2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 46 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I purchased a chevrolet ext trailblazer on nov. 26, 2004. 2 months later on feb. 1, 2005 it was towed into the dealership after shutting down 5 times with 2 loud explosions. The malfuction of the vehicle came close to a couple of accidents occuring and an almost near death experience for my daugher and I when it shut down for on a 4 lane highway by attempting to cross it unto the residential area.
Due to a service engine soon warning light and smelling gas inside my vehicle, I took my vehicle to my local mechanic. He stated there was a crack in the neck of my fuel tank. The tank needs to be replaced. He also stated that this is a common problem with trailblazers. I then took the vehicle to the GM dealer where it was purchased. Their initial diagnosis was the fuel cap needed to be replaced. At that point I asked them to check for a crack. They did and verified there is a crack.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
- Electrical system 147 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints