2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and air bags (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 102,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Electrical system5 45%
- Fuel system3 27%
- Air bags2 18%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Shut off vehicle , got out of drivers side. Shut door and as I closed door all my locks on door locked down. My grandaughter was strapped into a car seat in the back seat and we were unable to open doors to get her out. We had to contact police and they were unable to get doors to unlock. The locks would not work the windows would not work , the car was completely locked down . …”
NHTSA complaint #10669523, filed 2015-01, 140,000 milesFuel system: “Communicated to GM help center 10/30/2014: my 2003 chevy trail blazer has a strong odor of gas in the rear. The vehicle has only 63,000 miles and has been well maintained. I googled the problem and found it to be a known issue. In part: NHTSA #: pe07014 in june 2007, GM will expand its special policy to address fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractures. Will you help me remedy this problem? Short story, they reviewed my description of the problem and ultimately declined any remedy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651506, filed 2014-10, 63,000 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER 360. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the a sir coil needed to be placed behind the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,945.”
NHTSA complaint #10775943, filed 2015-09, 58,945 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging…
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024Engine, Fuel system. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492…
- 11000576May 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal…
- 10252735Mar 28, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 50 | 47,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 34 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 31 | 89,484 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 11 | 79,197 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 11 | 102,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 9 | 122,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 102,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 140,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.