2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,222 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (33% of reports).
- 114fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 73,222median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 38 of 114 complaints (33%)
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 22 of 114 complaints (19%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 12 of 114 complaints (11%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 8 of 114 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer at $1,800, and half of them between $1,200 and $2,200.
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 114 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Trailblazer | 2 | 2% | 31,450 |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 1 | 1% | 21,000 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 3 | 2% | 57,300 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 215 | 29% | 53,900 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 437 | 39% | 58,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 435 | 30% | 69,982 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 93 | 9% | 69,000 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 114 | 13% | 73,222 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 101 | 9% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On 12/15/15 i dropped off my 2003 chevy trailblazer based on a bulletin that i received from chevy - gm special coverage program #14423. There was a smell of fuel while refueling. On 12/16/15 the dealership notified me that the fuel tank was indeed defective and that it needed to be replaced. They…
Letter from senator toomey on behalf of constituent re chevy trailblazer repairs that should be reimbursed. *smd the fuel pump was replaced. *jb
My 2003 chevy trailblazer check engine light comes on accompanied by the low engine power light. The vehicle goes into limp mode. This is a safety feature that allows the computer to protect the engine from any damage should something go wrong. The only problem is that there is nothing wrong. This…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer (13% of the 901 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,222 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,200 and $2,200), from 16 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 38 of 114 complaints, followed by “fuel pump” (22).
Other 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
See all 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Trailblazer years.