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2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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In novemeber 2014 I started the car and I had no gauges(gas,temperature,oil,RPM. Mph, and the mileage display) the other electric components worked, like the radio and the small orange light for awd. I took it to my mechanic twice, but it never acted up for him. It happened twice again in december, but it really acted possessed in jan 2015, some of the gauge needles were going round in circles, and some were not moving at all, so we were able to take a video of some of it, and show our mechanic. He called us today and said he is following a lot of burnt wires, and our car could have caught on fire. I thought this potential fire hazard should be reported.
I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt in february 2013. That winter I started experiencing issues with my speedometer needle rising above whatever speed I was going. I took a picture of it saying I was driving 120 MPH when I clearly wasn't. So I did my research and found that thousands of other chevy trailblazer owners were experiencing the same problem!! I called chevys customer care line and the representative claimed this was her first time hearing about this and there is nothing they can do to help me. I contacted them via facebook and still not willing to help. As of right now my speedometer doesn't work. I have to use an app on my phone to know how fast I'm going. I can't afford to spend the $500-$800 that it would cost to repair something that is a malfunction on chevys behalf!! I just don't understand how they're getting away with this when thousands of other customers have the same problem!! I will never buy another chevy or gm again!!
Well I bought this SUV used from americas carmart in gadsden alabama.they have a 100 plus lots and advertise good used qualtiy cars..when I bought the SUV I wanted to take it to the chevy dealer but was told their on site certified mechanic checked it all out and with the service agreement thought I was ok....had it two days and the transmission went out..the suspension was also an issue then 12/21/2014 ..going past 50 it shook like crazy....and then the transmission was slipping againi purchased a service agreement for $595.00..it covers what my problems are...but the contract says they can use non manufacter parts which is fine...when I brought it to them with the transmission..they put a junkyard salvage transmission with 100.000 miles on it...when I called them in december about the shaking and suspension and the transmission...they said bring it in...I asked them where they were going to take it..they refused to tell me...and I told them I didn't want a junkyard suspension or transmission as per contract was not suppose to happen..I also asked for a certified mechanic to do the work...they said they would see what they could do.I do a lot of driving in tennessee..alot of mountain driving and I was not going to have the front end {ball joints,etc go out there..not real safe..they came and got the car...I thought they were going to fix it as agreed...that was on the 8th of jan..now they say they are going to sue me for the remaining balance....I just want to call attention to this SUV as it is not safe..and its my opinion they do this a lot to other people...I wanted to draw this to your attention as I would feel bad if I heard of someone getting seriously hurt..due to their inability to sell quality used cars as they advertise...and believe their practices on repairing these cars with a service agreement gets checked into..I filed a complait w/the ftc and agoffice.
My headlights and blinkers and tail lights go out quite often and need to be changed. Sometimes they will go off for awhile, then start working again. I wish I had a count of how many times I have had to have the bulbs changed, but I did not keep track.
Speedometer no longer works. Lots of electrical issues with this car.
The front passenger window will not go up or down. Many electrical issues with this car!
Speedometer stopped working, or would show incorrect speed. Has continued this problem to current date.
Speedometer does not work in vehicle. Stuck in one spot cannot determine what speed is in vehicle.
I was driving this morning 12/16/2014 at 50 MPH when I noticed my dash lights,headlights fluctuating also my voltage gauge. No matter what I did it didn't change the state of the problem. The vehicle has had the gauge cluster replaced before I bought it and the battery.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights turned on and off without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed and there was a burning smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box and wiring burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The headlight socket (low beam) on the drivers side melted and nearly caught fire. And the RPM gauge stepper is messing up.
Speedometer and gauge panel not working. No gauges move to show speed, gas level, battery level, temp.
While driving fuel level gauge jumps up and down from empty to full. It stays at what ever level it wants to. You cannot be certain how much fuel is in gas tank at any certain time!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while making a turn at 5 MPH, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the instrument cluster gauge failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,004.
