Component Record

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003 Lighting Problems

83 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage83 complaints

83 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System290 Fuel and Propulsion System188 Power Train110 Engine81 Visibility74 Air Bags59

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.