2004 Chevrolet Blazer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,112miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,112 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. The left front door dropped about a quarter of an inch and the lock was dragging on the striker plate on the door jam. And getting more difficult to open and close. About two months ago it was in to the dealer for oil change and lube. I requested at that time that the left door by lubricated because it had started to creak when opened and closed. They said they lubed it but the noise was still there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255992, filed 2009-01, 24,563 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. When the contacts wife went to start the vehicle, it failed to start. She looked under the hood and tapped the battery cables with a hammer. The vehicle restarted and she shut the hood. While driving 60 MPH, the hood popped open and smashed into her windshield, causing the glass to shatter. She pulled over and attempted to close the hood, but it would not budge. She managed to drive the vehicle back to her residence. The contact was able to shut the hood and tie it securely with a rope. He drove the vehicle to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198189, filed 2007-08, 31,662 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology