Chevrolet Blazer

Name: 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
Brand: Chevrolet

EPA MPG: 18 mpg

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EPA MPG: 18 mpg

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CR's Take

Changed little since 1995, the long-running Blazer lags behind more-modern sport utilities in virtually every respect. Emergency handling is poor, the ride is stiff and jiggly, fit and finish is subpar, and the rear seats are uncomfortable. The 190-hp V6 engine feels lively, but fuel economy is poor even by the paltry standards of the class. The Blazer received a "poor" rating in an insurance-industry offset crash test. The superficially sporty Xtreme model is a two-door, rear-drive version; the ZR2 is a 4WD version of the two-door. The TrailBlazer has demoted the Blazer to primarily rental-fleet status.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2004 Large SUVs Ratings

2004 Chevrolet Blazer

$3,050 - $3,850

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban

$4,250 - $6,075

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

$4,750 - $6,350

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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2004 Dodge Durango

$3,500 - $4,325

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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2004 Ford Expedition

$3,050 - $4,800

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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2004 GMC Yukon

$4,175 - $5,875

EPA MPG NA

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2004 GMC Yukon XL

$4,750 - $6,800

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Infiniti QX

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Nissan Armada

$ NA

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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2004 Toyota Sequoia

$5,700 - $6,475

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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Features & Specs

2-door SUV

4-door SUV

3 front, 3 rear

4WD, Rear

4.3-liter V6 (190 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2019-Present

Current Generation

The Blazer name was resurrected for an all-new SUV that slots between the compact Equinox and three-row Traverse. This midsized crossover model takes aim at the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, five-passenger midsized SUVs that focus more on styling and luxury and less on utility. Four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines are available. The Blazer rides and handles well, it's quiet, and the V6's power delivery is smooth. Controls are easy to use but the low dash vents hurt air distribution. In 2022 advanced safety features such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and lane keeping assistance became standard on all trims. A 10-inch infotainment screen became standard on 2023 models and heated seats became standard in 2024.

1995-2018

1995 Redesign Year

The Blazer's brakes were inferior and the body leaned a lot in hard cornering in CR testing. The 1998 models received better brakes, but still had cumbersome handling, a so-so ride, and sloppy fit and finish. The Blazer also received a "Poor" rating in an IIHS offset-frontal crash test. The 4.3-liter-V6 engine feels lively, but fuel economy is poor even by the paltry standards of the class. The newer TrailBlazer, which essentially replaced the Blazer, arrived in 2001. More recent Blazers were mostly in rental fleets.