appears that this could be serious inan emergency situation.i checked the rear rotors and they are starting to do the same but only 1/2" on the outer edge of brake rotor is rusted.i checkedthe recalls and there were none for brakes.i checked with chevy and they are not aware of any problems.in checking websites, trailblazerclub and trailvoy,other people have had the same or similar issue.i would assume that thereis a problem with the metal.
The brakes were making a loud screeching noise.i took the truck to the nearest chevy dealership.the truck only had about 15,000 miles on it.upon inspection, the service department found that all four brake rotors were completely rusted and pitted.this vehicle is housed in a garage when not in use, so rusting should not occur easily.all four rotors and brake pads were replaced.this is just one of 21 problemsi have had with this vehicle- not to mention the severe back pain the driver's seat is causing me.
While driving approximately 10 mph, the driver's seat suddenly lowered to the right while making a right turn.the consumer broke one of his right ribs in the process of the seat collapsing.the steering wheel did not return to the normal position after making the turn.the cause of the failure had not been determined.*sc
When you cut the wheels hard left or right the suv trailblazer engine stalls out.why wasn't iinformed about recall notices on taillight systemsi never received a notice.
Shut car off and when i attempted to restart key would not turn. Steering wheel was not locked andit would not shift into gear. An hour later returned to have it towed and tried the key and vehicle started.
Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.
Power steering went out during a turn.
While traveling at a speed of 55 mph or more, car sways left to right, steering is extremely loose and at time it is hard to control the vehicle from veering. Almost as if you are trying to control the car in a wind storm. I purchased this vehicle dec 31, 2003, in the first 45 days i had it to the dealer 3 times, it's now june 2004 and the vehicle has been in 8 times. I am getting absolutely nowhere. They keep telling me there is nothing wrong. But i know better,when i'm driving down the road and the car goes off on it's own. I am very fearful for my safety and the safety of my 22 month old child. Some days i can't even bring myself to put him in this car. So what it comes down to is i'm paying for a car i can't even drive because they don't want to do anything about it. Something has to be done about all this. *la
While driving at 70 mph driver swerved to left to avoid hitting a motorist. When the driver attempted to straighten back the steering wheel by turning it to the right it overcorrected severely. This resulted in the driver losingcontrol of the vehicle and crashinginto a tree.uponimpact, air bags did notdeploy.driver died, andfront passenger sustained a broken neck, severe laceration to their scull, and bruises. The passenger in the rear sustained a broken angle , a dislocated hip, and two broken ribs.
When getting inside of the vehicle, the consumer noticed that the steering wheel wasplaced towards the left of the vehicle and not in the center of the driver's side seat.the consumer contacted the dealership, however, the manufacturer had not contacted the consumer.the consumer suggested there was a difference in the leather versus fabric.the manufacturer confirmed that the alignment between the steering wheel and the drivers seat was not straight. *sc
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at all speeds a grinding noise was heard coming from the steering column.the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was alerted.
Shortly after i purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer i began to have problems with a loud vibration from the undercarriage.it has been to the shop numerous times but is still not fixed.recently the vehicle began stalling out at any given time.dealer could not replicate. Still does it!!!around the same time my transmission would slip.dealer could not replicate.still does it!!!now i am feeling a lot of vibration in the steering wheel when i turn.talked to other tb owners and i thinking i will need to replace the struts.what next!!
I've taken my trailblazer to the shop to check out the power steering unit.my power steering makes a grinding sound when cutting your wheels to park are if you are pulling out of a parking spot. I've talk to shop manager and they check it out and stated that they didn't find anything wrong with my power steering ,and as of today my power steering unit continue to make that grinding sound.
While slowing for a stoplight the vehicle completly shut off including the steering.the car swerved into another car's lane. After i started it again, andimmediately drove to mccomb chevrolet. They said it had something to do with the electronic computer, and reset the computer. The second time i was slowing to go around a curve and it shut off again, and the vehicle went into a ditch.my daughter bumbed her head on the side door.this time mccomb said they couldn't find anything wrong ,but maybe it was water in the fuel line.the third time i was slowing again around a curve and it shut off, and veered off the road.i have not called mccomb as of yet.thiswas very alarming and dangerous.i am now scared to drive it especially with my children.
The vehicle was 2 months old.it has not even had so much as an oil change or a flat tire.while driving the vehicle, the tie rod broke and forced me into a tree.i was going approximately 5-10 miles per hour.i was injured.gm is saying that the tie rod broke when i hit the tree, however the state trooper at the scene documented that the tie rod definately broke before hand and caused the accident.there are scrape marks in the roadway showing the tire dragging me to the tree.to date gm will not acknowledge a problem. If i had been going faster i could have been killed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contactstated while driving at unknown speeds he experienced a blow out and contacted roadside assistance for help. When roadside assistance arrived, they were unable to remove the spare tire from the vehicle frame due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who cut the tire away from the frame. The owner purchased a new tire to repair the failure. The manufacturer was contacted advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was unable to remove the spare tire cable from the frame. The failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000. Updated 11/9/10 updated 11/16/10
The consumer felt the vehicle handling was very poor.the front suspension was unsteady when being passed by another vehicle of any size.the dealer examined the vehicle five times and was not able to find the problem.windy conditions added to thevehicle's poor handling. The dealer claimed that this condition was normal for suv's.the manufacturer was contacted and agreed with the dealer therefore they took no further action.
My gas tank always reads empty and the fuel light is always on. Occasionally after a fill up, it will appear that i have a small amount of gas, but soon returns to empty. For the last 6 months or more i have had to reset my mileage trip gauge every time i fill up and watch the mileage so i don't run out of gas. This is extremely inconvenient. Also, one night about 2 weeks ago, my speedometer was reading 20 miles an hour more than the speed we were traveling. Even after we stopped completely, the gauge read 20 mph. The next day it was once again normal and has been since, but this was very strange.
Dt: theconsumer was able to hear wind noise even with the windows up. The consumer discovered the rubber seals were loose. The dealer told the consumer it wasnormal for this car.showed the manufacturer the problem of the seals coming loose and they said it was an engineering problem.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 60 mph the contact noticed that the rear spoiler had suddenly separated from the rear end of the vehicle. The dealership was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be serviced. Prior to the recent failure the vehicle was taken to the dealership on 3 prior occasions where the spoiler was replacedeach time. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 05/10/10 the first time, the dealer replaced the spoiler under warranty. The second time it blew off and the dealer stated they wouldn't replace it due to the mileage on the vehicle.updated 06/04/10.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The vin was not provided.
