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1GNET16S846••••••2004 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER EXT build (19 vs 5).
19on this build
190on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 10Engine And Engine Cooling 3Power Train 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJun 2005
Our family was driving from columbus, ohio to louisville, ky. We had just crossed the state line going up I-75 hill near florance. When my wife said she seen smoke out her side mirror. I looked in rear view mirror and seen a little myself. I was in fast lane running speed limit,…
Fuel SystemMay 2013
Fuel tank is leaking fuel from top of tank. Strong smell of gas outside and inside vehicle. Drips down side of tank when driving. Repair is over $1000 dollars. Internet is full of same complaints. Why is there no action recalling this public hazard? Vehicle is ext extended…
Electrical SystemNov 2011
Vehicle was being driven when all dash gauges failed. Particularly concerning was the failure of the speedometer. Gm has admitted that other vehicles have had this problem and have paid for and installed replacement dash clusters on some models. The 2004 trailblazer is not…
TiresApr 2010
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt equipped with continental contitrac tr tires (size:p245/65r17) that were used on the front and rear. The contact stated that the side walls had become separated from the tire. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that an…
SeatsMar 2008
I buckled up my child's safety seat and it did not provide an anchor point on the back of the bench seat to be able to provide head support in an event of a crash. The rear seatbelt also did not provide a lock feature; therefore providing whiplash in the event of a crash or even…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNET16S846195089 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.