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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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complaints citing a crash / fire
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MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 110,926 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Takata recall" tail lights not working any more out new lightbulbs in an a week later stop working again”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2019 · Electrical system

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact observed a puddle of fuel under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notifie”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (TrailBlazer 2WD, TrailBlazer 4WD, TrailBlazer Ext 2WD, TrailBlazer Ext 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–16 mpg
City / Highway13–14 / 16–20
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 36009
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360011
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360011
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360031
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360034
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360050
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 36002
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer 36001

Checking a specific 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360

How do I know if my 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.