2004 CHEVROLET TrailBlazer

Speedometer has gone out while driving. Having researched the situation i have found that this is a common issue for my vehicle and several other GM models during that time frame. I have found that there are currently 3 pending state class action lawsuits that are covering this issue. It is a known faulty product that gm has installed and wont accept responsibility for.

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN OCT,07 THE DAY AFTER I GOT IT THE SES LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER(GATEWAY CHEVY) THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SENSOR SOON THERE AFTER I STARTED SMELLING GAS AND RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER FROM GM SAYING SOME TRAILBLAZERS WERE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH CORROSION WITH THE FILLER TUBES SO THIS TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP (GROSSINGER CADILLAC) WHERE THEY TOOK THE GAS TANK DOWN AND TOLD ME THAT WHAT WAS STATED IN THE LETTER WAS NOT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK THAT MY GAS TANK FILLER NECK WAS CRACKED AND I NEEDED A NEW GAS TANK THAT WOULD COST ME AROUND 1200 DOLLARS THAT I DO NOT HAVE I’VE BEEN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE SO MANY TRAILBLAZERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS

i paid 5000 for the vehicle, the lifters are bad and the owner said he was not going to work with me at all when it was under warranty and he had a lawyer to take care of him if I decided to file a claim plus I was never told that the frame has been damage, meaning the frame is weak as stated on the carfax report that I had to get myself. Tri State motors did not tell me 1 thing that I found out on the carfax report. I have 2 children and I feel this vehicle is unsafe to be driving on the road.

MAIN PROBLEM IS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IT FAILED 1ST TIME MONTHS AFTER BUYING VEHICLE USED THEN IN AUG/2011 WITH APPROX 85,000 MILES PANEL WENT BAD AGAIN CALLED CHEVY THEY WERE WILLING TO WORK WITH ME AS LONG AS I WENT TO A CERTIFIED CHEVY DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK THE DEALER TOLD ME EXACTLY I KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS FOR A CHARGE OF $105.49 WHEN I TALKED TO THE PERSON I WAS DEALING WITH AT CHEVY THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO HELP ME OUT WHAT MAKES MATTERS WORSE I HAVE A AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON THAT I CANT SEE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LIGHT UP ON PANEL SO DEALER WANTS APPROX. $400 FOR CLUSTER AND ANOTHER $400 FOR AIR BAG SENSORS PLUS DIAGNOSTIC FEE I AM SO GLAD MY HARD EARNED TAX DOLLARS SAVE GM EMPLOYEES JOBS MAYBE THE GOVERNMENT CAN BAIL MYSELF OUT ON THESE REPAIRS THIS CAR IS BEING DRIVEN MY SON IN COLLEGE NOW I’M DRIVING IT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FACTORS

Clear coat is peeling in several locations on the car. Took it to a chevy dealer body shop , the painter is telling me the vehicle has been previously painted. There for the waranty is void because the paint has been modified. I bought the truck as a certified used Gm.

Engine code P0455 diagnosed as a crack in the fuel tank inlet neck. 2002 Trailblazers are covered and are eligible for a tank replacement under campaign #05012. While other years have the very same problem, GM is offering nothing to owners of other year Traislblazers. The crack emits gas fumes both inside and outside the vehicle, the dealer even mentioning it could explode. This is clearly not just an isolated instance, rather the tanks on all Trailblazers have a serious design defect and ALL need to be recalled. This is a safety issue. The tank design flaw is in direct violation of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 49.571.301, which clearly specifies fuel system integrity requirements.

