2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2004 Toyota Highlander
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 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2004 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,081 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 701 | 164 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 31 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,720 mi | 55,675 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 627 | 18 |
| Power Train | 62 | 58 |
| Exterior Lighting | 101 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 93 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 9 |
| Visibility | 28 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 56 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2004 Toyota Highlander
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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.