No accident. This is a part recall. I was wandering if there is a recall on the fan control module. I seen where the one I have on my car is replaced with a new type. My fan now only works on one speed. The other 4 speeds will not work. It is very upsetting,it will only work on the 4th speed. I bought one to replace the old one but it will not work on my car. What is the number I should be using. If this is a gm free replacement please send me one. Thanks. My husband is a retired gm worker.
The problems started in 2006 and were very intermittent. There is an electrical issue with the instrument panel, lights, battery , and other unknown items. The dealer check the electrical system when it started, but could not find any problem. Sometimes, while driving at night the lights went off, and I would have to pull off the road, check any fuses and relays, and then they would come back on. The next electrical issue was with the speedometer, which on a trip across to florida it would be erratic and indicate I was traveling over 120 miles an hour when my GPS said I was driving at 65. After the warranty expired I have had issues with replacing multiple batteries which go dead every 4 or 5 days depending on usage. After the speedometer stopped working, each other instrument panel item worked on and off. This includes the gas tank gauge, the ammeter, the temperature gauge, tachometer, and the oil pressure gauge. They all worked on and off for the next 3 years, and now none of these very important instrument panel gauges have worked for over 2 years. I wonder if the electronics that effect the air bags would work if I ever have an accident. I have replaced many batteries, I still have to charge each one every 4 or 5 days or I cannot start the truck. I have checked online and there are thousands of trailblazer, and their related gm vehicles with the same problems. I hear that a recall was issued for the gmc-envoy which is the same related parts vehicle but there is not one for the trailblazer? I am dealing with these issues and hoping for the recall that we all have been waiting for. Thank god I have a 97 toyota camry that runs well. I wish [xxx] would read this. I also have photos of the non-working instrument panel, and the 120mph speedometer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The gauge cluster stopped working. I have no speedometer, no temp sensor, no oil pressure, and no battery charge.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the power window and lock on the driver side door were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 12/09/14
I can start my vehicle and the gauges started sticking. I am constantly being shocked by the driver door. My gauges no longer work at all and have completely went haywire. I have no dash lights. My vehicle has just died in the middle of a busy street. I do not know how much fuel I have, how fast I am going. My cruise control either at times increases my speed or does not hold the speed. I have to use a GPS device to know approximate speed. This vehicle needs to be recalled. I love my vehicle but it has tons of issues.
I bought my vehicle at a dealership in 2010. I do not remember the exact date but it started having problems shortly after. The first thing that happened was all my gauges stopped working except my speedometer. In 2012 I was driving and at two different occasions within a day apart, while I was turning into a parking lot or gas station, my vehicle would shut off. I took it to auto zone to have one of those free tests done and nothing was showing up as abnormal. Around 2013 my vehicle started making a real high pitch squealing sound during start up and while driving. I took my car into since it needed a new water pump and they said that the high pitch sound could be fixed but wasn't a safety concern. In 2014 just a few months ago, again I was pulling into a gas station and my vehicle turned off. I was able to turn it back on and have enough time to pull into a spot before it shut off again. This time it wouldn't start my keys were stuck in the ignition and it could not be jump started. After taping the battery the keys came out of the ignition. It starts now but none of the electrical inside the vehicle works. At this point it's not drivable because of the temperature outside and the fact that I can't roll down my windows and the air blows only hot. The stereo doesn't work, the seats to move forward and back do not work. The back brake lights work but the tail lights while driving do not work. The front headlights work.
Truck cut off while in park. Smelt burning smell, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Someone raised the hood and noticed the computer electrical box was burning. The cover was melted through from the burning. The vehicle was off and then started back up on it's own. Security lights in dash came on. Vehicle could not be driven. I read on google website that some vehicles had recalls for electrical problems. A chevrolet place in lynchburg va told the service department where I purchased the vehicle that there were no recalls. That is not what I read on the internet. Me and my daughter and 3 others could have died if this vehicle had of exploded. I would really appreciate some help in this matter. Thanks
Instrument cluster started going bad in 2006 and every year another gauge is faulty - first it was the gas gauge, next the oil, etc and 4 years ago the speedometer started sticking. I talked to the dealer and they wanted $800 to fix it. I have researched at the time and this it is a very common complaint. This should have been recalled. I have complained about it for years and even called gm - no help and I don't have the money to repair this. I would appreciate help with this and feel that gm has known that this is an issue. I drive a lot of kids in my car and I am afraid that one day this is really going to be a problem.
