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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
157,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,000 miles.

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.

“Exhaust bolts have broken on the exhaust manifold, this vehicle has the v8 engine. Dealer explains that this needs fixed as carbon monoxide could enter the passenger cabin. There was an accident with the vehicle a year ago, I contacted my insurance company to see if it was related to the accident. They claim that it is not related to the accident and that GM vehicles model year 2000 to 2007 with this 5.3 v8 engine have reported these bolts breaking and informed me to contact GM about reimbursement for repair expenses. …”

NHTSA complaint #10434887, filed 2011-11, 157,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200616%
2005104%
200417%
200317%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370

Electrical system
6 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370

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.

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