Car was in park position, emergency brake was up. Car still rolled down the street hit a pole and then another parked car. No one was in either car but in trying to stop the traiblazer I fell and the rear tire ran over my left ankle. I lost about one week of work, I am still having problems walking, the car is still not fixed. it cannot be driven because of the damage and the car has to be turned off or the foot has to be physically on brakes for it not to move

Car died on the exit ramp of the 290 expressway. After pushing car to the side of the road smoke was noticed coming from under hood. When hood was opened, fire was coming from air filter and melting air cleaner compartment and surrounding pieces. Police officer was flagged down, and used fire extinguisher to put out fire. Car towed to Chevy dealer who had for a month while fighting over who was responsible. Their conclusion was that GM was not responsible – even though the car is under warranty and only has 16,000 miles on it – because they did not feel it was a mechanical failure. They told us a cigerette or some other foreign object came through the front grill, made its way past the engine, and caught the filter on fire. I have spoken to several mechanics, one of which looked at the car, and all feel that there is a one in a million chance that is what happened. Of course, the Chevy dealer was supposed to give us the burnt parts back, but somehow they have also disappeared. Had to file a claim with insurance, so am out $500.00 deductible, and the Chevy dealer stuck us with a $500.00 rental car bill that we thought was a loaner. Don’t feel safe in car as we cannot get a logical explanation from GM.

Electrical is related to low beam headlights going off randomly. They usually come back on after few minutes, can be very nerve racking when it happens. My dealer Gordon Cheverolet in Orange Park FL said they had replaced at least 6 to 8 when I asked about it. Not under recall estimated repairs around $400. The fule system problem is the gas gage doesn’t work. This is about a $600 repair, tank has to be dropped. They have done numerous jobs for this problem

CD player will not accept or play CD’s, The rear air flow actuator went bad and constantly clicked; The Service Engine Soon light is still on, and is apparently from a cracked filler neck on the gas tank, it is a known problem, but Chevrolet will only repair one’s with a narrow range of VIN numbers even though there have been complaints on more than that range; the power seat function intermittently works

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. *kb *jb

Tl*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 *cn the air bag light illuminated. updated 04/17/09. *jb

Ful pump

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 2016 time 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Starter relay shorted out and caused a fire in the fusebox. the vehickle was parked and ignition was off.

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.

Pep boys auto parts told me i had a recall on the turn signal switch

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 pouring out from rusted fittings on top of the tank.

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.

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]

Speedometer displays 50 miles per hr and the vehicle is in park and not even moving.

Well have a rear tail light bulb stop working and broke the outer shell. and my sun roof stopped working and isn't completely sealed when it rains water leaks from the top!!

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.

Tl* 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.

My clusterboard is completely non functioning the readings are not working

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.

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 the fuel tank.

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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

Transmission slipping and the heater circuit. *tr

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. *tr

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Smell of gas when driving very strong must drive with window open

Accelerating on it's own and idling

Tl* 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. *ln photos attached. *jb

Well i hit a tree an the airbags didn’t deployed but the airbag light is on

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.

The cabin smells very strongly of gas and as is leaking from under the vehicle when driven.

Strong smell of raw gas

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.

Takata recall/ i was in a accident and my air bags never went off why is that i thought it was a saftey feature?

Tl* 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.

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

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 problem began, the gauges would sporadically move up and down. now they do not move up.

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.

I've been getting a raw smell of gas while driving.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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..

Fuel pressure regulator is leaking

My gauges randomly say low oil pressure but there is no problem and sensor was replaced. now the entire instrument panel is dead.

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

Transmission oil cooler lines are corroded to the point where they are leaking fluid and the vehicle only has 130000 miles on it.

Tl* 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.

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 visible after 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 vehicle from 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-519 manufacturer recall no. : 14291 i consider this to have been a severe life threatening event.

Tl* 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.

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

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

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

3rd time replacing low beam light only high beam works now low beam out again

Tl* 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*lj consumer 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*jb

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. *smd

Electrical fire started in driver door while truck was parked and not running. it was a total loss.

Tl* 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 *bf .....updated 08/11/16 *bf

Low beam head lights turn off while vehicle in motion on city street. high beam head lights still work. turn motor off and let vehicle set for a few minutes, then low beam head lights will work again.