I was driving along on the highway and doing the speed limit. I hit traffic and checked my check my gas gauge and noticed that my speedometer was reading 120 at full stop. I turned off and then back on the truck and the speedometer still pinned at 120. This is a major safety issue and they need to address it. I called chevy and they said that there is nothing they can do, but charge me 900 for a new dash cluster.
Many times while driving this SUV, the engine has just shut off. It will start right back up. However it is scary and we have tried to figure this out for quite some time now. The worst time was when I was getting on a busy interstate and the car cut off. I don't know if the vehicle was doing this prior to our purchase. I can not get any information from carmax in regard to this. It is well maintained and due to this, I rarely take it out on the road anymore.
Beginning with the tachometer in 2011, the remaining gauges on the instrument panel cluster have proceeded to stop working over the next two plus years to the point that none of them work anymore (including the speedometer). We have no idea how fast we are driving nor do we know the status of our fuel level.
The dash control panel has stopped working or only certain items showing speed, temp and oil pressure work on occasion. After searching online for repair options there are a number of complaints for the same problems for this specific vehicle.
I purchased my 2004 trailblazer of the original owner with 35000 miles on the speedometer. At 75000 miles the door locks started clicking as if locking and unlocking. I took it to a chevy dealer and the mechanic said it was definitely strange and I would need to make an appointment to have them look at it. Just him saying definitely strange to my ears said expensive. My sister had the same vehicle different color and hers had the same problem. Now how strange is that? I broke the appointment and got used to the clicking. Sometimes it would stop for a week or so and click some more. The clicking was loud as if you could imagine the sound when you lock all the doors with one click. Click click click click every half minute or so. Then the tachometer went nuts. Sometimes it worked sometimes it didn't. Same with the gas gage, oil pressure, temp gage and battery. Once the wipers wouldn't come on while being caught in a rain storm. The started working again about 15 miles later. Now the electric door locks are acting up setting off the alarm. I no longer lock the doors due to the alarm going off for no reason. Deactivating the alarm can be a chore as pushing the correct button to shut it up only works after pushing it a few times. We have checked for pinched wires and checked the fuses to no avail. Without these electrical problems I would be one happy customer!
I bought this car about 4 years ago and it has been nothing but an elecitrical mess. First my head lights would go out once a month, then a couple times a month, then once a week. My brake lights started doing the same. Our famliy mechhanic couldn't figure it out, he just kept replacing them and sending the bad bulbs in for warranty. A couple times the pigtails and lamps had to be replaces. Also 3 seperate occasions both headlights went out at once while driving. And I had to drive home in the dark with no head lights on. I took it the chevy dealership after the third time abd apparently my fuse box was melted and needed to be replaced. Spent over 1000.00 doing that and it worked okay for about a year. Then headlights started going out again and brake tlights as well. Not once a week, but still about once a month or every other month. Recently my drivers window stopped working and I couldn't control the master switch to lock my car or roll up my windows. The cluster panel in the door needed to be replaced. Also, had two sensors that needed to be replaced because my 4 wheel drive, parking brake, and crusie control would stop working all at once and the lights would be lit up on the dashboard. I wasnt' able to use any of them until the sensor was replaced. Also the power shorted out in my side mirros, so I can't adjust the mirrors with the control or they start tiliting back and forth like crazy on their own. I have to get out of the car and adjust them manually. Gm needs to do a recall, this car is not safe and I will not be buying a gm car while I look for a new car soon.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after powering off, the vehicle failed to restart. After numerous attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
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