2004 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 1,081 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 752 | 701 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 31 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 68,720 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 627 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 101 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 93 |
| Power Train | 4 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 48 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2004 Cadillac Escalade
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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.