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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

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110,318 miles · Apr 18, 2009
Visibility

I OWN A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003, AND I RAN INTO A RECALL PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION FOR GM'S RECALL ON ALL VEHICLES WITH A DEFECT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V046000 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 581,394 I CALLED MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DE…

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I OWN A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003, AND I RAN INTO A RECALL PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION FOR GM'S RECALL ON ALL VEHICLES WITH A DEFECT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V046000 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 581,394 I CALLED MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER, COURTESY CHEVROLET IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR FIXED SINCE THE PROBLEM IS A DEFECT ON GM'S PART. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND MY CAR FALLS IN THE RECALL CATEGORY, THE STAFF AT COURTESY CHEVROLET DID NOT FIX MY CAR ON THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN THEIR SYSTEM AS ONE OF THE CARS WITH A DEFECT/RECALL: RECALL: A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL IS A SITUATION IN WHICH MOST VEHICLES PRODUCED IN A PRODUCTION OR TOOLING RUN HAS A SEVERE ENOUGH FLAW IN A COMPONENT OR GROUP OF COMPONENTS IN THAT CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT MODIFICATION OR REPAIR COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE DRIVER AND/OR OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS TYPE OF RECALL IS KNOWN AS A NATIONAL RECALL. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT GM, A CORPORATION LOOKING TO GET THE ECONOMY BACK ON ITS OWN TWO FEET, IS NOT WORKING WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE A GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. I PAID $540.00 IN ORDER FOR MY PROBLEM TO BE FIXED. I AM REALLY DISAPPOINTED AS A CUSTOMER OF GENERAL MOTORS, DUE TO POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE WHILE TRYING TO SOLVE MY MECHANICAL PROBLEM, I REGRET BUYING A VEHICLE FROM GM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10265919

44,000 miles · Jan 28, 2005
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WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE,A FEW DAYS LATER THE CRACK TURNED AND WENT TOWARD THE LEFT.THIS HAPPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I DID NOTICE PRIOR TO THE CRACKING I HEARD POPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE TEMP.WAS COLD AND I HAD TO USE THE HEATER. ALSO KNOW ANOTHER PERSON WHO OWNS THE SAME YEAR …

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WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE,A FEW DAYS LATER THE CRACK TURNED AND WENT TOWARD THE LEFT.THIS HAPPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I DID NOTICE PRIOR TO THE CRACKING I HEARD POPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE TEMP.WAS COLD AND I HAD TO USE THE HEATER. ALSO KNOW ANOTHER PERSON WHO OWNS THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE BUT A TRUCK HAS HAD THIS SAME OCCURRENCE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10108112

3,500 miles · Jun 8, 2004
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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, WATER POURED IN LEAVING AN INCH OF WATER ON MY FLOOR BOARDS AND CARGO AREA. ALSO, WENT INTO SPEAKERS AND HEADLINER SOAKED AND DRIPPING. DEALER REROUTED DRAIN TUBES, MORE LEAKS OCCURED AND DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT FIND LEAK AND SENT VEHICLE BACK TO ME. WITHIN 12 HOURS OF RECEIV…

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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, WATER POURED IN LEAVING AN INCH OF WATER ON MY FLOOR BOARDS AND CARGO AREA. ALSO, WENT INTO SPEAKERS AND HEADLINER SOAKED AND DRIPPING. DEALER REROUTED DRAIN TUBES, MORE LEAKS OCCURED AND DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT FIND LEAK AND SENT VEHICLE BACK TO ME. WITHIN 12 HOURS OF RECEIVING VEHICLE, WOULDN'T START--DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. HEATER BLOWER INTERMITTENTLY STOPS, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM-NO FIX. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10075025

250 miles · Nov 18, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingStructureVisibility

HEAT ACTUATOR DEFECTIVE, HAD TO BE REPLACED-CONSTANT WARM AIR BLOWS ON FEET WITHOUT ANYTHING ON. MOON-ROOF IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT FACTORY-WATER POURS INTO MY TRUCK. REAR LIFT GATE SEAL DEFECTIVE-LEAKING, REAR SIDE SMALL TRIANGULAR WINDOW SEALS-DEFECTIVE-LEAKING; SEAMS ON ROOF OF TRUCK LEAKING-FOUND A HOLE IN ROOF WHERE MORE W…

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HEAT ACTUATOR DEFECTIVE, HAD TO BE REPLACED-CONSTANT WARM AIR BLOWS ON FEET WITHOUT ANYTHING ON. MOON-ROOF IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT FACTORY-WATER POURS INTO MY TRUCK. REAR LIFT GATE SEAL DEFECTIVE-LEAKING, REAR SIDE SMALL TRIANGULAR WINDOW SEALS-DEFECTIVE-LEAKING; SEAMS ON ROOF OF TRUCK LEAKING-FOUND A HOLE IN ROOF WHERE MORE WATER WAS SEEPING IN. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10047092

Official recalls

1

04V132000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.