2003 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER 360: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
102,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 11 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 5; Air Bags: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10187310 · 2007-04-09 (April 9, 2007)
I OWN A 2003 TRAILBLAZER SWB MODEL. I STARTED TO SMELL GAS. SEEING THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, I WAITED UNTIL IT GOT WARM TO CHECK IT OUT. WHEN I TOOK OUT THE GAS TANK THERE WAS A PIN HOLE IN THE RETURN ON THE BASE OF THE SENDING UNIT. SO I CLEANED IT OFF WITH A WIRE BRUSH AND FOUND MORE PIN HOLES. I BELONG TO A TRAILBLAZER FORUM, AND THIS SEEMED TO BE A MORE PREVALENT PROBLEM THEN IT SHOULD BE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187310 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10447877 · 2012-02-14 (February 14, 2012)
POWER WINDOW CONTROL ON THE PASSENGER DOOR STARTED ON FIRE AND MELTED SOME OF THE DOOR PANEL AND WINDOW CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE HEATED SEAT BUTTONS ON THE WINDOW CONTROL MODULE. (P/N 15096223). THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE (NO KEYS IN IGNITION) WHEN THE WINDOW STARTED GOING UP AND DOWN BY ITSELF AND SMOKE STARTED FLOWING OUT. COMPLETELY MELTED THE FRONT 4PIN CONNECTER AND WIRING HARNESS I STILL HAVE THE MELTED PART IF NEEDED FOR ANYTHING. I FOUND IT INTERESTING THAT YOU HAVE NOW OPENED UP…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10447877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10519915 · 2013-06-15 (June 15, 2013)
FRAME HOLDING FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10519915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10567946 · 2014-03-08 (March 8, 2014)
INSTRUMENT FRONT PANEL NO LONGER OPERATES. ALL GAUGES DO NOT OPERATE (SPEEDOMETER, OIL, GAS. TEMP...). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567946 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10651506 · 2014-10-30 (October 30, 2014)
COMMUNICATED TO GM HELP CENTER 10/30/2014: MY 2003 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER HAS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN THE REAR. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 63,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I "GOOGLED" THE PROBLEM AND FOUND IT TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. IN PART: NHTSA #: PE07014 "IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES." WILL YOU HELP ME REMEDY THIS PROBLEM? SHORT STORY, THEY REVIEWED MY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AND ULTIMATELY DECLINED ANY REMEDY. I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY …
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651506 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10669523 · 2015-01-01 (January 1, 2015)
SHUT OFF VEHICLE , GOT OUT OF DRIVERS SIDE. SHUT DOOR AND AS I CLOSED DOOR ALL MY LOCKS ON DOOR LOCKED DOWN. MY GRANDAUGHTER WAS STRAPPED INTO A CAR SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND WE WERE UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS TO GET HER OUT. WE HAD TO CONTACT POLICE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO GET DOORS TO UNLOCK. THE LOCKS WOULD NOT WORK THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK , THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED DOWN . AFTER 30 MINUTES OF TRYING TO GET INTO CAR WE FINALLY GOT MY GRANDAUGHTER TO SQUEEZE OUT OF HER CAR SEAT UPON COAXING HER WE GOT HER TO GET HER CAR SEAT BELT UNLOCKED ,…
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10669523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10762462 · 2015-09-09 (September 9, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, NECK PAINS, BACK PAINS, ARM PAINS, AND PAIN TO THE RIB CAGE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE AN INVESTIGATOR WAS TO DETERMINE THE AIR BAG FAILURE. …
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10762462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10775943 · 2015-09-24 (September 24, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE A SIR COIL NEEDED TO BE PLACED BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,945.
Owner-reported narrative. 58,945 miles reported. Look up ODI 10775943 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.