2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 61 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
GM t-body 4 wheel drive vehicles 2002 > loss of control during 4-wheel drive conditions. Transfer case shifting in and out with out warning, causing a slide and spin out condition. Have been in touch with GM and was tolds condition is normal. They blame the driver is driving too fast for conditions. Other vehicles have not lost control under the same conditions and speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The vibration was more pronounced while the engine was idling. Also, while ascending up a hill, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The mechanic replaced the motor mounts, control arms, and tension belt; however, the failures continued.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Electrical system 290 complaints
- Fuel system 188 complaints
- Lighting 83 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 74 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Body & structure 44 complaints