2003 Blue Bird TC2000 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by fuel system (1). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 88%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The left rear brake hose became chafed by rubbing against the frame of the bus, unit #96 (evansville - vanderburgh school corporation, pupil transportation). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #568171, filed 2002-11Fuel system: “The contact stated the school bus continued to stall out at various speeds without any prior warning. There was a recall NHTSA campaign id # 05e007000 concerning the fuel system however; the recall repair did not correct the problem. The manufacturer extended the warranty of the part replaced in the recall. This problem persisted on a fleet of school buses covered by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10149648, filed 2006-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V382000Aug 31, 2005Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2001–2005, ALL American 2001–2006, Vision 2004–2006
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, tc2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between january 5, 2001, and july 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the…
- 05V239000May 20, 2005Other › School bus stop arm assemblyCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2002–2004, ALL American 2002–2006, Conventional 2002–2006 +2 more
Certain school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana…
- 05V251000May 20, 2005Other › School bus stop arm assemblyCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2002–2004, ALL American 2002–2006, Conventional 2002–2006 +2 more
Certain blue bird 2002 through 2006 my all american, conventional, minibird, microbird, vision, and tc2000 school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho…
- 04V426000Aug 30, 2004Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2001–2003, Commercial 1999–2004, Conventional 2001–2004 +2 more
Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok…
- 03V364000Oct 8, 2003SeatsCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2001–2004, ALL American 2001–2004, Conventional 2001–2004
On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.
- 02V302000Nov 13, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Blue Bird TC2000 2003–2004, ALL American 2003–2004, Commercial 2003–2004
On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Recall details for the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10128907Dec 8, 2016Equipment. New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available…
Other model years of the Blue Bird TC2000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 65,137 | 15 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 18 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 14 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Blue Bird TC2000 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.