Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 120 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
120
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
03V075000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHIC...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | While driving my Trailblazer in A4WD on slippery road conditions, I went to pulled out of a parking ... |
| Jul 15, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING DOWN ROAD ON THE WAY TO HOSPITAL AND TRAILBLAZER MADE A LOUD CLUNK. THEN STARTED MAKING A WH... |
| Dec 5, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TWICE IN 10 MONTHS. I BOUGHT NEW PARTS FOR IT NOT USED THAT W... |
| May 8, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE NOW I HAVE IN FACT REPORTED TO GM ASKING IF THERE WAS ANY... |
| May 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED A 2003 TRAILBLAZER FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAD A HOLE IN IT. SO I PUR... |
| Oct 12, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND STAYED IN DRIVE. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND PUT ON PARK HOWEVER STILL IN DRIVE AND... |
| Sep 20, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 290 (YOUNGMAN HIGHWAY) AT ABOUT 65 M.P.H. WHEN ... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE... |
| Apr 30, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED... |
| Apr 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO LANSING WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL POWER AND GU... |
| Mar 10, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE CAR TAKES OFF AS IF IT DOESN'T WANT TO ALLOW SHIFT CHANGE. IT AUTOMATICALLY CHANGES ON IT'S ON. ... |
| Dec 10, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES SPRING A SMALL PIN HOLE LEAK. LEAK DIRECTLY UNDER POWER STEERING PUMP. LIN... |
| Oct 11, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS AT A DRIVE THRU PHARMACY WHEN MY GEAR SHIFTER CABLE (BROKE) AND WAS STUCK IN PARK. IT WOULD ... |
| Sep 21, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE CAME OFF THE LEVER CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION THUS LEAVING ME STUC... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WE OWN A 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER WHICH KEEPS GOING INTO REDUCE POWER MODE, I PULLED THE CODES AT VAR... |
| Feb 26, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | BOUGHT USED FROM A DEALER. HAD FOR 2 DAYS WHEN HAD FIRST PROB THAT WAS FIXED GOT BACK AFTER A WEEK. ... |
| Dec 9, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE... |
| Oct 5, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AUTOMATIC DRIVE SHIFT LINKAGE DISCONNECTED DUE TO FAILURE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SMALL PLASTIC RIVE... |
| Sep 12, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE... |
| Aug 8, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED T... |