IllustrationWHILE 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. *TR
2004 Chevrolet Blazer
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
170–25K
625–50K
650–75K
375–100K
5100–150K
2150K+
39 reports with mileage · 11 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
Structure complaints
6 reportsWHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOWES, THE DOOR HINGE ON DRIVERS SIDE FAILED ALONG WITH LATCH ALLOWING IT FALL OFF. MAKING DOOR UNCLOSABLE AND CAR UNDRIVABLE. AFTER TAKING IT TO REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC SHOWED ME SEVERAL OTHER 2004 CHEVY BLAZERS WITH THE EXACT SAME HINGE FAILURE. HE HAS REPAIRED SO MANY OF THEM WITH THE SAME P…
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WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOWES, THE DOOR HINGE ON DRIVERS SIDE FAILED ALONG WITH LATCH ALLOWING IT FALL OFF. MAKING DOOR UNCLOSABLE AND CAR UNDRIVABLE. AFTER TAKING IT TO REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC SHOWED ME SEVERAL OTHER 2004 CHEVY BLAZERS WITH THE EXACT SAME HINGE FAILURE. HE HAS REPAIRED SO MANY OF THEM WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HE CONCLUDED IT MUST BE A DEFECT. REPAIR COST FOR THIS ARE ESTIMATED AT $1K AS THE HINGE MUST BE REPLACED AND RE ENFORCED, ALONG WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR AND LOCKING LATCH. *TR
BLAZER FEELS AS IF IT IS GOING TO ROLL OVER IN HIGH WINDS, SHAKES, ON THE HIGHWAY YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE. BLAZERS ARE SUPPOSEDLY THE DEADIEST VEHICLES ON THE ROAD TODAY.
SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. SPARE TIRE IS EXTERIOR MOUNTED AT REAR OF VEHICLE IN SUCH A POSITION THAT REAR VISION IS OBSTRUCTED BY ABOUT 75%. *BF IF THE REAR SEATS HEAD REST WAS UP, THERE WOULD ALMOST BE 100% VISION LOSS. ALSO, IF AND WHEN BACKING UP, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE IF VEHICLES, OBJECTS, OR PEDESTRIA…
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SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. SPARE TIRE IS EXTERIOR MOUNTED AT REAR OF VEHICLE IN SUCH A POSITION THAT REAR VISION IS OBSTRUCTED BY ABOUT 75%. *BF IF THE REAR SEATS HEAD REST WAS UP, THERE WOULD ALMOST BE 100% VISION LOSS. ALSO, IF AND WHEN BACKING UP, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE IF VEHICLES, OBJECTS, OR PEDESTRIANS WERE BEHIND THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB
WATER SOMEHOW GETS INTO THE B-PILLAR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEN IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE GETS PUT THROUGH THE CARWASH. CUSTOMER NOTICED THE SEAT BELT WAS SOAKED WHEN PULLED OUT. CUSTOMER IS WORRIED ABOUT SEAT BELT STRENGTH DIMINISHING AND FAILING IN AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THE BELT IS WET ALL THE WAY TO THE END WHEN PULLED OUT, THE MEC…
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WATER SOMEHOW GETS INTO THE B-PILLAR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEN IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE GETS PUT THROUGH THE CARWASH. CUSTOMER NOTICED THE SEAT BELT WAS SOAKED WHEN PULLED OUT. CUSTOMER IS WORRIED ABOUT SEAT BELT STRENGTH DIMINISHING AND FAILING IN AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THE BELT IS WET ALL THE WAY TO THE END WHEN PULLED OUT, THE MECHANISM THAT RAVELS UP THE BELT MUST BE WET ALSO. RUSTING AND MECHANISM FAILURE COULD RESULT. SEATBELT ALSO IS MILDEWING AND STARTING TO SMELL.*AK
THE PLASTIC RUNNING BOARD IS LOOSE AND CUT THE DRIVER'S LEG. *AK
Official recalls
104V132000 · Equipment:other:labels
Mar 18, 2004
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.