2003 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 12th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 18%), typically at around 111,650 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 77owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 14 | 18% | 111,650 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 16% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 16% | 30,037 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 12% | 48,774 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 8% | 21,019 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 99,892 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 206,854 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 30,774 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear ended a stopped pick up at 45 mph and air bags did not deploy. It was on a highway where the speed limit is 55. The whole front end was damaged but most was on driver side.
1/10/2018, while driving on i-96, suv suddenly lost power in the middle lane at 72mph. I coasted vehicle to a stop in that lane, as heavy traffic would not allow me to pull over. My family of four were in that suv when the fuel delivery system failed. The fuel pump stopped working without warning.
I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 with 71,000 - the body was very well kept inside and out. What i didn't know was the extensive amount of rust and corrosion under the vehicle, which did not show initially. I have only had same a little over a year and have had to already replace front arm…
Takata inflators: i had left my house headed to work at approximately 6:30 am and got on i40 eastbound, it had snowed the day before and the roads had been treated and were clear for travel, i was traveling on a 3 lane highway in the left lane @ aprox 50mph and i applied my brakes to do upcoming…
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Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.