Tl* 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.

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.

The speedometer and all other gauges except the gas gauge have stopped working.

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.

Driving on hwy 178 at about 9 pm and the front head lights and turned 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.

Gas leaking at fuel pressure regulator at 15 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 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

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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 chevrolet trailblazer. consumer writes in regards to fuel tank inlet check valve mileage restrictions repair issues. *smd the dealer would not honor the special coverage adjustment program, because the consumer's vehicle had high mileage. *jb

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Tl* 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 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 rd going 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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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.

Passenger tire left the roadway and the vehicle flipped and rolled. none of the airbags deployed and the vehicle is totaled.

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 instrument panel 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 in the 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. *tr

Car parked in driveway and flames erupted from under hood. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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 4/27/15*cn the consumer stated both tail lights failed, the stop light on both sides, and the brake lights. ignition wire was burned. updated 10/9/15*js

Tl* 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.

Rear windshield wiper does not work. *js

Driver seat belt is twisted and does not lay flat across the body. *js

Tl*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 *bf

Front head lamps turn off for no reason on dark street, leave the driver with no visibility. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 facebook and 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!! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer no longer works. lots of electrical issues with this car. *tr

The front passenger window will not go up or down. many electrical issues with this car! *tr

Speedometer stopped working, or would show incorrect speed. has continued this problem to current date. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer does not work in vehicle. stuck in one spot cannot determine what speed is in vehicle. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *js

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Smell gas from interior a/c vents and outside of vehicle on drivers side. *tr

The headlight socket (low beam) on the drivers side melted and nearly caught fire. and the rpm gauge stepper is messing up. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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! *tr

Speedometer and gauge panel not working. no gauges move to show speed, gas level, battery level, temp. *tr

Fuel tank crack the 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 that the 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). *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

The problems started in 2006 and were very intermittent. there is an electrical issue with the instrument panel, lights, battery , and other unknown items. the dealer check the electrical system when it started, but could not find any problem. sometimes, while driving at night the lights went off, and i would have to pull off the road, check any fuses and relays, and then they would come back on. the next electrical issue was with the speedometer, which on a trip across to florida it would be erratic and indicate i was traveling over 120 miles an hour when my gps said i was driving at 65. after the warranty expired i have had 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 includes the 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 bags would 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 issued for 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 photos of 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). *tr

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 *bf updated 11/7/2014 *js *tr

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. *tr

When you cut the wheels hard left or right the suv trailblazer engine stalls out. why wasn't i informed about recall notices on taillight systems i never received a notice. *tr

The gauge cluster stopped working. i have no speedometer, no temp sensor, no oil pressure, and no battery charge. *tr

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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Many times while driving this suv, the engine has just shut off. it will start right back up. however it is scary and we have tried 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *js

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. *tr

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! *tr

Shut car off and when i attempted to restart key would not turn. steering wheel was not locked and it would not shift into gear. an hour later returned to have it towed and tried the key and vehicle started. *tr

Tl* 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

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. *js

Tl* 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.

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. *js

Tl* 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 08/11/14 *bf updated 08/19/2014 *js

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 the highway 20mph and 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. *tr

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! *tr

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). *tr

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 will go out to and don't want to come back on some times. *tr

Headlights turns off while driving taillights burns out at lease once a month (blinkers, brakes etc) interior lights comes on and off at times. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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. *tr

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! *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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*cn

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. *tr

The instrument gauges started to act up. it first began with the gas tank gauge not working and then the speedometer soon followed. *tr

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 insice the vehicle.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Gas gauge and oil pressure gauge stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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! *tr

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. *tr

**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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Had erratic speed readings on my 2004 chevy trailblazer (e.g., reading 140 while driving to work, or stuck 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? *tr

Tl* 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 *cn

Tl* 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 07-10-13 *bf updated 07/16/2013 *js

