Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 4338 | 10021675 | Lights flicker erratic operation of vehicles electronics. *kb | 06/15/2007 | ||
| 3756A | 10018908 | Ipc gauges and ac inoperative, several indicators illuminate dtcs u1016 u1000. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 3697 | 10016553 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) and service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble codes c0055 b0540 speedometer inoperative. to include 2005-2006 saab 9-7x. *tt | 09/21/2005 | ||
| 3263 | 10011636 | 125a mega fuse opens when attempting to jump start. *eh | 01/27/2005 | ||
| 040845010 | 09/01/2004 | 10011074 | Various interior electrical concerns, ip gauges/lighting inoperative, hvac controls inoperative, blower motor inoperative, radio inoperative, flasher inoperative. *tt | 12/28/2004 | |
| 3192 | 10010867 | Reduced engine power message and/or check engine light with any combination of the following diagnostic trouble codes: p0107, p0112, p0452, p1120, p1220, p1221, p1271, p1275, p1280, p1481, p1515, p1540, p1633, p1635, p1639 and p1682 powert | 12/15/2004 | ||
| 3061C | 3061E | 10010634 | Diagnostic trouble code c0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes setting. *tt | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3079 | 10010373 | Intermittent p0483 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3172 | 01/01/2004 | 10010252 | Multiple electrical concerns and diagnostic trouble code u1064. various models including 2005 buick rainier and 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. *tt | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3116 | 3116A | 10010189 | Engine stalls when air conditioning is turned on at idle. (to include 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, 2005 oldsmobile bravada, and buick rainier) *sc updated 01-26-07. *kb | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3138 | 01/01/2004 | 10010105 | Reduced power light on and diagnostic trouble code p1680 p1221 and/or p1271 stored in the power control module. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 1528102 | 01/01/2004 | 10008820 | 02-04 4.2l ll8 diagnostic trouble code p0171. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 3031 | 01/01/2004 | 10008761 | Intermittent p0483 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3016 | 01/01/2004 | 10008777 | Various electrical concerns. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040603005 | 05/01/2006 | 040603005A | 10008665 | Proper connection information to avoid blown 125 amp fuse and various interior electrical system conditions when jump starting vehicle. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| 01802A | 01/01/2004 | 10007965 | App sensor 2 and/or tp sensor 2 signal circuit voltages drop. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 01016 | 01/01/2004 | 01016A | 10007572 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, red brake light on, service 4wd light on, hvac blower motor inoperative. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 01181C | 01/01/2004 | 01181F | 10007530 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0172. 4.2 ll8 engine. *tt *mj | 06/30/2004 |
| 01968A | 01/01/2004 | 10007277 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 00859 | 01/01/2004 | 00859D | 10007281 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0327 with or without additional diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) setting. *tt *mj | 06/09/2004 |
| 01623 | 01/01/2004 | 10007186 | 4.2 ll8 engine diagnostic trouble code p0016 or p1345 with no driveability symptoms.*mr | 06/03/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01917 | 01/01/2004 | 10006820 | False diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1680. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 01816 | 01/01/2004 | 01816A | 10006670 | Diagnostic trouble code p0130. *mr *tt | 05/07/2004 |
| 01925 | 01/01/2004 | 10006566 | Tech 2 engine data incorrect- gen l-terminal signal command data parameter. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| 01592 | 01/01/2004 | 10005438 | 2003-2004 generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function explanation. sit bulletin 1416474. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01402A | 11/18/2003 | 10004171 | 4.2l ll8 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 01900 | 01/01/2004 | 10006472 | Under hood fuse block - 125 amp mega fuse blown. also including buick rainier 2002, 2003. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3216 | 10010618 | Erratic operation of personalization with ignition cycle. *eh | 12/02/2004 | ||
| 3083 | 10010371 | Key may not turn or bind in the ignition. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 080503 | 08/05/2003 | 10003871 | The purpose of this message is to provide information about a new product emission recall. the recall number of 03042. this recall is for vehicles in dealer inventory only. some of these vehicles may have been built with sparkplugs that | 11/05/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 050730021 | 08/01/2005 | 10017381 | Ignition key will not remove from ignition lock cylinder. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| 02140 | 01/01/2004 | 10007786 | When attempting to turn the key to start the vehicle, you may experience hard or intermittent mechanical binding in the ignition cylinder. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01718 | 01/01/2004 | 01718A | 10007932 | Starter clicks - no crank condition. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||||
| 3577 | 3577A | 10017158 | No crank no start no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the instrument panel failed and the speedometer was providing an inaccurate speed reading. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the instrument panel failed and the speedometer was providing an inaccurate speed reading. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 11/20/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the speedometer seized temporarily. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the instrument panel failed. the contact stated that the speedometer began to give off incorrect readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000. ap | |||
| 11/20/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the speedometer seized temporarily. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. mah | |||
| 11/20/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed the speedometer became stuck temporarily. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the entire cluster gauge was inoperable. the contact was unable to see the current vehicle speed due to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the cluster gauge need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the entire cluster gauge was inoperable. the contact was unable to see the current vehicle speed due to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the cluster gauge need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. mah | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the entire cluster gauge was inoperable. the contact stated it does not show the speed he was driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the cluster gauge need to be replaced at the contact expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. mw | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 95000 | 1 | |
| The instrument panel randomly goes off then on, sometimes freezes. happens at any speed. no special characteristics that causes it. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2013 | 95000 | ||
| The instrument panel randomly goes off then on, sometimes freezes. happens at any speed. no special characteristics that causes it. | |||
| 06/06/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed and none of the gauges were operable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that all of the stepper motors on the back of the gauges need to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 94,000. kmj | |||
| 06/06/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel went out on the vehicle. the contact stated that none of the gauges work. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that all of the stepper motors on the back of the gauges need to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 94,000.rl | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that the brake lights were not functioning correctly. upon further investigation, it was determined that the sockets for the lights had become burned. in addition, the passenger side headlight intermittently failed and the socket for the passenger headlight was also found to be burned. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 96,112. kmj | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 75476 | 1 | |
| After driving my ls trailblazer to the store, i got back in to notice the speedometer was no longer resting at 0. this was before i even started the vehicle. it was sitting at the 55 point! upon starting the vehicle, the gauge did not move back to zero. so as i drove away, going no more than 10mph, the gauge suggested i was going 65! i was scared driving home because i did not know my exact speed. upon getting home and shutting off the vehicle, i noticed the gauge rested at the 50 point. so i turned on the vehicle, then quickly turned it off. the speedometer was now resting at 45. i continued to quickly start and then shut off the vehicle, eventually working the gauge back down to zero. but this does not seem like the right thing to do. there is obviously something wrong. in the past, i have had smaller scale incidents with the tachometer gauge. it would zero itself at 1 or 2 rpms, thus indicating my engine was revving higher than it actually was. moreover, a couple times my fuel gauge was pointing outside of the e to f range! there is something seriously wrong with the electrical system. gm, you need to recall this and fix it please. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 75476 | ||
| After driving my ls trailblazer to the store, i got back in to notice the speedometer was no longer resting at 0. this was before i even started the vehicle. it was sitting at the 55 point! upon starting the vehicle, the gauge did not move back to zero. so as i drove away, going no more than 10mph, the gauge suggested i was going 65! i was scared driving home because i did not know my exact speed. upon getting home and shutting off the vehicle, i noticed the gauge rested at the 50 point. so i turned on the vehicle, then quickly turned it off. the speedometer was now resting at 45. i continued to quickly start and then shut off the vehicle, eventually working the gauge back down to zero. but this does not seem like the right thing to do. there is obviously something wrong. in the past, i have had smaller scale incidents with the tachometer gauge. it would zero itself at 1 or 2 rpms, thus indicating my engine was revving higher than it actually was. moreover, a couple times my fuel gauge was pointing outside of the e to f range! there is something seriously wrong with the electrical system. gm, you need to recall this and fix it please. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 87000 | 1 | |
| While taking my girls to school my speedometer reading was 50mph faster than i was actually going and my tact was not registering at all. when i stopped the car i turned engine off and restarted the car and neither gauge works at all and hasn't in over a year. i took the vehicle to my local dealership and they want 800.00 to fix it and said it was a malfunction in the cluster and i have checked and it is a severe problem with this make and model. i have been driving without these gauges working and judge my speed with the traffic, but i am a single mom with limited resources and purchased a gm vehicle because of the safety reports. i feel that with all of the other same complaints does it take a loss of life to get this issue resolved. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 87000 | ||
| While taking my girls to school my speedometer reading was 50mph faster than i was actually going and my tact was not registering at all. when i stopped the car i turned engine off and restarted the car and neither gauge works at all and hasn't in over a year. i took the vehicle to my local dealership and they want 800.00 to fix it and said it was a malfunction in the cluster and i have checked and it is a severe problem with this make and model. i have been driving without these gauges working and judge my speed with the traffic, but i am a single mom with limited resources and purchased a gm vehicle because of the safety reports. i feel that with all of the other same complaints does it take a loss of life to get this issue resolved. | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have the same problem that an earlier blogger as, all my gauges are stuck, the speedometer is stuck, the oil gauge stuck, gas gauge stuck, i think gm needs to take control of their problem and correct it, not just say it's not a problem they will not fix. there needs to be a recall for this problem pin the trailblazer trucks. *tr | |||
| 10/21/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Love the vehicle except the fact all my gauges stick.... gm had told me this has to be safety issue in order to be recalled... i'm pretty sure not knowing how fast i am going on the highway is a saftey issue... especially with little children in the car. this is unacceptable. i refuse to pay for a defect that is happening in many gm vehicles... if i can find all the complaints i'm sure gm can as well. how do we get gm to fix these problems and try to keep customers???? | |||
| 05/29/2012 | 79548 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the cluster is going bad . finding out that i'm not the only one that has this problem . i had the same problem with my chevy avalanche and it was recalled . i think that this a problem while driving . i think someone should do something before someone gets hurt. because the gauges go out the on and while driving. it could hurt a young driver that doesn't what to do. gm knows the promblem but will not do anything about it . it the same problem that they did a recall on with the trucks. so i think they should fixs this problem. so could you please help before someone gets hurt bad over this problem. thank you please help | |||
| 04/12/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while traveling at various speeds, the contact noticed that all of the gauges on the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was 98,000. kmj | |||
| 04/12/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while traveling at any speed the contact noticed that all of the dashboard instruments had stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to the delaer where the contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced, the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was 98,000. bml | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the digital instrument panel failed. the contact was unable to read the speed traveled, mileage or fuel levels. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the instrument panel was not under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated digital instrument panel stop working. the contact cannot see the speed, mileage or fuel gauge. the manufacturer stated the instrument was not under warranty. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.rl | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Fuel gauge has been fluctuating wildly for a couple of months, generally reading empty (even after fill up) but occasionally full (when a fill up is needed). dealer said fuel gauge sensor was bad & that it would be approx $900 to fix. looking into the problem online i see there are thousands of people with the same problem. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 98000 | ||
| The stepper motors in the instrument cluster have failed. this is an extremely common problem and people are now making a living off of charging for the repairs because gm is refusing to issue a recall. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | |||
| The driver's side window relay switch is bad. i have had several quotes from dealerships and looks like the cost is around $400.00. (for them to replace and reprogram). there is a huge safety issue if you cannot roll down your window on the driver's side and roll down and lock or unlock any of the doors or windows from the driver's side as well. i have read many compalints on various websites from consumers with the same problem. with the majority of these switches going bad, they need to recall this, as it is very costly andnot at all safe. especially if an officer needs to approach you and you have to open your door first. that could lead to an unsafe incident toward yourself as well as any law enforcement agent. if you can please address this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. i have researched any recall on this and have not had any luck. thank you for your time in addressing this issue. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 101000 | ||
| The seepdometer in my 2004 trailblazer regularly becomes stuck while i'm driving. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | |||
| The driver's side window relay switch is bad. i have had several quotes from dealerships and looks like the cost is around $400.00. (for them to replace and reprogram). there is a huge safety issue if you cannot roll down your window on the driver's side and roll down and lock or unlock any of the doors or windows from the driver's side as well. i have read many compalints on various websites from consumers with the same problem. with the majority of these switches going bad, they need to recall this, as it is very costly andnot at all safe. especially if an officer needs to approach you and you have to open your door first. that could lead to an unsafe incident toward yourself as well as any law enforcement agent. if you can please address this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. i have researched any recall on this and have not had any luck. thank you for your time in addressing this issue. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 101000 | ||
| The seepdometer in my 2004 trailblazer regularly becomes stuck while i'm driving. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | |||
| The driver's side window relay switch is bad. i have had several quotes from dealerships and looks like the cost is around $400.00. (for them to replace and reprogram). there is a huge safety issue if you cannot roll down your window on the driver's side and roll down and lock or unlock any of the doors or windows from the driver's side as well. i have read many compalints on various websites from consumers with the same problem. with the majority of these switches going bad, they need to recall this, as it is very costly andnot at all safe. especially if an officer needs to approach you and you have to open your door first. that could lead to an unsafe incident toward yourself as well as any law enforcement agent. if you can please address this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. i have researched any recall on this and have not had any luck. thank you for your time in addressing this issue. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 101000 | ||
| The seepdometer in my 2004 trailblazer regularly becomes stuck while i'm driving. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | |||
| Instrument panel stopped working. first the tachometer - then the speedometer. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| Instrument panel gauges malfunction and show improper readings.for instance tachometer shows 5000 rpm at idle. alternator gauge is off the scale.temperature gauge is also showing false reading. oil pressure gauge is also false. incident date is approximate. individual gauges failed over time. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | |||
| Instrument panel stopped working. first the tachometer - then the speedometer. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| Instrument panel gauges malfunction and show improper readings.for instance tachometer shows 5000 rpm at idle. alternator gauge is off the scale.temperature gauge is also showing false reading. oil pressure gauge is also false. incident date is approximate. individual gauges failed over time. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | |||
| Instrument panel stopped working. first the tachometer - then the speedometer. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | |||
| Instrument panel gauges malfunction and show improper readings.for instance tachometer shows 5000 rpm at idle. alternator gauge is off the scale.temperature gauge is also showing false reading. oil pressure gauge is also false. incident date is approximate. individual gauges failed over time. | |||
| 06/16/2010 | 48264 | ||
| Speedometer gauge, fuel gauge, temp. guage not working. only the rpm and temp gauge working at this time. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 84000 | ||
| The speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer operates very erratically. at times it does not work at all at times it registers way slow or way fast. this to me is a major safety issue. if driving on snowy roads you can not tell how fast your wheels are spinning and this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. or another scenario, traveling on the interstate and the miles per hour is registering between 5 and 10 mph less that you are actually traveling. this could pose a rear end collision problem as those traveling behind you may not notice that your speed is slower. a properly functioning speedometer is a vital part of being able to drive the vehicle in a safe manner, not only for your safety but for those around you. in searching the internet this seems to be more of a common problem than what one might realize. general motors should be held accountable for this problem, as a properly functioning speedometer is an important safety feature. the same as brakes failure, throttle sticking, fire hazard or any other myriad of items on a vehicle are related to the proper and safe operation beyond the operators control. please look into this. thank you | |||
| 06/16/2010 | 48264 | ||
| Speedometer gauge, fuel gauge, temp. guage not working. only the rpm and temp gauge working at this time. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 84000 | ||
| The speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer operates very erratically. at times it does not work at all at times it registers way slow or way fast. this to me is a major safety issue. if driving on snowy roads you can not tell how fast your wheels are spinning and this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. or another scenario, traveling on the interstate and the miles per hour is registering between 5 and 10 mph less that you are actually traveling. this could pose a rear end collision problem as those traveling behind you may not notice that your speed is slower. a properly functioning speedometer is a vital part of being able to drive the vehicle in a safe manner, not only for your safety but for those around you. in searching the internet this seems to be more of a common problem than what one might realize. general motors should be held accountable for this problem, as a properly functioning speedometer is an important safety feature. the same as brakes failure, throttle sticking, fire hazard or any other myriad of items on a vehicle are related to the proper and safe operation beyond the operators control. please look into this. thank you | |||
| 06/16/2010 | 48264 | ||
| Speedometer gauge, fuel gauge, temp. guage not working. only the rpm and temp gauge working at this time. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 84000 | ||
| The speedometer on my 2004 trailblazer operates very erratically. at times it does not work at all at times it registers way slow or way fast. this to me is a major safety issue. if driving on snowy roads you can not tell how fast your wheels are spinning and this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. or another scenario, traveling on the interstate and the miles per hour is registering between 5 and 10 mph less that you are actually traveling. this could pose a rear end collision problem as those traveling behind you may not notice that your speed is slower. a properly functioning speedometer is a vital part of being able to drive the vehicle in a safe manner, not only for your safety but for those around you. in searching the internet this seems to be more of a common problem than what one might realize. general motors should be held accountable for this problem, as a properly functioning speedometer is an important safety feature. the same as brakes failure, throttle sticking, fire hazard or any other myriad of items on a vehicle are related to the proper and safe operation beyond the operators control. please look into this. thank you | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while at a stop light, the contact noticed the speedometer was providing a speed reading of 60 mph. the reading of the other gauges on the instrument panel also fluctuated erratically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact noticed that the instrument panel readings began to fluctuate erratically. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. kmj | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that all of the instrument panel gauges failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there were no recalls for the failure and that entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while at a stop light the contact noticed the speedometer read 60 mph. the reading of the other gauges on the instrument panel also fluctuate erratically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the instrument panel readings began to fluctuate erratically. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. kmj | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated all the gauges and the speedometer stopped working on the vehicle. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was no recall at this time and that entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. the contact feels this is a safety issue. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.rl | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while at a stop light the contact noticed the speedometer read 60 mph. the reading of the other gauges on the instrument panel also fluctuate erratically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the contact noticed the instrument panel readings began to fluctuate erratically. the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. ds | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated all the gauges and the speedometer stopped working on the vehicle. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was no recall at this time and that entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. the contact feels this is a safety issue. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.rl | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while at a stop light the contact noticed the speedometer read 60 mph. the reading of the other gauges on the instrument panel also fluctuate erratically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the contact noticed the instrument panel readings began to fluctuate erratically. the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. ds | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated all the gauges and the speedometer stopped working on the vehicle. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was no recall at this time and that entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. the contact feels this is a safety issue. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.rl | |||
| 11/18/2011 | |||
| My 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument gauges started going haywire. everthing that i have read says the whole panel needs replaced. the oil, battery, temp and gas clusters stopped working then all of a sudden while driving down the road start working again. then the spedometer and tach stopped and started and now nothing is coming on. i have no idea how much fuel that i have and all of the warning lights are all lit up. waiting for the whole thing to blow. i currently have it at a gm dealer and they said that it will cost me 500 bucks to replace the panel. i told them to go ahead because i dont feel safe driving like that. i have to have this vehicle to work and i want gm to pay for this to be fixed. major safety concern for me! | |||
| 10/13/2010 | |||
| When i first purchased this vehicle i thought i had a great suv. little did i know that within the first month of owning it did i make a huge mistake. i am a single mother of 2 kids. i checked out the crash ratings and they were great!! i liked everything about my tb. looking back, after the 4th problem within that first month. i should have ran away screaming from it, as i do now daily. the lights flicker when you drive at night. the headlights constantly go out. the check gauges light is constantly coming on. the oil pressure gauge drops for no apparent reason. the tach goes crazy. the bell for the lights (when you have the keys out and the lights are still on, or when you have the keys in and the drivers door open) works when it wants to. the battery guage works when it feels like it. the gas guage hasn't had a problem lately. i am wondering...doesn't all of that constitue as a safety problem?? i have had the lights looked at and am told there isn't anything that can be done..really?? i am going to have to have the guages looked at now and from what i see it will cost about $600-$800. where other chevy vehicles have had this covered under a recall. there are many other problems i've had, the o2 sensor, temp guage, other lighing issues that i have taken care of but this is getting to be a bit much. i see many others have had this problem. it can't be from normal wear on the vehicle. please do something about this before someones family really gets hurt, if they haven't already. | |||
| 04/20/2006 | 76000 | ||
| Bought vehicle used in 2005, had 56,000 miles on it at the time. at 76,000 miles the speedometer went out completely had to be replaced. replaced the speedometer $500.00 cost. in 2007, the dashboard and all the gauges started going crazy, had it checked at a chevy dealer they confirmed it was an electrical problem that was not covered under my warranty and was gonna cost way to much to fix. later in 2009 the alarm system decided it wouldn't work anymore, or it would set itself. (got locked in the car for at least 20 minutes or more, wouldn't start either to reset the process), the remote key wouldn't work as well. had it inspected again, full diagnostic done by the chevy dealer & also by firestone, every issue that the car has is related to the electrical system failing constantly. headlights go off and on when they feel like it, hit them they come back on sometimes, tail lights have gone out, no need to replace bulbs that is not the issue. full diagnostic cost money, i have called the better business bureau to see what i could do to make chevy pay for this disfunctioning vehicle but, of course it is a bunch of red tape and political bull crap. i do not recommend this vehicle to anyone too much money will be lost and still no results. currently my vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it and the gauges still go out every now and then, the headlights still go out and the alarm still sets itself when it feels like it. i pray over this vehicle everytime i get in it. | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 75 mph when the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 179,000 and the current mileage was 179,500. | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 75 mph when the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 179,000 and the current mileage was 179,500. kmj | |||
| 12/02/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 75mph when the gauges on the instrument failed to give accurate readings. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the mechanic confirmed the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 179,000 and the current mileage was 179,500. rds | |||
| 07/06/2010 | 76000 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer; while driving on the highway; all guages, lights, etc. abruptly stopped working and continue to not work. i researched on line and found it could be what is called the cluster board. i took my vehicle to a local chevy dealer in daytona beach fl. they insisted it was the ignition switch. they replaced that mechanism for just under $300. the following week (this occurred in 2010); the exact same situation recurred; so i brought it back to the dealer and they then agreed it was the cluster board which would now cost me close to $700.00. in order to avoid being ripped off to the tune of almost $1k; i purchased a gps unit so i could at least monitor my speed. the speed/rpms never register correctly; however, so far the other guages seems to be ok (except for the oil pressure, it goes out of whack frequently so i just bring it in quickly to make sure i have sufficient oil and that it's clear/clean). most recently my headlights just go out without warning; i am able to use the high beams, but of course that puts me in jeopardy of getting a ticket. there are so many complaints on the 2004 chevy trailblazer - i do not understand why there has not been a recall on the cluster board and the electrical issues (lighting). i cannot afford to have all the repairs completed and would like to see chevrolet take on some responsibility for the cost of these flaws in the manufacturing of this vehicle. | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 91,000. | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 91,000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one. no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months. now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working! this is a serious problem. i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers. in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) ramain on almost all the time. chevrolet should be reponsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner. thank you. | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. sm. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one. no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months. now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working! this is a serious problem. i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers. in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) ramain on almost all the time. chevrolet should be reponsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner. thank you. | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the only lights that would function were the fog lights and high beams. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. sm. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one. no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months. now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working! this is a serious problem. i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers. in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) ramain on almost all the time. chevrolet should be reponsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner. thank you. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working, the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one. no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months. now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working! this is a serious problem. i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers. in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) ramain on almost all the time. chevrolet should be reponsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner. thank you. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working, the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails. | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 99800 | ||
| The speedometer and tachometer give improper readings. they failed whilst i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Dashboard gauges on our 2004 trailblazer have been failing one by one. no gauges except the speedometer have been operable for many months. now, on friday 11/11/11, the speedometer stopped working! this is a serious problem. i believe it must be caused by the same issues as the identical well-publicized problems on other trailblazers. in addition, some of the dashboard lights (seatbelt light, etc.) ramain on almost all the time. chevrolet should be reponsible for immediate repairs at no cost to us, the owner. thank you. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working, the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails. | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 99800 | ||
| The speedometer and tachometer give improper readings. they failed whilst i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph. | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| General motors vehicle is showing an incorrect speed, the speedometer stops working, the tachometer needle sticks or stops working, the fuel gauge flutters or the entire instrument panel fails. | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 99800 | ||
| The speedometer and tachometer give improper readings. they failed whilst i was driving on the interstate at 70 mph. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 39000 | ||
| Instrument panel failure: owner states that instrument/gauge panel began to fail at or about 39,000 miles when the temperature was below 38' f degrees, that same year during the summer months speed gauge began to malfunction followed by all other gauges(rpm,gas,temp) at 50,000 miles, regardless of weather conditions. currently there is a total failure of all gauges. | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that all of the gauges in the instrument panel were either inoperable or would read inaccurately. the manufacturer was not contacted. the dealer advised the contact that he would need to have the instrument cluster replaced, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that all of the gauges in the instrument panel were either inoperable or would read inaccurately. the manufacturer was not contacted. the dealer advised the contact that he would need to have the instrument cluster replaced, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. kmj | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that all the gauges in the instrument panel of the vehicle were either inoperative or would read inaccurately at any time. the manufacturer was not contacted. the dealer told the contact that he would need a new instrument cluster, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. nw | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the heating and air conditioning fan control would not work until it reached level four of the five settings. in addition, the speedometer was inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 10/09/2011 | |||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. my headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on. in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. i have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. after pullling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive with my flashers on, i continued my way home. half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again. how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. my lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much. i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. that would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to run the test not fix it...that will cost extra. i am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights? if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. buying bulbs is the least of my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, thats an issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. the headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the heating and air conditioning fan control would not work until it reached level four of the five settings. in addition, the speedometer was inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 10/09/2011 | |||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. my headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on. in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. i have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. after pullling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive with my flashers on, i continued my way home. half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again. how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. my lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much. i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. that would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to run the test not fix it...that will cost extra. i am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights? if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. buying bulbs is the least of my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, thats an issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. the headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated the heating and air conditioning fan control does not work until it gets to level four. the control has five levels. the contact stated the speedomotor on the vehicle stopped working at the same. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure mileage was 90,000.rl | |||
| 10/09/2011 | |||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. my headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on. in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. i have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. after pullling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive with my flashers on, i continued my way home. half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again. how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. my lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much. i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. that would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to run the test not fix it...that will cost extra. i am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights? if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. buying bulbs is the least of my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, thats an issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. the headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle. | |||
| 10/09/2011 | |||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer fuel gauge not working it goes around in circles does not measure fuel and has caused vehicle to run out of gas, the gauge started measuring incorrectly, then moving from full to empty going in circles now its stuck arrow pointing downward, my family and i were lucky that the vehicle behind us was not speeding or else he would have slammed into the back of our suv and caused a serious accident. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. my headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on. in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. i have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. after pullling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive with my flashers on, i continued my way home. half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again. how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. my lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much. i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. that would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to run the test not fix it...that will cost extra. i am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights? if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. buying bulbs is the least of my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, thats an issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. the headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 29279 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel would not function. the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was unable to diagnose the failure because the gauges were functioning at the time of testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 29,279. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Since purchasing our blazer, we have replaced both headlight bulbs numerous of times including the sockets for each side. my headlights have been known to work one day and not the next. or we can simply tap it and it will go out/come on. in the last 3 months i have had the bulb on the driver side replaced twice! we have speculated that the wires are loose but when inspected, that does not seem to be the case. i have had my car at the shop (not chevy they cost too much) and they have not found anything more than a burnt bulb. within the last 2 months, i was driving on a road that was not well lit at about 10p when both headlights went out. after pullling over & deciding the only way to make it home was to drive with my flashers on, i continued my way home. half way home they came back on but before i got home they went out again. how does that happen? again, i would say it's a loose wire, but what are the odds of that on both sides? now,tonight, while my 17 year old son was driving (11p) with 2 friends with him, both headlights went out; but came back on. my lights have been known to flicker, like they are not getting enough power/too much. i have called a local dealer & am told they can run a test to see what they find. that would be great, if i had the cash flow for it; as it's not cheap just for them to run the test not fix it...that will cost extra. i am not sure how chevy feels there is not an issue with the headlights? if you know exactly what my issue is please tell me so that i can have some one i can afford to pay, fix it. buying bulbs is the least of my worries if that was the only issue. but for both headlights to go out at the same time, thats an issue! i would hope that you, chevy, realize this is an ongoing issue & really has nothing to do with mileage. the headlights have been an issue since we bought the vehicle. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 29279 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel would not function. the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was unable to diagnose the failure because the gauges were functioning at the time of testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 29,279. kmj | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 29279 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the contact noticed the gauges on the instrument panel would not function. the failure would occur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the gauges were functioning at the time. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 29,279. ds | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and he was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle or how fast and slow it was traveling. the dealer advised the contact to replace the cluster panel at his own expense. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 130,000. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | |||
| My head lights don't come on randomly. randomly they do. obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. no, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. when the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. people could run out of gas unknowingly. also very dangerous! | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and he was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle or how fast and slow it was traveling. the dealer advised the contact to replace the cluster panel at his own expense. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 130,000. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 02/01/2011 | |||
| My head lights don't come on randomly. randomly they do. obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. no, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. when the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. people could run out of gas unknowingly. also very dangerous! | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable and he was unable to determine how much gasoline was in the vehicle or how fast and slow it was traveling. the dealer advised the contact to replace the cluster panel at his own expense. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 130,000. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 02/01/2011 | |||
| My head lights don't come on randomly. randomly they do. obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. no, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. when the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. people could run out of gas unknowingly. also very dangerous! | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable and he was unable to determine how much gas was in the vehicle or how fast or slow he was traveling. the dealer advised the contact to replace the cluster panel at his expense. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 130,000. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| 02/01/2011 | |||
| My head lights don't come on randomly. randomly they do. obviously, this is a serious safety issue especially at night. no, it's not light bulb replacemet issues.....other blog sites have complained about the same issues. very dangerous!!!! the gas gauge also is not working properly. when the gas gets low it blinks on for a second then adds more gas to the panel. people could run out of gas unknowingly. also very dangerous! | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 64210 | ||
| Instrument cluster fails to operate properly. the speedometer stopped working first, then battery,gas, and temperature gauges failed to work properly. finally, there is no odometer reading or gear indicator showing on cluster. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Speedometer and tachometer stopped working. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were providing faulty readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not the repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. kmj | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated the gauges along the the instrument panel were given faulty readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not the repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. rds | |||
| 08/16/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Instrument panel failure, ran out of gas on a busy four lane highway during morning rush hour. i was in the left hand lane and was unable to move to the shoulder. i now became a major traffic problem until some nice citizen helped me push the truck out of harms way, having to stop both lanes of traffic so i could cross. had i a working gas gauge i feel this would not have happened, none of the instruments in the vechile work, chevy has recalled other models of this year with the same problems,but not the trailblazer. why? | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 72000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer gauge panel stopped working. oil temp,water temp,fuel, and volts. rpm and speedometer still ok but have heard numerous complaints on this very issue. cost to fix this issue is very expensive and not acceptable. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My instrument panel on my 2004 trailblazer is slowly not functioning. it started off with my tachometer and now my gas guage not working. my vehicle has not been neglected and is serviced when needed. the guages are not working now on a daily basis. i have yet to replace the part due to cost and also because many people are having the same issue that i am having. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 50 miles per hour when the instrument panel started to register faulty readings to the following mileage, rpms, oil check light, and battery. the failure was not related to the instrument panel lighting, but the vehicle registered false readings. while driving 50 miles per hour the instrument panel indicated the speed was 110 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000. the current mileage was 120,868. rvk | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| My instrument panel on my 2004 trailblazer is slowly not functioning. it started off with my tachometer and now my gas guage not working. my vehicle has not been neglected and is serviced when needed. the guages are not working now on a daily basis. i have yet to replace the part due to cost and also because many people are having the same issue that i am having. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving 50 miles per hour when the instrument panel started to register faulty readings to the following panels: mileage, rpms, oil check light, and battery. the failure is not that the panels are illuminated improperly, but that vehicle is registering false readings, such as when driving 50 miles per hour the panel indicates current speed was 110 miles per hour. the vehicle has not been taking to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000, and the current mileage was 120,868 rds. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument cluster was defective. the speedometer did not indicate the speed in which the vehicle was driving; the rpms gage was also defective. the dealer was not contact and the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance to the repair of the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. the contact also stated that the driver side headlight would constantly burn out, which caused the headlight to melt and show smoke. nw | |||
| 06/18/2010 | 39000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the entire instrument panel was reading inaccurately. the dealer was not notified of the failure and the manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 47,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 06/23/2011 | |||
| On june 23, 2011, i cranked my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt and the guages (speedomter, tacometer, etc.) began to fluctuate at a rapid speed. the suv cut off and i attempted to crank it again. the same thing happened again while i was driving the car. the speedometer went to zero as i was driving 70 miles per hour on the highway. i slowed down, but i had no idea how fast nor slow i was going. i pulled off of the highway, turned the suv off and restarted it. the speedometer went to 70 miles per hour while it was parked. the speedometer stayed at 70 mph as i made my way back to the highway. i have read several, literally hundreds, of similar situations online about chevy trailblazers. i researched and found there are no recalls regarding this malfunction. the first time my guages fluctuated was about 3 years after i purchased the suv. i turned the vehicle off, restarted it and had no more problems, so i thought it may have been a glitch and thought nothing else about it. after reading other consumers' concerns about the problem, i discovered most of them had problems with their speedometers during the second year after the suv was purchased. it's a very dangerous situatuon when one cannot guage his or her speed while driving because the speedometer stops working all of a sudden. it's dangerous at crosswalks, schools zones, and every road and highway we travel on. consumers have complained to their chevrolet service mechanics and customer service, but many are told the part has to be replaced or the entire console has to be replaced and reprogrammed. i am persuaded that there is a problem with the electrical system which has an adverse effect on the speedomter. hopefully this matter can be resolved without any tragic endings. | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 55200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer. the contact stated that the instrumental panel failed as the vehicle was started. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to have the dealer diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 55,200. | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 55022 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer ls/lt. the contact stated while the engine was stared the instrumental panel failed the contact was unable to see miles driven or any other necessary information. the manufacturer took a report 71-956-897152, and advised to have the dealer diagnosed the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 55,200. li | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 69258 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed the speed odometer registered over 120 mph. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated the instrument cluster needed to be replaced which was a common issue with this model year vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 69,258. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 69258 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed the speed odometer registered over 120 mph. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated the instrument cluster would need to be replaced which was a common issue with this model year vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 69,258. js | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 19460 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel with the chiming of a warning alarm, followed by the malfunction of all of the instrument panel gauges. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could do nothing to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 49,400. the failure mileage was 19,460. | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 19460 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel; the light blinked and there was a warning chime followed by the malfunction of all the gauges on the panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could do nothing to assist. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 49,400. the failure mileage was 19,460-bk | |||
| 10/05/2010 | 101368 | ||
| Oil gauge on instrument panel stopped working in october 2010. in may 2011 now the tachometer and speedometer stopped working. i have read of many complaints on 2003 trailblazer having this problem. i am experiencing the same issue and yet no recall. how is the speedometer malfunctioning not considered a safety recall when this appears to be consistent in chevy trailblazers? | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 62000 | ||
| Dash cluster: tachometer failed a 62,000, speedometer at 120,000, now the gas gauge is acting up. if 2005-2007 are bad need to add 2004. | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 58500 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster not working properly, speedometer oil pressure gauge. first oil presure went to 0 then the speedometer went crazy was doing 50 and it just went to over a 100 | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 62000 | ||
| Dash cluster: tachometer failed a 62,000, speedometer at 120,000, now the gas gauge is acting up. if 2005-2007 are bad need to add 2004. | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 58500 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster not working properly, speedometer oil pressure gauge. first oil presure went to 0 then the speedometer went crazy was doing 50 and it just went to over a 100 | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 62000 | ||
| Dash cluster: tachometer failed a 62,000, speedometer at 120,000, now the gas gauge is acting up. if 2005-2007 are bad need to add 2004. | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 58500 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster not working properly, speedometer oil pressure gauge. first oil presure went to 0 then the speedometer went crazy was doing 50 and it just went to over a 100 | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 100000 | ||
| I own a 2004 chev trailblazer lt. the guages on the instrument panel have begun to read intermittently. first, the gas guage would read 1/4 tank and i ran out of gas with my 2 year old grandson in the car on the interstate. i have aaa, but was 30 miles from the nearest provider, therefore we were stranded for 2 hours. now the speedometer is will show that i am going 90 miles an hour when in fact i am only going 30 or 40. next my oil guage and temp guage are reading up and down, giving me false readings that could be a true reading and the engine overheat or freeze up. i researched this issue and see that there are many similar | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 58500 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster not working properly, speedometer oil pressure gauge. first oil presure went to 0 then the speedometer went crazy was doing 50 and it just went to over a 100 | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 100000 | ||
| I own a 2004 chev trailblazer lt. the guages on the instrument panel have begun to read intermittently. first, the gas guage would read 1/4 tank and i ran out of gas with my 2 year old grandson in the car on the interstate. i have aaa, but was 30 miles from the nearest provider, therefore we were stranded for 2 hours. now the speedometer is will show that i am going 90 miles an hour when in fact i am only going 30 or 40. next my oil guage and temp guage are reading up and down, giving me false readings that could be a true reading and the engine overheat or freeze up. i researched this issue and see that there are many similar | |||
| 10/01/2010 | |||
| The gauge bank on the vehicle is malfunctioning. the gauges point in all different directions and the speedometer quits working halfway through a drive. i spoke to my mechanic. he says he has already repaired a few at about $600 for the repair. i checked online and found several other owners expressing the same problem. i contacted chevy and they say there is not recall notice so they are not going to repair the (common) problem! | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer failed without warning. the contact performed a diagnostic and the failure was located at the stepper motor. the contact replaced the stepper motor. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 46,550. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving the speedometer failed without warning, he did not know the speed he was driving. the contact performed a diagnosed the failure was located at the stepper motor. the contact replaced the stepper motor. the vehicle was repaired. the contact mother drives the vehicle. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 46,550. li | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 44000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the speedometer began failing intermittently. the failure progressed until the entire instrument cluster failed. the contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for diagnosis and possible repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35-40 mph he noticed the speedometer was working intermittently. the contact then stated the entire instrument cluster was not working, tachometer, oil gauge, etc. the failure had been on going for 2 to 3 months. the contact stated he had make an appointment to have the vehicle checked on april 11, 2011. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. vwb | |||
| 03/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| 04 trailblazer instrument cluster (speedodometer) works intermintantly multiple times | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 65000 | ||
| At about 65,000 miles my tachometer started to read improper, later my gauges began to read improper. this doesn't happen all the time. but you can't trust them. you never know how fast you are going, if you have fuel, if your engine is overheating,if battery is charging, if i have oil pressure. i am on disibilty and can't afford the several hundered dollars it will cost to repair. i have found from a few sources this is a common problem. i just talked to gm, i was told that if i had it repaired to keep my reciepts. but there is no recall on the 04 trailblazer only on full size vehicles.so if i spent more money on an other venicle gm would fix it and make it safe. i feel it is unsafe for myself or my wife. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the speedometer was operating erratically and would also freeze at a certain number. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the speedometer was manually reset yet the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. in addition, the contact stated that the plastic that covered the instrument cluster was also damaged from attempting to reset the speedometer. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 03/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| 04 trailblazer instrument cluster (speedodometer) works intermintantly multiple times | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 65000 | ||
| At about 65,000 miles my tachometer started to read improper, later my gauges began to read improper. this doesn't happen all the time. but you can't trust them. you never know how fast you are going, if you have fuel, if your engine is overheating,if battery is charging, if i have oil pressure. i am on disibilty and can't afford the several hundered dollars it will cost to repair. i have found from a few sources this is a common problem. i just talked to gm, i was told that if i had it repaired to keep my reciepts. but there is no recall on the 04 trailblazer only on full size vehicles.so if i spent more money on an other venicle gm would fix it and make it safe. i feel it is unsafe for myself or my wife. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the speedometer was operating erratically and would also freeze at a certain number. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the speedometer was manually reset yet the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. in addition, the contact stated that the plastic that covered the instrument cluster was also damaged from attempting to reset the speedometer. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 03/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| 04 trailblazer instrument cluster (speedodometer) works intermintantly multiple times | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 65000 | ||
| At about 65,000 miles my tachometer started to read improper, later my gauges began to read improper. this doesn't happen all the time. but you can't trust them. you never know how fast you are going, if you have fuel, if your engine is overheating,if battery is charging, if i have oil pressure. i am on disibilty and can't afford the several hundered dollars it will cost to repair. i have found from a few sources this is a common problem. i just talked to gm, i was told that if i had it repaired to keep my reciepts. but there is no recall on the 04 trailblazer only on full size vehicles.so if i spent more money on an other venicle gm would fix it and make it safe. i feel it is unsafe for myself or my wife. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the speedometer was working erratically and also would freeze at a certain number. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the speedometer was manually reset. the failure reoccured after the reset. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the plastic that covers the instrument cluster was also damaged from attempting to reset the speedometer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated they would not cover repairs because they were not covered by warranty. the approximate failure mileage 69,000. ds | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 65000 | ||
| At about 65,000 miles my tachometer started to read improper, later my gauges began to read improper. this doesn't happen all the time. but you can't trust them. you never know how fast you are going, if you have fuel, if your engine is overheating,if battery is charging, if i have oil pressure. i am on disibilty and can't afford the several hundered dollars it will cost to repair. i have found from a few sources this is a common problem. i just talked to gm, i was told that if i had it repaired to keep my reciepts. but there is no recall on the 04 trailblazer only on full size vehicles.so if i spent more money on an other venicle gm would fix it and make it safe. i feel it is unsafe for myself or my wife. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact noticed the speedometer was working erratically and also would freeze at a certain number. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the speedometer was manually reset. the failure reoccured after the reset. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the plastic that covers the instrument cluster was also damaged from attempting to reset the speedometer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated they would not cover repairs because they were not covered by warranty. the approximate failure mileage 69,000. ds | |||
| 02/05/2008 | 80000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges, tachometer, speedometer, battery, fuel, have failed one at a time starting with tachometer not operating at all, to speedometer sporatic for several months, now currently stuck at over 120mph. have contacted dealer about problem and they say it is a very common problem in this model, there has been no recall for this issue and would be approx. $1500 to repair. why is gm not concerned with this issue?this is definately a safety issue to be driving at unknown speeds with an unknown fuel level, etc.---- absolutely obsurd!!! | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 89000 | ||
| The 2004 trailblazer has a malfunction in the rpm and speedometer gauge. this is apparently a defect that gm should acknowledge and be held accountable for. | |||
| 02/05/2008 | 80000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges, tachometer, speedometer, battery, fuel, have failed one at a time starting with tachometer not operating at all, to speedometer sporatic for several months, now currently stuck at over 120mph. have contacted dealer about problem and they say it is a very common problem in this model, there has been no recall for this issue and would be approx. $1500 to repair. why is gm not concerned with this issue?this is definately a safety issue to be driving at unknown speeds with an unknown fuel level, etc.---- absolutely obsurd!!! | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 89000 | ||
| The 2004 trailblazer has a malfunction in the rpm and speedometer gauge. this is apparently a defect that gm should acknowledge and be held accountable for. | |||
| 02/05/2008 | 80000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges, tachometer, speedometer, battery, fuel, have failed one at a time starting with tachometer not operating at all, to speedometer sporatic for several months, now currently stuck at over 120mph. have contacted dealer about problem and they say it is a very common problem in this model, there has been no recall for this issue and would be approx. $1500 to repair. why is gm not concerned with this issue?this is definately a safety issue to be driving at unknown speeds with an unknown fuel level, etc.---- absolutely obsurd!!! | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 89000 | ||
| The 2004 trailblazer has a malfunction in the rpm and speedometer gauge. this is apparently a defect that gm should acknowledge and be held accountable for. | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 6000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer, fuel level gauge, odometer and other instrument panel gauges failed. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised that the electrical module failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trial blazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges would fail sporadically. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the gauge cluster would need to be replaced. in addition, the dealer stated that because the failure was common in his year, make and model, they would replace the cluster with an updated gauge cluster. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 6000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer, fuel level gauge, odometer and other instrument panel gauges failed. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised that the electrical module failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trial blazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges would fail sporadically. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the gauge cluster would need to be replaced. in addition, the dealer stated that because the failure was common in his year, make and model, they would replace the cluster with an updated gauge cluster. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 27865 | ||
| The problem started in january, 2011, with the voltage gauge taking a few seconds to come up to full voltage, accompanied by dim vehicle lights, at start-up. on february 6, 2011, the temperature, and one other gauge, started moving erratically. the next day, february 7, all of the gauges pointed straight down (6 o | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 6000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer, fuel level gauge, odometer and other instrument panel gauges failed. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised that the electrical module failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trial blazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges would fail sporadically. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the gauge cluster would need to be replaced. in addition, the dealer stated that because the failure was common in his year, make and model, they would replace the cluster with an updated gauge cluster. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 27865 | ||
| The problem started in january, 2011, with the voltage gauge taking a few seconds to come up to full voltage, accompanied by dim vehicle lights, at start-up. on february 6, 2011, the temperature, and one other gauge, started moving erratically. the next day, february 7, all of the gauges pointed straight down (6 o | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that his instrumental panel has malfunctioned by none of the gauges are working. the speedometer, the gas, the odometer, etc. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised him that the electrical module had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trial blazer. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel go out intermittingly. the dealer inspected the vehicle and said the gauge cluster needs to be replaced. the dealer informed the caller that this is a known problem and they will replace it with an updated gauge cluster. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.rl | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 27865 | ||
| The problem started in january, 2011, with the voltage gauge taking a few seconds to come up to full voltage, accompanied by dim vehicle lights, at start-up. on february 6, 2011, the temperature, and one other gauge, started moving erratically. the next day, february 7, all of the gauges pointed straight down (6 o | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. while the contact daughter drove the vehicle at approximately 45 mph she hit a bump on the road the brake failed to engage she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the highway cement wall. the driver received injuries to her face. the contact stated he experienced brake failure several times. the vehicle was towed to the local body body shop. the vehicle will taken to the local dealership to have the brake failure diagnosed. the contact also wanted to state that the speedometer does not give the accurate reading, and air bag light illuminates intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the arkansas state police report 6012103539. the failure and the current mileage were 96,000. li | |||
| 02/07/2011 | 27865 | ||
| The problem started in january, 2011, with the voltage gauge taking a few seconds to come up to full voltage, accompanied by dim vehicle lights, at start-up. on february 6, 2011, the temperature, and one other gauge, started moving erratically. the next day, february 7, all of the gauges pointed straight down (6 o | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. while the contact daughter drove the vehicle at approximately 45 mph she hit a bump on the road the brake failed to engage she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the highway cement wall. the driver received injuries to her face. the contact stated he experienced brake failure several times. the vehicle was towed to the local body body shop. the vehicle will taken to the local dealership to have the brake failure diagnosed. the contact also wanted to state that the speedometer does not give the accurate reading, and air bag light illuminates intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the arkansas state police report 6012103539. the failure and the current mileage were 96,000. li | |||
| 03/06/2008 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the instrument cluster has failed on the vehicle. the contact stated no gauges work on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a common problem, but it is not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 87,000.rl | |||
| 09/12/2010 | |||
| At first the battery gauge went. 2 weeks later the tempature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly. another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly. the gas gauge has now gone. that was the last gauge to go. this is on a 2004 cheverolet trail blazer. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. while the contact daughter drove the vehicle at approximately 45 mph she hit a bump on the road the brake failed to engage she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the highway cement wall. the driver received injuries to her face. the contact stated he experienced brake failure several times. the vehicle was towed to the local body body shop. the vehicle will taken to the local dealership to have the brake failure diagnosed. the contact also wanted to state that the speedometer does not give the accurate reading, and air bag light illuminates intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the arkansas state police report 6012103539. the failure and the current mileage were 96,000. li | |||
| 03/06/2008 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the instrument cluster has failed on the vehicle. the contact stated no gauges work on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a common problem, but it is not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 87,000.rl | |||
| 09/12/2010 | |||
| At first the battery gauge went. 2 weeks later the tempature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly. another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly. the gas gauge has now gone. that was the last gauge to go. this is on a 2004 cheverolet trail blazer. | |||
| 03/06/2008 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the instrument cluster has failed on the vehicle. the contact stated no gauges work on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a common problem, but it is not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 87,000.rl | |||
| 09/12/2010 | |||
| At first the battery gauge went. 2 weeks later the tempature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly. another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly. the gas gauge has now gone. that was the last gauge to go. this is on a 2004 cheverolet trail blazer. | |||
| 03/06/2008 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the instrument cluster has failed on the vehicle. the contact stated no gauges work on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a common problem, but it is not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 87,000.rl | |||
| 09/12/2010 | |||
| At first the battery gauge went. 2 weeks later the tempature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly. another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly. the gas gauge has now gone. that was the last gauge to go. this is on a 2004 cheverolet trail blazer. | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 125000 | ||
| Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. oil pressure and amps guage malfunction. mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. air conditioning mode motor accuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. sperratic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. a person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occured due to all these possibilities. front suspension prolems, hard to isolate. paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. did not fix problem. problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single pop sound. had to replace burnt headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed. | |||
| 09/12/2010 | |||
| At first the battery gauge went. 2 weeks later the tempature gauge and rpm gauge quit functioning properly. another 2 weeks later the speedometer got stuck and now it reads improperly. the gas gauge has now gone. that was the last gauge to go. this is on a 2004 cheverolet trail blazer. | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 125000 | ||
| Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. oil pressure and amps guage malfunction. mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. air conditioning mode motor accuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. sperratic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. a person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occured due to all these possibilities. front suspension prolems, hard to isolate. paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. did not fix problem. problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single pop sound. had to replace burnt headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Instrument cluster, specifically the tachometer has gone out. from my research its just a matter of time before the rest of my gauges go out. dealer had quoted me $600 dollars for replacement of cluster panel. this is a common problem and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 125000 | ||
| Instrument cluster failure on 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. oil pressure and amps guage malfunction. mechanic quoted price $650 to replace cluster. emissions failure paid dealer approximately $375 to replace emissions pump. air conditioning mode motor accuator out; blower doesn't operate on high setting. dealer quoted price $750 to fix air conditioner. sperratic electrical issues-service engine soon light on-first time code read faulty thermostat cooling sensor, next it read faulty air mass sensor, another time it read faulty emissions sensor. mechanic quoted price $40 per hour plus parts to isolate problem. a person could go broke before fixing possible problems, considering no accident occured due to all these possibilities. front suspension prolems, hard to isolate. paid mechanic $135 to replace right side inner tie rod end. did not fix problem. problem occurs when returning steering wheel from a right turn, front right side makes a single pop sound. had to replace burnt headlight pigtails on front, and park light pigtail on right rear. property damage is considered damage to vehicle due to the complaints listed. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Instrument cluster, specifically the tachometer has gone out. from my research its just a matter of time before the rest of my gauges go out. dealer had quoted me $600 dollars for replacement of cluster panel. this is a common problem and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 83500 | ||
| Mode actuator failure | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Instrument cluster, specifically the tachometer has gone out. from my research its just a matter of time before the rest of my gauges go out. dealer had quoted me $600 dollars for replacement of cluster panel. this is a common problem and needs to be addressed. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 83500 | ||
| Mode actuator failure | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 82400 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the fuel displayed a half tank of gasoline; however, the fuel tank was empty causing the vehicle to shut off. the contact stated that at times the entire instrument cluster would malfunction. the dealer stated that the entire instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was fully aware of the instrument cluster failure but had not released a recall. the failure mileage was 82,400. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 83500 | ||
| Mode actuator failure | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 82400 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle sudden ran out of gas even though the fuel tank reading a half of tank. the contact stated at times the entire instrument cluster will malfunction. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the entire instrument cluster needs to be replaced. the contact stated the manufacturer is fully aware of this problem with the instrument cluster but has not released a recall. the failure mileage was 82,400. jo | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 83500 | ||
| Mode actuator failure | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 82400 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle sudden ran out of gas even though the fuel tank reading a half of tank. the contact stated at times the entire instrument cluster will malfunction. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the entire instrument cluster needs to be replaced. the contact stated the manufacturer is fully aware of this problem with the instrument cluster but has not released a recall. the failure mileage was 82,400. jo | |||
| 10/05/2009 | |||
| The instrument panel doesn't work.the speedometer works when it wants to. it will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up! | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 82400 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle sudden ran out of gas even though the fuel tank reading a half of tank. the contact stated at times the entire instrument cluster will malfunction. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the entire instrument cluster needs to be replaced. the contact stated the manufacturer is fully aware of this problem with the instrument cluster but has not released a recall. the failure mileage was 82,400. jo | |||
| 10/05/2009 | |||
| The instrument panel doesn't work.the speedometer works when it wants to. it will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up! | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel works intermittenly. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was sent and email but no response. the failure mileage was 86,000...mw | |||
| 10/05/2009 | |||
| The instrument panel doesn't work.the speedometer works when it wants to. it will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up! | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel works intermittenly. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was sent and email but no response. the failure mileage was 86,000...mw | |||
| 10/05/2009 | |||
| The instrument panel doesn't work.the speedometer works when it wants to. it will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up! | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel works intermittenly. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was sent and email but no response. the failure mileage was 86,000...mw | |||
| 10/05/2009 | |||
| The instrument panel doesn't work.the speedometer works when it wants to. it will read that i'm going 120 mph when i'm not, currently it's stuck all the way up! | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel works intermittenly. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was sent and email but no response. the failure mileage was 86,000...mw | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The tach and speedometer does not function properly on my 2004 trailblazer. the speedometer occasionally works but 99% of the time tells me i'm going faster or slower than i am. i am currently using my gps, but as we all know with gps, it's not always available on moutains and it's not always 100% accurate so i basically guess how fast i am going when traveling through wv. i contacted gm dealer, no recalls that i am aware of but thousands of online post of this problem. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 108321 | ||
| On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. i thought my engine would blow because the rpm guage went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. then my speedometer did the same. i had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. i was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. when i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. the problem could be my instrument pannel computer, or one of everal bad modules. the can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. after my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. i went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact reair. on one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. after further reasurch i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. i do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. i have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The tach and speedometer does not function properly on my 2004 trailblazer. the speedometer occasionally works but 99% of the time tells me i'm going faster or slower than i am. i am currently using my gps, but as we all know with gps, it's not always available on moutains and it's not always 100% accurate so i basically guess how fast i am going when traveling through wv. i contacted gm dealer, no recalls that i am aware of but thousands of online post of this problem. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 108321 | ||
| On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. i thought my engine would blow because the rpm guage went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. then my speedometer did the same. i had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. i was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. when i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. the problem could be my instrument pannel computer, or one of everal bad modules. the can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. after my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. i went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact reair. on one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. after further reasurch i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. i do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. i have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. you can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. there are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. i think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. thank you leo sands | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The tach and speedometer does not function properly on my 2004 trailblazer. the speedometer occasionally works but 99% of the time tells me i'm going faster or slower than i am. i am currently using my gps, but as we all know with gps, it's not always available on moutains and it's not always 100% accurate so i basically guess how fast i am going when traveling through wv. i contacted gm dealer, no recalls that i am aware of but thousands of online post of this problem. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 108321 | ||
| On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. i thought my engine would blow because the rpm guage went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. then my speedometer did the same. i had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. i was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. when i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. the problem could be my instrument pannel computer, or one of everal bad modules. the can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. after my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. i went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact reair. on one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. after further reasurch i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. i do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. i have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. you can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. there are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. i think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. thank you leo sands | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 55000 | ||
| The tach and speedometer does not function properly on my 2004 trailblazer. the speedometer occasionally works but 99% of the time tells me i'm going faster or slower than i am. i am currently using my gps, but as we all know with gps, it's not always available on moutains and it's not always 100% accurate so i basically guess how fast i am going when traveling through wv. i contacted gm dealer, no recalls that i am aware of but thousands of online post of this problem. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 108321 | ||
| On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. i thought my engine would blow because the rpm guage went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. then my speedometer did the same. i had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. i was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. when i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. the problem could be my instrument pannel computer, or one of everal bad modules. the can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. after my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. i went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact reair. on one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. after further reasurch i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. i do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. i have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. you can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. there are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. i think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. thank you leo sands | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Instrument panel malfunctions. speedometer and tachometer display inaccurate information. speedometer will register 60 mph while at a red light. tachometer does not go to zero even when engine is off. | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 108321 | ||
| On 1/23/2011 i was on a trip, 77 miles from home, when my 2004 chevy trailblazer's instrument panel went crazy. i thought my engine would blow because the rpm guage went off the charts, then wouldn't read anything. then my speedometer did the same. i had no idea how fast i was going, on the interstate. i was worried, so i moved to the left lane, and stayed behind the slower traffic to be safe. when i got home, i stopped at my local chevy dealership where i was told that almost every trailblazer over 80,000 miles is having the same issues. the problem could be my instrument pannel computer, or one of everal bad modules. the can does not show any error code, so the cost to repair ranges from $600 to over $1500 depending on how long it takes your repair person to find the problem. after my diagnosis i was angry, i am tired of repairing items on this car. i went online to see if it was rare, or if anyone else had the problem, and an exact reair. on one website alone aboutautomobile.com i found over 1,300 trailblazer owners with the same problem. after further reasurch i have found almost 19,000 trailblazer complaints about the same problem. i do believe that all trailblazers will have this issue, and that gm should fix it, with a recall repair. i have sent complaints to gm, but no response has been given. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. you can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. there are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. i think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. thank you leo sands | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Instrument panel malfunctions. speedometer and tachometer display inaccurate information. speedometer will register 60 mph while at a red light. tachometer does not go to zero even when engine is off. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | |||