Driver seat does not align properly with steering wheel. The seat belt could cut into the driver's neck. *sc
I was just reading the complaints & thought i would submit a few of my own. Gas fillling is always a task as tank always seems to "overflow" & gas sprays out everywhere. I was told it is because of the type of filler line that gm uses. Headlights constantly going from normal to dim, to dimmer, then back to normal, regardless of driving conditions. Saw the one from the person being shocked, this too has always happened to me since the first day i bought the trailblazer. If i touch the metal of the door upon exiting the vehicle theres a large jolt from static electricity i assume. The arc fromthis jolt is very visible & i estimate it to 2 inches in length at times (longer your in the vehilce...bigger the arc). All the rubber trim on the backhath has come off. Plastic lining used on fenderwells constantly coming loose & must be reatached. Carpet around pedals has all come loose. I bought this vehicle nov. 1 2004 & it is hardly been driven with only 6,000 miles yet seems to be falling apart already.
Dt: the vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls.while shutting the door or touching the vehicle the consumer would be shock so badly that shesees colors. Shetried touching the plastic handle to the door butif her finger comes within an inch of the metal it would still shock her, even through clothes.dealership was going tofix the problem sometime this week. They have tried products for humidity and used static guard butnone of this stuff solved the problem.mechanic said they had a lot of problems with people getting shocked. After the vehicle started shocking her the computer chip was replaced, and since they replaced computerit shockedeven harder.
Electrical fire started in driver door while truck was parked and not running. It was a total loss.
While traveling westbound on 192 in osceola county between narcoossee road and nova road there were several barricades 4 to 5 inches in the traffic lane. I was in the left lane with the barricades over the yellow line on the left-hand side of the road. This took place at approximately 8:15 am while taking my children to schoo, during the morning time traffic.my vehicle struck a large round orange barricade on the left side of the vehicle. I attempted to maneuver and avoidance however i was traveling next to a semi and was unable to do so. As a result my vehicle now has a scratch on the left side. I then called dot to report the damages and to have the site investigated for future incidences. The company conducting the construction work is jr davis construction. There is not a pull off zone or a place i felt safe stopping to directly speak with an individual in charge. I travel this road several times a day and have never seen the barrel barricades in the road as they were this morning.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted. The contact became aware of the corrosion by visibly inspecting the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear stabilizer bar was totally rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the subframe that supported the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 8-4669457241. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Driving i-85 north bound on the morning on 6/15/2015 headed to work when the rear passenger tire blew out causing my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer to cross over into another lane then back into the lane i was in, spin uncontrollable, all of a sudden the steering wheel started spinning and then the vehicle just shut down, steering wheel locks, the car comes to a stop and slams into a guard rail where i am facing south bound traffic, none of my air bags deploy, i have a neck and back injury that to this day i am still being treated for and my passenger who was a coworker riding to work with me that morning also had a back injury. My vehicle was deemed a total loss by insurance company could not be repaired, lost time from work, still have medical bills, occurring, although i have full coverage insurance but because it was a one vehicle accident there is nothing that can be done about loss wages. Just had these tires put on my truck about 6 months ago, heard about people passing these bad tires on as new tires , don't know if this is the case or not. Don't know why air bags did not deploy, don't know why steering wheel spin then locked up, thank god it was not worse! state trooper said it could have been worse from the way i landed.
On saturday, august 1, 2015 at approximately 8:55pm my mother was involved in a 1 car accident on baum rd located in tallahassee, fl. She was the only passenger determined to be in the vehicle at the time of the accident. According to the crash report, d1 (driver one) was traveling westbound on baum rdgoing the normal posted speed of 55mph, when she veered towards the center of the rd and suddenly turned right veering of the right shoulder of the rd and striking several trees on the drivers side and front end. D1 was wearing her seatbelt and managed to exit out the drivers side window before coming to her final resting place on the shoulder of the rd. When i went to retrieve my mothers things from her trailblazer, i noticed that no air bags had deployed. And as fast as my mom was going and the type of impact & damage her suv sustained, i would think and hope the airbags would deploy in this type of accident, thus preventing serious injury or death. My mom was not so lucky, and myself and my family have endured great pain from loosing her so suddenly.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while the brakes were being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the entire front end frame was rusted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,542.
My right side back door does not open and my left back door does not close unless i hit the lock first. Also as i am driving no matter what the weather my 4 wheel drive will just kick in on its own. Now it feel as though the transmission is going. This to me is a danger to my children and myself> i also feel that these are defects in this vehicle as i feel g.m should be responsible i will never buy another g.m again. Someone should look into this.
Back hatch and window will only open occasionally if i'm lucky. Tail lights went out once and i was able to get the hatch open to fix it.they are out again and i can't get the hatch to open now.i have been replacing head lamps about every 8 to 10 months.head lights are now going off for no apparent reason while i'm driving at night.i can flip on the brights and then wait a few minutes and flip back to low beams, sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't.the dome lights will not come on and stay on after i turn it off.half of the dash lights for the radio are out, sometimes they will come on if i tap them.the feature that lets you turn the vehicle off and the radio will continue to play and the windows will still roll down as long as you don't open the door, is not working.both o2 sensors are out and have been for a long time.i purchased this suv brand new from a chevy dealer.i have paid it off and kept up all of the general maintenance on it.when i took it in to get these issues fixed i was told it would be over $2500.00 to fix and that did not include labor.this suv is a lemon, if i was in a position to trade it in or buy a new one i would, and i would not be getting another chevy.i have never been notified of any recalls.i only found out about the electrical recalls on the turn signals and tail lights because a friend had heard about them and suggested a website to check.i'm calling the dealer today to see if i can get these issues taken care of.another reason i will not be buying chevy again.
While my vehicle was parked, the rear hatch window self exploded.it was witnessed by many general motors employees.checking on the web, i found that this is more common than expected.happens mostly in chevy trailblazers and ford escapes.
I purchased this vehicle in feb 2008. I opened the hatch for the first time and when i lifted the hatch, i began to hear a lot of breaking and bolts flying. I got it to close securely and didn't have any problems. Then one day, i was driving my truck and the back hatch began to shake. I continue to drive the vehicle. After driving for another few minutes the hatch began to fall backward. I never reach the ground, it was held on by the lights that connect the top light. I went to a dealer that repaired it supposedly. A few days later it done the same thing. I attempted to get it repair a second time. It wasn't successful either. This time i couldn't get it closed. I was told it was a problem amongst a few trailblazer by my insurance company. Nothing has been done as of yet. The only solution that i was told that may help the problem is paying $1,100 to buy another. According to a local dealer the window doesn't belong in the vehicle. The whole set up is not the way it should be set up. My vehicle has a bracket holding the window up but there isn't a bracket on any website.
