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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 22 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

134000 mi

US $280
Fuel gauge erratic and Speedometer inop. Removed instrument module and had it rebuilt. Left door speakers stopped working. Had shop trouble shoot speakers. Found driver door speaker was inop and had to replace that one speaker and reflash body module to clear errors. 
135000 mi

US $300
Fuel level sensor in fuel tank sticks at 1/4 tank. Ran out of fuel twice. Had to have shop drop tank again and replace fuel sending module. 
79000 mi

US $1000
Replaced alternator. Replaced alternator again. 
51000 mi

US $5
Replace right front headlight harness plug and wire leads melted. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

156000 mi

US $15
Ignition control module replacement. 
132700 mi

US $120
Blower fan resistor died. AC ok but fan won't run. 
118000 mi

US $10
Instrument cluster failed. Cost of repair was estimated at $250. I ordered an eBay stepper motor and replaced it myself for $10. Another has since failed. 
135000 mi

US $150
Replaced alternator 
152000 mi

US $250
Bad clutch on AC Compressor--replaced this as well as accumulator. 
171000 mi

US $305
Pulled over for brake lights not working. Center high brake lamp worked and turn signals worked, but not tail brake lights. Shop replaced circuit boards for tail lamps. 
181900 mi

US $400
Front wipers not working. Found blown fuse, replaced fuse, blown fuse again. Replaced Wiper motor. 
189000 mi

US $700
AC compressor failed. Replaced with new compressor. 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $120
A/C not cooling. Checked for leaks and recharged system. 
138000 mi

US $860
R&R fan clutch and water pump. 
142000 mi

US $330
Replace gauge cluster stepper motors, replace thermostat. 
45000 mi High Fan has quit working 
129000 mi

US $50
Window regulator and motor 
153000 mi

US $230
alternator Battery 

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

225000 mi

US $100
A sensor in the tail light 
119000 mi

US $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. 
80300 mi

US $200
Heater fan control module failed.  

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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Electrical Problems

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