2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility problems

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · AZ

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!!

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 75,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Oct 4, 2015 · Visibility · TN

During high speeds (interstate/long-distance driving) there is a vibrating noise on my windshield. This started years ago; at first I thought the noise was my antenna. I checked it to make sure it was secure and it was, so I dismissed the noise. I don't do a lot of long-distance or interstate driving, so it was a while before I heard the noise again. Ever since I have dismissed it as wind noise at high speeds. During my internet research of a recent mechanical problem, I came across information for improper windshield mounting and lift gate glass mounting on other gm vehicles. Although I did not find recall information for my make/model/year, I am filing this report because of windshield noise and potential windshield and lift gate glass failure on my vehicle. Now that I know about this possible defect, I will try to avoid interstate driving or try to drive 60 MPH or below. I recently had to travel for a funeral 5 hours away but rented a vehicle instead of driving my own. In the report date, I have inserted the date of the last interstate travel that was made in my vehicle.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 180,000 miles · PA · fire · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · MI

The front passenger window will not go up or down. Many electrical issues with this car!

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 192,000 miles · OH

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

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 185,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2013 · Body, Electrical · IN

Back hatch and window will only open occasionally if I'm lucky. Tail lights went out once and I was able to get the hatch open to fix it. They are out again and I can't get the hatch to open now. I have been replacing head lamps about every 8 to 10 months. Head lights are now going off for no apparent reason while I'm driving at night. I can flip on the brights and then wait a few minutes and flip back to low beams, sometimes this works sometimes it doesn't. The dome lights will not come on and stay on after I turn it off. Half of the dash lights for the radio are out, sometimes they will come on if I tap them. The feature that lets you turn the vehicle off and the radio will continue to play and the windows will still roll down as long as you don't open the door, is not working. Both o2 sensors are out and have been for a long time. I purchased this SUV brand new from a chevy dealer. I have paid it off and kept up all of the general maintenance on it. When I took it in to get these issues fixed I was told it would be over $2500.00 to fix and that did not include labor. This SUV is a lemon, if I was in a position to trade it in or buy a new one I would, and I would not be getting another chevy. I have never been notified of any recalls. I only found out about the electrical recalls on the turn signals and tail lights because a friend had heard about them and suggested a website to check. I'm calling the dealer today to see if I can get these issues taken care of. Another reason I will not be buying chevy again.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the driver's side window switch failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the switch wiring caught fire and burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2012 · Visibility · 138,100 miles · IL

Driving down the road around 10:30am going about 45 MPH the back window of my 2004 chevy trailblazer ext just exploded - glass everywhere in the back cargo compartment. Weather was clear and sunny and we did not have the rear defroster working. Fortunately we didn't have any other passengers in the vehicle other than me and my husband, and we were close to home, so we went home and called the insurance company to have someone come and fix it.