2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 901 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 4% of the 901 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing out of my driveway and the driver side control arm snapped on my 2003 chevy Trailblazer ltz. The consequences could have been fatal if it happened 2 days prior while I was driving out of town on the freeway going 70 MPH. A new control arm has to be installed. I have the dealer saving the old parts including the bolt. I found the bolt head at the end of my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10357735, filed 2010-09, 96,500 miles“2003 chevy trail blazer. Noticed very odd wear pattern on front tires. Front end of car seemed loose . No accident, car just hard to steer accurately. Took to dealer. Both front lower ball joints were loose. Front struts were shot. Dealer replaced lower ball joints and struts. I'm a little old lady who drives in town - only 65,000 original miles and front end is going out. Pour quality! Dealer said front end worn because car has 4 wheel drive and is heavier than passenger car. I do not drive off road. Repairs not covered by warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10375502, filed 2011-01, 65,000 miles“Complaint received via e-mail. My son was driving car at 45 MPH, when all of a sudden the rear end came loose. This made him lose control of the vehicle and crash. The vehicle was totaled. My son had minor injuries. His initial statement to the deputy was, the vehicle felt like the rear end came loose. The deputy looked under my SUV, and found the sway bar with a clean break on it. He then proceeded to have someone else look at it also. They both stated there was no twisting or distortion of the sway bar. It appeared the sway bar just broke. . Rear sway bar was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10099843, filed 2004-11, 23,000 miles“Was making a lane change on perfect road conditions when the back end of the Trailblazer started shaking uncontrollably. Veered into the median and was about to drive into on coming traffic. Cranked hard on the steering wheel to the right to avoid traffic and rolled the vehicle 4 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10486306, filed 2012-11, 109,000 miles“While traveling at 55 MPH the front passenger wheel buckled under the car, and caused the driver to lose control. The vehicle flipped and landed upside down on a center concrete median strip . The lower ball joint was found separated during the investigation and the vehicle was considered a total loss.(ohio traffic report)”
NHTSA complaint #10026656, filed 2003-08, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 0% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
285 complaintsFuel system
180 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsExterior lighting
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsEngine cooling
65 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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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