2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2019 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trailblazer 360 years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. That ranks 4th out of 8 Trailblazer 360 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5 · ~140,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~90,473 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~82,500 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~192,385 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~63,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~70,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System545%140,000——
Air Bags218%90,473——
Fuel System, Gasoline218%82,500——
Exterior Lighting19%———
Fuel/propulsion System19%192,385——
Fuel System, Other19%63,000——
Suspension19%70,000——
Visibility19%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 4 complaints
2007: 1200712012: 1201212013: 1201312014: 2201422015: 4201542016: 1201612019: 120191

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.
  • Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (PE07013) — opened Mar 12, 2007, closed Jul 10, 2007.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Takata recall" tail lights not working any more out new lightbulbs in an a week later stop working again

Electrical System · received May 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11205653

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact observed a puddle of fuel under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,385.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 23, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10851270

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel remained illuminated and flashed different warnings for several hours until the engine was turned off. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times for approximately three years…

Electrical System · received Nov 3, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10787971

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the a sir coil needed to be placed behind the steering wheel…

Air Bags · received Sep 24, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10775943

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact stated that another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the body damages were repaired but the failure was…

Air Bags · received Sep 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10762462

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer 360 model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.