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CarComplaints.com Notes: Carrying the not-so-proud traditions of its 2002 predecessor, the 2003 has a handful of instrument panel malfunctions that can leave you guessing your speed, engine temperature or how much gas is left in the tank.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,326 miles

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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #15

Mar 112014

Trailblazer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the intake control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #14

Oct 092013

Trailblazer

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong odor of gasoline being emitted without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.

- Bell View , NE, USA

problem #13

Jan 132014

Trailblazer

  • miles
About a week ago, there was a strong odor of gas inside the car. It appears also that I have been losing fuel as my tank went down much quicker than normal. I did look at the gas tank today and I see what appears to be a wet spot where fuel has leaked but do not see a hole. I have 2 young children and feel this is a hazard and defect of the vehicle. I do see that there was a bulletin on the ext model of the Trailblazer and feel this is the same issue.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #12

Jan 092014

Trailblazer

  • 174,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine just dies while driving. There was an accident.

- Henderson, NC, USA

problem #11

May 012013

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
Like so many others, my 2003 Trailblazer began to reek of gasoline, permeating our garage & house with the smell. The dealership offered to replace the fuel pipes between the tank & the fill cap; however, they said I have to pay for the fuel filter myself. Note that prior to warranty work, there was no leaking, puddling of fuel, or any indication that it was leaking. There were just fumes. It has only 95K miles on it, so it's within the 120K/10 yr warranty for this problem. Unfortunately, when warranty work began, they "discovered" a leak when they removed the belt that holds the tank to the body of the vehicle. They are claiming that I "must have" gotten a rock or some debris underneath the belt to have caused the leak. Funny, it didn't leak until they touched it. Now the area rep is demanding "customer participation" in replacement of the fuel tank (which they admit is a safety hazard). Oh, & when they showed me the leak, I specifically asked if it was covered under the warranty and the service rep said "of course, you don't need to worry". but as soon as the GM area rep bailed on paying the escalated warranty work, the dealership recanted their promise to me. When I protested, the service manager suggested GM might not pay anything if I proceed with a warranty claim, costing me $1100+ for the fuel tank and $100+ for the fuel filter. I know the area rep has a fund to pay for it, but chooses not to. All service work including oil changes have been performed at the dealership on time, from day 1. the warranty service offered to me is less than others with the same problem have received (GM paid full repairs for others, incl. Fuel filter & fuel tank). I can prove that the vehicle was not leaking gasoline prior to the time warranty work began. History shows leaking gas tanks have a nasty tendency to blow up. Is that what it will take to make this right?

- Traverse City, MI, USA

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problem #10

Mar 012013

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
I noticed that there was a gas odor coming from the bottom of my SUV, and when I checked I found that there was a gas leak in the gas line that goes from the gas filter to the engine, and I also found out that two of those lines were stuck to each other. The one that had the leak was touching the chassis, so that when it vibrated it collided constantly with it. That's what caused the leak.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 092013

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 168,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Leaking from the fuel pump flanges, caused fuel lines to corrode and leak onto gas tank. Gas smell coming from rear of vehicle. This was a great fire hazard as a driver of this vehicle and safety of others! PE 07013 cost to repair $763.76.

- Algonac, MI, USA

problem #8

Dec 142011

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • miles
I have been smelling gasoline in and around my vehicle for about a year. One mechanic told us to replace the gas cap, which we did in November 2012. It didn't help. Now we are being told that the gas tank needs to be replaced which will cost hundreds of dollars. I am very concerned for the safety of my grandchildren that I pick up from school..

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #7

Nov 162012

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 138,233 miles
The vehicle had a very strong smell of gasoline inside the SUV and also outside and when I stopped on road fuel was pouring out of it and I got so frightened that it would catch fire. My fuel tank guage went from a full tank to less than a half tank of gas in a matter of minutes and the SUV was sluggish and felt weird. I took the SUV immediately to my car repair place and they dismantled the gas tank and found the fuel module to have a hole in it and is corroded. I looked online and there is a NHTSA action number of PE07013 on it and I found hundreds of complaints about this online and I am very upset as this repair is going to cost me close to a thousand dollars and I am a disabled american veteran and this amount of money is very hard for me to come up with. Also the SUV was very unsafe and if I continued to drive it I am sure it would have went up in flames. My SUV is at levines auto repair garage in new windsor NY 12553 and their number is 845-219-5508. I want to know what my rights are as to this matter. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- New Windsor, NY, USA

problem #6

Oct 022012

Trailblazer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was an overpowering gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination and was later taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 143,000.

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 012012

Trailblazer

  • 97,480 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that fuel would leak out of the filler neck whenever the vehicle was being refueled. The contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminated. Also, the contact noticed a crack on the fuel tank. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,480.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #4

Jul 012012

Trailblazer

  • 133,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the check engine warning lamp illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by the contact, who noticed that the fuel lines were corroded and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 133,000.

- Crystal Spring, PA, USA

problem #3

Aug 072012

Trailblazer

  • 95,260 miles
I have a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer and have been smelling fuel for a few weeks. Just this past week, noticed a steady dripping of fuel. Crawled under the truck and the leak is coming from the top of the gas tank.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 042012

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • 112,000 miles
Driving to work less than a mile from home, engine sputtered slightly and noticed a smell of gasoline. When stopped, gasoline was dripping onto the ground right below the driver's side door. Took vehicle home and parked it.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #1

May 022012

Trailblazer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet trail Blazer. The contact stated he started smelling an odor of gasoline fuel coming from the back of the vehicle and when he refueled, gasoline fuel would spill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the fuel tank.the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage 89,000. The VIN was not available.

- Dumont, NJ, USA

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