2004 Buick Rainier vs 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 1,081 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 653 | 701 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 31 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 68,720 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rainier | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 83 | 627 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 101 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 93 |
| Power Train | 15 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 43 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 48 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 48 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2004 Buick Rainier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.