2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2003

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Engine not specified

144000 mi

US $300
Ball joints had to be replaced. 
126000 mi

US $1397
frt & rear link pin loose, both frt wheel bearing very noisy, algmenment & serp belt 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

87000 mi

US $25
BOTH POWER STEERING LINES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO DEGRADATION 
94000 mi

US $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. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

141000 mi

US $300
Replaced all tie rod ends. Passenger front wheel tie rod broke and caused wheel to loose steering ability. 
139200 mi

US $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. 
63840 mi

C $1500
Replaced power steering pressure hose leaking. 
73160 mi

C $800
Problem with rattle. 
77500 mi

C $1300
Leak in rack and pinion 
96720 mi

C $1800
Struts worn out, ball joint, bushings, 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

80000 mi

US $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. 
204000 mi

US $1000
The front end was almost completely replaced, including upper and lower arms and everything attached to them. 
116000 mi

US $200
Replaced front right hub assembly 
126200 mi Replace both front upper ball joints replace both front link pins 
126000 mi

US $400
hard turning to the right. Replaced steering rack unit both outer tie rods 
128000 mi

US $2
Leaks from power steering lines. Replaced all power steering fluid lines and power steering cooler due to leaks from corroded lines. 
137400 mi

US $2
replace front lower ball joints on both sides and wheel alignment 
107000 mi

US $1300
Upper and lower balljoints and one tierod end. 
125000 mi

US $65
Replaced tie rod. 
84000 mi

US $400
Tie rod 
177300 mi

US $60
Loud squeaking noise noticed in front right wheel area. Diagnosed at shop that the ball joint was bad. After difficult time figuring out removal, successfully installed new ball joint and reassembled. 

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