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2003 Chevrolet Blazer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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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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2001246
200277
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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

Power Train complaints

12 reports
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210 miles · Aug 11, 2003
Power Train

PURCHASED NEW 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 08/08/2003. I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR ON 08/09/2003, BUT DROVE IT AGAIN ON 08/10/2002. TWICE ON 08/08/2003, AND FOUR TIMES ON 08/10/2003, WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, I EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS THE USE AND SAFE…

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PURCHASED NEW 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON 08/08/2003. I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR ON 08/09/2003, BUT DROVE IT AGAIN ON 08/10/2002. TWICE ON 08/08/2003, AND FOUR TIMES ON 08/10/2003, WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, I EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS THE USE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. IN FIRST GEAR, WITH NO WARNING, EITHER VISIBLE, AUDIBLE, OR TACTILE, THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY THROWS THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER OUT OF FIRST GEAR, BRINGING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY INTO NEUTRAL. I HAVE PUT ABOUT 100 MILES ON THE CAR IN TOTAL SINCE I PURCHASED IT, AND THIS HAS HAPPENED SIX TIMES. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY, I HAVE AVOIDED BEING STRUCK, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. I WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS IT IS OPEN TO SEEK WARRANTY REPAIRS. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10032535

2,500 miles · Jan 17, 2003
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH , VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND IT FELT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL GEAR. VEHICLE ALMOST GOT HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A SENSOR IN ENGINE CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT OF DRIVE GEAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10004089

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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