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2004 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2004 Chevrolet Blazer
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years79% below the Blazer median · #21 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints508 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system101
Suspension61
Structure61
Power train41
Service brakes40
Steering40
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags31
Tires31
11 other systems171

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings

2004 Chevrolet Blazer 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2004 Chevrolet Blazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2004 Chevrolet Blazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION. THE KEY DOES NOT RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CAR MUST BE TURNED BACK ON AND OFTEN MOVED IN REVERSE THEN FORWARD A NUMBER OF TIMES BEFORE THE KEY WILL RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. *TR
Complaint 10607522 · Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNCIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10607284 · Jul 1, 2014 · 60,000 miles
2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION WAS FIXED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START, DUE TO THE FAULTY IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN. IN NOVEMBER 2013, THE VEHICLE WOULD…
Complaint 10575578 · Mar 31, 2014 · 12,400 miles

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