2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

406

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 7 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

The 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT has received a total of 406 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (52 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (36 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (29 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT, potentially affecting up to 1,550,874 vehicles.

Recall 05V494000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

| 98,007 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO,...

Consequence: IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL, AND INSPECT THE REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCHES. FUNCTIONAL LATCHES WILL BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. NON-FUNCTIONING LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL...

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Recall 04V527000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

| 871,473 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 04V046000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 581,394 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE...

Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY...

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

406 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 52 1 Crash 4 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 36
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 29
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 22
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 15
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 13
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 11
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 9
Power Train
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 7
Structurebody
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 6
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11190295 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING NEAR THE BOTTOM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CHECK VALVE WAS FRACTURED. JOE LUNGHAMER CHEVROLET (475 SUMMIT DR, WATERFORD TWP, MI 48328, 1-(248) 683-7100) WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THERE WAS NO FUEL SYSTEM RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED EXTENDED WARRANTY CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14423, BUT THEY HAD NOT PROVIDED A RECALL REMEDY TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11155988 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 120,600 miles
THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THEN IT WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHER TIMES. NOW IT NEVER WORKS. NOW THAT ITS WINTER I'M SLIDING AT STOP SIGNS THAT AREN'T EVEN THAT SLIPPERY. THE ACTUATORS IN THE HEATING AND COOLING ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALL SUMMER I HAD HEAT BLOWING ALL THE TIME AND SUDDENLY THERE WOULD BE NOTHING. NOW IT'S COLD AIR ALL THE TIME. MAKES MY WINDOWS FOG UP AND NOT DEFROST. I HAVE DONE THE RESET PROCEDURE AND HEAR THINGS MOVING BUT IT DOESN'T FIX IT. THE BLOWER IN THE BALL SEAT AND THIRD ROW IS HIT OR MISS FOR EVEN WORKING AT ALL.
#11155988 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 120,600 miles
THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THEN IT WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHER TIMES. NOW IT NEVER WORKS. NOW THAT ITS WINTER I'M SLIDING AT STOP SIGNS THAT AREN'T EVEN THAT SLIPPERY. THE ACTUATORS IN THE HEATING AND COOLING ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALL SUMMER I HAD HEAT BLOWING ALL THE TIME AND SUDDENLY THERE WOULD BE NOTHING. NOW IT'S COLD AIR ALL THE TIME. MAKES MY WINDOWS FOG UP AND NOT DEFROST. I HAVE DONE THE RESET PROCEDURE AND HEAR THINGS MOVING BUT IT DOESN'T FIX IT. THE BLOWER IN THE BALL SEAT AND THIRD ROW IS HIT OR MISS FOR EVEN WORKING AT ALL.
#11139626 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 194,000 miles
HAS A BAD GAS SMELL LEAKING GAS SOMEWHERE
#11098831 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 177,000 miles Fire
ONE BY ONE THINGS HAVE BEEN GOING OUT AND NOT WORKING. FIRST THE CAR WOULD NOT START ALL THE TIME WITH THE KEY, THEN THE A/C STOPED WORKING, NEXT WAS THE FUEL PUMP, THEN THE INJECTORS. I CHECKED EVERYTHING IT COULD BE. I WAS DRIVING WITH MY KIDS DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED LOST POWER STEERING SO IT WAS HARD TO GET OFF THE ROAD FAST. I GOT IT STARTED AND WAS DRIVING AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY GET IT HOME WHEN IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND OUT THIS CAR HAS ISSUES WITH THE FUSE BOX ITSELF UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED IT UP JUST TO FIND THE WORDING THAT CONNECTED THE PINS WAS BROKEN IN NUMEROUS PLACES AND HAD STARTED TO BURN UP IN THE BOX.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

040604076 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON UNSTABLE/ROUGH/LUMPY ENGINE IDLE, AND LOW SPEED VEHICLE SURGE, RANDOM DISTURBANCE OR VEHICLE SHUDDER. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT.

Investigation PE04001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Closed

Opened:

FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING

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