Low beam headlight connection shorts out and burns, and heater and a/c controls don't work anymore when you try to turn on heat or a/c kills engine. I have already replaced the liftgate module, that fixed the problem of not being able to lock the vehicle and sometimes starting it. This all started at about 92,000 miles. Estimated repair cost for heat and a/c around $600.00.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that the adhesive that held the rear glass lift gate on the hinge failed.the dealer stated that they would be unable to re-bond the adhesive.they further stated that the window and the hinge should be replaced as a unit.as of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 65,400.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.on june 20, 2007, while driving 60 mph, the hood of the vehicle flew open and smashed the windshield.the contact could not see, but was able to pull off the road safely.he drove approximately 10 mph to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle.the mechanic could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.the vehicle is under warranty and service has been denied.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 31,662.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. While parked, the contact noticed the front drivers side frame was cracked near the lower control arm. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4 -wheel drive fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, no. 110, no. 114, no. 225, no. 209, & no. 208. Vechicles were built with a left -front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the lenght of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process.if the brake pipe partially or fully fractured,brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. Missing welds on the rear flow plan the calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.
When driving the vehicle over bumps, the consumer heard a knocking noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for an inspection, the mechanic replaced,the struts, however, the problem still continued. Please provide any further details.
Driving i-85 north bound on the morning on 6/15/2015 headed to work when the rear passenger tire blew out causing my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer to cross over into another lane then back into the lane i was in, spin uncontrollable, all of a sudden the steering wheel started spinning and then the vehicle just shut down, steering wheel locks, the car comes to a stop and slams into a guard rail where i am facing south bound traffic, none of my air bags deploy, i have a neck and back injury that to this day i am still being treated for and my passenger who was a coworker riding to work with me that morning also had a back injury. My vehicle was deemed a total loss by insurance company could not be repaired, lost time from work, still have medical bills, occurring, although i have full coverage insurance but because it was a one vehicle accident there is nothing that can be done about loss wages. Just had these tires put on my truck about 6 months ago, heard about people passing these bad tires on as new tires , don't know if this is the case or not. Don't know why air bags did not deploy, don't know why steering wheel spin then locked up, thank god it was not worse! state trooper said it could have been worse from the way i landed.
Well i bought this suv used from americas carmart in gadsden alabama.they have a 100 plus lots and advertise good used qualtiy cars..when i bought the suv i wanted to take it to the chevy dealer but was told their on site certified mechanic checked it all out and with the service agreement thought i was ok....had it two days and the transmission went out..the suspension was also an issue then 12/21/2014 ..going past 50 it shook like crazy....and then the transmission was slipping againi purchased a service agreement for $595.00..it covers what my problems are...but the contract says they can use non manufacter parts which is fine...when i brought it to them with the transmission..they put a junkyard salvage transmission with 100.000 miles on it...when i called them in december about the shaking and suspension and the transmission...they said bring it in...i asked them where they were going to take it..they refused to tell me...and i told them i didn't want a junkyard suspension or transmission as per contract was not suppose to happen..i also asked for a certified mechanic to do the work...they said they would see what they could do.i do a lot of driving in tennessee..alot of mountain driving and i was not going to have the front end {ball joints,etc go out there..not real safe..they came and got the car...i thought they were going to fix it as agreed...that was on the 8th of jan..now they say they are going to sue me for the remaining balance....i just want to call attention to this suv as it is not safe..and its my opinion they do this a lot to other people...i wanted to draw this to your attention as i would feel bad if i heard of someone getting seriously hurt..due to their inability to sell quality used cars as they advertise...and believe their practices on repairing these cars with a service agreement gets checked into..i filed a complait w/the ftc and agoffice.
Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Oil pressure and amps gauge malfunction. Mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. Emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. Air conditioning mode motor actuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. Dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. Sporadic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. Mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. A person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occurred due to all these possibilities. Front suspension problems, hard to isolate. Paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. Did not fix problem. Problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single "pop" sound. Had to replace "burnt" headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. Property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed.
Three times since purchasing this vehicle in january 2012, i have had to replace the right front wheel hub assembly due to bearing failure. Recently the transmission, which has not exhibited a leak, was very low on fluid,(3 quarts) and the fluid was burned. The transmission now slips and is changing erratically. The vehicle was regularly serviced at buff whelan chevrolet in sterling heights, mi.
Snapping and popping from front and rear suspension.took to dealer and they replaced the stabalizer links.this seemd to take care of the problem for a while.now the noise is back and at times is quite loud.vehicle has 21,000 miles.
Sway bar links (also called stabilizer links) replaced several times on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer:i had all 4 replaced in may 2007 by a local repair business, then 10 months later the rear 2 were replaced by autodealership in march 2008, then yet again 8 months later i had the right rear one replaced by same autodealership (in all cases parts were only good for 12,000 miles and i had traveled over the limit).i asked the auto dealership if they themselves have seen a trend in replacing these parts they gave me a gm# to call - which i didn't.i figured i would start here first. (i knew there was some kind of problem in all three cases when i heard loud rattling noises coming from rear of the suv - i additionally had all 3 repair places show me the old sway bar links to observe damage.)i do have high mileage on my trailblazer but replacing sway bar links 3 times on same vehicle seems excessive.
The consumer felt the vehicle handling was very poor.the front suspension was unsteady when being passed by another vehicle of any size.the dealer examined the vehicle five times and was not able to find the problem.windy conditions added to thevehicle's poor handling. The dealer claimed that this condition was normal for suv's.the manufacturer was contacted and agreed with the dealer therefore they took no further action.
I have had my trail blazer for 1 yr and 1 month. In that time i have had to replace front and back pads and rotors, ball joints, catalytic (sp) converter, and now they just told me i have to replace the head gasket on the manifold.what the hell is going on with this vehicle. I no longer feel safe driving it.the other day the radio just stopped playing and then the service 4 wheel drive light came on.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.the contact stated that when she steeredthe vehicle she heard a grinding noise and sometimes felt vibration.the failure occurredwhen turning or just switching lanes.speed wasnot a factor.the noises began the first week of april 2007, andbecame more distinct, consistent, and loud.also, the contact also stated that therewas now a periodic rattling and clunking sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle.the current mileage is 62,400, and failure mileage was 62,000.the contact had the name of the dealer where the vehicle was purchased, but could not provide the address or telephone number.
