Complaints
1,160
Crashes
84
Fires
24
Injuries
86
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1170 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:101,704 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:8
#282 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:81,270 mi
#356 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:87,519 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 170 | 5 | 8 | 101,704 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 82 | — | — | 81,270 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 56 | — | 1 | 87,519 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 55 | 1 | 2 | 138,608 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 45 | 36 | — | 114,044 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 38 | 1 | — | 56,907 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 36 | — | 2 | 101,032 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 34 | 1 | 1 | 121,088 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 26 | — | — | 66,163 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 | 1 | — | 54,954 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 23 | — | — | 32,227 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | 1 | — | 61,038 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 19 | — | — | 50,467 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 19 | — | — | 70,680 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | — | — | 81,087 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 17 | 2 | — | 16,730 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 16 | 2 | 1 | 113,613 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 16 | — | 1 | 85,382 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | 1 | 1 | 128,746 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 | — | — | 49,743 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 14 | — | — | 16,674 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 14 | — | 1 | 34,825 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 13 | — | — | 21,090 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 12 | — | — | 81,888 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | 1 | — | 134,143 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 1 | — | 94,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 11 | 1 | — | 41,522 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 10 | — | — | 62,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2 | — | 33,040 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 8 | — | 53,800 mi |
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