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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems

The 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 81 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

81

Engine complaints

7%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLUISH-COLORED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 2, 2007 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

NHTSA has 81 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.