2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer problems and repair histories that follow it.
Chevrolet TrailBlazer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 26 TrailBlazers, 9.3 months of data per TrailBlazer, average 114700 miles 69 |
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 126000 | 1397 | frt & rear link pin loose, both frt wheel bearing very noisy, algmenment & serp belt |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 79000 | 1600 | Replaced alternator. Replaced thermostat. Replaced radiator hoses. Replaced gas cap three times. Installed proper oil filter. Properly installed oil pan plug and gasket. Changed the oil and filled it correctly. Replaced the radiator. Replaced alternator again. Replaced ignition system electronics. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 53300 | 500 | Front left axle seal leaking; seal replaced & axle fluid re-filled. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 118000 | 450 | completely worn on front left brakes/rotors, 20% on front right |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 87000 | 25 | BOTH POWER STEERING LINES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO DEGRADATION |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | 1700 | ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACED ALONG WITH ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS, REPLACE BOTH FRONT STRUTS. |
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 84000 | 750 | Replaced front and rear brakes |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Northwest Territory, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 64440 | 1500 | Replaced coolant line under vehicle. Replaced water pump leaking. Replaced power steering pressure hose leaking. |
| Oct | 2012 | 73160 | 800 | Problem with rattle. |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 152000 | 250 | Bad clutch on AC Compressor--replaced this as well as accumulator. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 115000 | 700 | Roaring sound from front, louder with higher engine speed. Dealer tech diagnosed bad radiator fan clutch. Replacement part fixed the problem. Check engine light - dealer replaced fuel cap. |
| May | 2011 | 126700 | 1100 | Transmission would not shift automatically. Manual selection on shifter still worked to upshift and downshift. |
| Nov | 2011 | 139500 | 2700 | Worn sway bar link bushings. Squeaking noise over bumps. Replaced all links. Growling noise from front while driving. Bad bearings. Replaced both front wheel hubs. |
| Jan | 2013 | 156700 | 1800 | Transmission leak repair |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 77000 | 200 | Leaking front axle shaft seal |
| Jul | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 125000 | 120 | A/C not cooling. Checked for leaks and recharged system. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | High Fan has quit working | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 132000 | 120 | Thermostat stuck open. Changed it myself. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2008 | 860 | R&R fan clutch and water pump. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 142000 | 330 | Replace gauge cluster stepper motors, replace thermostat. |
| Nov | 2009 | 149000 | 400 | Crystallized rotors |
| Nov | 2010 | 165000 | 650 | Complete transmission rebuild. |
| Jan | 2011 | 167000 | 0 | Broken transmission pump, replaced under garage's warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 30 | Resealed differential due to leaking. Drained and refilled with new gear oil. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 150 | replaced driver side inner tie rod, outer tie rod, and lower ball joint due to wear. The steering felt lose and unpredictable before being fixed. | |
| Aug | 2011 | 200 | Fan clutch was replaced due to it not spinning anymore. Had been having trouble for a year with it staying on and it finally gave out and the truck would overheat. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2003 | 0 | scratch on car before Purchase | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | 200 | Replaced front right hub assembly |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 119000 | 900 | Both headlamps replaced ($400 each). Can't just replace a bulb "successfully" in this car - entire assembly must be replaced. Chevy wanted $700 per. Got them on aftermarket for $400 per. Chevy stinks. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 51000 | 5 | Replace right front headlight harness plug and wire leads melted. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 99200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 99820 | 900 | Poor gas mileage |
| Aug | 2011 | 113820 | 1564 | New Exhaust Fan Clutch Replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 116560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 84000 | 400 | Tie rod |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 72000 | 35 | Transmission had to be overhauled |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 62000 | 200 | Heater fan control module failed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 70000 | 150 | Replaced defective thermostat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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