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Latch mechanism failure. investigated by cpst. latch installed according to manual in a rear facing mode with top tether on a sunshine kids radian xtsl. when installed the child riding in the car is able to repeatedly kick the latch by her feet and loosen it. the belt slips and doesn't remain with a tight install. both webbing is parallel and should "lock" into place but it fails to do so. (related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=chevrolet, model=trailblazer). *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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*lj updated 4/24/13 *cn

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

The instrument panel randomly goes off then on, sometimes freezes. happens at any speed. no special characteristics that causes it. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer stuck at 0 mph even when vehicle was in motion on highway. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 *js

My 2004 trailblazer suddenly omits a terrible gasoline smell when i start the engine and when i shut the engine 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 unable to shell out money for a new gas tank at this time. was there a recall concerning this matter? *tr

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 took the 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

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with yokohama advid touring s tires, tire size 245/70/16. the contact noticed that both front tires and the rear driver’s tire sidewall were severely cracked. the three defective tires were not replaced. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12t025000 (tires:sidewall); however the tire were ineligible. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. the dot number was unavailable.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with firestone destination le tires, size 245/70/r16. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 to 40 mph, the vehicle started to drive funny which caused him to crash into a guard rail. the driver did not sustain any injuries and the police were not contacted. once the vehicle stopped the driver was able to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the rear passenger tire blew out. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. once the tire was inspected they informed him that there was a pin hole in the tire which caused the blow out. the tire was not replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 7,000 on the tires. the failure and current mileages on the vehicle was 94,000. the vin was unavailable.

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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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 *js

Other drivers notified owner/driver that vehicle was on fire.

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! *tr

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 understand how 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tt

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. *tr

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???? *js

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. *tr

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? *tr

Tl* 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 pistons in the engine were down sized, causing the noise. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

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 and while 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 you please help! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt equipped with continental contitrac tr tires (size:p245/65r17) that were used on the front and rear. the contact stated that the side walls had become separated from the tire. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that an abnormal wobble noise was being emitted from the tires when driving. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage of the tire was 51,000 and the failure mileage on the vehicle at the time of the failure. . ....updated 05/23/12 *bf consumer stated two tires on vehicle failed within 1500 miles of each other (first one failed on drivers side and second on passenger side rear). consumer contacted continental tires about having tires replaced but because warranty had expired continental tires would not replace them . consumer called nhtsa and filed a complaint. updated 6/6/12 *sd

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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. *js

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. *tr

Tl* 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 warning light 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 mileage was 99,000.

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. *tr

Speedometer and tach works erratically. speedometer works approx. 25% of the time. *tr

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. *tr

Instrument panel stopped working. first the tachometer - then the speedometer. *tr

The driver's side window relay switch is bad. i have 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. *tr

The speedometer in my 2004 trailblazer regularly becomes stuck while i'm driving. *tr

Instrument panel gauges malfunction and show improper readings. for instance tachometer shows 5000 rpm at 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. *tr

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. *tr

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 *tr

Left rear blinker does not turn work. bulb has been replaced. the when i turn on the blinker it makes a rapid blinking noise. *tr

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. *tt

Speedometer gauge, fuel gauge, temp. guage not working. only the rpm and temp gauge working at this time.

Tl* 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*lj updated 02/17/12

Tl* 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.

Trans leak from trans cooler lines. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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! *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Speedometer said i was doing 100 miles a hour tack does not work gas hand goes way pass full and 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 right but 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 and tachometer give improper readings. they failed whilst i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph. *tr

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. *kb

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. *tr

Instrument panel failure: owner states that instrument/gauge panel began to fail at or about 39,000 miles when 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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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 with my flashers on, i continued my way 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 my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, that's an 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. *tr

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. *kb

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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? *kb

Tl* 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.

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. *kb

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! *tt

Speedometer and tachometer stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

Driving down highway headlights go out but foglights and high beams work. headlights come back on after awhile. *tr

Abs kicks in at low stopping speed between 5 to 10 mph. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *kb

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? *kb

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *kb

Tl* 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 *bf

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tt

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. *tr

Tl*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.

Tl* 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*lj updated 08/26/11

Tl* 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*lj updated 11/28/11

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. *tr

Tl*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

My 2004 trailblazer has a bad smell of gasoline. *tr

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/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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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?

Gas gauge reading is incorrect. the gas gauge reads 3/4 immediately after a fill-up and then reads empty soon thereafter. *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

Tl* 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*lj the consumer also stated the tachometer and oil pressure were not working as well. updated 06/10/11 updated 06/20/11

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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*lj updated 06/02/11

Tl* 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.

Faulty speedometer and gas gauge on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. *tr

04 trailblazer instrument cluster (speedometer) works intermittently multiple times. *tr

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. *tr

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,if battery 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. *tr

Tl* 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 *cn updated 06/16/11

Tl* 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.

Windshield wipers will not turn off. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

The 2004 trailblazer has a malfunction in the rpm and speedometer gauge. this is apparently a defect that gm should acknowledge and be held accountable for. *tr

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!!! *tr

Cluster not working in 2004 chevy trailblazer. chevy recalled clusters in other chevy vehicles but not trailblazer. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 owners there needs to be a recall of the cluster board on the trailblazer. *tr

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. *tr

Chevrolet trailblazer has check 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 a recall. the failure mileage was 82,400.

Check engine light came 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.

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 exiting from 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. *tr

Tl*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.

Tl*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.

Mode actuator failure. *tr

Tl*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.

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! *tr

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. *tr

Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time...

Instrument cluster keeps breaking. *tr

Tl*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 the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

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. *tr

Tl*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 was traveling. the fuel gauge also did not display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired. the dealer stated that the contact had to pay the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. $100 i 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

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). *tr

Tl*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.

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.

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.

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. *tr

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 accounts of 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.

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). *tr

Instrument cluster has quit working. *tr

Speedometer stuck/instrument panel on 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

Tl*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.

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? *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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*lj the 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

Instrument panel gauges stopped working. tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure and voltage gauge randomly stop working. *tr

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. *tr

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.... *tr

Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers

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 +. *tr

Tl* 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.

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.

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

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. *tr

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? *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer stopped working and rpm gauge is acting weird. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 she was 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 checked dealer 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 gauge and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 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.

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer speed cluster problem. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl*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.

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 ls why??? 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?? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 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 shop but 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. *tr

Tl* 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 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl*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. *lj the 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

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

Tl*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*lj updated 01/03/11*jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 speedometer displays different 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. *lj updated 11/19/10. *lj the consumer also stated the tachometer did not work as well. updated 12/02/10

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...... *tr

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 anything about 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. *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer flicker. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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... *tr

Tl* 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.

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. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer without warning lose all gauges and speedometer and tachometer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument cluster 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated 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

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated 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 *cn updated 11/16/10

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. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer malfunctions on daily basis. *tr

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. *tr

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 nhtsa website, 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer gauge only works correctly intermittently. numerous gauge problems and numerous headlight failures. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, suddenly the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading. the reading would fluctuate intermittently at any given speed. the contact stated the failure could be corrected by turning the engine off and restarting; 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated 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.

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. *tr

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!!! *tr

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. *tr

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 refuses to 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. *tr

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. *tr

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 it is 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. *tr

Tl*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

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. *gr the 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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that he was involved in a crash where the air bags did not deploy 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.

Tl*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 *cn 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*jb

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. *tr

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 and many 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. *tr

Instrument cluster gauges and lights go haywire. radio shuts off, security light comes on and alarm sounds. speedo and tach continue to work fine. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 35 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.

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. *tr

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 be recalled. after finding numerous other chevy owners experiencing the same problem, it frustrates me to think that chevy does not feel that this isn't important 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Intermittent speedometer and inoperative tachometer. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer, 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. *tr

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! *tr

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. *tr

2004 trailblazer when 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

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.