Had banging noises under the car which at some point felt as if my suspension was bad since it was not stable riding. The suv seemed as if it were darting across the roads and left us drivers feeling as if we were always adjusting the suv to keep it in the lane. Turned out that all four sway bar links where bad which leads my family to wonder why would all four sway bar links two in the front & two in the rear go bad at the same time and in less then a year of having the suv inspected by the same dealer whom found the sway bar links front & rear to be bad. Seems to me that these parts are not of quality and poorly made and make the auto very unstable when they fail and could cause an accident in doing so. We ended up replacing the two front sway bar links but, are holding off on the rear for right now. I feel these sway bar links should be looked into for a possible recall.
Dt:took for inspection and would not pass inspection due to the ball joint on passenger.took to chevy dealer they said nothing was wrong.called gm safety defect to report ball joint.gm said nothing is wrong. Gm safety defect made apt for second oppion.second dealer said nothing again.took back for safety inspection again, they refuse to pass inspection due to the ball joint.
Had banging noises under the car which at some point felt as if my suspension was bad since it was not stable riding. The suv seemed as if it were darting across the roads and left us drivers feeling as if we were always adjusting the suv to keep it in the lane. Turned out that all four sway bar links where bad which leads my family to wonder why would all four sway bar links two in the front & two in the rear go bad at the same time and in less then a year of having the suv inspected by the same dealer whom found the sway bar links front & rear to be bad. Seems to me that these parts are not of quality and poorly made and make the auto very unstable when they fail and could cause an accident in doing so. We ended up replacing the two front sway bar links but, are holding off on the rear for right now. I feel these sway bar links should be looked into for a possible recall.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle was severely rusted. The contact became aware of the corrosion by visibly inspecting the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear stabilizer bar was totally rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the subframe that supported the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 8-4669457241. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Sway bar links (also called stabilizer links) replaced several times on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer:i had all 4 replaced in may 2007 by a local repair business, then 10 months later the rear 2 were replaced by autodealership in march 2008, then yet again 8 months later i had the right rear one replaced by same autodealership (in all cases parts were only good for 12,000 miles and i had traveled over the limit).i asked the auto dealership if they themselves have seen a trend in replacing these parts they gave me a gm# to call - which i didn't.i figured i would start here first. (i knew there was some kind of problem in all three cases when i heard loud rattling noises coming from rear of the suv - i additionally had all 3 repair places show me the old sway bar links to observe damage.)i do have high mileage on my trailblazer but replacing sway bar links 3 times on same vehicle seems excessive.
I am in the quick lube business and change oil on approximately 150 vehicles a day. Part of our service includes checking the tire pressure. On about 10% of the vehicles that have the "tire pressure monitoring system" we find corrosion and failing valve stems. On many instances the valve stem has broken off and because we were checking the tires we have to pay for the repair that can run into hundreds of dollars. These valve stem have been manufactured using incompatible materials that cause corrosion. It is not fair to us that we should have to pay $250 to repair a tpms valve stem due to inadequate manufacturing. We have chosen to "not" check the tire pressure on the vehicles that upon visual inspection have corroded valve stems. This is a very dangerous condition for the consumer in that it is very important that the tire pressure is regularly checked. In my opinion a recall should be made on all vehicles with these inferior valve stems. Most american manufactured vehicles are to blame. This is a serious safety hazard that is only getting worse as time goes by.
Due to corrosion of the spare tire component the spare tire will not release from the car, the problem is not easily fixed it is a problem and a safty issue. With out a spare tire a person can possible be stranded with no help and possibly harmed or in worse events envoled in a crash if in high traffic area. The main use of a spare is to get the car back on the road in a timely manner and with this persistant problem with the spare tire component risk of injury or death is increased greatly.
In 2008, one day i started my vehicle and noticed the oil gauge indicator did not register.that day i continued driving without the gauge operating. Later that week i took it a mechanic, who instructed me to take it to the dealer. He suspected that it was the instrument panel.i did not take it to the dealer, because it was not major.however, in later months the tachometer failed. In 2010 i did some research on the instrument panel on the chevy trailblazer and found many accountsof failure by others.i also want to mention that the gas gauge has failed on occasion.currently, my tachometer and oil gauge does not work.i along with other drivers want chevrolet to take responsibility for the failure of their product, which they know does not operate as it should.
The icv valve on the gas tank recived letter on extended warranty for repairs.gm knew about this problem for years because the letter says the ses light comes on,and my light has been on for years since it was about 2 years old,they knew this and played dumb about the problem.gas fumes have been in the car for years to.
Failure of the gauge cluster on a 2004 chevy trailblazer currently with 59,300 miles.about june 2009 the tach continually read incorrectly.dealer tried to mislead me to bring it in for a diagnosis at a cost of approx. $100i told them its broke why should i pay for a diagnosis. I had read about the problem on -line at edmunds,com.,my suv had 41,000 to 42,000 miles on it.in july 2010 my gas gauge started to occasionally malfunction, now jan. 2011 it is incorrect.in nov. 2010 my charging gauge started malfunctioning.i also have since read online of the same problem on other similar year gm trucks ans suv and they have recalls on them.its just a matter of time for the speedometer gauge to read incorrectly.please help, these malfunctions are not safe.*ln
Gas gauge jumps around... Especially when fuel is low. Sometimes at it's lowest, it will show half a tank. Now that my wife drives this suv with my 7-month old son, it is particularly worrisome.
While driving at 70 mph, the consumer pulled to the right to avoid hitting another motorist.the consumer over corrected the vehicle, which resulted in the consumer losing control of the truck.the truck went through 2 ditches and a service road before stopping.the truck went airborne.the driver sustained back injuries and the passenger sustained injuries to his/her side and knees.the console between the seats came loose and hit the passenger in the side.the vehicle was totaled. *sc
My 2004 trailblazer spare tire winch would not crank my tire all the way down i was on the side of the expressway and could not remove my tire so that i could change it.
The same thing running off the fuse to the cpu grounds out on the body blowing the fuse making it seem like the cpu is bad.i went and started it and put in drive, fuse blew, and the engine shut down
Dash cluster, reads below 0 or over 100mph at times, sometimes sticks at 5 or 10mph. Sometimes buries speedometer and tach, all dash lights come on and car will shut down at speeds over 60mph. This sould be recalled! have read of similar problems on all car forums and complaint sites and other google inquiries as well.didn't.
Instrument cluster is very faulty.at times when it is hot outside the battery and oil pressure gauge won't function properly.the rpm gauge went out at only 36,000 miles.i just went over 70,000 miles recently and now the speedometer will not work.as a matter of fact the only gauge that has always worked properly is the fuel gauge.
Car parked in driveway and flames erupted from under hood.
Transmission slipping and the heater circuit.
Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. I have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. Exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. The vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in "drive" when this happened. I had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. Apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. Well, it happened to me again this evening. Same problem. This will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. I only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. Is therea way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. There always seems to be something wrong with it. The connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. I feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.
Horn has intermittent issues of working - we have taken to the dealership on several occasions and then it works.they do not want to take apart the steering wheel assembly to research the problem regardless of the number of times we have had the vehicle to the dealership.now that the warranty is expiring, i am sure the problem will be researched since it will be at our cost.the horn only seems to work when the car is first started and the steering wheel is moved shapely.since it is under the air bag, the dealership doesn't want to deal with it.
On saturday, august 1, 2015 at approximately 8:55pm my mother was involved in a 1 car accident on baum rd located in tallahassee, fl. She was the only passenger determined to be in the vehicle at the time of the accident. According to the crash report, d1 (driver one) was traveling westbound on baum rdgoing the normal posted speed of 55mph, when she veered towards the center of the rd and suddenly turned right veering of the right shoulder of the rd and striking several trees on the drivers side and front end. D1 was wearing her seatbelt and managed to exit out the drivers side window before coming to her final resting place on the shoulder of the rd. When i went to retrieve my mothers things from her trailblazer, i noticed that no air bags had deployed. And as fast as my mom was going and the type of impact & damage her suv sustained, i would think and hope the airbags would deploy in this type of accident, thus preventing serious injury or death. My mom was not so lucky, and myself and my family have endured great pain from loosing her so suddenly.
2004 trailblazerwhen stopping doors and windows won,t open at times,even when pushing unlock button.trapped inside. Stopping and starting engines seems to finally unlock doors,carrying hammer to bust out windows in case of emergency fire ect.repair of electrial equiment by maher st pete fl.now ok
Discovered a crack on my dashboard on the drivers side. Crack starts where the vin is located up through the slits over the speaker on the drivers side.
I started the car first thing in the morning and noticed as i backed out of the garage that my speedometer wasn't working. As i drove down my street, i watched it, and it never moved. The needle was not pointing straight down, but was significantly below 0. Later the same day, it began working again, though the needle movement was jerky. Two days later, it stopped again and has not worked since. I contacted gm and they said there isn't an active recall on this problem, even though they have recalled practically every other suv they made that year for a problem with the instrument panel. This is more than an annoyance, it's a safety hazard, and i think gm should step up and repair the problem, especially since a cursory google search turns up many, many other trailblazer owners with the same issue. I would appreciate any help the nhtsa could offer.
The speedometer quit reading correctly.at some times it would read 100 mph when doing 30 mph. It then worsened to the point where it is at now.the speedometer does not work at all.the tachometer has malfunctioned the same way as well.this has to be a safety issue since the driver has no way of truly knowing how fast they are driving.i have contacted chevrolet about this issue, and they refuse to see that thousands of these vehicles are having the same problem.there should be a safety recall now.
Vehicle goes into shutdown mode with an unresponsive accelerator. Motor still runs but no acceleration. This is a serious safety issue when driving in traffic as you have no power to get out of traffic and harms way. There is no warning that a problem is imminent. A reduced power light comes on and you're stuck. Vehicle in question is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.
On 2004 chevy trailblazer the speedometer will go fromzero to 60 with out moving.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated the cruise control as well as the fuel gauge no longer functioned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told they do not know how to remedy thefailures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
2004 trailblazer. 45,000 miles. Speedometer and rpm gauge goes up and down, sticking or not moving at all.
Transmission slipping and the heater circuit.
Driving on dry pavement, clear day.took freeway offramp, when i reached 40mph, the brakes locked up, went past stop sign into other highway missing other vehicle passing in front of offramp.happened twice at same speed, brakes lock up, and i pass through the stop sign.loud grinding noise coming from wheel well area, brakes recently changed about 3 months ago, noise occurs at 25-30 mph, sounds like dragging something underneath.service man checked, nothing visible.has occurred 5 times in less than 2 months.interior lights dim on vehicle then brighten constantly.door ajar light constantly coming on, back hatch window constantly opening on own driving down road.instrument panel knobs, panel itself and window and door buttons on doors extremely hot to touch.various lights on instrument panel quit working and then resume on their own.reported tach/odometer not working already.both units registering offline while driving.where are the fixes to these problems?
I was driving at highway speed (approximately 65mph) with the cruise control set, when my vehicle suddenly responded like i had slammed the gas pedal down to the floor. My speed climbed rapidly, but i had the presence of mind to drop the truck into neutral (the tachometer continued to be at its maximum level and the engine still whined high) and steer to safety, across several lanes of traffic, to the breakdown lane. When i shut the vehicle off and turned it back on again, this issue was no longer present.
My first complaint came after the warranty expired and my water pump suddenly went out.i got that fixed and then i started hearing a noise on the passenger side near the right front tire.we still have not been able to figure out what this is.now i am having trouble with the rpm and speedometer just jumping and going out of whack.i got it fixed in lumberton nc at the chevy dealer and before i got home the same thing was happening again.i am scheduling an appointment to take it back in again and this time they say they will have to replace the gauge which will cost approximately $350.this is ridiculous considering i have only had the vehicle a year and some months.i talked to a friend of mine which had a gmc yukon and she had the same problems with the rpms and speedometer.she finally got rid of her and she said she had the same noise problem.i think that gmc should be made to correct all these problems and not the consumer take responsibility for their imperfections.
Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am goingtachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers
This complaint was sent via e-mail." i was making a left turn at a very busy intersection, awaiting oncoming traffic to clear, i accelerated to go through traffic light, the engine was running but i had no acceleration. The check engine light came on. The car had enough rollingpower to coast through the turn and get to the shoulder of the road. I shut off the ignition and waited a few seconds and restarted the car. The car started running okay , but the check engine light was still on. We stopped at a nearby gmc dealership to have the car checked. By the time we got there the light had gone off. The serviceman said it was okay to drive the car back home , 170 miles. The car was taken to a local dealership. The analysis from the on board computer indicated a malfunction with the accelerator throttle component.
In my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer i was applying the brakes.the brakes failed, and the vehicle accelerated.
The vehicle has stalled out 3 times in the past month.check engine light came on and then reduced engine power light.we could only go 10 mph.thankfully we were in a residential area and not on the freeway.dealership said it was a faulty accelerator position module and the pcm needed to be reprogrammed.lucky us we are over in miles and this is not covered by the warranty.
Gear shift locked into the parked position while vehicle still moving and in drive. Brake pedal also locked.my autistic son was in the vehicle with me. Gm knows about this issue as far back as 2002 . Do they care about the impact ? i am the 3rd owner ,bought this vehicle because of safety rating and that it has less than 92000 miles on it. I have owned it for 5 years.
