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2004 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and problems

1 recall and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.

1
recalls
50
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V132000 · reported March 18, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 183,922 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
The fix
Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 8, 2018 · Air bags · 162,327 miles

COUPLE WEEK AFTER BOUGHT, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. COST 11OO TO FIX.FEB. 26 LOOK OUT DOOR IN MORNING AND AIR BAGS EXPLODED AND CAUSE ALL ELECTRIC SYSTEM TO GO OUT. BRAKE WAS ON STREET, AIR BAG WAS IN DRIVEWAY AT HOME.

Feb 27, 2018 · Air bags · 83,000 miles

WOKE UP IN MORNING AFTER STORM AND LOOKED OUT TO FIND THAT THE AIR BAG IN BLAZER HAD EXPLODED OUT. SHUT ALL SYSTEM OFF.? THE BLAZER WAS AND IS STILL STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY.

Jan 6, 2016 · Service brakes · 70,139 miles

BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH AND LOST REAR BRAKES DURING STOP--DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR PROPERLY---PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GEN MOTORS--WENT OUT DURING STOP ON HIGHWAY --NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR PEOPLE--GROSELY LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP SAFELY.

Dec 4, 2014 · Structure · 121,000 miles

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, MY DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OPEN. NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. I AM ABLE TO MANUALLY MOVE THE LATCH WITH THE DOOR OPEN BUT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE TO SECURE THE DOOR SHUT.

Nov 13, 2014 · Service brakes · 105,000 miles

AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS ON VEHICLE I WAS PUMPING BRAKES TO BLEED OUT AIR IN THE LINES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INSPECTION THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. REQUIRED 100% REPLACEMENT OF ALL BRAKE LINES.

Blazer model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 3326355
2002 2246146
2003 177140
2004 15040
2005 01502
2006 01921
2007 0920

Across all years, the 2000 Blazer has the most complaints (589). All Chevrolet Blazer years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer, the most recent reported on March 18, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by structure (6).
How many 2004 Chevrolet Blazer complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 50 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 8, 2018.