Complaints
103
per 10K Sold
19.3
US Sales
53,426
Crashes
19
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:136,829 mi
Crash-related:7
#27 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:30,404 mi
#36 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:99,197 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 10 | 7 | — | 136,829 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 30,404 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | 99,197 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,829
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,404
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,197
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has 103 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Airbags (10 complaints, avg 136,829 mi); Automatic Transmission (7 complaints, avg 30,404 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 99,197 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,622 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer include 19 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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