Accelerating on it's own and idling
Dt*:the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle would lose power and stall.this occurred with no warning.the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for this problem.while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and hit a guard rail then rolled over.the airbags did not deploy.the contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained minor injuries.there was a police report taken at the scene.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but there has been no inspection for these problems.
I have safety concerns in regards of my vehicle. While driving, my speedometer is reading off wrong numbers. For example, i can be driving 60mph, but the speedometer is reading at 80mph. It is a real concern for me because i have know idea how fast i'm driving. Now that a lot of cities have photo-enforced cameras to record how fast you are driving, i have to guess how fast i'm going and hope that i don't receive a ticket in the mail. I have been researching this particular problem and i see several complaints on this topic. Unfortunately, my warranty is expired so i will have to pay out of pocket. I hope gm sees this and consider a recall
My suv has less than 70,000 miles and all of a sudden it stopped showing me the speed that i am going.it just sits on zero and it stopped showing me my gas, it sits on e,...this is a huge and dangerous problem.i tried to contact chevy but have not been successful...i have a 2004 chevy trailblazer!i have never been in an accident or anything like that.i loved my vehicle and took very good care of it....
Speedometer and tachometer. Both have not worked properly for a few months now... Un safe will be getting it fix unfortunately its going to cost alot of money but will save lives...i have heard many complaints about this same issue did some research and there were quiet alot of ppl w same problems.. Something needs to be done to prevent any and all safety issues.
The speedometer and all other gauges except the gas gauge have stopped working.
I can start my vehicle and the gauges started sticking. I am constantly being shocked by the driver door. My gauges no longer work at all and have completely went haywire. I have no dash lights. My vehicle has just died in the middle of a busy street. I do not know how much fuel i have, how fast i am going. My cruise control either at times increases my speed or does not hold the speed. I have to use a gps device to know approximate speed. This vehicle needs to be recalled. I love my vehicle but it has tons of issues.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. While driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the brake pedal, the vehicleaccelerated, spun out of control and rolled over down a hill. The consumer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police has a report is available if needed. The chevrolet manufacturer stated that there were no related incidents. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 01/08/10 the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy and it felt as though the gas pedal was stuck. Updated 01/12/10.
While driving the vehicle it began to smoke. The car wouldn't accelerate so i stopped the car shut it off, popped the hood, and it was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my 2 children out of the car and called 9-1-1 the car was a total loss!
While cruise control is engaged, engine stutters after cresting a hill, more or less coasting down the other side.
Driving along and all of a sudden the speedometer reads zero. All other gauges work fine. Had dealer fix it for 466.00 gm has bulletin out for the pickups and suvsbut not this vehicle that use the same components.
Speedometer started acting erratically.either posts no speed, or shows a speed that is obviously not correct.turning off car, and restarting corrects the problem for the moment.
Instrument cluster started going bad in 2006 and every year another gauge is faulty - first it was the gas gauge, next the oil, etc and 4 years ago the speedometer started sticking. I talked to the dealer and they wanted $800 to fix it. I have researched at the time and this it is a very common complaint. This should have been recalled. I have complained about it for years and even called gm - no help and i don't have the money to repair this. I would appreciate help with this and feel that gm has known that this is an issue. I drive a lot of kids in my car and i am afraid that one day this is really going to be a problem.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer. It showed zero when i am going at least 40 mph, then moves a little, and now is showing like 110 mph when i am going around 50 mph.i have noticed that thiswas a common problem with my vehicle.i have around 56,000 miles on it.is gm planning on a recall, thiswasa extremely dangerous and i should not have to bear the cost of repairs.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving under normal road conditions, the vehicle accelerated by itself from 25 to 30 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the service dealer.updated 01/19/07.
Speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer has become erratic. Sometime no speed. Someitmes stuck on 90mph whether i'm moving or not. Currently stuck above the 120mph mark.
I have 2004 trailblazer in jan my tach and speedometer have not worked properly ...i cannot afford the 500 dollar plus fix on this vehicle.i have read many complaints in regards to the same situation. Apparently no one has taken care of this problem.ifrom my understanding there have been recalls on most other vehicles with the same problem, i do not understand why there isn't one for the trailblazer.please advise what to do.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The throttle body failed while the contact was at a stop light causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle restarted immediately and there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic where they inspected and replaced the throttle body at her expense for $200. The dealer was also called and informed her to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing but she informed them that she would take the vehicle to another mechanic and they will replace the throttle body. The manufacturer was called, filed a claim and was also informed to contact nhtsa and file a claim. The failure mileage was 121,000.updated 12/8/10. *ljthe consumer stated the throttle body failed many times and the last time it failed, the consumer was approaching a red light and the vehicle completely stalled. Updated 12/13/10
While driving the speedometer will get stuck and then it will not go back to 0 when you are stopped. The speedometer will also at times show that i am going 120mph+ and i am barely moving or stopped. The only way to get back to 0 mph (if it works) is to turn the trailblazer on and off until it goes back to 0. Vehicle has 50,000 mile's. I cannot drive the vehicle without this happening.
The speedometer began to be erratic and would not show the correct speed.i could be traveling 40 mph and the speedometer would show 10 mph.then it would jump to 110 mph, then zero.i went to the dealer and was told a new cluster board was needed.the replacement cost is$600-$700. I did an internet search and found out that his is a wide spread problem with the trailblazer.i also found out that chev. Has recalled other vehicles with the same problem, such as suburban, silverado and yukon, but has not recalled the trailblazer.this is a serious safety issue.chevy must be aware that this is a big problem for trailblazer ownersthere needs to be a recall of the cluster board on the trailblazer.
While making a left turn, the vehicle accelerated from 5 to 50 mph, full pressure applied to the brakes did not stop the vehicle. Driving into a curb was the only way to stop the vehicle. Resulting in tire and wheel damage. No personal injury was caused.
Speedometer gets stuck at random places. Impossible to know how fast you are going. All other controls have also gone out too. The oil pressure gauge was the first to stop working and the rest have gone out about a month or 2 apart.
I have a 2004 trail blazer ext.at about 2200 miles the cruise control stopped working, and when i got an appointment to take it in, they told me, that in fact it wasn't an issue with the cruise control, that there had been a short in the torque control converter solonoid which was a problem with the engine.they had a part overnighted to alderman's chevrolet, who fixed it quickly and made sure i had a rental while it was in being fixed, but a week and a half later, the same thing happened again.i am taking it in tomorrow, but i am afraid there is going to be permanant damage to my engine because this thing when broken affects the shifting of the engine.i am wondering if i just got a lemon or if this is a common problem with these vehicles.it only has 3500 miles on it, it shouldn't be in the shop twice already for repairs.
The consumer experienced a bucking problem when using the cruise control option. The fuel supply seemed to be intermittent. Chevrolet advised the consumer that this was the normal condition. *sc
Dt:2004 chevrolet, trail blazer.the cruise control does not work properly.the cruise control does not stop the vehicle from increasingin speed when going down an incline.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who said that there was nothing they could do to fix this problem.when the consumer contacted gmc, they said that it was normal and it was designed that way to save fuel. Gm also informed the consumer to use lower gears when going down hill.the mileage would still increase when in third gear. *sc
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows failed to open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master window switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
My 2004 chevy trailblazer was parked in my driveway and the rear window suddenly shattered. There was no break in nor anyone near the vehicle.
Intermittent failure of windshield wipers . Function erratically or will not turn off.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and lock on the driver side door were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 12/09/14*lj
Back hatch and window will only open occasionally if i'm lucky. Tail lights went out once and i was able to get the hatch open to fix it.they are out again and i can't get the hatch to open now.i have been replacing head lamps about every 8 to 10 months.head lights are now going off for no apparent reason while i'm driving at night.i can flip on the brights and then wait a few minutes and flip back to low beams, sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't.the dome lights will not come on and stay on after i turn it off.half of the dash lights for the radio are out, sometimes they will come on if i tap them.the feature that lets you turn the vehicle off and the radio will continue to play and the windows will still roll down as long as you don't open the door, is not working.both o2 sensors are out and have been for a long time.i purchased this suv brand new from a chevy dealer.i have paid it off and kept up all of the general maintenance on it.when i took it in to get these issues fixed i was told it would be over $2500.00 to fix and that did not include labor.this suv is a lemon, if i was in a position to trade it in or buy a new one i would, and i would not be getting another chevy.i have never been notified of any recalls.i only found out about the electrical recalls on the turn signals and tail lights because a friend had heard about them and suggested a website to check.i'm calling the dealer today to see if i can get these issues taken care of.another reason i will not be buying chevy again.
Wellhave a rear tail light bulb stop working and broke the outershell. And my sun roof stopped working and isn't completely sealed when it rains water leaksfrom the top!!
I bought this car about 4 years ago and it has been nothing but an elecitrical mess.first my head lights would go out once a month, then a couple times a month, then once a week.my brake lights started doing the same.our famliy mechhanic couldn't figure it out, he just kept replacing them and sending the bad bulbs in for warranty.a couple times the pigtails and lamps had to be replaces.also 3 seperate occasions both headlights went out at once while driving.and i had to drive home in the dark with no head lights on. I took it the chevy dealership after the third time abd apparently my fuse box was melted and needed to be replaced.spent over 1000.00 doing that and it worked okay for about a year.then headlights started going out again and brake tlights as well.not once a week, but still about once a month or every other month.recently my drivers window stopped working and i couldn't control the master switch to lock my car or roll up my windows.the cluster panel in the door needed to be replaced.also, had two sensors that needed to be replaced because my 4 wheel drive, parking brake, and crusie control would stop working all at once and the lights would be lit up on the dashboard.i wasnt' able to use any of them until the sensor was replaced.also the power shorted out in my side mirros, so i can't adjust the mirrors with the control or they start tiliting back and forth like crazy on their own.i have to get out of the car and adjust them manually.gm needs to do a recall, this car is not safe and i will not be buying a gm car while i look for a new car soon.
During high speeds (interstate/long-distance driving) there is a vibrating noise on my windshield. This started years ago; at first i thought the noise was my antenna. I checked it to make sure it was secure and it was, so i dismissed the noise. I don't do a lot of long-distance or interstate driving, so it was a while before i heard the noise again. Ever since i have dismissed it as wind noise at high speeds. During my internet research of a recent mechanical problem, i came across information for improper windshield mounting and lift gate glass mounting on other gm vehicles. Although i did not find recall information for my make/model/year, i am filing this report because of windshield noise and potential windshield and lift gate glass failure on my vehicle. Now that i know about this possible defect, i will try to avoid interstate driving or try to drive 60 mph or below. I recently had to travel for a funeral 5 hours away but rented a vehicle instead of driving my own. In the report date, i have inserted the date of the last interstate travel that was made in my vehicle.
Driving down the road around 10:30am going about 45 mph the back window of my 2004 chevy trailblazer ext just exploded - glass everywhere in the back cargo compartment.weather was clear and sunny and we did not have the rear defroster working.fortunately we didn't have any other passengers in the vehicle other than me and my husband, and we were close to home, so we went home and called the insurance company to have someone come and fix it.
The front air vents in my 2004 trailblazer quit working after i installed a new battery. My front air vents will no longer work.after researching this on the internet it appears that this is a common problem with the chevy trailblazer. It will require the purchase and installation of a new control module to regulate the air flow so the vents will work. This is a component/design problem that gm needs to fix not the consumer.
Dt*:the contact stated the headlights dim without warning.the problem occurs intermittently and has increased over time.upon inspection the dealership determined the problem is related to the defroster in the ac compressor.the dimming of the headlights is normal for the vehicle. Updated 02/24/06
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. The contact stated that the heating and air conditioning fan control would not work until it reached level four of the five settings. In addition, the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I turned on the rear window defroster on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.after approximately 2 minutes the rear liftgate glass exploded.the truck is at dick morris chevrolet in commerce township michigan now.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.ten minutes after the contact activated the rear defroster, the rear glass exploded.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the failure mileage was 77,000.
Dt: the contact stated when she opened the hatchback the window glass shattered.updated 2/7/2006 -
Rear window shattered while sitting in my 2004 trailblazer.no rocks were thrown at the truck.based on internet research it seems to be a recurring problem with gm suv's.i called the dealer today (12/17/07) and the service manager denied having any knowledge of this problem. Gm/dealer denying any knowledge of the issue seems to be recurring as well.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While the vehicle was stationary in a parking lot the lift-gate window exploded outwardly.when the failure occurred there were no occupants in the vehicle. There were no personal injuries.the police was notified; however, no police report was filed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 02/19/10. *ljupdated 02/19/10updated 05/05/10.
I turned on the rear window defroster on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer.after approximately 2 minutes the rear liftgate glass exploded.the truck is at dick morris chevrolet in commerce township michigan now.
