2004 Chevrolet Blazer

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 12 of 51 complaints (24%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Suspension, Wheels & Tires include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 79 in 2003 to 51 in 2004.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2004: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2002	2003	2004	2005	vs. 2004 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,650–4,450	3,650–4,150	3,900–4,150	3,650–4,150
Combined MPG	14–17	15–17	15–16	15–17
City / Highway MPG	12–15 / 16–20	13–15 / 17–21	13–14 / 17–19	13–15 / 17–20
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	523–635	523–592	555–592	523–592
Complaints filed	250	79	51	18	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	1	1	0	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	14	15	4	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	6	0	0	2	Not compared
Injuries reported	19	6	5	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	2	2	2	2

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?

Electrical: 12 of 51 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer get?

EPA rates it 15–16 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer?

EPA estimates $3,900–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 4-spd	6	4.3L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	14 mpg (high)	19 mpg (high)	16 mpg (high)	$3,900 (low)	555 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Manual 5-spd	6	4.3L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	14 mpg (high)	19 mpg (high)	16 mpg (high)	$3,900 (low)	555 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3	Automatic 4-spd	6	4.3L	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	13 mpg (low)	17 mpg (low)	15 mpg (low)	$4,150 (high)	592 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4	Manual 5-spd	6	4.3L	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	13 mpg (low)	18 mpg	15 mpg (low)	$4,150 (high)	592 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	4	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	4	1	0
Fuel System	1	0	0
Electrical	12	1	1
Brakes	7	0	0
Steering	4	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	9	2	2
Airbags & Restraints	5	1	1
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	2	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	8	0	1
Visibility & Lighting	4	0	0
Other	1	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 04V132000 · Mar 22, 2004
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: 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.