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

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.

I just bought a used '04 trailblazer with 63000 miles and the speedometer is not working properly...the needle is just pointing south! *cn

Tachometer and speedometer started intermittantly failing. unit is failed more often than it works. unit has not been repaired at this time.

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.xed there are numerous people i have found online with this same problem with the same vehicle.

Tl* 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

Tl*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.

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. *tr

Tl*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 replaced each time. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. updated 05/10/10 *bf 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.*jb

Tl* 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.

2004 chevy trailblazer. instrument panel fails. no speedometer, gas gauge, battery, oil, etc. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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

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. *tr

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. *tr

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] *tr

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. *tr

In my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer i was applying the brakes. the brakes failed, and the vehicle accelerated. *tr

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. *tr

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.... *tr

Service engine soon light was on after completing a diagnostic test at a local dealer they said the malfunction was the secondary air injection(air pump) code p0410. they said the reason these go out is because of an engineering defect and the way they routed the hoses instead of air flowing through it causes water to accumulate therefore making the motor in the air pump to go bad. so while changing out this bad air pump there was so much water that had accumulated it actually caused the light to blow which could have caused the mechanic to be electrocuted! *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

Speedometer stopped working on my 2004 chevy trail blazer dealer said it was not covered under warranty the car had 48000 miles on it when it stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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. *lj according to gm, the notice on the dash readout stated the air bags deployed. updated 06/30/10.*jb

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 covers it 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer engine compartment caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report# 10-0001-91 updated 04/15/10 *bf

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. *tr

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. *tr

I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the speedometer, 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? *tr

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!!! *tr

Tl*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 *cn 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.*jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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 *tr

Tachometer has stopped working. from postings i have read, it appears that eventually all instruments will stop working.

The speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer 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. *tr

Tl*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,*jb

I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer ls with 49k miles and the fuel gauge reads way past the full mark almost all the time. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

I have 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 i think this is a manufacture problem since it is happening in so many vehicle..... *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

The speedometer stops working or will accelerates with you putting your foot on the gas pedal you have turn off the car and keep starting and turning off the car to get back to 0mph. *tr

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 no recalls but i believe this is a huge safety problem, expensive to replace and also many reports of the problem re occurring. *tr

Transfer case seals are leaking fluid, leaking onto exhaust system. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 trailblazer, speedometer failed. 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 warranty 03/04 cadillac escalade,chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban,and tahoe; and gmc yukon for this same problem. i don't understand why trailblazer is not included.. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 failure mileage was 75,000. updated 01/27/10. *lj the consumer took the vehicle to another dealership and upon inspection the module that controlled the gauges was defective. updated 01/28/10.*jb

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. *tr

Headlights continually burn out. replace every month! just replaced on 2 days ago and already out again! speedometer does not work. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 02/01/10 *bf updated 02/02/10.*jb

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. *tr

This trail blazer has been a lemon every since i bought 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 still running with the computer dead. *tr

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. *tr

I have a 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 vin was unavailable.

Speedometer and tach work intermittently. i believe this is a safety issue, drivers need to be aware of the speed they are traveling. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 30 min 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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer with 80,000 miles, transmission went out while on interstate, could not get speed above 25 miles per hour. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

