2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 96 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 96 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 77 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 19 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 77 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When filling the gas tank, frequently the pump clicks off and gas surges up the filler neck and flows to the ground.
There is a strong gasoline smell near the rear of my 2003 chevrolet trailblazer ext. No dripping gasoline is visible.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
- Electrical system 79 complaints
- Transmission 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints