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2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer consumer reviews

$27,520–$29,770 MSRP range
side view of 2004 Trailblazer Chevrolet
(48 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.1
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Safe , reliable and durable from the beginning!

Great SUV overall, nicely designed especially the 2-tone exterior color; straight-forward interior with durable materials strewn throughout the cabin. Straight 6 cyl is easily one of GMs best, transmission is not far behind. Safety is the upmost importance: after being t-boned at high speed (55+mph) by a drunk driver on the passenger door; the passenger walked away with only superficial injuries. The offensive vehicle that struck us was a midsized sedan that was completely obliterated from the firewall/ door hinge pillar forward, the engine was in 1 piece about 30 feet from where the sedan rested after impact. Took 6 weeks of repairs ($6k) than SUV was back on the road blazin' Trails again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Big, tall, safe, dependable SUV

Owned my '04 LT for the last 14 years, 130K mi, second owner. Other than the usual maintenance I had to replace: leaking variable valve timing solenoid, leaking fuel pressure regulator, climate control door actuators, ac compressor. Not bad, nothing major, the first 2 items an owner can do himself at very low cost. I like the SUV a lot since it's tall, wide, heavy, thick doors, safe. I get 16mpg city, 22 hwy - typical for all 6 cyl SUV and fine with me to have the comfort and safety. Toyota sedan came through red light n hit me in front R corner as I was turning L onto the road, felt less than a bumper car bump. I drove away, she was towed away.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Drives nice but has issues

I loved driving this for the most part but things after thing kept going wrong. My speedometer stopped working along with my gas gage. Luckily my gas light still worked. I had issues with power steering as well. While I enjoyed the comfort of this vehicle I ultimately had to get rid of it because the issues were greater than what it was worth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Please help 😰

I purchased my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer in August and absolutely loved it. All of a sudden it went completely dead on me. I put in a new battery and had mechanic put it on the machine to tell you what’s wrong, but nothing came up 😰. I’m wondering if anyone has had this problem and can please suggest to me something that I may be missing. I’m just heartbroken over this. I need my vehicle to get back and forth to chemotherapy so again, if anyone can help me, I would very much appreciate it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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La compre usada, pero es una excelente guagua

Es comoda, buen tren delantero. Jamas me ha dado problemas de transmision ni de motor. Tiene una fuerza increible. Me ha dado problemas con el aire acondicionado.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great daily 4x4!

The Chevy Trailblazer truly fits any lifestyle. In fact its built to accomodate any need from towing to a family day out, road trip or daily commute. This midsized SUV is not only comfortable with a convienent design for both driver and passangers though it is sleek and stylish. Overall this is one of the most reliable vehicles Ive ever owned and I would strongly recommend it to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

I have enjoyed my SUV since I bought it new in 2004, I decided to go back to a car since I don't need all the extra room. You can't go wrong in purchasing this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable SUV I've ever owned...

This truck has had to have normal maintenance done over the years however the engine has stayed running strong no matter what! Very dependable & reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Never again...

I overpaid for this pc of crap, but trans brakes electrical, basically if /when it hits 100k--plan on replacing EVERYTHING. Every turn signal, brake light, headlight, stereo quit, etc. 4wd was best feature--Never got stuck in Mn winter! 10 mpg on a good day, not comfy at all, etc...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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bought it used

I bought it used in 2014 so i expected things to go wrong. but the parts for this vehicle! My gosh are through the roof!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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