2003 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
103 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 43,800 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2003 sits among all Blazer years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 62 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 44,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 30,000 and 110,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Technical service bulletins
408 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2003 Blazer TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 2003 Chevrolet Blazer drew 103 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).
What are the most common 2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
The top reported problems for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer are electrical (21 complaints), airbags (14), and transmission & drivetrain (12).
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems show up?
Owners most often report 2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems around 44,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 30,000 and 110,000 miles.
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.