I have a 2004 chevy trail blazer.the locking mechanism for the window failed, allowing my dog to put her foot on the control and roll the window up on her head.as soon as she was trapped i tried to free her, but the window had gotten off the track and would not lower.i stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road and tried to force the window down but that would not work either.fortunately there was a police officer behind me when this happened and he shattered the window with his baton.if the police officer had not been right there, my dog would have strangled to death.there needs to be some sort of sensor to prevent the windows from rolling up if there is an object in the space.i know children as well as pets have been killed by this and it needs to be corrected.another possibility is to position the control vertically on the door to make it less easy to accidentally trip.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the driver's side window switch failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the switch wiring caught fire and burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The front passenger window will not go up or down.many electrical issues with this car!
I bought this car about 4 years ago and it has been nothing but an elecitrical mess.first my head lights would go out once a month, then a couple times a month, then once a week.my brake lights started doing the same.our famliy mechhanic couldn't figure it out, he just kept replacing them and sending the bad bulbs in for warranty.a couple times the pigtails and lamps had to be replaces.also 3 seperate occasions both headlights went out at once while driving.and i had to drive home in the dark with no head lights on. I took it the chevy dealership after the third time abd apparently my fuse box was melted and needed to be replaced.spent over 1000.00 doing that and it worked okay for about a year.then headlights started going out again and brake tlights as well.not once a week, but still about once a month or every other month.recently my drivers window stopped working and i couldn't control the master switch to lock my car or roll up my windows.the cluster panel in the door needed to be replaced.also, had two sensors that needed to be replaced because my 4 wheel drive, parking brake, and crusie control would stop working all at once and the lights would be lit up on the dashboard.i wasnt' able to use any of them until the sensor was replaced.also the power shorted out in my side mirros, so i can't adjust the mirrors with the control or they start tiliting back and forth like crazy on their own.i have to get out of the car and adjust them manually.gm needs to do a recall, this car is not safe and i will not be buying a gm car while i look for a new car soon.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and lock on the driver side door were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 12/09/14*lj
Blower will go on by itself when manually turned on, the blower will go off for a few seconds and back on. The back windshield wiper will go by itself, the clock will turn to 12:00 when turned off, headlights flicker while driving, when using anything electrical in the car such as the electric windows, the head lights dim.
The driver's side window relay switch is bad. Ihave had several quotes from dealerships and looks like the cost is around $400.00. (for them to replace and reprogram). There is a huge safety issue if you cannot roll down your window on the driver's side and roll down and lock or unlock any of the doors or windows from the driver's side as well. I have read many complaints on various websites from consumers with the same problem. With the majority of these switches going bad, they need to recall this, as it is very costly andnot at all safe. Especially if an officer needs to approach you and you have to open your door first. That could lead to an unsafe incident toward yourself as well as any law enforcement agent. If you can please address this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. I have researched any recall on this and have not had any luck. Thank you for your time in addressing this issue.
Rear window exploded after rear defogger was turned on .approx 5 min. In use.
The contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at an automated car wash, the driver side window switch short circuited without warning. As a result, flames appeared and engulfed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report and a police report were filed. Both the contact and the passenger suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The car drives fine but a few weeks after purchase, the passenger mirror started moving.i have a car where when you open the car with your designated key, the mirrors set to your preferences.i kept resetting the mirror and a few days later they would not hold the set again.now every time i shut off the car and get back in the mirrors have to be reset.there have been times when i forget to reset the mirror and start driving.i am so afraid i am going to hit someone while attempting to change lanes.i have to try to reset the mirror while driving and this takes my attention away from the road.i have had the car in the shop three times in kentucky.at first they kept telling me they couldn't find the problem because it didn't act up for them because it would hold for the time they had the car.finally they did another test and it showed i had a faultypart in the door that is attached to the mirror.they replaced that and it held for about a week and a half and then started again.i was in the process of moving to south carolina so i took it to a dealership there.they couldn't find anything wrong and charged me for the visit even though this has been an ongoing problem.i called gm and talked by e-mail to their customer service and have received no help at all.they said they would call back (they called once) but i haven't heard from them.
I have owned this vehicle for 2 1/2 years.the first problem was noticeable only at night when the windshield glare was so bad on the freeway that i could not see very well.we had the windshield replaced.the second problem has been on-going for the past six to eight months.the speedometer sometimes works, but is usually not very correct, and most of the time it just picks a number and sits there for several days, whether the car is running or not.i usually use the rpms to figure out how fast i am going until my mechanic can fix it for more than a week at a time.
Dt: the windshield cracked on the inside about 4 inches long. It started in the middle of the windshield. There was another one that was parallel to itand thatwas about an inch long. Noticed this on july 1, 2005. Contacted the dealer on july 26, 2005 .they told consumer bring in it on the 9th.they saidit lookedlike vehicle hit a rock, and they do not cover it windshields. The consumer stated after talking to a manger, he stated it was not due to a rock hitting the windshield.
Windshield wiper motor will not shut off in 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext.2003 model year had same problem and was recalled by manufacturer.
Windshield wipers will not turn off.
Blower will go on by itself when manually turned on, the blower will go off for a few seconds and back on. The back windshield wiper will go by itself, the clock will turn to 12:00 when turned off, headlights flicker while driving, when using anything electrical in the car such as the electric windows, the head lights dim.
While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on andgo off on their own.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper motor needed replacement.please fill in additional information.
The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. There was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed.the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly.the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module.windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.
Driving i-85 north bound on the morning on 6/15/2015 headed to work when the rear passenger tire blew out causing my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer to cross over into another lane then back into the lane i was in, spin uncontrollable, all of a sudden the steering wheel started spinning and then the vehicle just shut down, steering wheel locks, the car comes to a stop and slams into a guard rail where i am facing south bound traffic, none of my air bags deploy, i have a neck and back injury that to this day i am still being treated for and my passenger who was a coworker riding to work with me that morning also had a back injury. My vehicle was deemed a total loss by insurance company could not be repaired, lost time from work, still have medical bills, occurring, although i have full coverage insurance but because it was a one vehicle accident there is nothing that can be done about loss wages. Just had these tires put on my truck about 6 months ago, heard about people passing these bad tires on as new tires , don't know if this is the case or not. Don't know why air bags did not deploy, don't know why steering wheel spin then locked up, thank god it was not worse! state trooper said it could have been worse from the way i landed.
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned as normal. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear passenger side wheel suddenly separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the an independent mechanic, who indicated that the lug nuts detached from the wheel causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer was driving 65-70-mph on the highway when the front right tire broke off the vehicle. *mcall six bolts were broken with the nuts still screwed onto the bolts.(ohio traffic crash report)
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