2003 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, 5% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Crash- I was doing 25 MPH when after hitting a deer swerved hit my front end on the corner of a hill and my vehicle went on to its side. There was hardly any damage done to the front end because I didn't hit very hard ,but because of the side damage the vehicle was 500 dollars from being totaled. 2003 chevy Blazer.”
NHTSA complaint #10246693, filed 2008-10“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Everytime the contact opens the door of the vehicle, the interior lights consistently flicker on and off, especially in cold weather. As a consequence, the battery and alternator continue to fail and need replacing. The dealer stated that the failures were a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no remedy was available. Secondly, he noticed that the fuel gauges were inoperative. When the fuel gauge dial indicates that the fuel level is at half a tank, the fuel warning light illuminates. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229957, filed 2008-06, 36,000 miles“While driving 70 MPH the driver lost control of the vehicle and flipped over. Neither of the frontal or side air bags deployed. It was later determined that the rear axle had broke which caused the loss of control.”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 40 | 12% |
| 2000 | 100 | 17% |
| 1999 | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 | 60 | 8% |
| 1997 | 105 | 14% |
| 1996 | 149 | 13% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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