| I have seen across many websites that the instrument panel on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazers malfunction. well, our vehicle is having the same issue. my mechanic says he has seen several similar problems and says it will cost about $600 to repair. he suggested contacting chevy, but i have seen that chevy is not interested in resolving the problem. i figured if they are getting enough complaints to the ntsb, maybe they will recall the equipment and i can get it properly repaired. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument gauges stopped functioning. the contact stated the speedometer was not reading the speed the vehicle was traveling and the fuel gauge was not reading the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer was contacted and stated the contact would have to cover the costs of repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| My speedometer failed and reads anything it wants. you can be doing 25mph and it will read 110mph or you can be doing 60mph and it will register 45mph. there are a million complaints on the internet about gm speedometers and other instrument clusters failing. i think this is a safety concern and should be investigated. gm is just passing the buck when you ask for help. just go to google and ask for gm instrument cluster failure and count the complaints. thank you leo sands | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Instrument panel malfunctions. speedometer and tachometer display inaccurate information. speedometer will register 60 mph while at a red light. tachometer does not go to zero even when engine is off. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | |||
| I have seen across many websites that the instrument panel on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazers malfunction. well, our vehicle is having the same issue. my mechanic says he has seen several similar problems and says it will cost about $600 to repair. he suggested contacting chevy, but i have seen that chevy is not interested in resolving the problem. i figured if they are getting enough complaints to the ntsb, maybe they will recall the equipment and i can get it properly repaired. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument gauges stopped functioning. the contact stated the speedometer was not reading the speed the vehicle was traveling and the fuel gauge was not reading the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer was contacted and stated the contact would have to cover the costs of repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Instrument panel malfunctions. speedometer and tachometer display inaccurate information. speedometer will register 60 mph while at a red light. tachometer does not go to zero even when engine is off. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | |||
| I have seen across many websites that the instrument panel on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazers malfunction. well, our vehicle is having the same issue. my mechanic says he has seen several similar problems and says it will cost about $600 to repair. he suggested contacting chevy, but i have seen that chevy is not interested in resolving the problem. i figured if they are getting enough complaints to the ntsb, maybe they will recall the equipment and i can get it properly repaired. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument gauges stopped functioning. the contact stated the speedometer was not reading the speed the vehicle was traveling and the fuel gauge was not reading the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer was contacted and stated the contact would have to cover the costs of repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | |||
| I have seen across many websites that the instrument panel on the 2004 chevrolet trailblazers malfunction. well, our vehicle is having the same issue. my mechanic says he has seen several similar problems and says it will cost about $600 to repair. he suggested contacting chevy, but i have seen that chevy is not interested in resolving the problem. i figured if they are getting enough complaints to the ntsb, maybe they will recall the equipment and i can get it properly repaired. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument gauges stopped functioning. the contact stated the speedometer was not reading the speed the vehicle was traveling and the fuel gauge was not reading the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer was contacted and stated the contact would have to cover the costs of repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the instrument gauges stopped functioning. the contact stated the speedometer was not reading the speed the vehicle was traveling and the fuel gauge was not reading the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer was contacted and stated the contact would have to cover the costs of repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 25000 | ||
| Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time... | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Gm is having an electrical issue on many 2004 vehicles resulting in gradual deteriation of instrument cluster performance. it starts with the speedometer failing, reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. then the fuel guage, low fuel light will come on, then while driving to a fuel station it will slowly climb to 1/2 tank reading or more. next is the tachometer, it will bounce from 2000 rpm to over 6000 rpm (red line) also while sitting at stop sign or parked in a parking space. finally the oil and coolant temperature gauges read hot (past red line) at intial start up from sitting 12 hours in -3 degree weather. an online search has found numerous complaints of the same problem around the united states extending beyond the trailblazer to other vehicles. this same issue was recalled on gm trucks but the other vehicles. the vehicle operator has no acurate idea of mph, rpm, oil or water temperature and battery charge. the average repair cost to replace the bad computer board is $500 to $1000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 25000 | ||
| Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time... | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Instrument cluster keeps breaking. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 25000 | ||
| Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time... | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 88000 | ||
| The problem is on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the entire dash gauges malfunction occassionally, from speedometer to battery gauge to oil pressure gauge to water temp gauge to rpm gauge. i am one of thousands of trailblazer owners who have this problem not only in the usa, but around the world, just read the forum on edmunds.com and you will see. i usually temporarily fix this problem but turning the vehicle on and off untill the gauges fully reset, but that puts a lot of strain on the starter. please open an investigation to trigger a recall because chevy dealers want us owners to shell out $100 to figure out the problem we already know and then want to gouge us for another $700-$1000 to fix. that is totally uncalled for, for a part on the vehicle which is vital to drivers, the instrument gauges. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 25000 | ||
| Instrutment cluster does not work at times....door locks lock and unlock by theirselves at times...been happening for a long time... | |||
| 01/16/2011 | 88000 | ||
| The problem is on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the entire dash gauges malfunction occassionally, from speedometer to battery gauge to oil pressure gauge to water temp gauge to rpm gauge. i am one of thousands of trailblazer owners who have this problem not only in the usa, but around the world, just read the forum on edmunds.com and you will see. i usually temporarily fix this problem but turning the vehicle on and off untill the gauges fully reset, but that puts a lot of strain on the starter. please open an investigation to trigger a recall because chevy dealers want us owners to shell out $100 to figure out the problem we already know and then want to gouge us for another $700-$1000 to fix. that is totally uncalled for, for a part on the vehicle which is vital to drivers, the instrument gauges. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the speedometer always displays an improper reading. the improper readings can vary from 0 to 120 mph and all of the speeds between. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. sm. | |||
| 06/16/2010 | 81000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 50 mph the oil pressure gauge and the tachometer on the instrument cluster stop working properly. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. the failures were intermittent at first and recently stopped working. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. vwb | |||
| 12/25/2010 | 92000 | ||
| Speedometer stuck/instrument panel on christmas day we were traveling to families house to celebrate the holidays. 1.5 hours into the trip, the speedometer went crazy and was at 90 when we were going 65. pulled over and when we stopped it increased to 120 mph. since we had another 3.5 hrs of our trip and it was unsure exactly what was wrong (since there were no dealership/service stations open), we turned around and went home. nice christmas that we had, not. on monday (the next day the dealership was open) i called to get an appt. and couldnt' get in until tuesday. went in tuesday and of course charged me a diagnostic fee, when i could tell from searching the internet what was wrong (by now the speedometer was straight down between 0 and 120). 1.5 hrs later the dealership tells me it is the instrument panel (surprise, surprise) and that they would have to order since they have none in stock. it would take 4-5 business days. the earliest we're looking at getting is next week, now 10 days past the day it happened. i asked the dealership for a loaner and they offered me enterprise rental for $40/day (my expense). they could offer me nothing else, sending me on my way. ok, chevy...since this is a huge problem, the least you could do is stock dealerships with the panels, especially since this is a large dealership. it is not safe to be driving around with no working speedometer. did i mention this is also my vacation week....nice, being stuck at home cause you have an inoperable vehicle. chevy needs to step up to the plate and make this right with their costumers. i have been a faithful owner since 1994. a $415 part/plus labor is ridiculous when there have been so many complaints, you need to recall this. | |||
| 06/16/2010 | 81000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 50 mph the oil pressure gauge and the tachometer on the instrument cluster stop working properly. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. the failures were intermittent at first and recently stopped working. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. vwb | |||
| 12/25/2010 | 92000 | ||
| Speedometer stuck/instrument panel on christmas day we were traveling to families house to celebrate the holidays. 1.5 hours into the trip, the speedometer went crazy and was at 90 when we were going 65. pulled over and when we stopped it increased to 120 mph. since we had another 3.5 hrs of our trip and it was unsure exactly what was wrong (since there were no dealership/service stations open), we turned around and went home. nice christmas that we had, not. on monday (the next day the dealership was open) i called to get an appt. and couldnt' get in until tuesday. went in tuesday and of course charged me a diagnostic fee, when i could tell from searching the internet what was wrong (by now the speedometer was straight down between 0 and 120). 1.5 hrs later the dealership tells me it is the instrument panel (surprise, surprise) and that they would have to order since they have none in stock. it would take 4-5 business days. the earliest we're looking at getting is next week, now 10 days past the day it happened. i asked the dealership for a loaner and they offered me enterprise rental for $40/day (my expense). they could offer me nothing else, sending me on my way. ok, chevy...since this is a huge problem, the least you could do is stock dealerships with the panels, especially since this is a large dealership. it is not safe to be driving around with no working speedometer. did i mention this is also my vacation week....nice, being stuck at home cause you have an inoperable vehicle. chevy needs to step up to the plate and make this right with their costumers. i have been a faithful owner since 1994. a $415 part/plus labor is ridiculous when there have been so many complaints, you need to recall this. | |||
| 10/25/2010 | 83000 | ||
| Instrument panel gauges stopped working. tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure and voltage gauge randomly stop working. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the speedometer stopped working properly. the contact stated the speedometer register 115 mph when he was driving approximately 40 mph. he also stated the other components on the instrument cluster such as the fuel and rmp gauge were no longer working. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised him that the instrument cluster needed replacing at a cost of $500. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. vwb | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 104400 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer has instrument cluster failure...tachometer stuck at maximum, and dealer reports all the gauges will be unreliable, shortly. have read dozens of these complaints, but gm (who *we* saved) won't make it right? | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph the speedometer stopped working properly. the contact stated the speedometer register 115 mph when he was driving approximately 40 mph. he also stated the other components on the instrument cluster such as the fuel and rmp gauge were no longer working. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised him that the instrument cluster needed replacing at a cost of $500. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. vwb | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 104400 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer has instrument cluster failure...tachometer stuck at maximum, and dealer reports all the gauges will be unreliable, shortly. have read dozens of these complaints, but gm (who *we* saved) won't make it right? | |||
| 06/01/2010 | |||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer; the tachometer, speedomoter and other gauges started to fluctuate and now the speedometer never works properly, the tachometer comes and goes and now the oil gauge is not showing the proper reading (i had it checked out to make sure i had oil and no other issues). i am told a new cluster board is needed at the cost of $600-$700. chevy is more than aware of this being a typical/known issue and i cannot understand why there has not been a recall on this forcing them to replace these cluster boards. i have purchased a gps which has the speedometer option so i know at what speed i am traveling; but if the oil and gas gauges go; i have no choice to fork over $6-700.00. why is chevrolet not being held accountable for faulty equipment they installed in their $37,000 vehicles? who else can i go to in attempts to get someone's attention to get chevrolet to take responsibility? | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 104400 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer has instrument cluster failure...tachometer stuck at maximum, and dealer reports all the gauges will be unreliable, shortly. have read dozens of these complaints, but gm (who *we* saved) won't make it right? | |||
| 06/01/2010 | |||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer; the tachometer, speedomoter and other gauges started to fluctuate and now the speedometer never works properly, the tachometer comes and goes and now the oil gauge is not showing the proper reading (i had it checked out to make sure i had oil and no other issues). i am told a new cluster board is needed at the cost of $600-$700. chevy is more than aware of this being a typical/known issue and i cannot understand why there has not been a recall on this forcing them to replace these cluster boards. i have purchased a gps which has the speedometer option so i know at what speed i am traveling; but if the oil and gas gauges go; i have no choice to fork over $6-700.00. why is chevrolet not being held accountable for faulty equipment they installed in their $37,000 vehicles? who else can i go to in attempts to get someone's attention to get chevrolet to take responsibility? | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 104400 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer has instrument cluster failure...tachometer stuck at maximum, and dealer reports all the gauges will be unreliable, shortly. have read dozens of these complaints, but gm (who *we* saved) won't make it right? | |||
| 06/01/2010 | |||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer; the tachometer, speedomoter and other gauges started to fluctuate and now the speedometer never works properly, the tachometer comes and goes and now the oil gauge is not showing the proper reading (i had it checked out to make sure i had oil and no other issues). i am told a new cluster board is needed at the cost of $600-$700. chevy is more than aware of this being a typical/known issue and i cannot understand why there has not been a recall on this forcing them to replace these cluster boards. i have purchased a gps which has the speedometer option so i know at what speed i am traveling; but if the oil and gas gauges go; i have no choice to fork over $6-700.00. why is chevrolet not being held accountable for faulty equipment they installed in their $37,000 vehicles? who else can i go to in attempts to get someone's attention to get chevrolet to take responsibility? | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 20000 | ||
| I bought a 2004 trailblazer with a factory installed tow package, including electric hookup. when i hooked it to a travel trailer, the tblazer sent to charge to the trailer for battery charge, interior lights, etc. the dealer, gold motors in newport, oregon, said there was no problem. however, it still refused to work. i took the car to a local mechanic. he discovered several wires in the box housing the wiring manifold at the front driver side of the engine were cross-wired. he straightened it out at the cost of two hours labor. if this is the standard quality of gm quality, they should be allowed to go bankrupt. | |||
| 12/14/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed the fuel gauge began to fluctuate back and forth between different readings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was told the instrument cluster was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the voltage gauge and rpm gauge have since stopped functioning and the speedometer intermittently does not function. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | |||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer; the tachometer, speedomoter and other gauges started to fluctuate and now the speedometer never works properly, the tachometer comes and goes and now the oil gauge is not showing the proper reading (i had it checked out to make sure i had oil and no other issues). i am told a new cluster board is needed at the cost of $600-$700. chevy is more than aware of this being a typical/known issue and i cannot understand why there has not been a recall on this forcing them to replace these cluster boards. i have purchased a gps which has the speedometer option so i know at what speed i am traveling; but if the oil and gas gauges go; i have no choice to fork over $6-700.00. why is chevrolet not being held accountable for faulty equipment they installed in their $37,000 vehicles? who else can i go to in attempts to get someone's attention to get chevrolet to take responsibility? | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 20000 | ||
| I bought a 2004 trailblazer with a factory installed tow package, including electric hookup. when i hooked it to a travel trailer, the tblazer sent to charge to the trailer for battery charge, interior lights, etc. the dealer, gold motors in newport, oregon, said there was no problem. however, it still refused to work. i took the car to a local mechanic. he discovered several wires in the box housing the wiring manifold at the front driver side of the engine were cross-wired. he straightened it out at the cost of two hours labor. if this is the standard quality of gm quality, they should be allowed to go bankrupt. | |||
| 12/14/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed the fuel gauge began to fluctuate back and forth between different readings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was told the instrument cluster was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the voltage gauge and rpm gauge have since stopped functioning and the speedometer intermittently does not function. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 20000 | ||
| I bought a 2004 trailblazer with a factory installed tow package, including electric hookup. when i hooked it to a travel trailer, the tblazer sent to charge to the trailer for battery charge, interior lights, etc. the dealer, gold motors in newport, oregon, said there was no problem. however, it still refused to work. i took the car to a local mechanic. he discovered several wires in the box housing the wiring manifold at the front driver side of the engine were cross-wired. he straightened it out at the cost of two hours labor. if this is the standard quality of gm quality, they should be allowed to go bankrupt. | |||
| 12/14/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed the fuel gauge began to fluctuate back and forth between different readings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was told the instrument cluster was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the voltage gauge and rpm gauge have since stopped functioning and the speedometer intermittently does not function. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 20000 | ||
| I bought a 2004 trailblazer with a factory installed tow package, including electric hookup. when i hooked it to a travel trailer, the tblazer sent to charge to the trailer for battery charge, interior lights, etc. the dealer, gold motors in newport, oregon, said there was no problem. however, it still refused to work. i took the car to a local mechanic. he discovered several wires in the box housing the wiring manifold at the front driver side of the engine were cross-wired. he straightened it out at the cost of two hours labor. if this is the standard quality of gm quality, they should be allowed to go bankrupt. | |||
| 12/14/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed the fuel gauge began to fluctuate back and forth between different readings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was told the instrument cluster was failing. the vehicle was not repaired. the voltage gauge and rpm gauge have since stopped functioning and the speedometer intermittently does not function. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Fuel, engine temperature, tachometer not displaying correct data. fuel and temp gauge displays show needle pinned (below lower half of gauge) and tach sometimes does not work or shows zero at idle. this seems to be a common problem and occurance with this make and model. obviously, the most important is the gas gauge... not knowing exactly how much fuel is in the tank is hazardous and annoying. i have to guess when to fuel up, especially on longer trips. | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 66547 | ||
| Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 98000 | ||
| It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. at a stop sign it will say you are going 40. had it checked dealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. winner chevrolet, colfax ca. next temp guage goes to 260 degrees. we pull over have it towed in mech. says its fine its a computer problem. now the gas guage and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 66547 | ||
| Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 98000 | ||
| It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. at a stop sign it will say you are going 40. had it checked dealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. winner chevrolet, colfax ca. next temp guage goes to 260 degrees. we pull over have it towed in mech. says its fine its a computer problem. now the gas guage and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 66547 | ||
| Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 98000 | ||
| It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. at a stop sign it will say you are going 40. had it checked dealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. winner chevrolet, colfax ca. next temp guage goes to 260 degrees. we pull over have it towed in mech. says its fine its a computer problem. now the gas guage and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 66547 | ||
| Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 98000 | ||
| It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. at a stop sign it will say you are going 40. had it checked dealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. winner chevrolet, colfax ca. next temp guage goes to 260 degrees. we pull over have it towed in mech. says its fine its a computer problem. now the gas guage and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. | |||
| 11/26/2010 | 66547 | ||
| Speedometer show 40 doing 60 or so can not really tell how fast i am going tachometer not working right reading on the internet this is a severe problem gm recall trucks and some other models why not the trailblazers | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 98000 | ||
| It started with the speedo going crazy , you will be going 45-50 and the speedo says you are going 120. at a stop sign it will say you are going 40. had it checked dealer says it's your computer it happens all the time. winner chevrolet, colfax ca. next temp guage goes to 260 degrees. we pull over have it towed in mech. says its fine its a computer problem. now the gas guage and volts gas empty and way over charging. mech. says it a computer. | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contac towns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer has malfunctioned while driving causing the contact to not know how fast she is traveling. this occurrs intermittently. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by a dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges have failed. one by one, speedometer, gas, oil, temp, tack. i feel this is a saftey issue that gm should address. | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contac towns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer has malfunctioned while driving causing the contact to not know how fast she is traveling. this occurrs intermittently. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by a dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges have failed. one by one, speedometer, gas, oil, temp, tack. i feel this is a saftey issue that gm should address. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 74393 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer. the contact stated the service engine light illuminated while driving. the contact wife drives the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located a failure code at the thermostat, a few days later all lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the garage didn't receive a diagnostic code, for the instrumental panel failure, but believes the failure was due to a filed switch. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 74,393. li | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contac towns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer has malfunctioned while driving causing the contact to not know how fast she is traveling. this occurrs intermittently. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by a dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges have failed. one by one, speedometer, gas, oil, temp, tack. i feel this is a saftey issue that gm should address. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 74393 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer. the contact stated the service engine light illuminated while driving. the contact wife drives the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located a failure code at the thermostat, a few days later all lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the garage didn't receive a diagnostic code, for the instrumental panel failure, but believes the failure was due to a filed switch. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 74,393. li | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer all gauges have failed. one by one, speedometer, gas, oil, temp, tack. i feel this is a saftey issue that gm should address. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 74393 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailer blazer. the contact stated the service engine light illuminated while driving. the contact wife drives the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located a failure code at the thermostat, a few days later all lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the garage didn't receive a diagnostic code, for the instrumental panel failure, but believes the failure was due to a filed switch. the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 74,393. li | |||
| 01/17/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Gauges stop working on chevrolet trailblazer 2004. tachometer,speedometer,water pressure gauge,fuel gauge,oil pressure guage,voltage guage. this is a safety hazard and should have a recall on it from general motors. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. upon starting the vehicle she noticed all of the gauges on the instrument panel were stuck on 0. she shut the vehicle off and upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure has since recurred intermittently while parked or while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 01/17/2007 | 20000 | ||
| Gauges stop working on chevrolet trailblazer 2004. tachometer,speedometer,water pressure gauge,fuel gauge,oil pressure guage,voltage guage. this is a safety hazard and should have a recall on it from general motors. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. upon starting the vehicle she noticed all of the gauges on the instrument panel were stuck on 0. she shut the vehicle off and upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure has since recurred intermittently while parked or while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 84000 | ||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. the first time i noticed the speedometer read 120 mph when i was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 mph and i was driving with the flow of the traffic. i turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. as of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. with this my battery, seatbelt, abs, and parking park stay illuminated. this is a safety concern because i never know how fast i'm going, how much fuel i have, if my car is running hot, i have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. upon starting the vehicle she noticed all of the gauges on the instrument panel were stuck on 0. she shut the vehicle off and upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure has since recurred intermittently while parked or while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. sm. | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 84000 | ||
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. the first time i noticed the speedometer read 120 mph when i was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 mph and i was driving with the flow of the traffic. i turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. as of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. with this my battery, seatbelt, abs, and parking park stay illuminated. this is a safety concern because i never know how fast i'm going, how much fuel i have, if my car is running hot, i have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings. this has been a continuous failure but the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the driver thought he was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway. he realized the speedometer was displaying an improper reading, and this failure has begun to recur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings. this has been a continuous failure but the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the driver thought he was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway. he realized the speedometer was displaying an improper reading, and this failure has begun to recur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings. this has been a continuous failure but the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the driver thought he was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway. he realized the speedometer was displaying an improper reading, and this failure has begun to recur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at an unknown speed he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings. this has been a continuous failure but the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the driver thought he was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway. he realized the speedometer was displaying an improper reading, and this failure has begun to recur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 55 mph the speedometer dropped down to 0 mph. each time she operated the vehicle the speedometer would display an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. after approximately 3 days the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure continues. while driving approximately 55 mph she noticed her fuel gauge was reading full even though she had been driving for a few days. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed they would have to remove the fuel tank to have it repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues. the fuel gauge continues to read as if the tank were either full or empty. she also mentioned that the rpm gauge displayed an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on 3 occasions to be repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. sm. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 82888 | ||
| Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and rpm. if the actual speed is 55 mph i will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value. has been going on for more than a year. had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 55 mph the speedometer dropped down to 0 mph. each time she operated the vehicle the speedometer would display an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. after approximately 3 days the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure continues. while driving approximately 55 mph she noticed her fuel gauge was reading full even though she had been driving for a few days. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed they would have to remove the fuel tank to have it repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues. the fuel gauge continues to read as if the tank were either full or empty. she also mentioned that the rpm gauge displayed an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on 3 occasions to be repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000. sm. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 82888 | ||
| Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and rpm. if the actual speed is 55 mph i will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value. has been going on for more than a year. had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part. | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 70000 | ||
| The vehicles clusters will malfunction several times a week. for example the rpm gauge will stop functioning as will the oil pressure gauge and the fuel gauge will also malfunction. service engine light pops up once a month taken vehicle to shop but vehicle has nothing wrong with it. i believe it has to do with vehicles cluster that is constantly not working , it goes crazy all of a sudden. i have to replace the vehicles cluster for this problem to be corrected. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 82888 | ||
| Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and rpm. if the actual speed is 55 mph i will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value. has been going on for more than a year. had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part. | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 70000 | ||
| The vehicles clusters will malfunction several times a week. for example the rpm gauge will stop functioning as will the oil pressure gauge and the fuel gauge will also malfunction. service engine light pops up once a month taken vehicle to shop but vehicle has nothing wrong with it. i believe it has to do with vehicles cluster that is constantly not working , it goes crazy all of a sudden. i have to replace the vehicles cluster for this problem to be corrected. | |||
| 09/27/2010 | 82888 | ||
| Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and rpm. if the actual speed is 55 mph i will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value. has been going on for more than a year. had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part. | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 70000 | ||
| The vehicles clusters will malfunction several times a week. for example the rpm gauge will stop functioning as will the oil pressure gauge and the fuel gauge will also malfunction. service engine light pops up once a month taken vehicle to shop but vehicle has nothing wrong with it. i believe it has to do with vehicles cluster that is constantly not working , it goes crazy all of a sudden. i have to replace the vehicles cluster for this problem to be corrected. | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Electrical problems: car will die without warning (took this to chevy and they could not find a problem, low beams repeatedly go out after changing fuse, speedometer stopped working completely, fuel gauge stopped working completely, front a/c will not blow ever, different panel lights do not work, panel buttons function incorrectly | |||
| 09/08/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 40 mph all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken home where the fuse for the instrument panel was replaced. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced. she did not have this repaired. the failure and current mileages were 55,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 45 mph all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the gauges on the instrument panel began to function properly. the failure has become intermittent. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 107,000. sm. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 60 mph he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 mph. the failure has become intermittent in which the speedometer will display various different speeds for which the vehicle was not actually traveling at. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure recurs recurs intermittently. he also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings. it was never taken to be examined for this failure and was not repaired. this failure continues to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Electrical problems: car will die without warning (took this to chevy and they could not find a problem, low beams repeatedly go out after changing fuse, speedometer stopped working completely, fuel gauge stopped working completely, front a/c will not blow ever, different panel lights do not work, panel buttons function incorrectly | |||
| 09/08/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 40 mph all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken home where the fuse for the instrument panel was replaced. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced. she did not have this repaired. the failure and current mileages were 55,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 45 mph all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the gauges on the instrument panel began to function properly. the failure has become intermittent. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 107,000. sm. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 60 mph he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 mph. the failure has become intermittent in which the speedometer will display various different speeds for which the vehicle was not actually traveling at. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure recurs recurs intermittently. he also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings. it was never taken to be examined for this failure and was not repaired. this failure continues to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Electrical problems: car will die without warning (took this to chevy and they could not find a problem, low beams repeatedly go out after changing fuse, speedometer stopped working completely, fuel gauge stopped working completely, front a/c will not blow ever, different panel lights do not work, panel buttons function incorrectly | |||
| 09/08/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 40 mph all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken home where the fuse for the instrument panel was replaced. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced. she did not have this repaired. the failure and current mileages were 55,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 45 mph all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the gauges on the instrument panel began to function properly. the failure has become intermittent. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 107,000. sm. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 60 mph he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 mph. the failure has become intermittent in which the speedometer will display various different speeds for which the vehicle was not actually traveling at. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure recurs recurs intermittently. he also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings. it was never taken to be examined for this failure and was not repaired. this failure continues to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 45 mph all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped functioning. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the gauges on the instrument panel began to function properly. the failure has become intermittent. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 107,000. sm. | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 60 mph he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 mph. the failure has become intermittent in which the speedometer will display various different speeds for which the vehicle was not actually traveling at. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure recurs recurs intermittently. he also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings. it was never taken to be examined for this failure and was not repaired. this failure continues to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. sm. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | |||
| I too am a reluctant owner of a 2004 chevy trailblazer that constantly gets the irritating view of an instrument panel that has go haywire. sometimes these things work and sometimes they do not. i don't believe i have one working gauge in my trailblazer. it would be really gracious for those that are relying on our hard own dollars to give us a product worth spending on. | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Electrical system & control panel in my 2004 chevy trailblazer ls has been malfunctioning for many, many months, to include total darkness and constant dinging of the alarms. my local dealer continues to tell me that they can not replicte the problem on the computer; even though the technican has seen the dead panel with his own eyes. he claims he has to duplicate the problem. obiviously i have been dealing with a bunch of idiots or liers. i am convince both, after reading almost 700 complaints with your agency. where is the protection for the consumer? who is going to help all these people and the thousands who don't know about the widespread problem. gm should be required to recall these cars for the control panel failures. please help us. no one else will...... | |||
| 01/21/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the tachometer no longer functioned. the speedometer would stick at the bottom and work intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 90,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000-bk | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Electrical system & control panel in my 2004 chevy trailblazer ls has been malfunctioning for many, many months, to include total darkness and constant dinging of the alarms. my local dealer continues to tell me that they can not replicte the problem on the computer; even though the technican has seen the dead panel with his own eyes. he claims he has to duplicate the problem. obiviously i have been dealing with a bunch of idiots or liers. i am convince both, after reading almost 700 complaints with your agency. where is the protection for the consumer? who is going to help all these people and the thousands who don't know about the widespread problem. gm should be required to recall these cars for the control panel failures. please help us. no one else will...... | |||
| 01/21/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the tachometer no longer functioned. the speedometer would stick at the bottom and work intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 90,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000-bk | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Electrical system & control panel in my 2004 chevy trailblazer ls has been malfunctioning for many, many months, to include total darkness and constant dinging of the alarms. my local dealer continues to tell me that they can not replicte the problem on the computer; even though the technican has seen the dead panel with his own eyes. he claims he has to duplicate the problem. obiviously i have been dealing with a bunch of idiots or liers. i am convince both, after reading almost 700 complaints with your agency. where is the protection for the consumer? who is going to help all these people and the thousands who don't know about the widespread problem. gm should be required to recall these cars for the control panel failures. please help us. no one else will...... | |||
| 01/21/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the tachometer no longer functioned. the speedometer would stick at the bottom and work intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 90,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000-bk | |||
| 08/25/2010 | 45323 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with only 45,000 miles and recently have had a problem with the bashboard where none of the gauges work. i was driving down the road and suddenly the speed and all my other gauges stoped working. i had no clue how fast i was going or anything about my truck. i have read where this has happening to several of the 2004's there are hundreds of complaints on the web and this site. this sould be a recall by now. | |||
| 12/13/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl. contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument cluster has malfunctioned while driving 70 mph. the contact is unable to read the battery meter, odometer, and speedometer. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer regarding the instrument cluster. the contact notice via the internet numerous complaints regarding the malfunctioning of the instrument. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the instrument cluster and they stated to the contact since the vehicle is under a warranty their isn't anything they can do. the failure mileage was 90,000. jo | |||
| 11/10/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, suddenly the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading. the reading would fluctuate intermittently at any given speed. the contact stated the failure could be corrected by turning the engine off and restarting; and disabling the battery cable. the failure progressed. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 60,000. js | |||
| 12/13/2007 | 37000 | ||
| Trailblazer refused to charge the battery on the travel trailer. the dash lights occasionally flickered, then came back on strong. gm dealer could not find the problem. a local mechanic simply took the cover off the electrical distribution box at the front right of the engine, then pushed all the wires deeper into their contact sockets. that resolved the problems, at least until now. now the service engine light is on again, and it says it is for the pressure system. | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Speedometer gauge only works correctly intermittently. numerous gauge problems and numerous headlight failures. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | |||
| There are several defects on chevy trail blazers mine in particular is with the instrument cluster panel because it stopped recording the speed, amount of gas in my vehicle, essential to driving safety, proper speed maintenance and ensuring it wont stall out due to lack of gas in the vehicle while on the freeway at high speeds. in addition the night lights turn off randomly while driving at night and that is dangerous to me and my children when driving at night which i do often to commute home from work. there are different dates for the defects the cluster panel gage was proximately 6 or 8 months old, the manufacturer was contacted they stated it was not hazardous to my driving and that since it was not under warranty due to being a 2004 the best they could do was 10% off, i felt it was a hazard at the time of the report they fixed an issue with the turn signals but now my headlights are turning on and off randomly at night and it is scary to be driving at night and your lights go off and you cant see a thing. the lights have been malfunctioning for the last 3 to 4 months have not reported it because of the lack of response by the manufacturer with prior issue | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel does not work. the problem started with the airbag light coming on and the rpm gauge going up and down. the dealer put the vehicle on the computer and stated that the panel was failing. the seat belt would go on and off and now everything is completely out. the failure mileage was 58000 and the current mileage was 73000.rl | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 52000 | ||
| 2004 chev trailblazer instrumentation panel cluster out speedometer gas oil pressure battery and rpm. 2 speeding tickets. speedo was off by 40 at the time,now does not work at all. no gas on freeway. and battery out caused a crash. chev dealership refuses to help although there is a recall for other chev products with simular problems. chev service department offers nothing and refuses to help or acknowledge anything wrong. this is a safety problem i am not the only one having this problem. please help force gm to recall the instrument cluster panel | |||
| 01/13/2006 | 70000 | ||
| My wife owns a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the instrument cluster is going haywire. we have already spent hundreds of dollars taking it to the dealership to have it fixed with no success. i am a pretty good mechanic, but not when it comes to all the electronics on cars these days. i refuse to take it back and get screwed out of more money. i guess this is how chevrolet is making up for their loss. i still can't believe that there is not a recall on this as of yet. the internet is loaded with complaints with this issue. i have always been a chevy man, but it looks like i may end up changing my loyality to another company. with as much as we have to pay for vehicles these days we should be receiving better service on them. i will be buying a used cluster off the internet and installing it myself. the dealership even wants a fortune to replace a part they should have a recall on anyway. | |||
| 05/21/2010 | |||
| Haveing troubles with my 2004 chevy trailblazer gauge cluster. which worked spiratically then finally has stopped working completely. this seems to be a common unsafe problem in these vehicles. and ther is no recall on this particular model. but chevy does back its other models for this same problem. this is a major unsafe vehicle mishap. and there needs to be a recall placed on it!!! | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 47717 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at 25 mph, the contact noticed that all the lights on the instrument panel had suddenly illuminated. he turned the vehicle off and noticed that neither the windows nor doors would not unlock. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the ignition switch was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 47,717. | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. consumer states that he was trapped in the car even after pressing the unlock button. the door sand windows would not open. *gr the consumer stated while driving, all of the dash lights illuminated,and were not working. the gas gauge read empty etc. upon arriving at his destination, the doors and windows would not open, despite pressing the unlock button. the consumer and his occupants were trapped in the vehicle. the consumer turned the engine off and back on again, and everything worked. the consumer stated the incident happened several times for several days. according to the invoice, there was an internal failure in the liftgate module which caused the door locks to malfunction. the dash lights illuminating was the result of an internal failure in the ignition switch. *jb | |||
| 04/16/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Instrument cluster gauges and lights go haywire. radio shuts off, security light comes on and alarm sounds. speedo and tach continue to work fine. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 51000 | ||
| Instrument cluster went dead - heater thermostat went out and drivers side is stuck on heat and won't shut off - sending the trailblazer to obama and govt motors - no chance it will ever get fixed since obama bought off the union! | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Intermittent speedometer and inoperative tachometer | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 90000 | ||
| 2004 cheverolet trailblazer, speedometer will show a faster speed than you moving or will go to 0 while on the freeway. the tach has the same problem. this is a serious safety issue and it should be recalled now. i heard that they had the same issue on pick-ups and they were recalled. | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 80000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Speedometer started giving incorrect readings. sometimes it is correct, sometimes 10 mph off, sometimes not working at all. when it first happened i found myself doing over 80mph in a 65mph zone. i only found out from my son in the back seat with his gps leting me know how fast i was going. other wise dont' know what would have happned. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the instrument panel only works intermittently. i have checked the internet and this seems to be one of the most numerous complaints. i feel as if this present a safety hazard. since this is your job to protect the public from defective automobiles i feel you should investigate this matter. thank you. randall saltink | |||
| 02/12/2008 | |||
| Speedometer slowly stopped working then all the other gauges failed. the gauges do not work including the speedometer, rpm gauges, gas level, oil level, battery level and also temperature gauge does not work. the failure is always while driving never have the worked since the first incidence. | |||
| 03/21/2010 | 63000 | ||
| I just bought a used '04 trailblazer with 63000 miles and the speedometer is not working properly...the needle is just pointing south! | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 47717 | ||
| 2004 trailblazer when stopping doors and windows won,t open at times,even when pushing unlock button.trapped inside. stopping and starting engines seems to finally unlock doors,carrying hammer to bust out windows in case of emergency fire ect.repair of electrial equiment by maher st pete fl. now ok | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tachometer and speedometer started intermittantly failing. unit is failed more often than it works. unit has not been repaired at this time. | |||
| 03/21/2010 | 70000 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster problems. vehicle only has 70k miles. gauges frequently read incorrect readings. the coolant temperature gauge has taken a deep dive and has pegged out as far as it can go and does not move now. most instrument backlights have burned out preventing the speedometer and other gauges from being seen at night. very dangerous. quick search on internet results in a severe epidemic of this problem with all gm suv's. a class action lawsuit resulted in a nationwide recall for this problem for all similar vehicles but not the chevy trailblazer or gmc envoy. this seems to be a criminal act by gm. something needs to be done to protect owners of these vehicles. | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 41200 | ||
| 2004 chevy trailblazer. instrument panel fails. no speedomenter, gas gauge, battery, oil, etc. | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 60000 | ||
| While using cruise control at highway speed the speedometer erratically increases. braking to a stop does not take the speedometer to zero. turning the vehicle off and restarting sometimes puts the speedometer needle to zero in five mile increments with each cycle. problem is reoccuring. vehicle is taken to the dealer and a cluster problem is diagnosed with estimated cost to be around $500. internet research reveals this to be more than a sporadic problem resulting in the manufacturer recalling a number of vehicle models but not the trailblazer. a call to gm's customer service department culminates only with a formal complaint being registered ... this too being the common end for owners of trailblazers (according to internet research) the problem is a potential safety hazard as when this occurs without warning one has to guage driving speed by surrounding traffic. | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) as long as your beating up on toyota, beat up on a company that real makes an inferior product. gmac. i have been researching this on the web and their are thousands of complaints for this very issue. i have a 2004 trail blazer. my odometer and speedometer start to slow down and then all of a sudden you look up and i am going negative rpms and negative mph while cruising down the highway. or the next time it will go fast than i am traveling. each morning though it starts out working correctly, then after about an hour it goes off again. once it goes off it stays off till the car has been shut down over night. loosing your speed while driving is dangerous. gm has been churning out cheap junk for years. light them up. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 92000 | 1 | |
| My speedometer and rpm dial have stopped working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer. i called the 800 number and the lady told me that i am not covered for their special provisioning for this known problem. that their special provisioning only covers vehicles 7yrs/70k mileage. i have over 90k miles and they are not willing to cover me. i can?t afford to pay for this to be fixed. i will never buy another chevy car i can?t believe there is no recall for this issue. there are 1000's of complaints online this should be a recall. *tr | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Two years ago my wife and i were driving our 2004 chevy trailblazer on the interstate when our speedometer, oil gauge, tachometer,and voltmeter went out. we could not seem to figure out why everyone was passing by us so quickly when we were going the speed limit according to the speedometer. thankfully we had gps and were able to figure out quickly what was happening. this is a very dangerous problem. if we didn't have gps we would have absolutely no way of knowing how fast we were going. soon after this happened, the check engine light came on and we were having all kinds of electrical problems with sensors going bad. i have researched these problems and it seems as though we are not the only ones with this problem. gm has not issued a recall on this model for this problem, yet they did for the suburban line for the same problem. please, if you can, do something about this problem. we have yet to fix these problems hoping for a recall but have had no luck. we are now in the process of fixing these problems so we can pass inspection. thankyou very much. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 82200 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazers instrument panel isn't working properly. the rpm gauge fluctuates and often doesn't work which seems to cause the speedometer to respond slowly. i have heard from others with the same issue that eventually the speedometer will quit as will the gas gauge, oil gauge, etc. this is a potential hazard that has not been recalled by chevy. other models of the same year have been recalled, but not the trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I've had issues with the odometer, gas and battery gauges for about a year. however, now the odometer drops and the car stalls and shuts off when i go to slow down. the check gauges light came on and off for a second. no other lights are on so i have no idea what this is. car has about 75,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 02/22/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer. my sister in law has a 2005 chevy trailblazer. my rpm dial ent crazy a year ago and now my speedometer is out. i have 82000 miles on it. chevy refuses to pay for the repair of $500. there are several others with this same problem. i have found many websites. this is and has been an ongoing problem. we need a recall. this is for trailblazers with the years of 2003-2005. i am not getting my problem fixed and i am sure there are many other instrument clusters that do not work on the highway. gm lost a lawsuit for the exact same year vehicles from 2003-2005 for the suburban, trucks, tahoes etc. my vehicle is also considered a truck and i am sure that same cheap part was used in my vehicle. this is definitely a problem part that needs to be recalled. please help! *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 750000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer and tachometer quit working there is a short in the heater level 4 and 5 do not work and my warranty did not cover the problems. i use to buy dodge but i decided to switch to chevy i bought a trailblazer with two year extended warranty but nothing seems to be claimed under the warranty i call gm they said there is nothing that covers it i think i am going to switch bar ck to dodge. i will never buy another chevy unless there is something that can be done to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 148500 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer that has intermittent lights going out while driving at night, speedometer has stopped working and gauges on panel only work occasionally. nearly had a wreck when the headlights went out going down the interstate at 75 miles per hour. i did not see a recall. i have seen on line this is a common problem. has there been a service recall i am unaware of? this is a safety issue. my wife and children ride in this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the tachometer no longer works on this vehicle. when i called the chevrolet customer service center, to check for a recall, i was told that there was no recall for the trailblazer. there was however a recall for the exact same problem on the chevrolet avalanche, tahoe and suburban. i just cant understand why chevrolet will not recall the trailblazer for the exact same problem. my speedometer sometimes registers to the point of seeing no numbers on the needle. the gas gauge rarely registers that i even have any gas. i have to keep up with my gas manually and with my trip odometer. i find this very disturbing that chevrolet will not recall the trailblazer. what can i do as a consumer to help chevrolet make this obvious problem right? *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 119000 | 1 | |
| All gauges including speedometer on 2004 chevy trailblazer stopped working!! thousands of people are having the same problem and it is very expensive to fix and very unsafe to not. gm recalled all kinds of gm's with same problem except for trailblazer. please help us with this ongoing problem since gm doesn't want to step up. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 123000 | 1 | |
| Head lights flickering and dimming while driving. cars think your are trying to get them to stop allowing them to pull out in front of you. the volts drop severely on the battery gauge. this is no way safe and the gm says its normal. no way!!! *tr | |||
| 01/30/2010 | 70900 | ||
| Tachometer has stopped working. from postings i have read, it appears that eventually all instruments will stop working. | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The gauges on my daughter's 2004 chevy trailblazer will not register correctly. one day they all work, the next day only a few work correctly. one day she is able to tell the correct speed she is driving, and the next day she is stuck on 120 mph. this has been an on-going problem for the last several months. it is the same with the oil pressure, tachometer and gas gauge. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 89000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 trailblazer that has 98,000 miles on it. about 6 months ago my speedometer started messing up at first it would just mess up every once in a while now the rpm gauge has started acting up and the speedometer is never right. i have had my truck looked at and they say it is the instrument cluster and it will be $600.00 to fix. i have seen all the complaints about this on trailblazers and i think it should be recalled because i think this is a manufacture problem since it is happening in so many vehicle..... *tr | |||
| 04/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| Gauges stopped working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer first the rpm gauge then the oil gauge stopped working the temperature gauge followed and now the speedometer stopped working im waiting for my fuel gauge to go next. there are numerous complaints on the internet about this problem and no recalls but i believe this is a huge safety problem, expensive to replace and also many reports of the problem re occurring. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Repeated instances of speedometer failing to read correct speed. often reads up to 120 mph while stopped. random behavior. has been occurring for last 8 months. can be temporarily corrected by repeatedly turning ignition on and off without starting engine. occurs when driving at normal highway speeds. speedometer continues to climb until it hits its limit at well over 120 mph regardless of actual speed or when stopped. very unsafe condition, particularly for people who are limited in their ability to judge speeds. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 72500 | 1 | |
| Jan 13, 2010 i started my 2004 chevy trailblazer and the entire instrument panel was not working. there has been no accident, fire, flood or any other thing that would have caused this to happen. i do not feel i can safely drive my vehicle and am not aware of any recalls even though i have found hundreds of other similar complaints of the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 1 | ||
| Gauges in vehicle (2004 chevrolet trailblazer ) have gone haywire. they drop to zero suddenly or even worse show unrealistic displays , such as speeding past 100 miles an hour when i have stopped. *tr | |||
| 01/09/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the speedometer is erratic and frequently reads speeds not consistent with actual speed (as compared with the speed provided by a gps device). i have found a significant number of other vehicle owners with similar chevrolet vehicles experiencing the same issues. being unaware of your actual speed is a danger to self and other drivers. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 61000 | 1 | |
| 2004 trailblazer, speedometer failed. needle sits at 60 mph when stopped, moves past 120mph as you drive. i consider it a safety issue if you are unable to monitor your speed.gm is repairing out of warranty 03/04 cadillac escalade,chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban,and tahoe; and gmc yukon for this same problem. i don't understand why trailblazer is not included.. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer and the speedometer as well as all of the other gauges stopped working. i was driving down the road looked down and saw that the speedometer said i was traveling 100mph, which i knew i wasn't because i was in rush hour traffic. when i stopped at a traffic light the speedometer dropped down but got stuck on 55mph and now it will not move at all. i searched the internet for this problem and discovered that several other owners of the 2004 trailblazer had the same problems but chevrolet has failed to recognize this as a safety recall. i am requesting that this issue be brought up as a safety complaint due to this vehicle being our main transportation for myself and my family !! i am now in the process of getting price quotes from area automotive shops but i have read that the repair costs are from $400.00 to $800.00. i don't think i should have to pay this amount if chevrolet would recognize this as a safety hazard and just recall this certain problem. i also own a 2001 silverado and not too long ago i received a notice in the mail that there was a recall on the wire supports for the trucks tailgate(due to the current supports might break under the right circumstances). now i am wondering if a tailgate that i rarely use is a safety hazard then how is an instrument that is used to make sure you are operating your vehicle at a safe speed or making sure you do not run out of gas in the middle of the interstate not being recalled... thanks for all your help and concern in resolving this matter. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| In september 2009, my 2004 trailblazer started going haywire! it lost all power (while going down the interstate), the power/cigarette outlets stopped working, the doors started locking themselves (sometimes with the keys in the ignition) , the radio would go loud or stop working, my speedometer went nuts (like saying that i was doing 65mph, when i was at a complete stop or 120mph down the hwy), the service engine soon light would go on and off,and my heater will not blow out the vents in the dash. we have taken it to a mechanic. he tried everything from replacing the battery, fuel filter, and spark plugs. he even hooked it up to his scanner (which showed that there was nothing wrong with the car) all this and $700.00 later i still have the same problems. now i'm told that the electrical panel will need to be replaced at a cost around $500-$900!! if you look at carcomplaints.com you see that there are many more people like me with the same car and the same problems. this is a huge safety issue.how long will it be before someone pushes chevy into doing a recall? does someone have to be killed or kill someone else for this to happen? i was so glad to google car complaints and find that it wasn't just me that was having so many problems with this trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| With driving home my speedometer starting screwing up. now it doesn't work. come to find out the cluster is bad. my dad has a 05 silverado and that cluster was recalled. why not the trailblazers with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 1 | ||
| We own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. on the way home from christmas we noticed our speedometer was not moving. the speedometer was either to fast or not fast enough. we hope to bring it to carmax, since the vehicle is hopefully still under warranty. this problem could cause an accident or a ticket for the person driving the car. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| This trail blazer has been a lemon every since i bought it.first two batteries kept swelling up and smoking and then it wouldn't start. i replaced the alternator. then the motor threw a rod. i put another motor in it. then the check engine light came on. i took it and had it put on a machine to check it out. it cannot be checked because the machine reads that the computer is dead. it stalls every now and then and gets horrible gas mileage. i replaced the gas cap but it didn't help. now the transmission has went out of it. previously it automatically locked the doors when it was running locking me out. there should be a recall on all these electric problems. i do not have any money to fix these problems yet i have 16 more months to pay on this truck. i've always bought chevrolet's but i will never buy another one and so will a lot of other people. if they can't stand behind there vehicle's their no good for anything. all these different problems started at different dates. i also had to put a new exhaust system on it. i don't know how it is still running with the computer dead. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 585000 | 1 | |
| Oct 10,2009 58500 mile on trailblazer. driving from work pass a police running 110 mph. i was only going about 50 mph. then the tach started messing up too. still ongoing problem. can gm have a recall to fix all these complaints. they have fix other model doing the same thing. *tr | |||
| 12/29/2009 | 90100 | 1 | |
| The tachometer needle points straight down and does not respond to engine speed. according to information online, the problem will progress to the other gauges inside the instrument panel of my vehicle. it will be a safety issue when the speedometer stops working. gm has made repairs for some models but not the trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 04/11/2008 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer that recently has began to give me problems with the instrument panel not reading correctly. my speedometer sits at 0 even when i'm doing 65 mph. my tach reads the same. upon checking this out, i found that this is a ongoing problem with this particular vehicle that gm has no recall as of to date. other have issues with their gas,voltmeters and oip pressure gauges. i find these issues not only annoying but unsafe while going down the freeway not knowing if your speed is correct. the average cost of repairs for this is about $500 to $700. there are many of these cases going on with this particular vehicle. a safety recall would be nice. *tr | |||
| 12/25/2009 | 82700 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trail blazer, speedometer, tachometer and gas gauge all failed while on the road. a speedometer is a must. i saw on the net where this is not an uncommon problem and the site said that gm has already won a law suit but has not issued a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Instrument panel (speedometers, gas gauge and water temp gauge) on my 2004 chevy trailblazer lt-a is defective but chevy will not recall and fix this problem even though they have recalled and repaired others models with this problem. *tr | |||
| 12/19/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Headlights continually burn out. replace every month! just replaced on 2 days ago and already out again! speedometer does not work. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 92465 | 1 | |
| While driving along my tachometer and speedometer on my 2004 chevy trailblazer dip below zero. i took it to my mechanic who said the electrical is shot in the dashboard area. my vehicle has to be running for 30 min or more for it to act up. if i leave cruise control on the needle stays ,once cruise is turned off i'm doing (hopefully) 70 while my speedometer says i'm doing 20. searching on the internet i'm not the first to complain about this. has chevy recalled the dashboard unit in the 2004 trailblazer yet? *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 65527 | 1 | |
| Speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer no longer functions properly. shows the vehicle is moving at 15 - 20 mph sitting in the garage. have no idea how fast the vehicle is traveling when driving on the road. gm has recalled the full size vehicles (i.e. tahoe/escalade) that have exhibited the same failure mode in the instrument cluster. the trailblazer/envoy chassis use the same cluster as the full size vehicles, no idea why they are not included in the recall. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| -dashboard lights, speed-gas-rpm gauges stopped working. -i can't track my speed or see my gauges at night. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| My instrument cluster on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer has stopped working. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| My speedometer works when it wants too, sometimes it will not work for 3 to 5 days, and then it work fine again seems to do this when it gets cold outside. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 160000 | 1 | |
| Instrument panel/cluster stopped working in my 2004 chevy trailblazer. at first the gas gauge and tac stopped and then would work occasionally. now they do not work at all and neither does the speedometer. over the past week my entire panel, electronics, radio readout, digital readout, temp readout all go blank and then it will come on sometimes. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer and tachometer stopped working at 50,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer is consistently incorrect. the speedometer will frequently reset the point of zero mph. e.g. zero will be set at 50 mph so when the vehicle is actually traveling 20 mph, the speedometer will read 70 mph. the only way to reset the point of zero is to turn the vehicle off and start the car over and over again, lowering the point of zero by about 5 mph at each vehicle start. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer will not display accurate reading, additionally headlights flicker as if i am flipping from bright to dim - causing other drivers to become angry with me - when checked with gm they said it was a problem with the electrical system of my model but there was no recall. i have seen numerous other complaints from other owners with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 25750 | 1 | |
| I purchase brand new 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 3.2l v6 as of right now it only has 25,800 original mils. and all the gauges on the instrument panel (oil pressure, speedometer, fuel, and tachometer has stop working while on the highway my god that was scary. also, this has drain the battery had to replace it the cluster instrument panel is being replace it is coasting me $580.00. i think there should be a recall on this issue due to this can cause traffic accident. as i was at the chevrolet dealership at the service center today there was another trailblazer with the same problem. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer gives the incorrect speed most of the time. when i compare the speedometer reading to my gps, it will sometimes read anywhere from 10 to 40 miles per hour too high or too low. the temperature gauge is also malfunctioning. i had a similar problem with my 2003 chevrolet silverado and the instrument cluster was replaced under a recall. at this time, no recall has been issued by gm for my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Why has chevy not included the 2004 trailblazer on their recall list when thousands of people around the country are posting problems with their instrument clusters? my entire panel goes in and out but mostly out. i never know if i need gas or how fast i am going. some of the time every light that is built in the dash is on at the same time. this is a very serious problem that is occurring in many of chevy's other vehicles yet they will not add the trailblazer to the recall list. please help the public in this very important safety issue. thank you. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer stopped working while driving on highway. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 117650 | 1 | |
| Speedometer not indicating correctly on 2004 chevy trailblazer. gm will not cover replacement cost of instrument cluster even though they have recalled full size pickups and suvs for same problem. many complaints for same problem registered on various internet sites. cannot tell correct speed vehicle is traveling, and not confident in other system indicators on instrument panel. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 63500 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer instrument cluster intermittently works. sometimes one thing works, sometimes none, sometimes all. abs light flashes on and off causing warning bell to ring intermittently. i fell that this is unsafe since the speedometer will not work. i have talked with others that have had similar problems. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| My instrument panel abs, airbag, battery, and brake lights all came on with the temperature, fuel, batter voltage, and oil pressure gauges not working. after a few days my battery went dead. replaced the battery thinking this was causing the problem then none of gauges worked and all the panel lights were off. nothing was happening on the instrument panel. started the car the next day and had original problem. dealer checked it out and recommended a new instrument panel cluster module at about $475 installed. very big safety issue if you can't tell what's going on with your car like gas level and engine temperature. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 65135 | 1 | |
| Speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt is displaying erratic readings. when the vehicle is parked the speedometer is showing the vehicle is moving at 40 mph. when driving at speeds approximately 40 mph the speedometers shows the vehicle is moving at 90 mph. multiple posts regarding this issue online. faulty instrument clusters on these vehicles. also, before the speedometer began showing erratic readings today, the speedometer didn't move smoothly. when accelerating the speedometer moved one tick at a time, similar to how the second hand on a clock moves. the next time i got in the car after this happened is when the speedometer started showing inaccurate speed ratings. this is a safety issue since you can not tell how fast the vehicle is traveling. my vehicle currently has 65,000 miles. i purchased it 2.5 years ago when it had 29,000 miles at carmax. i haven't had the vehicle repaired yet, but all posts i have read online indicate that the entire instrument panel will need to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Low beam headlight connection shorts out and burns, and heater and a/c controls don't work anymore when you try to turn on heat or a/c kills engine. i have already replaced the liftgate module, that fixed the problem of not being able to lock the vehicle and sometimes starting it. this all started at about 92,000 miles. estimated repair cost for heat and a/c around $600.00. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer lt v6, and my gauges fluctuate so much that i do not know how fast i'm going, if i really need gas, if my engine is running hot or not...i'm afraid to drive the vehicle. i started to rent cars when i needed to travel out of town, because i was concern about making it to my destination as well as coming back home safely. i have been so upset and trying to figure out what to do. i start looking for a company/group to hear my cry...as i surfed the internet, i found several interesting stories similar to my complaint and nothing has been done to correct the problem. i will not be purchasing another gm product anymore, because as a consumer, i deserve to have a problem fixed/solved if i purchase a product or service from an organization. i hope and pray that no one gets hurt or killed as a result of this problem with the chevy trailblazer vehicles. i would love to get my vehicle fix without having to pay $500-800, because frankly i do not have that kind of money to spend. thanks for all your help!! *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 41539 | 1 | |
| My daughter drives a 2004 chevy trailblazer. she was driving home from college the other day when the engine suddenly cut off on the highway. she still had use of the gas pedal and steering but all other functions stopped. fortunately, she was in heavy traffic, going slowly and was able to roll to a stop on the shoulder. after about 5 minutes, she was able to restart the vehicle and drove the rest of the way home without incident. since my husband and i decided that it was too dangerous for her to drive back to school, we took the car in for service. i might add that there was a recall of this vehicle in 2007 (?) that involved corrosion in the fuel tank modular reservoir assembly. this recall item was replaced by chevrolet when we took it in for service but the technician said it probably had nothing to do with the incident on 10-9. so, after extensive additional diagnostics and a few test drives, chevy technicians said they could find nothing further wrong with the vehicle and were unable to duplicate the incident. additional information: we bought the car from carmax approximately 1.5 years ago. i should also mention that the same thing has happened at least two times prior to the october 9, 2009 incident, but at the time, it just seemed like a glitch. in the past few days, i have been on the internet reading about many similar incidents (among other troubling flaws with this car) with the 2004 chevy trailblazer. in some cases, the vehicles were going at high speed when they shut down. here are the links: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2004/chevrolet/trailblazer http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2004/electrical/gauges_fluctuate.shtml i am terrified that this will happen again and that the outcome will not be good. could you please tell me why has there not been a recall on this vehicle for what appears to be an extremely dangerous condition. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2009 | 35185 | 1 | |
| 10/04/09, instrument panel of 2004 chevy trailblazer began to malfunction. speedometer and all gauges are inaccurate, cycle on and off, warning lights cycle randomly on and off continuously. unable to identify accurate vehicle speed. contacted gm dealership and gm safety/defect reporting on 10/05/09 - filed a complaint. researched that similar gm trucks/suvs have had similar defects and special coverages or recalls but not the trailblazer. other complaints to nhtsa have also been filed. i have not had the problem repaired. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer is inoperable. tachometer works occassionally. oil gauge is now starting to fail. there are only 41,000 miles on this vehicle and it is not only inconvenient to operate this vehicle without a speedometer, it is unsafe. speedometer was the first gauge to go, then the tachometer began to faulter and the oil gauge followed. tach sometimes resets itself to zero and may work for a week before it begins to fail again. there was no specific event leading up to the instrument cluster failure. it just began one gauge at a time. i have had it looked at by two seperate mechanics and was told that instrument failure in this type of vehicle is very common although no recall has been issued to correct this problem. i can have it repaired for $500.00 - $1000.00. anything that you can do will be greatly appreciated. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer all the dashboard gauges and digital displays have stopped working. to name a few the speedometer, fuel gauge and shifting gear. *tr | |||
| 04/13/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer that has faulty gauges. a few months ago my trailblazer speedometer became inoperative, and it currently points straight down. same goes with my oil gauge. it has been estimated between 500-600 dollars to repair, but after research, i have found many consumers have done this for the same problem to resurface. i feel that not knowing what speed you are going poses a major threat to my family, myself and anyone else on the road. please resolve this issue. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer shows incorrect speed. actual speed about 30mph. shows 80>120, also shows 120mph when sitting still. various incorrect speeds very high mph when actual speeds 20>65.. ongoing problem for past several years. daughter drove vehicle and reported to dealerships but they wanted to charge extravagant amounts to fix it. she couldn't afford it and nor could i. we drove it as is. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 54300 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt.. my gauges for oil, speedometer, water are not working at times. the speedometer will say i am doing 90 when in fact i am only going 35 mph if that! i don't use the highway much, more city driving and i see that my trailblazer is not the only one will this problem. i really feel that a recall needs to be done by gm on this problem. other trailblazer owners have been reporting this problem since 2006. i have been told by my gm dealership that it will be about $600 to correct this problem. can someone please make gm listen to us owners and issue a recall. thank you! *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer speedometer malfunctioning. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ls: 76k miles 1. instrument panel intermittently malfunctions under normal operating conditions, the speedometer will not register correct speed and will move past 120 mph when in park (needle pointing straight down), sounds like a popping or crackling noise from instrument panel at times. i thought this problem was more prone to happen more with very cold or very hot temperature outside but now also happens no matter what the temperature is outside. only way i have found to get speedometer back to zero is to start engine and turn off engine after minute or so - this process could take starting/re-starting 20 to 30 times to get speedometer back to zero. bad for starter and consumes too much gasoline to continue doing this. 2. service engine soon light comes on intermittently under normal operating conditions. all electrical (lights, radio, a/c, etc.) cut offs and engine cuts off when driving under normal conditions - sometimes this occurs while driving and sometimes occurs when slowing to stop at a traffic light. at times i will smell a burning smell like something electrical is burning. i immediately pull over, turn off the car and check under the hood but cannot see anything burning however i smell it. after the vehicle sits for a few minutes it can be restarted and i do not smell the burning smell. i am a single mom with college/high school children (ages 25, 22, 17) living at home and i have a 7 month old grandchild at home. i am on a very limited budget and do not have money to repair either of these problems as the vehicle is out of warranty. both of these issues are safety issues. there are tons of complaints regarding chevy trailblazers on the internet. when will gm be held accountable for manufacturing and selling lemons!?! gm needs to accept responsibility and repair these lemons - the consumer's safety is at stake here. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle started to loose power. occasionally the vehicle shut off, the battery and rpm gauges also stopped working. the contact feels is aware of the safety risk since the vehicle shut off without warning which could result in a crash. the current mileage was 90,000 and the failure mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Had p0128 code for about 1 year. replaced thermostat after p1680 code, reduced engine power light came on. reduced engine power light went away on next crank up to move vehicle and change thermostat. abs and brake lights both on intermittently. tachometer has been sticking and speedometer showed erratic signs around 55 mph. now all gauges going wacko or not working at all at times. temperature gauge wrapped completely around without even starting cold engine. about a mile later, instrument panel lit completely up then went away, gauges reset, and ran fine with properly operating instrument panel... at least until i got home. then wacko stuff again. reset pcm by disconnecting battery cable, now things seem fine... for now. i'm told to redo bad ground on ecbm before suspecting bad abs module and to replace ignition switch before suspecting bad instrument cluster and pcm. however, dealer analysis said abs module got moisture in it and the instrument panel needs to be replace. first is a $1000 abs module, second is a $400 panel, both have labor charges additional. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 34655 | 1 | |
| Speedometer is inaccurate. when standing still, it could read 100mph. when 55mph, it may read 20mph. i've heard many trailblazers have this problem. makes it very difficult to drive the correct speed limit. too in areas where it's dangerous or too slow also causes problems with people trying to pass. help! *tr | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 38297 | 1 | |
| All the gauges except the speedometer of my 2004 chevy trail blazer went out. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| My speedometer and tachometer do not work on my 2004 chevy trailblazer. occasionally my check engine light will stay on as well. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| Purchased my trailblazer brand new in 2004 and started having problem with the instrument cluster in may of 2007 the speedometer has stopped working the battery and oil gauges are not reading and the rpm gauges works at random. i taken the truck back to the dealership and was told ir would be $400 to repair and it not covered under any warranty work. i'm also having a problem with the headlight working at random. they will work but cut off while i'm driving at night. i feel both issues need to have a mass recall on all 2002-2007 trailblazers. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2007 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Since 2007 my instrument panel cluster of my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer (which i purchased brand new in 2004 from dealership) goes on and off some days it works and some days it does not. i could be driving down the road and all of the lights on the dash and gauges go out. i am unsure at times how much gas is in my car and just have to estimate and fill the tank. i attempted to have the dealership help me out because i purchased an extended warranty but they were bought out by another dealer. i wrote to chevrolet and they refused to help me out. i am unable to pay the $700 to $800 they have quoted me to pay to have it fixed. there are several other vehicles with this problem so it should be recalled by chevrolet. i feel this is a safety issue because all of the lights go out sometimes at night so i have refrained from driving at night very much. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer has significant electrical system issues. the tachometer is inconsistent and will read 1000 rpm when you know the engine is at least 3000. also, similar problems with other gauges. sometimes they work for a few days, and then don't. also, constantly needs jumped. just got a new battery two weeks ago, and already won't turn over. good connections and clean terminals, but for whatever reason the electrical system drained the battery. this has been non-stop! none of this covered by dealership! *tr | |||
| 11/09/2008 | 48420 | 1 | |
| The speedometer quit working on my 2004 chevy trailblazer about 9 months ago. tach also has a tendency to stick. transmission started going out 2 weeks after purchase (used in july 2008 with 42,000 miles). transmission went completely out in november 2008. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 103000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer gauge cluster. the speedometer started having random reading @ about 100,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2009 | 56500 | 1 | |
| Battery went dead after the car sat a week. dealer replace the battery and said the instrument cluster checked fine. next day voltmeter pegged past number, tach and speedometer stopped working. now dealer says the instrument cluster needs replacing. *tr | |||
| 05/18/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Started up truck to warm up after about 3 minutes heard bang and both front airbags had deployed for no reason. prior to this had issue with intermittent dash board lights (battery, speed odometer, seatbelt and airbag lights) being on. gm refuses to cover because i did not take to dealer. i took it to my local mechanic instead who could find no issue other than corroded grounds. currently it is being repaired by my insurance company. *tr | |||
| 05/29/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| We have a 2004 chevy trailblazer. all gauges but the tachometer completely stop working. they will work in the morning, but when i leave work they stop working. this has started happening more and more frequently. i have to rely on my tachometer on how fast i am going. i don't know when that will stop working. this is not safe and also i have read many reports from other trailblazer owners that have had the same problem. i think there should be a recall on these gauges. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 51214 | 1 | |
| Dashboard speedometer and other meters do not work. every once and awhile the dials will come on, but most of the time they do not work. nothing has been done to correct the problem because service department states its not under warranty and will charge over 400.00 dollars to fix problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 29000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer which started giving me problems almost as soon as the warranty was over. most of the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, battery indicator, etc...) in the instrument panel are not functioning or function only sporadically and erratically. also the air bag light stays on continuously. i have been reading online that this is a fairly common problem on this vehicle and that gm even sued (and won) the instrument panel manufacturer. however no recall has been issued on trailblazers, meanwhile other gm vehicles (i.e. chevy silverado) that uses the same instrument panel and thereby has the same problems have been recalled. general motors should not be allowed to exhibit this kind of behavior and a recall should be issued to every vehicle they built which used this faulty and failure prone instrument panel. sincerely, outraged trailblazer owner. *tr | |||
| 10/14/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer and tachometer have stopped working. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Headlights dim and flicker at random times, mostly at start up. dealer has replaced alternator twice and problem was resolved for about 2 months and has since recurred. *tr | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed without warning and displayed inaccurate readings. the dealer stated that the entire panel needed to be replaced. he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 05/04/2009 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Instrument cluster failure. speedometer & all other gauges suddenly failed. no speed or vehicle information available to driver. *tr | |||
| 05/07/2009 | 57210 | 1 | |
| I have noticed my 2004 chevy trailblazer is having issues with the tachometer. it is sticking at around 4000 rpm and won't reset to 0. this seems to be a very common complaint from what i can find. i'm afraid that this problem could spread into other gauges which would be a serious safety issue. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2004 trailblazer speedometer keeps going out. i have had it reset several times and within a few days it is back to the needle pointing at 100 while in park. this problem started while i was driving the vehicle. i noticed it when i realized that i was the slowest person on the interstate. it is may 2009 and it is now a bigger problem than ever. i would have to replace the instrument cluster at 800.00 to repair this and then it may work for a little while but, all my research indicates that it won't fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Driving on dry pavement, clear day. took freeway offramp, when i reached 40mph, the brakes locked up, went past stop sign into other highway missing other vehicle passing in front of offramp. happened twice at same speed, brakes lock up, and i pass through the stop sign. loud grinding noise coming from wheel well area, brakes recently changed about 3 months ago, noise occurs at 25-30 mph, sounds like dragging something underneath. service man checked, nothing visible. has occurred 5 times in less than 2 months. interior lights dim on vehicle then brighten constantly. door ajar light constantly coming on, back hatch window constantly opening on own driving down road. instrument panel knobs, panel itself and window and door buttons on doors extremely hot to touch. various lights on instrument panel quit working and then resume on their own. reported tach/odometer not working already. both units registering offline while driving. where are the fixes to these problems? *tr | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer in august of 2004. over two years ago my speedometer started to fluctuate showing i was going 10 miles an hour while i was in the fast lane on the freeway going at least 65. after months of fluctuating it stopped working. i now have 84,000 miles on my car. i am guessing the speedometer it went out around 65,000. i do not feel that a car that is only 5 years old should have a speedometer that won't work anymore. i found that there are many people out there that have the same problem with other models besides the trailblazer. i called my local gm dealer and they advised that there is no recall on this issue. i cannot afford to have this fixed. this is a safety issue that gm should be responsible for fixing. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| I also have a 2004 trailblazer that the gauges stopped working. it started out with miss-reading the speed, as in reading higher than the actual speed. like going 120 mph when really going 25 mph. now it is currently stuck with the needle pointing straight at neutral. then just last week. my low fuel light came on. the next time i started the truck it was up to 1/2 a tank and as i drove it went to 3/4 then 10 miles later it slowly dropped back to 1/4 then the light came on again and then back to a 1/4 of tank. this is an on going problem with these trucks. i know 3 other people with trailblazers and 2 of them are having the same problem. the dealership told me it would run about $850 to fix and needless to say it has not been. they are off their brains. this needs to be a recall. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2008 | 73000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevrolet trailblazer 4.2l instrument panel does not work-speedometer, tachometer, temp. gauge, oil pressure. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Instrument cluster panel failure causing speedometer to not work creating a safety hazard- gm will do nothing about it. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer stopped working and registers 65 mph while the vehicle is parked. the failure prevents him from knowing how fast he is traveling. the dealer has not been notified. when the contact bought the vehicle, the spare tire wrench under the rear bumper was stripped so that it could not be lowered. he had a mechanic examine the spare tire wrench and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. the current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer quit working. some lights in radio has gone out. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer, water temperature, and fuel gauges have all malfunctioned. the mechanic could not repair the vehicle due to the lack of proper machinery. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the gauges do not register. as a result, he does not know how much fuel is in the vehicle, the engine temperature, or how fast he is driving. the current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer and tachometer in my 2004 chevy trailblazer stopped working a few months ago. i have made several attempts to work out a solution to this problem with chevy, to no avail. i took it to the dealer to run a diagnostic test as requested by chevy, the test showed the cluster is bad. over the course of several conversations with chevy, i was told they are aware of an existing problem with the clusters, but are not going to do anything about it. i did a lot of research about this on the internet and have found that i am not the only one with a faulty cluster. this seems to be a common problem with the 2003 & 2004 chevy models. chevy admitted this to me, and are fixing some models, but the trailblazer is not one of them. i really don't understand! there are two class action suits, that i found on the internet, chevy is fixing the vehicles in those two states, but what about the ones of us who don't live in those states? i have not made the repairs to my vehicle, i bought a gps to keep me within the speed limit. any help you can offer is appreciated!!! thank you for your time. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| We are having the same safety issue as so many others are having with our 2004 trailblazer. the gauges do not work properly...particularly the tachometer and speedometer, but also include our headlights and radio which both occasionally flashing out for a second or so. this started happening around 47,000 miles. and since we are filing this complaint we may as well mention how our rotors and brake pads completely broke down at around 48,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| Was driving and happen to look down at how fast i was going and it read 80 mph a few days later it was working again and the following week both the rpm and the speedometer was going crazy. *tr | |||
| 03/28/2009 | 52198 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2004 chevy trailblazer, with mileage of 52,198, i noticed that the speedometer was not registering accurately and then, within 30 minutes, the needle of the defective speedometer, permanently settled to zero; even though i was on the highway and traveling with the traffic flow of 60 m.p.h. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer that has gauge problems, most notably, the speedometer. i have a 2004 chevy 2500 truck with the same problem. the truck is covered on a recall but the trailblazer is not. i feel that the trailblazer should be covered. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 43000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer on my instrument cluster started to fail, overstating speeds by 10 to 20 mph and sticking at times. at this point (feb 2009), speedometer is almost permanently stuck at 90 miles per hour or more. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the gauges don't work correctly they go crazy says im doing 80 when i am at a complete stop. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 trailblazer. at 30,0000 miles the speedometer stopped working while i was driving on the freeway. i worked occasionally but now is totally nonfunctioning. the car only has 35,000 miles on it. i have been told this is not an item covered by any warranty. this is a major safety issue and there needs to be a recall. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2008 | 50 | 1 | |
| My speedometer stopped working around 50 thousand miles, my tachometer died just after, chevy dealerships recalled the trucks,but not the trail blazers, for a 2004 xl model this is not right and to replace the moguler is about 400. plus installation, my chevy.com has many people complaining of this same problem, this is a major safety issue! *tr | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| For the past several months we have been experiencing difficulty with the gauges on our 2004 chevy trailblazer. initially the speedometer was malfunctioning but we found that if we stopped the engine and restarted it, it would reset itself. over time, it has been unable to reset and currently reads 120mph while idle. additionally, the other gauges have begun to malfunction as well. the gas gauge does not work at all and the battery and oil temp gauges work on occasion. it is our understanding this is a problem on chevy trailblazers from 2002-2004, however a recall on the parts have only been called on the 02 and 03 models, not the 04. although we have not had any accidents or received any tickets from this product failure, we have ran out of gas and had to use another device to keep track of our speed. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 43211 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer in 2007. after a few months the speedometer started to stick. soon after the rest of the gauges have gone completely inoperable. i have no idea how fast i am going or how much gas i have left or how hard the engine is working. no none of my rear lights function. i have gotten pulled over 4 times and i fear its a matter of time before a the rest of the electrical system completely shuts down and an accident occurs. i have seen a multitude of complaints but no recall. i purchased the vehicle with 41245 miles on the odometer and now reads 76411. impossible since i was deployed to iraq for 8 months and have owned the vehicle for less than 2 years without major commutes. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 55000 | 1 | |
| At approximately 55,000 miles i noticed my speedometer clicking at 5mph intervals. the problem persisted when i was pulled over going 10mph over the speed limit when it appeared i was going the posted speed. the problem got worse when my speedometer started sticking, and finally rotating all the way passed top speed back to zero. this malfunction spread to my tachometer where it shows i am traveling at more than more than 11,000 rpms at cruising speeds on the highway. then my gas gauge began to malfunction. the reading put me at nearly 200% capacity, making it impossible to know how much fuel i had. so i began using my odometer to gauge my fuel until i noticed my odometer reading 2-4 tenths of a mile every 1/10. i have already received 2 speeding tickets due to this problem. it is only a matter of time before i am stranded out of gas. i see there are plenty of complaints from consumers with the same problem. i have no idea of any related deaths or injuries due to this problem, but this is obviously a gm defect not related to regular scheduled maintenance that should be taken care of by the manufacturer. not only can this issue only be repaired by a dealership at outrageous fees (estimated $550), but their defective part is now giving a faulty odometer reading which against missouri state law. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 1 | ||
| First when i bought my certified pre owned trail blazer the tachometer went out and pointed straight down then a couple months later my whole instrument cluster went completely hay wire. the speedometer, tach, oil pressure, gas gauge, everything needed to effectively drive has gone wrong. i cannot tell if i am speeding, if i am out of fuel , if my engine will over heat and this is all very dangerous on the highway, i worry constantly. i have taken it in to be fixed but cannot afford it because i am paying for my college. this is a very common problem with these vehicles and gmc/chevy should do something to fix this safety hazard. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| It started out with the tac not always working. now the speedometer does not work. when i am on the interstate it usually reads less than actual and when i am in town driving it often indicates a higher speed. i believe there are now problems with the gas gauge. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer ls v6 2wd. my speedometer went out on me while i was driving. at one point it was stuck at 120 mph. i was told by gm that they have the same problem with other model and made a recall on them. when i asked if there was a recall for the 2004 model they told me that there was not because not enough people complaining. to me it sounds like they know it's a problem but will not do anything about it. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 37001 | 1 | |
| Speedometer of 2004 chevy trailblazer is broken. it works sometimes, but recently i am clueless on what speed i'm going . i might go 55 mph and it reads 120 mph or i'll go 40mph and it'll read 10mph. ??? *tr | |||
| 02/16/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Are you guys (gals) reading the complaints centered around 2004 trailblazer and the problems with electrical systems instrument cluster malfunctions? i have!! there are one after another complaining about either mis-readings or no reading of instrument gauges! my 2004 trailblazer has 70m miles and the rpm reading is mis-reading as well. get gm to recall this vehicle just as they have been forced to with other passenger & truck models. speedometer and gauge mis-readings are a very serious hazards to driving and safety to the public. what else do you need to take gm on! *tr | |||
| 11/18/2008 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated sporadically on the instrument control panel. she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that fuel vapors were leaking and collecting on top of the module. the failure caused fuel to spill onto the ground. the contact would have to pay $1,300 to have the vehicle repaired because it was not registered in a salt belt state. secondly, she noticed that the gauges on the instrument panel were inoperative and displayed inaccurate information. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the instrument control panel; therefore, she would have to pay $550 to repair the component. currently, no repairs have been made. the failure mileage was 66,000 and current mileage is 73,000. updated 3/11/09 *cn updated 03/13/09. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 43000 | 1 | |
| I have an 04 trailblazer with only 43000 miles that has developed an obvious recurring problem with the gauge cluster failing and reading inaccurately. i realize that investigations have showed no deaths or injuries due to this failure however does it not produce and increased safety risk and should be recalled? what is being done to correct this besides owners having to shell out over $500 for the repair? *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| The engine temperature and battery charge meter are inoperative, the needles point down (off the gauge). the speedometer and tach gauges also work intermittently. the dealer offered to replace the entire instrument cluster for approx $700, but this part is not under any kind of original or extended warranty. this same part was recalled on several other gm models, but not including the trailblazer. not having a temperature gauge and speedometer has potentially seriously dangerous consequences, gm needs to recall and replace this part immediately. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer. the speedometer is not reading correctly. i can be at a stop light and it will read i am doing 90mph. i do believe this should be a recall by reading all the complaints on this problem. i don't have the extra money to have this problem fixed. i do believe it should be the manf. responsibility to fix it.*tr | |||
| 02/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| The speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer displays a reading of 120 mph and over when traveling at normal speeds on highway (middle lane, many other cars passing on left). this was reported to a car dealer who informed me that the instrument panel needs to be replaced (at my cost). *tr | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer with 56k mileage. in december 2008, the speedometer stopped working. i would be at stop, and the needle showed 80 mph. i brought the car to the dealership right away and they told me that the cluster needs to be replaced - but they needed to order the replacement part. i finally got it fixed a week later and it cost me approximately $525. now, for the past two weeks, the engine had suddenly shut off in the middle of driving. the reduced power & check engine lights came on. both times, it started back up after i parked it, turned off the ignition, and re-started. but after the second time, i brought it in to the dealership. i had to have the accelerator pedal replaced. cost me approx $360. these two issues are very concerning with me because if i were driving at higher speed (65mph) in the middle of the highway (instead of 30mph around town), i could have died from contacts with other vehicles because my vehicles stopped functioning! *tr | |||
| 11/23/2008 | 120000 | 1 | |
| All within the last few months i have had to replace the complete drivers side low beam headlight and electrical pigtail because it caused an electrical short that burnt the wires. a few weeks later driver's side rear stop light quit working, i had to replace the bulb, next, the blower motor won't work on 5...and it won't transfer from defrost to vents...so, i am currently replacing the blower motor resistor and the red wire is fried because it appears not to have been pushed all the way in from the factory, (i have taken a picture of it)and now i have to replace the entire wiring harness...i'm really starting to hate chevy...especially when i browsed through all the complaints... is there ever any resolve? i think most of the issues i /we have are all safety issues...would you handle things differently on your end if someone you know and love was in this type situation where they were concerned for their safety as well as the public's safety!!!! *tr | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the speedometer would become stuck at 50 mph while the vehicle was completely stopped. the accurate speed could not be determined due to the failure. the dealer stated that the repair would cost over $500. no repairs have been made to date. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer is malfunctioning. it will sometimes read 110 when i am only going 20. i have talked to a mechanic and they said it is the instrument cluster and it will cost about 500.00 to fix it. he said he has had several complaints for this same issue on his model. i have seen several complaints on it on the internet and i think a recall should be issued. sometimes the speedometer stops working at all and this is very big problem. i don't think i should have to pay to get this fixed when it is a manufacturer issue and i think a recall should be issued. please help.... *tr | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 60151 | 1 | |
| Speedometer provides false and incorrect speeds. happens at normal road speed or while in park. sometimes reads high or low. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Rpm gauge failed, then the oil gauge and now the battery gauge. why won't they have a formal recall and chevrolet pay for it? they did have a bulletin but the trailblazer was not included. i would like them to pay for it? *tr | |||
| 11/19/2008 | 53991 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer dashboard gauges and speedometer work intermittently. electrical problem requires a new instrumentation cluster, which runs $600. while searching online, i've noticed that there are many others who experiencing the very same problems with their trailblazers. faulty gauges are a nuisance, but a speedometer malfunction is an entirely different matter. i'm am checking with chevy tomorrow concerning an existing recall, but was not offered a recall repair when the dealer originally troubleshoot the problem. if no recall exists, it should. a trend exists that needs to be examined and corrected by gm. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the contact made a stop and noticed that the speedometer read 100 mph. in addition, the fuel gauge dial failed. she does not know if the gas tank is full or empty. she will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 61,100. | |||
| 01/03/2006 | 25000 | 1 | |
| About 10,000 before the factory warranty ran out, the speedometer got stuck at about 60mp so it read that much higher than actual speed. after a few times of starting the vehicle the speedometer reset itself, so when we took it in to the chevrolet dealership they couldn't duplicate the problem and they wouldn't cover the problem. it eventually kept getting higher and higher until it was stuck and didn't read the speed at all. now the dealer says it is a faulty instrument cluster and want to charge me $500+ to fix. i believe this is a serious safety issue and chevy should issue a recall on the 2004 trailblazers. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 71050 | 1 | |
| The dashboard gauges began displaying incorrect information followed a day later by complete failure. i know others with the same problems. there is no recall for this error. there is no way to determine the speed of the car. this is a very expense and common error for the trailblazer. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2007 | 36500 | 1 | |
| Tachometer and speedometer not working correctly. tach works for a short time then drops to zero. speedometer shows 30mph =/- while stopped. while moving it shows 30mph+/- over actual speed according to my computer scanner. contacted gm and they said there was not record of this type of complaint and it is not covered under warranty. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer, the rpm gauge stopped working and it has slowly progressed to the oil gauge and now the speedometer reads way off the charts. i see through some internet searching that this is a recurring problem with these vehicles. i have not had this problem repaired as of yet, as i feel with this being such a safety issue and such a repeated problem with the chevy. trailblazer that chevrolet should issue a recall. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2008 | 51000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer, both the tach and speedo operate erratically. the speedo is of particular concern, the erratic reading indicates the wrong vehicle speed, mant times is reads 20 - 40mph to low which can lead driving hazard. this is significant safety issue. research on the internet shows this a very significant problem on these vehicles, with the incident rate a magnitude higher than normal / acceptable failure rates. *tr | |||
| 05/19/2006 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer - intermittent flickering of exterior lights. headlights sporadically flicker during normal night time driving. flickering may occur multiple times during trip and then not occur again for several weeks. problem began at approximately 50,000 miles. it is very frightening and is probably very distracting to other drivers. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2008 | 52000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 trail blazer and my speedometer stopped working . it does haywire. i was told that it cost 600.00 to be fixed . i only has 52000 miles on the vehicle. chat rooms said that gm had problems with different vehicles that uses the same speedometer, and did a recall on these models . i was told that so may people had to complain before gm issue a recall. i can read my gas or my speed or my tachometer, or my temp. please help me. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| A week ago i started my 2004 chevy trailblazer and noticed my speedometer was reading 70 mph in park and rpm gauge at 6000. it has not been right since - fluctuating anywhere between 0- 120mph while at a stop or driving . from my understanding, there has not been a recall issued. this is a safety issue that should not be ignored! *tr | |||
| 11/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| The interior vents stopped working and would only go to 3 max on the dial. that was 1000 dollars to repair. the rpm gauge went out next, now the speedometer stopped working and the battery doesn't hold a charge. i have had this car for two years and it is beginning to cost a lot for repairs. i had to buy a battery and am repairing the gauges at $600. these are all new parts. i feel at this point someone needs to look into this complaint. most people aren't repairing the speedometer because it is so costly, but i think this is a hazard. check out this website for more complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/trailblazer/2004/electrical/gauges_fluctuate.shtml we are all having the same problems and no one is doing anything about it. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer does not work accurately. it is sometimes about 30 miles off but it has wound all the way around. i can only tell my speed by the flow of traffic. the battery gage also does not work, it always shows no charge. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Instrument cluster goes out , speedometer and all gauges just quit working and you have no way of knowing what speed you are traveling. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2004 trailblazer with 53,915 miles. in november 08, my speedometer, tachometer & oil gauges started working only about 5% of the time. i could disconnect the battery to get them to start working again but after 2 weeks of doing that both the speedometer and the tachometer quite working and point straight down to the floor board. the oil gauge works when it wants. i have done a lot of research on the internet and was shocked to see all the same complaints and gm not doing a thing to help out their customers. i hope gm will man up to their problems and place a recall on these vehicles. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 45 mph, the speedometer failed and the dial moved to zero. no repairs have yet been made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were less than 56,000. | |||
| 10/16/2008 | 96000 | 1 | |
| In august 2008 my speedometer started to malfunction. it would not work for a few days and then go back to normal. by october it quit working at all. my service engine light also stays on. i have also experienced some power surges that seem to affect the lighting system. i also had to problem commented on by several people with the low beam lights going out. i checked all the fuses and they were in working order. i took the vehicle to the dealership and they said the bulbs were blown and replaced them. i questioned that statement somewhat because i had replace one of the bulbs not a month earlier. the lights have worked fine since except for power surges. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when the vehicle stops, it shuts off and all of the electrical components stop working. in addition, it takes 4 to 5 attempts to restart the vehicle. the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle. the contact took the manufacturer to court for not making the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. | |||
| 02/10/2007 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have owned my trailblazer for about 1 1/2 years. in the last year my gauges are not working. i don't know how fast i am going, i don't know if it over heats because it is stuck in the hot, i don't know if my oil pressure is to high and if my motor will blow up. it only has 66,800 miles on it. from what i heard gm says it is not their problem, but yet they issued recalls for dash clusters for other models for the same exact reason. i can not afford to have it fixed, it is a defect that gm should own up to. it is also a safety issue if the gauges don't work for me to know that something is wrong and leaves me and my family setting in the middle of nowhere. plus i can't even trade and get the value out of it because of this problem. all in all somebody needs to step up and force gm to fix this problem that they made. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| The speedometer in my 04 trailblazer started acting crazy. one minute it was reading fine, then said i was going 100 mph. i have talked with the dealership, but all they have to say is that they are aware of the problem, but no recalls yet. i have tried contacting gm on this problem but seem to get no where. the service guy at the dealership said they would fix it, but i would have to pay the hefty 500-600 bill. with all the complaints that are out there, i feel that gm should do something about this. why are they being lazy? someone could really get hurt, or even get ticketed for not knowing how fast they are going. i have been driving my truck like this since march 08. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a used 2004 chevy trailblazer in february 08. it only had 23,000 miles on it. with in the first 2 weeks i had it my gauges started going crazy. they were jumping around all over the place. i took it back to the dealer to have it fixed and they tried to charge me. fortunately i must have complained enough and to the right person because it was replaced at no charge to my self. i now am having major problems with it stalling and trying to stall. after searching the internet i see that i am not alone there are hundreds of complaints about this problem. everyday upon start up it idles very rough and it tries to stall for a good 10 minutes. if i don't let it sit and idle before i drive it tends to stall. my check engine light will flicker at least once a day and every few days my reduced engine power light will flicker. i do not feel safe anymore. what if i am traveling and my car stalls and i lose control and from reading the other complaints i am at risk for my air bags not deploying. if it is a problem with the pcm, i don't have the money to fix it!!!!! why should i have too? i see that i am not alone with this problem. why is their nothing being done about it? why should us as consumer already paying enough for these vehicles be responsible for their mistakes? *tr | |||
| 08/14/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Last week my wife indicated that when she was driving, the speedometer in our 2004 trailblazer was showing she was going 100 mph when in fact she was not. i took the vehicle into the dealership and they said that gm is aware of the problem and fixing it on some models but will not cover the $500 - $700 cost on my model. i contacted gm yesterday and am awaiting a response. it has to do with the instrument cluster and the problem is still continuing. i call on the nhtsa to exert pressure on gm before someone is killed as the result of this faulty part that gm is aware of. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 38500 | 1 | |
| All lights, and bells went off on instrument panel. started with the check 4-wheel drive, then all other lights starting flashing on and off. the gauges kept going down to nothing. have had it in to the shop 5 times so far. isn't this under the lemon law? and it seems as though i have to look forward to my speedometer going out next. it only has 38,000 on it. i cant believe gm will not take responsibility for their mistake. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 44500 | 1 | |
| Instrument panel in 2004 chevrolet trailblazer malfunction. no gauges work. no fuel gauge , ran out of gas on highway. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2008 | 60920 | 1 | |
| While driving, the instrument panel alternates between dinging and flashing first the abs/brake light, then both seat belt lights and then the check 4 wheel drive. the read out also goes from driver unknown to driver 1. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The instrument cluster in my 2004 chevy trailblazer functions erratically if at all. this behavior began a few weeks ago when the tach went crazy and eventually just quit, the needle now just sits at the bottom of the instrument and wiggles occasionally. the speedometer is erratic in that at times it will just quit and read o -10 mph when i know i am going a lot faster than that (freeway speeds). the cruise control is so unpredictable i don't dare use it anymore. it speeds up for no apparent reason and i am afraid i won't be able to turn it off. what can be done about these issues. all in all otherwise we like the vehicle but the problems with the instrument panel are making us think about getting rid of it. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 20366 | 100 | 06/17/2004 |
| I began having problems with speedometer and tachometer several years ago. the tac and speedometer go haywire and then go dead while driving down the road. i brought it in and was told that it was a faulty gauge cluster that needed to be replaced and that it was a problem already recalled in other gm vehicles. the service tech was able to unhook the battery cable and reset the gauges but they still aren't fixed. i have been reading multitudes of complaints of the same thing. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 60000 | 4 | 04/22/2004 |
| The rpm tach does not work on the 2004 trailblazer. this is my wife's car and she takes really good care of it. we do not drive it hard. the driver side plastic bezel around the electronics is broke. i've had to replace the electronic board, apparently it was not detecting correctly and making the vehicle stall. oh and when filling the gas tank make sure you run the pump by hand. if you allow the pump to fill the car you will over fill everytime. causing gas to go on the side of the car. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 61010 | 2 | 06/28/2004 |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer headlights and dash lights went out. customer states that they came back on and then went out for 7 days. mechanic stated they would have to do the eliminating method to find out what is wrong. *kb *tr | |||
| 07/30/2007 | 32000 | 20 | 05/29/2007 |
| Intermittent problem where the engine stalls or will not start. when failure occurs, instrument panel begins to flicker lights and gauges bounce around. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 12 | 09/01/2004 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the headlights and interior lights would dim intermittently. at times, the headlights are so dim that he can hardly see the road. the dealer was able to duplicate the failure, however, they were unable to provide a remedy. the contact was advised not to drive the vehicle at night. the current mileage was 29,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 02-01-08. *kb | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 10000 | 4 | 01/02/2004 |
| Intermittent headlight and voltage problems, the vehicle is a 2004 trailblazer, the problem began in the fall of 2004...headlights and voltage gauge would dim and drop, would continue to do this intermittently...dealership replaced the alternator twice..also the dash has been replaced once due to the voltage spikes caused by this...the last time i took it in the service manager told me that gm had issued a bulletin on this saying it was the nature of the beast that it was caused by a secondary smog pump that was supposed to come on only when the vehicle was 1st started...but could also keep kicking in and out causing a severe voltage draw...my truck now has 50,000 miles on it, am afraid these voltage spikes will take out another dash, i feel gm has a serious defect with this and feel this a serious safety issue as the headlights all but go out at low speeds, the dealership here has done all that gm will allow them to do according to them. *jb | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 1 | 02/27/2005 | |
| I have a 2004 chevy trailblazer. early last month i discovered my speedometer meter not stopping at 0 mph when i approached a traffic light. it stopped at 20 mph. this meant the speedometer was indicating a speed faster than i was actually going. when i turned the vehicle off that evening and back on the next morning, it reset and returned to 0 mph. as the month progressed, the speedometer indicator continued exhibiting this problem. this problem has caused the indicator to exceed passed the 120 mph indicator. the only resolution has been to continuously turn the car off and back on. depending on where the indicator stops will dictate how many times i'll have to turn the car off and back on to get the indicator back to 0 mph. *nm | |||
| 05/26/2006 | 48000 | 1 | 02/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after driving the vehicle for an hour to an hour and a half, the controls on the door and steering wheel became hot enough to cause a minor burn to the contact. the control panel on the radio also blacked out and the clock reset itself. when the vehicle was taken to the dealership, the computer stored no codes and the problem could not be determined. | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 16818 | 1 | |
| Car died on exit ramp of 290 and thorndale. pushed car to side of road where we noticed smoke coming from under hood. upon opening hood saw fire coming from filter under air cleaner compartment. flagged down police officer who helped put out fire with fire extinguisher. had car towed to advantage chevrolet who said they had never seen anything like this and perhaps a cigerette got sucked in and started the fire. contacted gm who sent out a rep and could not explain fire so he concluded gm was not responsible under warranty because the car must have sucked in some foreign object and it was not a mechanical failure. car was repaired under my insurance, who is fighting the claim. parts replaced were air cleaner compartment, ducts, clamps, sensors, snorkel, element etc. was told old parts were in back of car, but when we looked parts were missing. dealer still looking for parts. no one has yet to address why car died in the first place. *nm | |||
| 04/20/2006 | 44000 | 3 | 04/30/2004 |
| I own a 2004 trailbrazer that have the same problem as the gm recall on lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps that are always on. on vehicles with cruise control, that function also becomes inoperative. . the national highway traffic safety administration contacted gm to inquire about the issue after receiving three complaints, and the company issued the recall in response, adler said. *nm | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 7 | 09/04/2004 | |
| We have a problem with our vehicle 2004 chevy trailblazer, purchased new. it has a problem where it will shut down while driving. it may or may not stall, but it goes into reduced engine power with all service engine lights on. it did stall one particular time while my wife was driving it. she was on a steep hill and the vehicle stalled and rolled backward down the hill. it was vary difficult to steer and brake for her without the power steering and braking on. luckly no one was behind her. this vehicle has been to our dealership for the 5th time now and twice to another dealership for the same problem. | |||
| 03/20/2006 | 1 | 12/28/2004 | |
| While driving at night, i noticed the dash lights dim and headlights dim at the same time. the lights then immediately flicker back to normal nighttime lights. it appears they are flickering between daytime and nighttime settings. when i took the car to the dealer, they could find nothing wrong.*jb | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 6500 | 50 | 07/31/2004 |
| 2004 chevy trailblazer electrical system has serious problems. in the rather short time i have owned it, it has been in the dealer repair 7 times for the same group of problems. the outside mirrors keep pointing to the sky randomly causing brief confusion when they are needed for safety. the pre-set memory keeps clearing itself. the headlights and dash lights often go very dim and flicker causing distraction to the other drivers and fear in the driver operating this vehicle. the driver's side heated seat stopped working. the passenger side door window controls randomly stop working. turning off the vehicle and restarting it is the only way to correct it. all of these items have been looked at by the dealer but no solution has been found. several computer reprogramming and parts have been replaced but the problems still remain. the dealer does not acknowledge that information posted on the internet by other owners of this vehicle is valid. that is bull~h@t !they seem reluctant to continue troubleshooting it. my greatest fear is that it ends up burning to the ground like many other owners have reported. something has to be a common problem for all of these electrical issues with these vehicles. *nm | |||
| 01/24/2006 | 8000 | 25 | 10/07/2003 |
| I bought vehicle in october 2003. it is a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. in the months following i began having electrical problems . check engine light would flash on and then went off again. the first time it happened car stalled as well. i would bring it in to the dealership and they would say that they could not duplicate the problem, and they hooked up to the computer and didn't find any problems. i also had my headlights flicker when accelerating and decelerating. i have had numerous problems with my blinkers. i have had the tail light assemblies replaced twice. i recently took it again because my left blinker would flash much faster when i touched the brake. also, if i just touched the brake the right blinker light on my console would illuminate. also, it looked as if i had my lights on for reversing while i was driving, which was extremely unsafe as other drivers thought i was reversing when i was going forward. i have had 4wd light come on and then turn off again later. i have had my main computer replaced twice and my flasher computer replaced once. i had to have my keys reprogrammed twice and they finally found out today i had faulty electrical wiring which was supposedly causing the trouble with the brakes and flashers. i have brought it in for this problem 3 times in the last couple weeks. i also have a problem with the gas tank overflowing everything i fill up no matter what i do and i am not trying to top off. also, i have had several problems with my seat belts and have them replaced as well. they would lock and i would be unable to get it one to drive the car safely. i had to drive my car to the dealership with no seat belt. overall, these problems amount to a poorly made very expensive car that leaves me feeling unsafe in my car. please make chevrolet listen to its consumers and pay restitution. we were all lied to by the car manufacturer, who had to have known it was producing an inferior product.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2005 | 27000 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| I own a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer lt. on december 5, 2005, my wife backed the vehicle out of our basement. she noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. immediately,she saw flames. the vehicle burned completely, also burning the end of my home. i contacted g.m. about this problem and was told i was way down the list of problems. my concern is that this could be a serious problem that could result in death the next time this happens. i sincerely hope this is not the case. i would hope that g.m. would look into this matter before this happens again. considering this vehicle was purchased new and had only 27,000 miles on the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 12/12/2005 | 10 | 05/07/2004 | |
| I bought this vehicle brand new and since purchase it is in and out of the show with numerous electrical and gas problems. everytime you put gas in the vehicle it spills out from the underside. the dealership has replace parts pertaining to the fuel system and it has not solved the problem. my radio has been replaced and still does not work properly. my headlights dim up and down, the air blows low and high the interior lights flash off and on the engine runs rough and all these symptoms happen sporadically. it has been in the dealership numerous times and everytime i take it they state they cannot duplicate the problem. this vehicle i feel is a safety issue and i do not feel comfortable putting my family in it. i am currently filing a lemon law complaint with the better business bureau. *jb | |||
| 10/19/2005 | 10 | 08/30/2004 | |
| I want gm to be looking into a problem they have about there trailblazers. i have had many problems with electrical and stalling. i have had 3 computer brains put in, and the electrical done once. yet the dealership can find no problems with this vehicle!! in the electrical the gauges would freak out, and even took out the fuel sensor. then i had a shock when you touch the gear shift, i was told to quit dragging my feet on that one. then it went to the car stalling or not even starting at all. the dealership yet to figure the problem out. know the warranty is expired i am having a hard time with the getting repairs, or it looked out. i no longer trust this car, and do not allow my children to ride in for long distances at all. i have had more problems since my warranty went out, and it proceeds to only get worse. and i can do nothing about it, since the problems started after the time line for the lemon law was up (bought as a previously owned vehicle.) or dealer trade back! *jb | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 0 | 06/27/2004 | |
| While driving headlights dim very low to the point that you can not see. doesn't happen every time. dashboard lights also go very low. vehicle taken in to dealership in april. tech says can not duplicate problem. car taken in again this time cd player will stop playing if volume is turned all the way down for more that 2 mins. in order to make it play again you have to eject cd and reinsert. radio was suppose to be ordered never received it. car taken in again this time different dealership found problem with radio and it was replaced asked for them to check headlights because problem still happens. they also cannot duplicate problem. after leaving dealership cd players stops play again. sept 28, 2005 while at bank drive through car stalls out, able to restart car. took vehicle to dealership told them about the stalling out, headlights, and cd player. after having my car there a week and 3 days there conclusion was that the stalling out was because the was carbon build up in throttle body this was cleaned out. my car has 19,000 miles and is a year old i don;t believe this is the problem. while there a new cd player was put in, i was told that the one that was replaced before was a refurbished one and it didn't surprise them that it didn't work. the headlights we were told that we were crazy at first and then after speaking with the service manager was told that my vehicle has california emissions which means we have a 2nd air intake on it that causes the alternator to drain causing the lights to dim. gm has told us this is normal!!!!!! i am sorry i am not willing to put my family lives on the line because i happen to buy a new car in virginia that was made in california. i leave in a rural area not the city so if i lose my headlights then that means i can't see. this doesn't mean anything to them. we do have a meeting in nov with the northern area manager. this is not a normal operation of a car nor should it be designed to do this. *nm | |||
| 03/13/2005 | 5 | 10/15/2004 | |
| (1) driving on a straight road, very frew street lights, few bumps but not many. 2) while driving, noticed the lights dimming and becoming bright again while on low beam. it appeared as if i was flipping between low beam and lower beam (if there was one). during this time, i noticed the dash lights would become dim, but still very visible. watching the voltage meter, that did not move at all and remained slightly above 14 volts. no other equipment (radio, etc) made any type of noise or indication that any voltage has dropped. i've had the vehicle for approx. 5 mos and this has happened very sporadically, but just recently it continued happening for approx. 10 minutes striaght until i stopped and shut the vehicle off. (3) nothing was done at this time. it was brought to the dealership and they were unable to reproduce, hence they would not do anything to fix this safety issue.*ak | |||
| 02/12/2005 | 6 | 07/31/2004 | |
| The home security (automatic garage door opener) system has been failing in my trailblazer. a few days ago were leaving the house for dinner, i opened the garage door with the manual button just inside the garage. approximately 1 minute later i began pulling out of the garage when i suddenly backed into my garage door. confused about the situation i pulled the trailblazer back in and got out to investigate. the garage door had closed approximately half way and hit the tailgate just below the wiper blade causing several deep scratches. i managed to pop the garage door back into the rails and bend the aluminum pieces back in place so that the door is now serviceable. now late for an appointment i got back inside the truck and the door began to close again. this has now been happening quite frequently. it is my belief that there is some kind of a short or something in the electronics that cause the automatic garage door opener to send a signal when someone closes the door. i now have an estimate for over $500 in paint and repairs which i am eager to have fixed, but not if this keeps happening. i've contacted my dealer and he has told me how to deprogram my opener but i am holding off until i can have an insurance agent or someone from the dealership look at the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 15510 | 1 | 01/30/2004 |
| I was backing out of a driveway when my radio starting sounding funny, then smoke started filling up in the car it smelled like wires were burning. i could not see the gear,the door or window would not open and i was trapped in my seat belt. all of my passengers got out safe. i was screaming that i could not get out that's when my son came and pulled me out the truck. i got a few scratches on my leg and my knee. the truck would not start back up for awhile. it shut it self down, it started back up about 15 minutes later. i was about 3 blocks from my home, i was dropping off a neighbor. i did manage to drive home this happened on january 1, 2005 at about 2:30 am. i did start the truck up about 2:00 pm you could still smell burnt wires. i am afraid to drive it. the doors will not lock and all of the dash board warning lights are lit up, like the check engine, battery, brake light and etc. i will be getting it towed on monday , january 3, 2005 to bill wink dealership. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 6 | ||
| Occasionally, there was a burning smell inside the vehicle. the electrical system had caused the radio, fuses and navigation system to fail and shut down the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, but the cause was still undetermined. *jb | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 4437 | 6 | |
| While driving home from work late at night on six different nights ,doing approximately 65 mph the vehical just shut down, check engine light and reduced engine speed lights came on(actualy the engine was still running with no exceleration) pulled to side of road ,turned vehical off and restarted , check engine soon light remained on till next day when it shut off, gmc dealer said no way to check if intermittent problem,if light came on during the day to bring it in right away!*ak | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 3700 | 1 | 10/31/2004 |
| I was at a stop sign turning right. the trail blazer was in a4wd. i took off rather quickly and the service 4wd light came on. the light stayed on until i got home (a 20 min drive). once the trailblazer was turned off, the light did not come back on. i took the trailblazer to the chevy dealership. the service department stated they did not find a code.the service department stated that the light must not have been on long enough for it to register anything wrong or it's possible that it might register later. the receipt states: transmission work - job #1 - service 4x4 lite on. check for codes. check over updates. reprogram pcm with latest updates. courtesy inspection - job#2 - 27 point courtesy inspection. trailblazer was bought 10/31/04 and has 3,700 miles.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 9200 | 5 | 09/27/2003 |
| Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. i have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. the vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in drive when this happened. i had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. well, it happened to me again this evening. same problem. this will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. i only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. is there a way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. there always seems to be something wrong with it. the connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. i feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/19/2007 | 20 | 10/20/2004 | |
| Headlights dim and flash at random times while driving under regular conditions. battery gauge on dashboard shows varying voltages. gm/chevy dealerships suggest replacing alternator, but that does not fix the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrumental clusters and battery cage failed. the contact called a local dealer and they informed him that his warranty was not valid for the repair. there are no related recalls. the contact is responsible for paying the instrument clusters repair cost of $500. the failure mileage was 62,000. updated 02/01/10 *bf updated 02/02/10.*jb | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 9200 | 5 | 09/27/2003 |
| Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. i have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. the vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in drive when this happened. i had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. well, it happened to me again this evening. same problem. this will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. i only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. is there a way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. there always seems to be something wrong with it. the connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. i feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.*ak | |||
| 11/14/2003 | 100 | 4 | |
| On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. when this occurred consumer tried to restart vehicle, but it wouldn't restart. also, keys were stuck in the ignition. as a result, battery was drained. dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and its relay switch. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 15000 | 10 | 10/15/2004 |
| Service engine soon light would flash on then immediately off, truck would feel like it momentarily lost power while driving. recently the fuses for all the gauges have been blowing out repetitively. the speedometer does it more than the others. have replaced them several times in the past three months. chevy was helpfully guessing at first but finally told us there was nothing they could do towards the end of our 3 year warranty. we haven't taken it back to them for the ongoing problems. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/14/2003 | 100 | 4 | |
| On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. when this occurred consumer tried to restart vehicle, but it wouldn't restart. also, keys were stuck in the ignition. as a result, battery was drained. dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and its relay switch. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 107 | 1 | |
| While driving smoke was coming into vehicle through the vents. consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder. a few minutes later vehicle caught on fire. the fire department was called. vehicle was totaled.*ak *mr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 5800 | 4 | 02/15/2004 |
| The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. there was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed. the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly. the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module. windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 5800 | 4 | 02/15/2004 |
| The check engine light and the reduced engine power light came on the first time and the truck had no acceleration. there was a code recorded when service was performed and pcm was reprogrammed. the next 3 times the check engine light came on and the truck would only accelerate if the rpm's reved up to 2, then the truck would move very slowly. the problem they found this time was a faulty ingition switch (2 times) a program upgrade of the motherboard of the truck, and the tork converter clutch module. windshield wiper blades stopped working during a snow/rain storm.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 9200 | 5 | 09/27/2003 |
| Major electrical problems inside the vehicle. i have owned it less than a year.the vehicle has been in the shop twice in the past two weeks. exiting the freeway the i had a complete power failure. the vehicle completely stopped and locked up and there was a semi truck behind me! my vehicle was moving and in drive when this happened. i had two of my toddlers in the car with me! the vehicle was taken into a local dealer and unfortunately they could not find anything wrong with it. apparently, when the vehicle is restarted it erases the codes in the engine as to what caused the problem. well, it happened to me again this evening. same problem. this will be my 5th time of bringing this vehicle in for electrical problems in less than a year. i only have 9400 miles on the vehicle and bought it brand new. i do not feel safe driving this vehicle with my 5 children as passengers. is there a way gm can get me a better running vehicle? i paid a lot for this vehicle and am very unsatisfied with it's performace. there always seems to be something wrong with it. the connell chevrolet service here in killeen has been very helpful. i feel sorry for them because they did not sell me this vehicle but they are the ones nice enough to try and fix the multiple problems.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 01/19/2013 | 105427 | 1 | |
| Speedometer stuck at 0 mph even when vehicle was in motion on highway. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 70000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the freeway with my family the speedometer and tach stopped working. we have been calling gm to find a solution with no results. i have come to realize that i am one of many with this same issue with their 2004 trailblazer. we cannot understand how gm can say that this is not a safety issue when this puts our children and families in danger when ever they are in a vehicle that is not producing accurate feedback concerning our speed and performance of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have the same problem that an earlier blogger as, all my gauges are stuck, the speedometer is stuck, the oil gauge stuck, gas gauge stuck, i think gm needs to take control of their problem and correct it, not just say it's not a problem they will not fix. there needs to be a recall for this problem pin the trailblazer trucks. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/14/2003 | 100 | 4 | |
| On 4 separate occasions vehicle stalled. when this occurred consumer tried to restart vehicle, but it wouldn't restart. also, keys were stuck in the ignition. as a result, battery was drained. dealership has replaced automatic transmission shift lock control, battery fuses , programmed the calibration for the engine control module, the starter, and its relay switch. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about an engine problem which caused the vehicle to start intermittently. vehicle was towed to the dealer. mechanic determined that the starter needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 10/28/2004 |
| On 8/1/06 i was awaken by a neighbor at 1 am saying my car was on fire. the fire department was called but the entire interior was destroyed. the fire department said it had to have been an electrical malfunction. the vehicle had been parked since 8 pm that night and it was locked. there was no sign of forced entry and no sign of any other reason for the fire. the car was purchased new in 10/04 and had less than 30,000 miles on it. i used the roadside warranty to have it towed to a dealer but the dealer refused to have anything to do with it. it took two weeks for gm to send a fire investigator out and their investigator said he couldn't determine the cause of the fire. i filed a complaint with the vermont state attorney's office but gm did not respond to the complaint. i had electrical repairs done just a few months after purchasing the vehicle too and the stereo system had stopped working just a month before the fire. the car is still sitting at the dealership. i did not have collision insurance because the car was paid in full and my current finances did not allow me to maintain anything more than liability insurance. so now i have no vehicle and this is tough with 3 young children. gm refuses to honor their warranty and insists that this model vehicle doesn't have electrical issues. it's time someone made gm honor the warranty they charge for when you purchase a new vehicle. *jb | |||
| 10/29/2005 | 25 | 01/25/2004 | |
| Shortly after i purchased a 2004 chevy trailblazer i began to have problems with a loud vibration from the undercarriage. it has been to the shop numerous times but is still not fixed. recently the vehicle began stalling out at any given time. dealer could not replicate. still does it!!! around the same time my transmission would slip. dealer could not replicate. still does it!!! now i am feeling a lot of vibration in the steering wheel when i turn. talked to other tb owners and i thinking i will need to replace the struts. what next!! *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 37000 | 1 | 09/15/2005 |
| I parked and turned off my car and it burst into flames. i had absolutely no warning, no warning light came on and i had no problems with the car at all until the fire. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 250 | 100 | 11/10/2003 |
| Whenever i drive at night the exterior and interior lights flicker and sometimes go out completely when i brake or allow the truck to coast. when i use the gas the problem resolves but since i have to stop sometime this isn't a good fix. the electrical gauge on my dash fluxuate with the lights going from low to high and back again. i've taken into 2 dealerships but they can't duplicate the problem i work nights so i am driving mostly during the night. how is it save for a young woman to drive alone at night without lights? this is an ongoing problem that has happened since i purchased the truck and has not been resolved. *tr | |||