2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: won't start

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Electrical · 196,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

When driving our vehicle from myrtle beach this week we noticed a smell about half way home that reeked of rotten eggs. The smell was so bad that I because nauseous and develooed a severe headache. After we reached our house and shut off the vehicle the next day I tried to crank the vehicle and it would not crank so after researching the smell and possible causes we bought a new battery for the vehicle and changed the battery ourselves which caused my husband to develop a severe cough and upper respitory problems due to the boiling that was occuring inside the battery. Hence the smell of rotten eggs.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · PA

After fueling,when driving and while stationary the smell of gas fumes inside the vehicle very strong difficultystarting and now wont start at all upon further self investagation fuel is comiming out on top of fuel tanksmall holes seem to exist where fuel is coming out how ever I cant get in far enough to see this was determined by feeling around on the fuel tank.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · PA

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.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · HI

Bought vehicle used in 2005, had 56,000 miles on it at the time. At 76,000 miles the speedometer went out completely had to be replaced. Replaced the speedometer $500.00 cost. In 2007, the dashboard and all the gauges started going crazy, had it checked at a chevy dealer they confirmed it was an electrical problem that was not covered under my warranty and was gonna cost way to much to fix. Later in 2009 the alarm system decided it wouldn't work anymore, or it would set itself. (got locked in the car for at least 20 minutes or more, wouldn't start either to reset the process), the remote key wouldn't work as well. Had it inspected again, full diagnostic done by the chevy dealer & also by firestone, every issue that the car has is related to the electrical system failing constantly. Headlights go off and on when they feel like it, hit them they come back on sometimes, tail lights have gone out, no need to replace bulbs that is not the issue. Full diagnostic cost money, I have called the better business bureau to see what I could do to make chevy pay for this disfunctioning vehicle but, of course it is a bunch of red tape and political bull crap. I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone too much money will be lost and still no results. Currently my vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it and the gauges still go out every now and then, the headlights still go out and the alarm still sets itself when it feels like it. I pray over this vehicle everytime I get in it.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 91,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 91,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2010 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · TX

This trail blazer has been a lemon every since I bought it.first two batteries kept swelling up and smoking and then it wouldn't start. I replaced the alternator. Then the motor threw a rod. I put another motor in it. Then the check engine light came on. I took it and had it put on a machine to check it out. It cannot be checked because the machine reads that the computer is dead. It stalls every now and then and gets horrible gas mileage. I replaced the gas cap but it didn't help. Now the transmission has went out of it. Previously it automatically locked the doors when it was running locking me out. There should be a recall on all these electric problems. I do not have any money to fix these problems yet I have 16 more months to pay on this truck. I've always bought chevrolet's but I will never buy another one and so will a lot of other people. If they can't stand behind there vehicle's their no good for anything. All these different problems started at different dates. I also had to put a new exhaust system on it. I don't know how it is still running with the computer dead.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · PA

2004 chevy trailblazer has significant electrical system issues. The tachometer is inconsistent and will read 1000 RPM when you know the engine is at least 3000. Also, similar problems with other gauges. Sometimes they work for a few days, and then don't. Also, constantly needs jumped. Just got a new battery two weeks ago, and already won't turn over. Good connections and clean terminals, but for whatever reason the electrical system drained the battery. This has been non-stop! None of this covered by dealership!

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Electrical · 32,000 miles · OH

Intermittent problem where the engine stalls or will not start. When failure occurs, instrument panel begins to flicker lights and gauges bounce around.

Filed Dec 31, 2006 · 89,875 miles · IL · 1 injury

My 2004 trailblazer spare tire winch would not crank my tire all the way down I was on the side of the expressway and could not remove my tire so that I could change it.

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Electrical · 15,510 miles · MI · 1 injury

I was backing out of a driveway when my radio starting sounding funny, then smoke started filling up in the car it smelled like wires were burning. I could not see the gear,the door or window would not open and I was trapped in my seat belt. All of my passengers got out safe. I was screaming that I could not get out that's when my son came and pulled me out the truck. I got a few scratches on my leg and my knee. The truck would not start back up for awhile. It shut it self down, it started back up about 15 minutes later. I was about 3 blocks from my home, I was dropping off a neighbor. I did manage to drive home this happened on january 1, 2005 at about 2:30 am. I did start the truck up about 2:00 pm you could still smell burnt wires. I am afraid to drive it. The doors will not lock and all of the dash board warning lights are lit up, like the check engine, battery, brake light and etc. I will be getting it towed on monday , january 3, 2005 to bill wink dealership.