2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,081 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 9% of the 1,081 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I'm driving down the highway I noticed that my headlights would blink. Then another time they keep cutting on and off. So the other day as I was driving they cut off and would never cut back on even when I would turn the knob for them to cut back on. I would have to cut on my bright lights in order to see.”
NHTSA complaint #10862151, filed 2016-04, 153,000 miles“I was driving this morning 12/16/2014 at 50 MPH when I noticed my dash lights,headlights fluctuating also my voltage gauge. No matter what I did it didn't change the state of the problem. The vehicle has had the gauge cluster replaced before I bought it and the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10664506, filed 2014-12, 75,536 miles“The speedometer gauge went down to 0, while I was on hwy traveling at 55 MPH. My speedometer currently isn't working and gas gauge is not working to. Why isn't there a recall on this? The lightening will go out to and don't want to come back on some times.”
NHTSA complaint #10575626, filed 2014-03, 100,000 miles“I have been having a problem with the lights going out while driving. I usually have to pull over and shut vehicle off and let it set for awhile. Once I restart it works. Well now they don't work at all. I replaced the headlamps several times. I have to drive with high beams because the dims don't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10367556, filed 2010-11, 74,000 miles“Since I've purchased the 2004 vehicle (brand new), I have had to replace the passenger side low beam headlight about 10 times. The vehicle is out of warranty and the headlight went out again. While trying to replace, noticed that the wiring is burned out as there is a short. I have read several complaints about the same thing and wondering if there is a recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10266355, filed 2009-04, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V198000May 5, 2005On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003–2004, GMC Envoy 2003–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2003–2004 +2 more
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 13 | 48% |
| 2008 | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 | 151 | 21% |
| 2006 | 112 | 10% |
| 2005 | 140 | 10% |
| 2004 | 101 | 9% |
| 2003 | 77 | 9% |
| 2002 | 143 | 12% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
627 complaintsFuel system
148 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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