The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Blazer · 2003
2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 45,000 miles. Median 30,000, from 26 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 22% |
| Airbags | 14% |
| Body structure | 12% |
| Lights | 10% |
| Brakes | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
04V132000 Mar 2004 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.
Remedy. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Manufacturer communications 408
Chevy filed 408 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Water leak from sunroof into headliner
- The service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3rd and 4th gear, the transmission does not…
- Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd or 4th damaged 2-4 band 3-4 clutch on the 4l60e/4l65e automatic…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 17 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
194 videos about the 1995–2005 Chevrolet Blazer, 14.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling system | 6 | 827K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 3 | 566K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 10 | 449K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 393K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 1 | 198K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 2 | 172K |
| Timing chain & engine | 2 | 155K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 122K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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