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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

53200 mi

US $500
Front left axle seal leaking; seal replaced & axle fluid re-filled. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

138000 mi

US $2200
Rebuilt transmission due to bad torque converter causing internal damage. 
143000 mi

US $10
Shifter cable bushing fell out, causing shifter to disconnect from transmission. Purchased and installed new bushing. 
120000 mi

US $2000
front differetial 
126600 mi

US $1100
Transmission would not shift automatically. Manual selection on shifter still worked to upshift and downshift. 
127500 mi

US $1800
Transmission leak repair 
189000 mi

US $1100
Rattling noise in front axle. Shop discovered loose connection to passenger-side front half axle at transfer case. Decoupler needed to be replaced. No new parts available at any price. Replaced with rebuilt used part. 
77000 mi

US $200
Leaking front axle shaft seal 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

165000 mi

US $650
Complete transmission rebuild. 
167000 mi Broken transmission pump, replaced under garage's warranty. 
169500 mi Complete transmission rebuild. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

79000 mi

US $30
Resealed differential due to leaking. Drained and refilled with new gear oil. 
211000 mi

US $700
Replaced solenoids 
128000 mi

US $2
Replace all transmission line due to leaks from corrosion on lines. 
72000 mi

US $35
Transmission had to be overhauled 
115000 mi

US $475
Shift linkage and shift cable. Previous owner had fixed it with zip-ties. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Transmission Problems

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