NHTSA Safety Recalls
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext Recalls
The 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA 04V527000- The defect
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
- The risk
- AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Reported January 11, 2004 by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.