Overview & Reviews

For 2004, Chevrolet has dropped the high-line LTZ trim level. Power-adjustable pedals, a DVD-based navigation system, automatically locking doors and XM Satellite Radio are new features this year. The instrument panel now sports a freshened monochromatic look. The North Face Edition package gets unique 17-inch wheels, while all models get new 17-inch aluminum wheels.

• Strong engine performance, comfortable highway ride, extensive features list, user-friendly controls.

• Skittish handling around corners, numb steering, generic interior design, low-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Im just paying off mine and repairs have cost mo! - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Mel - September 25 - 1:53 pm

  The trailblazers are to big for the frame they are on. With that being said they usually have a ton of front end problems. II have spent hundreds on repeat repairs on my trailblazer. I got it from a dealership with 64,000 miles on it and now 3 years later I have 212,100 miles on it and I swear I hate it breaking all the time. Mine is the luxury with heated leather seats 3rd row seating running boards sun roof etc. Well I dont drive it rough and I stay with the upkeep on it (frequent oil changes). I have replaced the whole front end. Bearings, struts, shocksshocks,joints, brakes, ball joints, catalac converter, windshield, rear defrost, rear lights, speakers just working when they want (go in and out constantly). The rear wiper doesnt work. Alignments been done and wont stay aligned. Middle row middle seat belt locked and wont go up or down. Window in the rear wont open jammed shut. I will never buy another one of these. I needed a vehicle and I traded in my Saturn Vue for this and I wish I didnt but my family grew so I really had to unfortunately.

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  Trailblazer 04 - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By sam1984 - June 23 - 11:29 am

  I have wanted to love my 2004 Trailblazer since I bought it in 2006. But from the day I got it I have had nothing but bad luck and problems. Replaced transmission twice. Taillights are constantly going out. AC has been fixed numerous times, will work about month and go out. Sensors are constantly being changed. I have finally saved up enough money to junk this thing. And thats what it is junk!

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  Avoid if buying used - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By bigappel85 - July 31 - 4:12 pm

  Bought a used trailblazer with 80,000 miles and it has been a nightmare every since seem like something major breaks on it every month. I have replaced every sensor the onstar computer failed which killed the battery everyday. 4x4 works when it feels like it and have replaced every suspension part on it, Have replaced the passanger seat belt twice after it keeps locking up. Paint clear coat is coming off too. Wish I would have kept my 96 jeep grand cherokee.

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  04 Trailblazer not as good as my 06 Tahoe - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By 4l60e - July 17 - 4:12 am

  I bought my 04 Trailblazer n 08. It had 65,000 miles on it. The 1st. problem I notice was the a/c took to long to cool down. I check the trans fluid and the dip stick had rust on it. I forgot about the rust and bought it anyway. The CEL came on a few weeks later and I had to replace the thermostat. A few months down the road the trans begin to slip going to 3rd. gear. I had to replace the clutch fan to fix the a/c and installed a corvette servo to fix the slip. Ive had to replace a motor mount, 2 water pumps and an instrument cluster. Last X-mas, I rebuilt the valve body to fix a TCC jerk @ 65mph. Now I need a rear end @ 134,000 miles.

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  What a waste!! - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By drum121181 - August 30 - 11:26 am

  I bought this vehicle in Feb. Ran great for 5 months. In the last month Ive spent $1850 on repairs!! Accelerator pedal position sensor, the computer, and the thermostat. All one week after the other. Now its been stalling on me for the past week. The shop cant seem to find anything wrong with it, but they want to to actually stall on them so they can see whats wrong with it. It cranks back up after it stalls. The radio also screws up, but it was replaced by previous owner. I def got a crappy deal out of this one. I like the size since Im a musician. But overall....I should have gotten the Pathfinder!!

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  First Repair is a killer - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Scott Stewart - December 10 - 8:55 am

  We bought our Trailblazer used from Carmax with about 14000 miles. Its mostly used for travel, as the gas mileage makes it tough to commute in. Just this week I noticed a hum in the front end.. Its the front hubs, bith need to be replaced, with a front end alignment to the tune of over $1000. I havent even ventured into the faulty speedometer and random flashing dashboard lights.. this will become a trade in sooner than later.

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  NOne - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By yoohoo - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since I purchased it. It has been all electrical and has been in the shop more than 5 times in a year and a half@!!!

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  WARNING - TRANSMISSION - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By April - September 16 - 8:58 pm

  Everything was going great, then at 58,000 miles the line that feeds the transmission fluid rusted out. Dealer said they stock those lines like they stock oil filters because its such a common problem. It just wouldnt go one day, my choice to spend $4000 to fix it, or send it to the auction and hope to get as much of the $5800 I owe. Auction it is, meanwhile Im stranded, and it was just a baby. Oh yeah, no trade in value.

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  Poor reliability - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By Disappointed Owner - July 14 - 5:02 pm

  I bought the car new and discovered the driver side window worked very slow. Dealer replaced motor three times and worked on it on at least 10 visits. Never was fixed! Transmission went out at 70000 miles. Car was never driven hard and perfectly maintained. Numerous problems with emission air motors to the tune of $200 a pop. Had to replace the drivers side hub assembly, (bad bearing), $350. Oil gauge stopped working at 85000 miles. Change oil light very difficult to reset. Rubber seal on back doors had to be re glued twice. Engine runs very well with no problems, have used nothing but synthetic oil for life of car. Radio lighting goes on and off. No Low Fan control for AC or heat.

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  Speedometer Failure - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  By btowne - May 18 - 12:30 pm

  I am happy with the Trailblazer, its wonderful for road trips even though gas mileage is an issue. My complaint is the instrument panel failure at 45,000 miles and no help from GM or the dealership, and from what I have read on the Internet this is a common problem with this year of TBs. It will be my last GM product.