IllustrationWHEN BRAKING ANY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. THIS WOULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
2003 Chevrolet Blazer
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
160–25K
925–50K
950–75K
375–100K
5100–150K
7150K+
49 reports with mileage · 28 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
4 reportsWHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE DOOR OF THE GARAGE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE P…
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WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE DOOR OF THE GARAGE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GO ALL THE WAY DOWN AND TOOK LONGER TO STOP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER HAS A NEW 2003 BLAZER. THE BRAKE FLUID IS CONTAMINATED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Official recalls
104V132000 · Equipment:other:labels
Mar 18, 2004
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.