Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 80 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
80
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | ENGINE | OVERHEATING, REPLACED WATER PUMP THERMOSTAT CLUTCH FAN, RADIATOR IS GOOD, FUEL VALVE AND CLUTCH FAN ... |
| Mar 21, 2017 | ENGINE | SOON AS I DROVE OFF THE CAR LOT MY MOTER LOCKED UP. IT WAS SMOKING REALLY BAD , AND EVENTUALLY JUST ... |
| Dec 14, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIM... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | ENGINE | VEHICLE STARTED LEAVING SPOTS OF OIL ON THE GROUND OVER NIGHT. WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY AND ... |
| Jan 9, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE ENGINE JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. *TR |
| Nov 1, 2013 | ENGINE | THE REDUCED POWER KICKS IN AND CHECK ENGINE. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE IT IS NOW HAPPENING MO... |
| Jul 14, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, FI... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT ... |
| Nov 8, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST BOLTS HAVE BROKEN ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, THIS VEHICLE HAS THE V8 ENGINE. DEALER EXPLAINS T... |
| Feb 2, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH FAN CLUTCH *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE THE ... |
| Sep 14, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING LESS THEN 10 ... |
| Sep 4, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I AM FILING A COMPLAINT .AND WILL CONTINUE TO FILE COMPLAINTS UNTIL ALL OF THE CONSUMERS ISSUES HAVE... |
| Jul 19, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THERMOSTAT HAS FAILED TWICE DURING LONG TRIPS. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT OR COLD. I AM ON ... |
| Jul 2, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IN JULY 2010 MY TRAILBLAZERS CLUTCH FAN AND THERMOSTAT WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM ... |
| Mar 19, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER - FAN CLUTCH - HAVING TO REPLACE FAN CLUTCH AFTER REPLACING LESS THAN 2 YRS A... |
| Oct 13, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH, THE DRIV... |
| Oct 3, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE FAN CLUTCH ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER HAS FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME. FIRST FAILURE AT 8100... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING FROM REAR HEATER CORE. CAUSED MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. FLUID LEAKS AT A FAIRLY... |
| Sep 12, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | 2ND TIME REPLACING CLUTCH FAN "68,000 MILES" CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. LOUD NOISE FROM ENGINE. EV... |