2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · IN

After starting my 2004 chevy trailblazer the gauges on the instrument panel did not work. But the ABS, seat belt, break and check engine lights are on. The indicator for gears is out. The speedometer jumps so not always sure how fast I'm going. I have only owned this vehicle for a short time. But after some research I have discovered that this is a very common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 7, 2013 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

First, all my lights on the instrument panel would flash at random times (like the seatbelt, ABS, check engine soon, etc.). Then my tachometer (RPM gauge) stopped working. Next my gas gauge stopped working. Next came the speedometer. It would get stuck at different speeds as a starting point and I would have to subtract that starting point speed from my speedometer speed to find the actual speed. For instance, if the speedometer was stuck on 25 MPH when I was stopped at a red light, then once I picked up speed to 100 MPH, I knew I was traveling at 75 MPH. For the last 5 months though the speedometer hasn't worked at all.

Filed Jan 29, 2012 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · NY

My 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4x4 v6 is experiencing some instrument panel cluster problems. This is the second time as I had the instrument panel cluster entirely replaced once already. The fist time, the tachometer stopped working and the speedometer malfunctioned showing incorrect speeds at different times, including showing 80mph when sitting still in the driveway. Now the instrument panel has malfunctioned again. Now my battery gauge, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, and temp gauge stopped working and and are at zero as if the car is off. Most of my warning lights are on also. The ABS, seatbelt, battery, and parking brake lights stay on. Also, the gear indicator light telling me if I am in p,r,n,d, etc no longer highlights the gear I am in and the cruise control light doesn't come on when I engage the cruise control. However, I would say once out of every 15-20 times I drive the car the instrument panel and gauges work flawlessly. Obviously this time it is not the motors of the gauges that are the problem, but something power and/or electrical. I'm worried about knowing how much gas I have left and, more importantly, what my speed is, whether the engine temp is ok, and whether the oil pressure is normal.

Filed Sep 1, 2011 · Brakes · PA

Abs kicks in at low stopping speed between 5 to 10 MPH.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Electrical · 19,460 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel with the chiming of a warning alarm, followed by the malfunction of all of the instrument panel gauges. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could do nothing to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 49,400. The failure mileage was 19,460. Updated 07/08/11*lj updated 11/28/11

Filed Nov 6, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · GA

I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. The first time I noticed the speedometer read 120 MPH when I was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 MPH and I was driving with the flow of the traffic. I turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. As of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. With this my battery, seatbelt, ABS, and parking park stay illuminated. This is a safety concern because I never know how fast I'm going, how much fuel I have, if my car is running hot, I have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AL

All gauges on control panel not working, but all service lights come on check engine, ABS seat belt, reduce power, battery lights. Now SUV not cranking, it will spin but not turning over. Will crank up after letting it sit for a while. I received a ticket for speeding, already.

Filed Nov 4, 2009 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · NJ

My instrument panel ABS, airbag, battery, and brake lights all came on with the temperature, fuel, batter voltage, and oil pressure gauges not working. After a few days my battery went dead. Replaced the battery thinking this was causing the problem then none of gauges worked and all the panel lights were off. Nothing was happening on the instrument panel. Started the car the next day and had original problem. Dealer checked it out and recommended a new instrument panel cluster module at about $475 installed. Very big safety issue if you can't tell what's going on with your car like gas level and engine temperature.

Filed Nov 4, 2009 · Electrical · 63,500 miles · AR

2004 chevrolet trailblazer instrument cluster intermittently works. Sometimes one thing works, sometimes none, sometimes all. Abs light flashes on and off causing warning bell to ring intermittently. I fell that this is unsafe since the speedometer will not work. I have talked with others that have had similar problems.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · FL

Had p0128 code for about 1 year. Replaced thermostat after p1680 code, reduced engine power light came on. Reduced engine power light went away on next crank up to move vehicle and change thermostat. Abs and brake lights both on intermittently. Tachometer has been sticking and speedometer showed erratic signs around 55 MPH. Now all gauges going wacko or not working at all at times. Temperature gauge wrapped completely around without even starting cold engine. About a mile later, instrument panel lit completely up then went away, gauges reset, and ran fine with properly operating instrument panel... At least until I got home. Then wacko stuff again. Reset PCM by disconnecting battery cable, now things seem fine... For now. I'm told to redo bad ground on ecbm before suspecting bad ABS module and to replace ignition switch before suspecting bad instrument cluster and PCM. However, dealer analysis said ABS module got moisture in it and the instrument panel needs to be replace. First is a $1000 ABS module, second is a $400 panel, both have labor charges additional.

Filed Jun 4, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 101,576 miles · AR · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the transmission sun gear was faulty. An electrical component was burning inside the vehicle, along with ABS failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was no guarantee that the vehicle was working properly. The oil needed to be changed, so the contact changed it himself. The failures occurred right after the vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The dealer performed a 120 point inspection, but they never repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 101,576.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Electrical · 60,920 miles · TN

While driving, the instrument panel alternates between dinging and flashing first the ABS/brake light, then both seat belt lights and then the check 4 wheel drive. The read out also goes from driver unknown to driver 1.