2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (42% of reports).
- 64visibility complaints
- 64,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 27 of 64 complaints (42%)
- Turn off: mentioned in 19 of 64 complaints (30%)
- Wiper washer: mentioned in 14 of 64 complaints (22%)
- Included visibility: mentioned in 7 of 64 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer at $650, and half of them between $410 and $680.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2010), 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Trailblazer | 1 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 5 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 64 | 9% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 51 | 5% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 35 | 2% | 79,438 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 28 | 3% | 56,650 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 64 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 100 | 9% | 45,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
Risk: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began july 6, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After putting the drivers window down at a fast food drive thru it would not go back up. This was in january, very cold in michigan. Dealer said moisture must have gotten into switch and the whole module had to be replaced. I asked if that means the doors can't be opened when it was raining, he…
2003 chevrolet trailblazer lx. Consumer states problem with rear window and replacement *tgw the consumer stated the rear window was replaced four times. The consumer stated he is driving around without a rear window, because he doesn't have the funds to replace it and chevrolet corporate refused…
Was previously contacted by an "[xxx]" from washington, dc to retrieve the power window module that had caught fire. I was going to turn the part over to nhtsa. I am in dc at the us postal service hq on mon/wed/th. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazers have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about visibility for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer (7% 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $650 (half paid between $410 and $680), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 27 of 64 complaints, followed by “turn off” (19).
Other 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
See all 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems or visibility problems across all Trailblazer years.