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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.

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50Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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326
2001246
200277
200350
200415
200519
20069
2007
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
10Structure
6Suspension
6Engine And Engine Cooling
4Power Train
4
All reported categories
Service Brakes
4Steering
4Air Bags
3Tires
3Exterior Lighting
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Visibility
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Interior Lighting
1Parking Brake
1Service Brakes, Air
1Unknown Or Other
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LUNGED OR ACCELERATED. ON FRIDAY JULY 3O, 2004 VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 55 TO 65 MPH. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10087257

3,222 miles · Jul 3, 2004
Electrical SystemParking BrakeVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JUST CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RACE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRE…

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WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JUST CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RACE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT FIRST OCCURED ON MAY 20, 2004. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO COULD FIND NO PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10079243

Official recalls

1

04V132000 · 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.