The problems that are happening to my 2004 chevy trailblazer : i am having a whining noise in the front end of the vehicle and when i try to engage into 4wd the sound worsens and there is a vibration in the front as well the whining almost resembles a low siren sound. i am also having a major malfunction with my speedometer since the weather has gotten colder??? i could only be moving 10mph and it will register to 120 or even surpass it and then get stuck, the only way to unstick it is to shut the car off and keep restarting it until it resets itself but now it is stuck and wont reset, i went online to see if there were any recalls and i all i found out was there were tons of people having the same issues with their trailblazers as i am having. these problems are occurring at all different times during the life of the car some people have them happen around 30,000 miles or some 50 thousand and myself the speedometer is happening around 72,000 miles. the speedometer seemed to start to act up once the weather was colder. its a shame they will fix the larger suv's due to a lawsuit but since this is a smaller suv it's not covered. we have tried to replace the wheel bearings in the truck for the front end noise to only find the noise did not disappear after reading many of other complaints from others it seems this could be the transfer case on the truck. i am not going to keep replacing part after part to only find out its the drive train and something should be done about this. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Instrument cluster just quit working, speedometer, fuel gauge, tach, ampmeter, temp gauge, oil pressure are all not working. all warning lights don't appear to be functioning. the odometer is not displaying the mileage. *tr

I purchase brand new 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 3.2l v6 as 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 it the 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 today there was another trailblazer with the same problem. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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 01/12/10 *bf the consumer stated none of the gauges worked and he could tell what gear the vehicle was in. updated 01/15/10.*jb

2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer went out. *tr

I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer suv 4wd 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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. while driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated, 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 *bf the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy and it felt as though the gas pedal was stuck. updated 01/12/10.*jb

-dashboard lights, speed-gas-rpm gauges stopped working. -i can't track my speed or see my gauges at night. *tr

Tl* 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 and tachometer stopped working at 50,000 miles. *tr

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. *tr

My instrument cluster on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer has stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl*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. *lj updated 02/19/10 updated 05/05/10.*jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer stopped working while driving on highway. *tr

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. *tr thank you

Fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. *tr

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. *tr

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 built in 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. *tr

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. *tr

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 been on 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/trailblazer http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2004/electrical/gauges_fluctuate.shtml i 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. *tr

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!! *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer will intermittently show speed much faster than actual speed. for example, showing 120+ mph when only going 40mph. *tr

Started the vehicle (at night), low beam headlights were not working. fuses were checked, they were fine. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

2004 chevrolet trailblazer all the dashboard gauges and digital displays have stopped working. to name a few the speedometer, fuel gauge and shifting gear. *tr

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. *tr

I had two blowouts on the front tire (drivers side) and back tire (drivers side). on sept. 26, 2009. i ran into the curb and almost lost control of the vehicle; but since i was only going about 40 mph i was able to keep from crashing or rolling over. on the 7th of sept my tire went flat and i took it to sears and they advised it was the valve stem that caused the flat. they replaced the valve stem per my road hazard agreement. back in march of 2009 i had a flat while on vacation in fort worth and took it to discount tires, and they informed me that it was the valve stem and that there was a recall on the stem. upon returning home i took my car to sears and informed them of the incident and they advised they were not aware of a recall, checked the valve stems and said they didn't see anything wrong. when the blowouts occurred, we took the tires back to sears and had to pay for replacement tires (with the roadhazard fee it was apprx $230) because sears still says they have not received information on a recall notice for bridgestone tire valve stems. i found the information on the internet and also was made aware in march by the discount tire store in fort worth. i still have 2 tires from sears remaining on the vehicle and they will not replace them due to recall. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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

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. *tr

Tl*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 12/09/09 *bf updated 12/10/09. *jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer malfunctioning. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls: 76k miles 1. 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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

Tl*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 *bf updated 08/31/09.*jb

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. i taken 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. *tr

All dash components intermittent for a few days, now all gauges inoperative. unable to determine speed, engine condition, gas level. *tr

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! *tr

All the gauges except the speedometer of my 2004 chevy trail blazer went out. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

My speedometer and tachometer do not work on my 2004 chevy trailblazer. occasionally my check engine light will stay on as well. *tr

Fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. *tr

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!! *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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. *lj updated 07/10/09.*jb

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. *tr

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 kid and 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. *tr

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. i am 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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer gauge cluster. the speedometer started having random reading @ about 100,000 miles. *tr

Steel transmission line rusted a hole and leaked out transmission fluid onto the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. replaced line, old line kept. *tr

2004 chevy trailblazer. the speedometer does not work properly. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

First problem was head lamps went out for no reason, had to replace the lamp driver relay, so far its only happened once.. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4.2l instrument panel does not work-speedometer, tachometer, temp. gauge, oil pressure. *tr

Instrument cluster panel failure causing speedometer to not work creating a safety hazard- gm will do nothing about it. *tr

Tl*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.

