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Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

901Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
108Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System290 complaints

290 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System188 complaints

188 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train110 complaints

110 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V075000.

Lighting83 complaints

83 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V527000, 05V198000.

Engine81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility74 complaints

74 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V046000.

Air Bags59 complaints

59 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V222000, 03V051000.

Vehicle Structure44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V151000.

Suspension36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Steering28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V222000Reported August 9, 2002 - 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 133,221 vehicles across all affected models.

03V051000Reported February 14, 2003 - 130 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 130 vehicles across all affected models.

03V075000Reported March 6, 2003 - 511,167 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 511,167 vehicles across all affected models.

03V151000Reported April 23, 2003 - 44,653 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 44,653 vehicles across all affected models.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

04V046000Reported February 4, 2004 - 581,394 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 581,394 vehicles across all affected models.

04V527000Reported November 1, 2004 - 871,473 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 871,473 vehicles across all affected models.

05V198000Reported May 5, 2005 - 286,478 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 286,478 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04002Opened January 6, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.

EA04002Opened January 6, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.

EA04021Opened August 3, 2004 - Closed November 4, 2004

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V527000.

EA07009Opened July 10, 2007 - Closed August 28, 2008

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03042Opened September 17, 2003 - Closed January 6, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03042Opened September 17, 2003 - Closed January 6, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04001Opened January 5, 2004 - Closed May 7, 2004

FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04001Opened January 5, 2004 - Closed May 7, 2004

FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04032Opened April 6, 2004 - Closed August 3, 2004

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07013Opened March 12, 2007 - Closed July 10, 2007

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ17002Opened April 24, 2017 - Closed March 29, 2021

Loss of Headlights. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20026
200379
200483
200547
200657
200770
200872
200980
201093
201177
201236
201317
201466
201540
201632
201719
201810
20197
20206
20212
20221
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.