AI Damage2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 18% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 8 Seat belts 9% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Visibility: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Gm issued special coverage program 14423 to repair leaking gas tank and there are no pairs available. Letter was issued in nov 2015, received dec 2015, went to love chevrolet dealership jan 2016 parts not available until july 2016. This is unsafe and unacceptable.
The contact also indicated that the battery, the seat belt and the brakes warning lights randomly illuminated as the failure progressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
None of the gauges in the instrument cluster work at all. I had all of the stepper motors, and the needles replaced. Parts and labor totaling $350.00, and as soon as I was down the street 4 out of the 6 did not work,and these repairs where just done in 2015. Now the two that were working just quit 3 days ago.
Goodyear fortera hl p245/65r17 dot m78t ccdr 5012, 15,000 miles, complete sidewall disintegrated. All the way around. Another tire shows sidewall cracking. Blowout at 50 mph.
The contact also indicated that there was a presence of a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank modulator had an internal failure and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. When the ignition was turned to the on or off position, the front windshield wiper fluid sprayed and continued until the fluid was empty without being prompted. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor had to be disconnected.
As we were driving the low beam lights completely quit working we quickly switched to the high beam lights which worked without any problems. At this time the incident was several months ago and the low beams still do not work at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact indicated that the abs sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was repaired more than once by the dealer but the failure recurred.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,521 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trailblazer 360 has 19 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (27%), seat belts (9%), tires: bulges, blowouts (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.