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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%)
Chart based on 93 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 81 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
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200957000 miUS $172 | Replaced the electric ignition switch under dash, 3rd time since we bought the TrailBlazer new | ||
| Jul 201065000 miUS $50 | Had to replace the HVAC Mode Actuator after battery was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201142000 miUS $600 | Radiator fan clutch needed replacement together with water pump. Changed spark plugs at same time and flushed transmission oil | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Louisiana, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011108000 mi | Gauges stopped working after warrenty. | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201365000 miUS $502 | water pump replaced | ||
| Mar 201476000 miUS $920 | replace catalytic converter | ||
| Aug 2016121000 miUS $360 | Replaced factory shocks and struts | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012127000 miUS $800 | Speedometer not working | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013239500 miUS $10 | An ongoing problem - headlamp low-beam bulbs burn out regularly and repeatedly. | ||
| Jan 2015244300 miUS $600 | had to replace alternator | ||
| Jul 2015256000 miUS $1100 | Failed emissions. Had to replace catalytic converter, other parts. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012121100 miUS $400 | Car acted like there was a fuel interuption/stoppage. Would simply shutdown for no reason. | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kentucky, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012115500 miUS $25 | bad fuse | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014135000 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. | ||
| Dec 2014136000 miUS $360 | cracked exhaust manifold replaced also replaced spark plugs and ignition coils at this time. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Replaced all brake pads. Inner pads worn far more than outer pads. The right front caliper guide was frozen and had to be unstuck and cleaned up and greased. | ||
| Jan 2016148000 miUS $400 | RIGHT SIDE RACK SEAL BLEW OUT 20 MILES FROM HOME, EMPTIED THE RESERVOIR, LEFT MY DRIVEWAY COVERED IN OIL, DAMAGED PS PUMP, REPLACED ENTIRE STEERING RACK & PINION & TIE ROD ENDS - TRAILBLAZERS ARE LEMONS - NOW REGRET SELLING 2000 JIMMY. | ||
| Mar 2016149000 miUS $300 | wheel bearings going - brakes pulsating - when applying pressure to brake pedal - this vehicle is the biggest piece of GM crap I have ever owned and only gets 13mpg !!I should never have gotten rid of my 2000 fully loaded jimmy !!!! | ||
| Jun 2016150000 miUS $175 | RAIN SENSOR CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO CRACK IN SEVERAL DIRECTIONS - TOOK TO AUTO GLASS SHOP AND HAD NEW AFTERMARKET WINDSHIELD INSTALLED - TOOK 2 HOURS - HAD TO DRIVE SLOW FOR THE NEXT 24 HRS- TO LET RTV GLUE FIRM UP.. | ||
| Oct 2016151000 mi | left front wheelbearing play and shrill howling at high speed - ordered wheelbearing rockauto.com and replaced | ||
| Dec 2016151000 miUS $150 | REPLACE LOUD GRINDING SOUNDING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Jul 2017154250 miUS $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 .. | ||
| Mar 2018162000 miUS $85 | floating caliper guide pins rusted no longer moved, causing excessive rotor and brake pad wear on front rotors .. replaced rotors pads, guide pins and guide pin rubber seals .. | ||
| Jun 2018166000 miUS $300 | replace upper and lower ball joints - and changed oil afterwards .. | ||
| Oct 2018169700 miUS $1250 | broken rear bolt that holds on exhaust manifold, cracked manifold, burned up gasket for rear cylinder 2nd new exhaust manifold put on in 4 years time - this chevy trailblazer is the biggest piece of crap vehicle I have ever owned.. the designers should be lynched !!! parking brakes locked up and were dragging the right rear wheel after hitting a pot hole in the pavement. removed rear rotor drum to see problem, all the interna parts were all torn up - ordered parking brake parts for both rear wheels ball joints replaced and front end aligned, front end aligned after new tires and new ball joints were put on vehicle no reverse or forward drive transmission slipping | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Alabama, United States May 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015175000 mi | Cuts off occasionally at a stop. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $980 | A/C compressor stopped functioning. TrailBlazer would not move. Transmission required a complete rebuild. | ||
| Sep 201086000 miUS $438 | 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. Engine light came on. The temperature gauge was showing very high temperature. Mechanic showed the code to be a thermostat AND sensor malfunction. Thermostat was stuck closed. Thermostat and sensor replaced. | ||
| Oct 201086000 miUS $89 | Engine stopped running at idle. Code showed MAP sensor was bad. Replaced sensor. | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Arizona, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022209000 miUS $550 | Replaced spark plugs and coil packs and fuel pressure regulator. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014157000 miUS $120 | Engine operating temperature running below spec by 10 degrees. Replaced thermostat | ||
| Jun 2015167000 miUS $375 | Transmission cooler lines rusted and leaking where they connect to inner fender well with clip. Replaced all four pieces of the line. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ontario, Canada - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 200997960 miC $30 | low beam sockets on both sides melted... replaced with high temp sockets from canadian tire | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Missouri, United States May 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 2016110000 miUS $600 | Replace bearing | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016207000 miUS $750 | Both original half axels CV joints were leaking, replaced both and seals. Serpentine belt had cracks on it | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016162200 miUS $75 | Rusted power steering line | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2005 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20056000 mi | Front wiper module board. | ||
