2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2004

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Engine not specified

65000 mi

US $50
Had to replace the HVAC Mode Actuator after battery was replaced. 
108000 mi Gauges stopped working after warrenty. 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

127000 mi

US $800
Speedometer not working 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

239500 mi

US $10
An ongoing problem - headlamp low-beam bulbs burn out regularly and repeatedly. 
244300 mi

US $600
had to replace alternator 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

135000 mi air conditioning line to rear ac system developed pin hole leaks as is common in these vehicles but have not fixed .. just the lines cost almost $900 to replace and the gas tank has to be removed to do so. patched some holes, must be others. 
154250 mi

US $150
INSTALLED AC BLOCKING KIT TO REAR AC UNIT BECAUSE ALUMINUM LINES TO REAR UNIT HAD PIN HOLES THAT WERE LEAKING - Bought blocking kit online and installed so that only front AC system works now .. replace burned out low beam and high beam bulbs on opposite sides .. drain & replace oil, oil filter, and air filter, and discovered several burned out fuses and also replaced them .. 
114500 mi

US $25
bad fuse 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

84000 mi

US $980
A/C compressor stopped functioning.  
86000 mi

US $625
Tachometer needle began moving erratically from 0 rpm to over 7000 rpm at idle or driving on the highway. The entire dash was disassembled to replace a small motor running the tachometer. 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

97960 mi

C $30
low beam sockets on both sides melted... replaced with high temp sockets from canadian tire 
59500 mi

US $53
HVAC blower-resistor module and 8-prong pigtail. 
89000 mi

US $1200
Replace Air Conditioning Condensor and Evaporator Core 
84000 mi

US $15
Replaced nonfunctioning stepper motor on speedometer 
91000 mi

US $400
heater blower and resister 
193820 mi

﷼210
AC is not cooling any more. There was a leak in the system. One pipe was repaired and some rubber joints also repaired then gas was filled again. 
199020 mi

﷼100
AC is cooling but air is not coming out of vents. Turned out the control unit was not working. So, it was replaced. 
93000 mi

US $15
Replaced A/C compressor bearing myself. 
135200 mi

US $30
Faulty gauges, including tach and speedometer. Acting up since winter. Wife tired of using the GPS as a substitute. Installed new motors. 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Electrical Problems

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