2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 4% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Purchased a 2003 chevy trailblazer-ext lt in dec 2002 from the dealer, team Chevrolet in pasadena. Since purchasing the vehicle, there's been several recalls, one in particular that keeps recurring are the brake lights keep burning, the dealer changed both units but it keeps burning out. I got tired of taking it to the dealer, so I purchased new bulbs and looked into replacing them myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315703, filed 2010-03, 89,500 miles“This vehicle is 4 months old and just rolled over to 7000 miles. It is in the shop currently for the sixth time and has now been out of commission for over 30 days. It has had multiple transmission problems; valve body twice, torque converter, shift solenoid, btsi solenoid, floor shifter (with console) all had to be replaced. It is in the shop now for the 4 wheel drive for the second time; 1st time to repair problem I was having and repaired per service bulletin. Obviously that did not repair the problem as I just had the same problem again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056991, filed 2004-02, 4,041 miles“Dt: the contact stated when turning a corner or driving over a bump heard a loud noise. It sounded as though metal was rubbing together. This happened when she drove the vehicle off of the lot. The vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times. They replaced the front suspension sway bar and front control arm six times, and had to be replaced every six months or 3,000 miles. The vehicle was still experiencing the same problems. Updated 12/27/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10144210, filed 2005-12, 3 miles“Passenger side upper ball joint came out causing the lower ball joint to also come out resulting in a cut ABS sensor wire and a bent strut and finally a axle that ripped out of the transfer case which destroyed the case cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10171395, filed 2006-10, 56,000 miles“Contact states: left and right lower control arm failed and vehicle makes a noise when coming to a stop or making a right turn. Contact says that 2002 Chevrolet, trailblazer was recalled for the same problem that he is having.”
NHTSA complaint #10119590, filed 2005-05, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
89 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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