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:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,161 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While the contact was driving at dusk, the headlights went out without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact called sons Chevrolet (3615 manchester expy, columbus, ga 31909, (706) 322-8888), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 177,000. The VIN was invalid.
The lights melt the harnesses in the front lights frequently. More than 2 times a year the tail light neef constant replacement from faulty wiring. The wires are not big enougb to handle the load. It happens at any time it wants doesnt matter if its sitting in park or driving.
While driving at night, my headlights will go out and have to turn on my brights. Now, they also go out, which hinders me going, anywhere after dark. I've tried to get it checked and car repair services do not know why.this is very dangerous to drive at night, !!! I have heard that there is a recall on this and manufacturers will, fix this, for free. I need to find out if this is true and what do I need to do to remedy this problem."??" lights will go out whether I am moving or stopped at light, intersection, ,etc. City or highway, makes no difference. Has been going on for 5 years, ,,,
- Fostoria, OH, USA
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The 3rd brake light housing over the rear hatch totally broke off which I have noticed on numerous similar vehicles. Now Chevrolet is charging almost $300 for a replacement. Ive noticed too many vehicles of the same model with either completely missing third brake light houseings or a taped up repair.
"takata recall" we just purchased this car from my husband's deceased mother's estate and it had a recall on the lighting inside and outside tail lights. The vehicle has 83 thousand miles on it and the vehicle rear lights are not working when I brake only one that is the third light on top of car. GM (Chevrolet) I live on a very limited income and due to disability as well. My income is 1330 a month. How can I get this fixed? they want to charge me for diagnostics, as I stated we fixed it once it seems to be that it may get hot and blows fuses and then I have no idea I have no tail lights this is very dangerous and someone could rear end me and kill themselves and or myself. Please help me in understanding are they responsible to fix their defects as they did it once when it was recalled and we also just bought this car. Paid about 5 thousand for it. Excellent condition. Other than the lighting system not working only on and off. I have not had an accident but I do not want to have a accident. I find it unfair that they don't want to fix the problem unless they are paid because apparently it is a problem that is and will recur. We have actually fixed the problem once but apparently something is wrong that we cannot secure the issue properly. Kindest regards [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
"takata recall" was driving down the highway doing bout 70mph and I hear a nosie on the roof and then I saw my whole 3rd break light asmbley break off and fly into the air and almost hit the car in back of me this can cause a major accident if it fly's off and hit a car in back of you and I was doing research online and saw its a common problem with these SUV its a poor design and needs to be recalled before somebody dies.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the air conditioner light, rear brake light, and rear driver side tail light malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the lights malfunctioned due to electrical issues with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Car is a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer the ignition key is still stuck in the car. There where no warning lights that anything was wrong with the car. Brakes failed after 7 months of having the car, I had to go to an outside company to fix car. Also when hitting brake lights it comes on as hazard lights. Car started to shake when turning on A/C took to dealership I was told to contact someone else that can fix the car. Also the only way for me to start the car and turn the car off is by unhooking the battery due to key being stuck in the ignition I went to dealership to get car fixed or replace and dealership was bankrupt. Please help I really feel that I got a bad car or a recall car.
Rear piece above hatch which holds the third brake light, came off and was dangling by the wire. This is a safety hazard and can cause an accident if it falls off. This is held on by double stick tape. GM needs to do something about this problem, they redesigned the piece and that tells me they know it is dangerous.
The problem that I have with my truck is an electric problem involving the light relays, which I ad to replace several times due to them being damaged, leaving me without lights. My main concern is that I drive at night often and I am in danger when I have the lights on and off. I did research on several forums where same-vehicle-owners have experienced the same issues.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, both low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was restarted after 20 minutes and then began to function normally. The contact also stated that he attempted to start the vehicle with no success. The vehicle had to be jumped started in order to get the engine started. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was not taken to a mechanic or a dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about either issue. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph the passenger side low beam light failed without warning. The vehicle was raken to the dealer where it was found that the bulb had failed. The contact personally repaired the vehicle. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 117,000.
When replacing the headlight bulb, I noticed that the connection was melted. Through my research I have found that this is a common problem due to the gauge of wire used in the wiring harness. The dealer says that there is not a recall. Since this is a common problem that could possibly occur when driving at night and cause an accident or possibly cause a fire, I would hope that this could help initiate a recall. This is not a wear item so the mileage on my vehicle should not be in question.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the turn signals and brake lights were operating sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware of two potential recalls. The manufacturer was then notifed and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recalls associated with NHTSA campaign id numbers 04V527000 (exterior lighting: Brakes lights) and 05V198000 (exterior lighting: Turn signals). The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet trail Blazer. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the wiring harness for the lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights would constantly fail. The bulbs for both were replaced numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
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- San Antonio, TX, USA