Tl*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.

Since i've purchased the 2004 vehicle (brand new), i have had to replace the passenger 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. *tr

Tl*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 cluster failure. speedometer & all other gauges suddenly failed. no speed or vehicle information available to driver. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 06/08/09 *bf updated 06/18/09.*jb

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. *tr

Speedometer quit working. some lights in radio has gone out. *tr

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. *tr

Speedometer and tachometer have stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Headlamps no longer work (low beams). bulbs are good and the high beams still work fine. *tr

Tl*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.

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. ??? *tr

Instrument cluster stopped working. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer stuck at 80 mph. *tr

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. *tr

Faulty speedometer! it started displaying the wrong speed. took about two weeks and now it doesn't move. *tr

Tl*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.*jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

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?

It started out with the tac not always working. now the speedometer does not work. 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. *tr

Power steering went out during a turn. *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

On 2004 chevy trailblazer the speedometer will go from zero to 60 with out moving. *tr

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. *tr

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! *tr

Tl*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 */cn the instrument panel and lights failed. updated 03/19/09. *jb

All within the last few months i have had to replace the complete drivers side low beam headlight and electrical pigtail because it caused an electrical short that burnt the wires. a few weeks later driver's side rear stop light quit working, i had to replace the bulb, next, the blower motor won't work on 5...and it won't transfer from defrost to vents...so, i am currently replacing the blower motor resistor and the red wire is fried because it appears not to have been "pushed" all the way in from the factory, (i have taken a picture of it)and now i have to "replace" the entire wiring harness...i'm really starting to hate chevy...especially when i browsed through all the complaints... is there ever any resolve? i think most of the issues i /we have are all safety issues...would you handle things differently on your end if someone you know and love was in this type situation where they were concerned for their safety as well as the public's safety!!!! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 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). *tr

Tl*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 *bf updated 03/09/09. *jb

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.... *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 *cn updated 03/13/09. *jb

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! *tr

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.*tr

Speedometer provides false and incorrect speeds. happens at normal road speed or while in park. sometimes reads high or low. *tr

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. *tr

I have an 04 trailblazer with only 43000 miles that has developed an obvious recurring problem with the gauge cluster failing and reading inaccurately. i realize 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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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). *tr

The speedometer does not register the speed of the vehicle. i don't know how fast or slow i am going. *tr

2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls with 50,000 miles speedometer 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. *tr

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. *tr

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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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. updated 02/04/09 *bf the 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. *jb

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! *tr

I have 2004 trailblazer and cluster is bad this need to be recall . i need to report a problem a can't solve with gm complaint number from gm is 71-683-983-288 and vin number it will cost around 600 to replaced. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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 ). *tr

Tl*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.

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 with there trailblazers. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

A week ago i started my 2004 chevy trailblazer and noticed my speedometer was 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! *tr

Rear window exploded after rear defogger was turned on . approx 5 min. in use. *tr

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. *kb *jb

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.shtml we are all having the same problems and no one is doing anything about it. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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 *cn the air bag light illuminated. updated 04/17/09. *jb

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. *tr

Air conditioner controller will not work on the #1 setting. *tr

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. *tr

Intermittent failure of windshield wipers . function erratically or will not turn off. *tr

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 suvs but not this vehicle that use the same components. *tr

Instrument cluster goes out , speedometer and all gauges just quit working and you have no way of knowing what speed you are traveling. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 i think gm should take ownership of the problem. *tr

Tl*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.

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". *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

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, i don'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? *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*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.