| Aug 200736000 mi | Camshaft position sensor | ||
| Sep 200847700 miUS $244 | Replaced transmission cooler lines. | ||
| Oct 200847950 miUS $382 | Fan clutch/water pump | ||
| Dec 200849800 miUS $246 | Front left wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 200959500 miUS $53 | Water pump rechanged. N/C. New belt and 60$ labor HVAC blower-resistor module and 8-prong pigtail. | ||
| Dec 200962500 miUS $230 | Front-Right wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 201180000 miUS $450 | Gas smell but no apparant leak. Dealer dropped tank and replaced fuel pump/tank lines. This was done at NO COST!!! based on VIN# and a letter received from GM some years earlier stating that this failure was likely to happen. Hats off to GM Exhaust manifold cracked. Replaced w/aftermarket. 2 bolts broken in head and new O2 sensor needed. | ||
| Oct 201183000 miUS $10 | Engine idle would drop low and sometimes even stall when heater or AC was engaged. Problem was fixed by removing air intake system and cleaning the accumulated gunk from throttle body butterfly. | ||
| Oct 2015117700 miUS $80 | Front right outer tie rod replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016125000 miUS $25 | power steering hose leaking. repaired the low pressure side wth rubber hose and clamps. | ||
| Jan 2017122300 miUS $290 | Replaced high pressure and return power steering lines with new. | ||
| Jun 2017131000 miUS $250 | replaced faulty fan clutch--also replaced waterpump ,belt,and belt tensioner. | ||
| Sep 2017139000 miUS $30 | Fan Clutch solid state relay replaced. Fan clutch running constantly at hi speed. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201191000 miUS $400 | heater blower and resister | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in North Dakota, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 200993000 miUS $15 | Replaced A/C compressor bearing myself. | ||
| May 2011129600 miUS $30 | Replaced faulty O2 sensor. | ||
| Jul 2011135200 miUS $130 | Faulty gauges, including tach and speedometer. Acting up since winter. Wife tired of using the GPS as a substitute. Installed new motors. faulty wheel bearing hub. replaced hub assembly. | ||
| May 2012153900 miUS $100 | Changed rear shocks | ||
| Jun 2013168000 miUS $45 | #4 cylinder coil dead | ||
| Oct 2013175500 miUS $120 | replaced wheel hub due to dry bearing | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Tennessee, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 200989000 miUS $1200 | Replace Air Conditioning Condensor and Evaporator Core | ||
| Jan 2011133000 miUS $1190 | Replace Transmission Replace Transmission | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Saudi Arabia Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011168020 mi﷼300 | Vibration during idle and moving. Changed the engine mounts. Problem solved | ||
| Sep 2011179800 mi﷼300 | Major vibration detected and engine light blinking. Computer check showed faulty thermal sensor. Turned out a cable connecting the sensor was not working. Repair included cable, spark plugs, engine tuning. | ||
| Nov 2011184140 mi﷼500 | Screeching noise and tire vibration were noticed. Upon inspection, it was found that the suspension stoppers and rubber rings in the balance bar (front) need to be replaced. They were replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011185380 mi﷼1300 | Engine sputter was noticed. Turned out the thermosatat not working. It was changes and engine tuning and reprogramming made. Noise coming from under the car. Upon inspection turned out that a part of the front axle was loose. It was the base of the front axle. | ||
| May 2012193820 mi﷼210 | Engine is not running smoothly. Sometimes switch off all of a sudden especially when the car is turning. 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. | ||
| Sep 2012199020 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. | ||
| Dec 2012203980 mi﷼113 | Oil leak from the pipe on top of the engine. A valve was repaired and a hose replaced. Rubber parts on front axle wore down. Grease was leaking. Rubber parts were changed. | ||
| May 2013212040 mi﷼253 | Substantial oil leakage from the upper part of the engine. The Upper gasket was change along with spark plugs and one injector. | ||
| Jul 2013214300 mi﷼176 | Timing belt was cut. It turned out the water pump was failed and it could be the reason for the belt failure. Both were replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013216380 mi﷼500 | All rubber rings connecting the suspension parts were replaced. Oil leaks in various places especially in the steering oil tank. The mechanic tried a temporary fix for the time being to bring the repair cost down but was not successful. No full repair was tried so far. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Nebraska, United States Feb 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013153000 mi | losing map sensor and air pump | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 200948000 mi | Rear Tailgate struts failed. They were replaced under the extended warranty purchased from dealer when vehicle was new. | ||
| May 201279500 miUS $853 | Replaced Thermostat & Coolant. Front Brakes & Rotors, brake fluid replaced. Replaced engine air filter. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Utah, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201584000 miUS $15 | Replaced nonfunctioning stepper motor on speedometer | ||
| Mar 201585000 miUS $30 | Endlinks replaced due to excessive play in ball joints | ||
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200850000 miUS $50 | Clamp on the gas inlet valve was loose. Had to be tightened. | ||
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