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2003 Chevrolet Blazer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.

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77Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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2000326
2001246
200277
200350
200415
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
14Power Train
12Structure
12Electrical System
9Engine And Engine Cooling
6
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
6Exterior Lighting
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4Suspension
4Visibility
4Service Brakes
3Steering
3Equipment
2Fuel System, Other
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Interior Lighting
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Parking Brake
1Seats
1Unknown Or Other
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

49 reports with mileage · 28 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Interior Lighting complaints

2 reports
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36,000 miles · Jun 4, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingInterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. EVERYTIME THE CONTACT OPENS THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CONSISTENTLY FLICKER ON AND OFF, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CONTINUE TO FAIL AND NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC O…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. EVERYTIME THE CONTACT OPENS THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS CONSISTENTLY FLICKER ON AND OFF, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CONTINUE TO FAIL AND NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND NO REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE. SECONDLY, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGES WERE INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE DIAL INDICATES THAT THE FUEL LEVEL IS AT HALF A TANK, THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THIRDLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE BECAUSE THEY CONTINUED TO FAIL. LASTLY, WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE ABNORMALLY HESITATES, WHICH CAUSES THE STEERING COLUMN TO VIBRATE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR REMEDY THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,450.

NHTSA ODI #10229957

52,000 miles · Dec 16, 2004
Interior LightingLatches/locks/linkages

THE POWER DOOR LOCKS AND THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10103934

Official recalls

1

04V132000 · Equipment:other:labels

Mar 18, 2004

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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