2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,081 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,150miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 1,081 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,150 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear window shattered while sitting in my 2004 Trailblazer. No rocks were thrown at the truck. Based on internet research it seems to be a recurring problem with GM SUV's. I called the dealer today (12/17/07) and the service manager denied having any knowledge of this problem. Gm/dealer denying any knowledge of the issue seems to be recurring as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10212171, filed 2007-12, 25,860 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10489520, filed 2012-12, 138,100 miles“The front air vents in my 2004 Trailblazer quit working after I installed a new battery. My front air vents will no longer work. After researching this on the internet it appears that this is a common problem with the chevy Trailblazer. It will require the purchase and installation of a new control module to regulate the air flow so the vents will work. This is a component/design problem that GM needs to fix not the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10324284, filed 2010-04, 80,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598123, filed 2014-06, 185,000 miles“I turned on the rear window defroster on my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. After approximately 2 minutes the rear liftgate glass exploded. The truck is at dick morris Chevrolet in commerce township michigan now.”
NHTSA complaint #10148082, filed 2006-01, 24,965 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10151858Nov 19, 2018This Preliminary information communicates a change in software in the PDM to prevent "wandering mirrors".
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 82 | 11% |
| 2006 | 102 | 9% |
| 2005 | 45 | 3% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 70 | 8% |
| 2002 | 106 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
627 complaintsFuel system
148 complaintsExterior lighting
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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