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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

121000 mi

US $360
Replaced factory shocks and struts 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

148000 mi

US $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. 
149000 mi

US $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 !!!! 
151000 mi left front wheelbearing play and shrill howling at high speed - ordered wheelbearing rockauto.com and replaced 
151000 mi

US $150
REPLACE LOUD GRINDING SOUNDING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING 
166000 mi

US $300
replace upper and lower ball joints - and changed oil afterwards .. 
169100 mi

US $85
ball joints replaced and front end aligned, front end aligned after new tires and new ball joints were put on vehicle 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

162200 mi

US $75
Rusted power steering line 
110000 mi

US $600
Replace bearing 
85000 mi

US $30
Endlinks replaced due to excessive play in ball joints 
49800 mi

US $246
Front left wheel bearing. 
62500 mi

US $230
Front-Right wheel bearing. 
117700 mi

US $80
Front right outer tie rod replaced. 
125000 mi

US $25
power steering hose leaking. repaired the low pressure side wth rubber hose and clamps. 
122300 mi

US $290
Replaced high pressure and return power steering lines with new. 
135200 mi

US $130
faulty wheel bearing hub. replaced hub assembly. 
153900 mi

US $100
Changed rear shocks 
175500 mi

US $120
replaced wheel hub due to dry bearing 
184140 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. 
216380 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. 

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2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Suspension Problems

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