2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (82)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gm issued special coverage program 14423 to repair leaking gas tank and there are no pairs available. letter was issued in nov 2015, received dec 2015, went to love chevrolet dealership jan 2016 parts not available until july 2016. this is unsafe and unacceptable.…”
2016-03-28 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact stated that the light failed to illuminate on the gear shift mechanism and was not able to view what gear the vehicle was shifted into. the contact also indicated that the battery, the seat belt and the brakes warning lights randomly illuminated as the failure progressed. the vehicl…”
2016-02-06 · Electrical System · 222,809 mi“none of the gauges in the instrument cluster work at all. i had all of the stepper motors, and the needles replaced. parts and labor totaling $350.00, and as soon as i was down the street 4 out of the 6 did not work,and these repairs where just done in 2015. now the two that were working just quit 3 days ago. i do not know how much gas i have,i do …”
2015-09-28 · Tires · 105,928 mi“goodyear fortera hl p245/65r17 dot m78t ccdr 5012, 15,000 miles, complete sidewall disintegrated. all the way around. another tire shows sidewall cracking. blowout at 50 mph.…”
2015-06-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 82,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. the contact also indicated that there was a presence of a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank modulator had an internal failure and needed to be replaced. the manufacture…”
2015-04-03 · Visibility/Wiper · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. when the ignition was turned to the on or off position, the front windshield wiper fluid sprayed and continued until the fluid was empty without being prompted. the contact stated that the windshield wiper motor had to be disconnected. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not ta…”
2014-12-06 · Exterior Lighting · 136,000 mi“as we were driving the low beam lights completely quit working we quickly switched to the high beam lights which worked without any problems. at this time the incident was several months ago and the low beams still do not work at all. the trailblazer is designed for the lights to work at all times and they have never turned on since the incident.…”
2014-10-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact indicated that the abs sensor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was repaired more than once by the dealer but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer after the two repairs and they were not able to replicate or diagnose th…”
2013-01-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 67,000 mi“in 2010 my trailblazer would not idle or accelerate properly, the mechanic found the primary smog air pump not working. cost to me $720.00. next the instrument cluster gauges started jumping around and now the speedometer does not work at all. estimated cost to me $480.00, i can't afford to fix it.. thirdly the windshield wipers go on and off with…”
2012-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 79,197 mi“fuel leaks and spills out of the tank and can be smelled in the truck for several days. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.