IllustrationTHE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION. THE KEY DOES NOT RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CAR MUST BE TURNED BACK ON AND OFTEN MOVED IN REVERSE THEN FORWARD A NUMBER OF TIMES BEFORE THE KEY WILL RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION . *TR
2004 Chevrolet Blazer
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.
Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.
About this comparison →50Owner complaints
Model-year median: 32
1Recall campaignsView recall details →
0InvestigationsView investigation details →
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Inspection summary
2004 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 50 owner complaints · 1 recall campaigns · 0 investigations.
Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.
Top reported categories (up to 5)
- Electrical System: 10 reports
- Structure: 6 reports
- Suspension: 6 reports
- Engine And Engine Cooling: 4 reports
- Power Train: 4 reports
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Recall links
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How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
170–25K
625–50K
650–75K
375–100K
5100–150K
2150K+
39 reports with mileage · 11 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
Steering complaints
4 reportsDT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN HAVING THE TIRES ALIGNED THE CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS/THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD, AND IDLE ARM WERE EXTREMELY WORN OUT AND HAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK THE WORK WAS DONE AT C&H REPAIRS A…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN HAVING THE TIRES ALIGNED THE CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS/THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD, AND IDLE ARM WERE EXTREMELY WORN OUT AND HAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK THE WORK WAS DONE AT C&H REPAIRS AT LOUISVILLE,KY. THERE WERE OTHER VEHICLES AT DEALERSHIP WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *AK
WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ARM ADJUSTING SLEEVE FOR THE TIE ROD HAD 100% SURFACE RUST. THIS COULD RUST THROUGH, AND RESULT IN STEERING LOSS. THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE WAS ONLY 1/8 OF AN INCH THICK. DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS OKAY, BUT WOULD NOT SUPPLY DOCUMENTATION …
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WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ARM ADJUSTING SLEEVE FOR THE TIE ROD HAD 100% SURFACE RUST. THIS COULD RUST THROUGH, AND RESULT IN STEERING LOSS. THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE WAS ONLY 1/8 OF AN INCH THICK. DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS OKAY, BUT WOULD NOT SUPPLY DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THE ASSERTION. . THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MODEL VEHICLES.*AK *NM
WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS, THE CONSUMER WOULD MOMENTARILY LOOSE STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
Recall campaigns
104V132000 · Equipment:other:labels
Mar 18, 2004
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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Defect investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.