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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%)
Chart based on 92 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200851000 miUS $5 | Replace right front headlight harness plug and wire leads melted. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013134000 miUS $280 | Fuel tank leaking gas from pump module. Found last person who worked on it did not move the pump module into the safety detent to keep it from backing out of tank. Replaced the seal and reassembled the tank. Fuel gauge erratic and Speedometer inop. Removed instrument module and had it rebuilt. Engine will not idle. Searches for idle rpm. Had to reflash engine control module and clean throttle body. 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. | ||
| Nov 2013135000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States Sep 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 201279000 miUS $1000 | 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. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 201053200 miUS $500 | Front left axle seal leaking; seal replaced & axle fluid re-filled. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $25 | BOTH POWER STEERING LINES NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO DEGRADATION | ||
| Dec 201294000 miUS $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 Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013US $1397 | frt & rear link pin loose, both frt wheel bearing very noisy, algmenment & serp belt | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Iowa, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012152000 miUS $250 | Bad clutch on AC Compressor--replaced this as well as accumulator. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Northwest Territory, Canada May 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201263840 miC $1500 | Replaced coolant line under vehicle. Replaced water pump leaking. Replaced power steering pressure hose leaking. | ||
| Oct 201273160 miC $800 | Problem with rattle. | ||
| Jun 201377500 miC $1300 | Leak in rack and pinion | ||
| Oct 201596720 miC $1800 | Struts worn out, ball joint, bushings, | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014118000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2014141000 miUS $100 | Failed coil pack. Caused cylinder misfire | ||
| Jan 2015US $300 | Replaced all tie rod ends. Passenger front wheel tie rod broke and caused wheel to loose steering ability. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015120000 miUS $2000 | front differetial | ||
| Jul 2016132700 miUS $120 | Blower fan resistor died. AC ok but fan won't run. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014138000 miUS $2200 | Rebuilt transmission due to bad torque converter causing internal damage. | ||
| Feb 2015143000 miUS $10 | Shifter cable bushing fell out, causing shifter to disconnect from transmission. Purchased and installed new bushing. | ||
| Apr 2015143700 miUS $17 | Electronic ignition switch went bad...replaced | ||
| Dec 2015156000 miUS $15 | Ignition control module replacement. | ||
| Mar 2016164000 miUS $42 | Replaced faulty ignition coil. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 200977000 miUS $200 | Leaking front axle shaft seal | ||
| Mar 2016135000 miUS $150 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2022 | |||
| Oct 2010115000 miUS $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 2011126600 miUS $1100 | Transmission would not shift automatically. Manual selection on shifter still worked to upshift and downshift. | ||
| Nov 2011139200 miUS $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 2013144200 miUS $1800 | Transmission leak repair | ||
| May 2014171000 miUS $305 | Loose part in muffler causing rattling noise, especially at idle. The shop welded up a fix because it was much cheaper than OEM replacement part. 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. | ||
| Feb 2015181900 miUS $400 | Front wipers not working. Found blown fuse, replaced fuse, blown fuse again. Replaced Wiper motor. | ||
| Jun 2015189000 miUS $1100 | AC compressor failed. Replaced with new compressor. 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. | ||
| Jun 2016200000 miUS $500 | Rough idle and low power. Diagnosed one spark plug not firing. Replaced ignition coil. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
| Jun 200745000 mi | High Fan has quit working | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kentucky, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2013126000 miUS $70 | Replaced caliper on drivers side, front. | ||
| Nov 2013127000 miUS $53 | caliper | ||
| Nov 2015129000 miUS $50 | Window regulator and motor | ||
| Jan 2022153000 miUS $230 | alternator Battery | ||
| Jun 2022168000 miUS $25 | coil pak | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - May 2009 | |||
| Apr 2009132000 miUS $120 | Thermostat stuck open. Changed it myself. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011125000 miUS $120 | A/C not cooling. Checked for leaks and recharged system. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 2008138000 miUS $860 | R&R fan clutch and water pump. | ||
| Apr 2009142000 miUS $330 | Replace gauge cluster stepper motors, replace thermostat. | ||
| Nov 2010165000 miUS $650 | Complete transmission rebuild. | ||
| Jan 2011167000 mi | Broken transmission pump, replaced under garage's warranty. | ||
| Apr 2011169500 mi | Complete transmission rebuild. | ||
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016115000 miUS $475 | Shift linkage and shift cable. Previous owner had fixed it with zip-ties. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016144000 miUS $300 | Ball joints had to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 201162000 miUS $200 | Heater fan control module failed. | ||
| Sep 201270000 miUS $150 | Replaced defective thermostat. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Georgia, United States Jun 2020 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Aug 2020204000 miUS $1000 | The front end was almost completely replaced, including upper and lower arms and everything attached to them. | ||
| Oct 2021211000 miUS $700 | Replaced solenoids | ||
| May 2022214000 miUS $100 | Leaking gas hose was replaced | ||
| Jun 2022214000 mi | Car required additive and adjusting spark plugs. A hose was loose | ||
| Jan 2023214700 miUS $200 | Sensor replaced | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201079000 miUS $30 | Resealed differential due to leaking. Drained and refilled with new gear oil. | ||
| Jan 201180000 miUS $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 201186000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015177300 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States - Jul 2003 | |||
| Jul 2003 | scratch on car before Purchase | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Minnesota, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015225000 miUS $100 | A sensor in the tail light | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201099820 miC $900 | Poor gas mileage | ||
| Aug 2011112920 miC $1083 | New Exhaust Fan Clutch Replaced | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010119000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201084000 miUS $400 | Tie rod | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 2014107000 miUS $1300 | Upper and lower balljoints and one tierod end. | ||
| Dec 2016125000 miUS $65 | Replaced tie rod. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2013116000 miUS $200 | Replaced front right hub assembly | ||
| Jul 2014126200 mi | Replace both front upper ball joints replace both front link pins replace fuel pump and filter due to gas smell caused by metal fittings on pump leaking | ||
| Aug 2014126000 miUS $400 | hard turning to the right. Replaced steering rack unit both outer tie rods | ||
| Dec 2014128000 miUS $2 | Replace all transmission line due to leaks from corrosion on lines. Leaks from power steering lines. Replaced all power steering fluid lines and power steering cooler due to leaks from corroded lines. | ||
| May 2016137400 miUS $2 | replace front lower ball joints on both sides and wheel alignment | ||
| May 2018150000 miUS $450 | warning light indicated engine not reaching operating temperture. replaced thermostat and housing along with water pump | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Jun 200872000 miUS $35 | Transmission had to be overhauled | ||
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