Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 45 MPH, the contact detected a fuel odor coming through the vents. The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact also stated that the instrument panel did not illuminate and the speedometer did not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 153,000.
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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The low beam headlights burn out while driving the vehicle. This has happened 3 times in the last 6 months. All 3 times both low beam bulbs burn out at the same exact time while traveling on a rural road in nh..
My gauges randomly say low oil pressure but there is no problem and sensor was replaced. Now the entire instrument panel is dead.
My gauge cluster will intermittently stop working both while driving and while vehicle is parked and running. Usually after a few moments it would go back to normal but now the issue is getting worse and I have to tap on the gauge cluster for the gauges to resume working.this has been an ongoing problem since approximately 2006 but chevy refuses to issue a recall on this issue which is in my opinion a safety issue
My driving lights turn off and on while im driving I took it to check and they said is a factory problem with electric system but my lights turn off while im driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to function properly. The instrument panel shorted out and various gauges failed to work. While driving, the instrument panel screen went blank numerous times intermittently. The vehicle had to be restarted to reset the computer. The dealer (ocean crest chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (503) 836-7913) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was not recall campaign and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The contact was provided with a case number. The failure mileage was not available.
Starter relay shorted out and caused a fire in the fusebox. The vehickle was parked and ignition was off.
Pep boys auto parts told me I had a recall on the turn signal switch
Speedometer displays 50 miles per hr and the vehicle is in park and not even moving.
Well have a rear tail light bulb stop working and broke the outer shell. And my sun roof stopped working and isn't completely sealed when it rains water leaks from the top!!
The speedometer does not work anymore it was showing lots faster before, staring in feb 2015 then just quite a few months ago. The lights will all go really dim for few seconds usually when slowing down then will be normal started about 3 years ago.
Oil pressure gauge drops to zero causing "check gauges" light to come on and engine to stall when the A/C is running and am stopped at a light in the city. This only occurs once during a trip or once a month. Understand that trailblazers have a history of gauge problems and electrical issues. Chevrolet needs to issue a recall for electrical wiring/gauges.
When turning the ignition switch off from the run position while in park, the switch slips into the accessories position with no effort to turn the key. Truck will not turn off of assesoriy position until I wiggle the key for a while. The key can be removed after turning off truck but remains on assesory. Happens every time. Been doing this for a week now.[8-03-16 to present]
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windows failed to open or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master window switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
3rd time replacing low beam light only high beam works now low beam out again
Electrical fire started in driver door while truck was parked and not running. It was a total loss.
Driving on hwy 178 at about 9 pm and the front head lights and turned completely off. I moved light switch on and off and my light would not go back no on.....also while driving the kern canyon hwy 178 taking the curves my ingine shut off and steering and brakes locked up this has happened several time while driving at 20 mile speed.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. After plugging in a tire inflator into the cigarette lighter port, the vehicle filled with black smoke. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact immediately removed the tire inflator from the port and shut the engine off which stopped the vehicle from smoking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box, wiring harness, and various other internal components melted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Upon starting the vehicle the instrument panel does not work properly. The gauge indicators all spike and do not accurately represent what is going on. For example it does not show how fast I'm going or how much fuel is in the vehicle. This is an extreme safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at any speed, the RPM light illuminated and the speedometer failed to operate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost interior and exterior lighting. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed which caused the contact to crash into a creek. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Ignition key would not turn off and was locked to "on" position. I had to take it to a local service station where they installed a replaced the key cylinder for the cost of $345. I believe this may be related to the earlier recall of other gm models recalled due to ignition issues. I did not contact the dealer as I needed to get it repaired in a timely manner.
It was raining went to turn on the back wiper blade and all I heard was a pop and the fuse blew, a few miles down the road engine still ran, but check engine light, airbag light, battery light, most of the instrument panel was out, the radio turned off, windows would not open and doors automatically unlocked, got to a safe spot to stop turned the blazer off let it set turned it back on, check engine light still on all the others went out and the windows opened when I hit the button. When one fuse cost 8.00 and blew as soon as I put it in, I can't afford to fix all this, and I am afraid to drive it on the expressway which is how I get to work, just in case of fire or additional problems.
Speedometer and tachometer. Both have not worked properly for a few months now... Un safe will be getting it fix unfortunately its going to cost alot of money but will save lives...I have heard many complaints about this same issue did some research and there were quiet alot of ppl w same problems.. Something needs to be done to prevent any and all safety issues.
I have 2004 trailblazer in jan my tach and speedometer have not worked properly ...I cannot afford the 500 dollar plus fix on this vehicle. I have read many complaints in regards to the same situation. Apparently no one has taken care of this problem. Ifrom my understanding there have been recalls on most other vehicles with the same problem, I do not understand why there isn't one for the trailblazer.please advise what to do.
Instrument cluster panel completely gone crazy. All gauges are out of control. I am not able to tell my speed and some of the lights come in the panel while the truck is off. Have to disconnect the battery to make sure the thing will not catch fire.. This issue really needs to be investigated due to a possible fire hazard.
The instrument panel failed. The speedometer reads between 60 (at a stop) and >120 (highway speed). The tachometer arm points straight down at all times. I am planning on replacing it myself, knowing a recall will take too long for me to wait because of the obvious safety concerns. I have read many forums and talked to others with gm vehicles around this year. I know of the recall on the 2002 models and it seems gm didn't try that hard to fix future models. Please fix this safety concern and save other's money and, more importantly, lives because of this carelessness displayed by gm.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at an automated car wash, the driver side window switch short circuited without warning. As a result, flames appeared and engulfed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report and a police report were filed. Both the contact and the passenger suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Speedometer and other dashboard gauges are getting stuck and no longer operating. I am told that the electrical component - instrument cluster is the cause, I have also been told that this is very frequent occurrence with these gm/chevrolet models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at a stop, the contact noticed that the tail lights failed to illuminate. In addition, when the key was turned to the off position, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that both tail light strips needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 4/27/15*cn the consumer stated both tail lights failed, the stop light on both sides, and the brake lights. Ignition wire was burned. Updated 10/9/15
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