2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,434miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 3% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,434 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“In cold weather, the steering fluid becomes filled with air. Then it foams and boils out of the pump.the car is impossible to steer. It has done it twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10443958, filed 2012-01, 90,000 miles“The tie rod broke pulling the vehicle into a tree causing injury and damage to the vehicle. Wheel damage windshield broken, side body damage and bumper damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10110674, filed 2005-02, 7 miles“My 2004 Chevrolet trailblazer had a sudden failure of the power steering pump. The vehicle only had 43,000 miles on it and failed without warning. It became extremely difficult to steer and fortunately I was not traveling fast at the time. Note that there were no leaks in the system and there was the proper amount of fluid in the reservoir at the time of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10316553, filed 2010-03“My 2004 Chevrolet trailblazer had a sudden failure of the power steering pump. The vehicle only had 43,000 miles on it and failed without warning. It became extremely difficult to steer and fortunately I was not traveling fast at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10316353, filed 2010-03“The contact stated while at a stop, the steering wheel was adjusted, but would not lock in position. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer. On inspection, the contact was informed that the tilt rack would not lock and the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10175048, filed 2006-12, 46,250 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10012694Aug 1, 2007Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
145 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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