Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3170B | 10017165 | Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3130 | 01/01/2004 | 10010053 | Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light on. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 00632 | 01/01/2004 | 10007620 | 4.3l l35 engine-diagnostic trouble code p0300 but no misfire can felt. *mj | 07/06/2004 | |
| 02010 | 01/01/2004 | 10007296 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) interior head lamps flicker on 99-04 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full size trucks and utilities as well as other models. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01641 | 01/01/2004 | 10007223 | P0442 setting after performing pi00622b. 2003 s/t classic vehicles built prior to certain vin ranges also included. *mr | 06/04/2004 | |
| 01642 | 01/01/2004 | 10007235 | Ipc (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 155984 | ||
| Brake lights fail to turn on when brake pedal is pressed. replaced brake switch, all tail lights. mechanic investigation shows multi-function switch to be cause of problem as in previous recall for multi-function switch on 2002 blazer. requesting investigation and addition to the recall. | |||
| 08/31/2006 | 37000 | 3 | 12/30/2002 |
| 1. speedometer acting erratically. 2. dealer wanted to charge $450 dollars to change speed sensor. i told him he was crazy. they reconnected. speedometer stared working again. 3. 7 months later speedometer starts acting erratically. i search websites and find that many other owners of 2003 tahoes experience the same thing. ordered new speed sensor to for self installation. yet to install. 4. speedometer starts working again after battery changed. 5. runs for 5 days working fine then act erratic again. 6. ready to change. 7. thought i'd complain first. think this is a safety issue and something should be done about it. *nm | |||
| 13000 | 1 | 12/01/2003 | |
| The was a sensor on the dash which controlled the headlights. when the vehicle was under a tree or in the garage, the headlights went dim. the dealer stated there was a code to over ride the system. the dealers had no access to the code. *jb the sensor on the dash turned down the dash lights which made it impossible to read the instrument panel. at dusk the high beams came on without the driver's knowledge. the consumer is looking for the code that will allow the light to operate manually. *nm | |||
| 10/15/2003 | |||
| I own a new 2003 chevrolet blazer... it is only 7 months old with only 7,300 miles on it. i was driving home tonight and heard a clicking noise which sounded like the turn signals were on... they weren't... when i pulled in my driveway and turned the blazer off (key switch in lock position) steering wheel locked in position, my blazer was still running ! my headlights were off, my inside lights were off, all panel lights were off, so my husband turned the inside panel lights, switch the blazer turned off... something is terribly wrong with this... the whole system was like it went nuts... i have waited a few hours and since went back out there and tried it again... same thing happened... and it all happened out of no where... the blazer has driven fine... no problems with it at all since purchase, but now there is also a clicking noise that can be heard under the hood when blazer is running (sitting still). *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet blazer. everytime the contact opens the door of the vehicle, the interior lights consistently flicker on and off, especially in cold weather. as a consequence, the battery and alternator continue to fail and need replacing. the dealer stated that the failures were a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no remedy was available. secondly, he noticed that the fuel gauges were inoperative. when the fuel gauge dial indicates that the fuel level is at half a tank, the fuel warning light illuminates. thirdly, the contact had to replace the lower ball joints twice because they continued to fail. lastly, while idling at a stop light, the engine abnormally hesitates, which causes the steering column to vibrate. he took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or remedy the failures. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 39,450. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet blazer. everytime the contact opens the door of the vehicle, the interior lights consistently flicker on and off, especially in cold weather. as a consequence, the battery and alternator continue to fail and need replacing. the dealer stated that the failures were a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no remedy was available. secondly, he noticed that the fuel gauges were inoperative. when the fuel gauge dial indicates that the fuel level is at half a tank, the fuel warning light illuminates. thirdly, the contact had to replace the lower ball joints twice because they continued to fail. lastly, while idling at a stop light, the engine abnormally hesitates, which causes the steering column to vibrate. he took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or remedy the failures. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 39,450. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 300 | 9 | |
| Vehicle stalled while driving, but will restart when key was turned in the ignition. vehicle was serviced 5 times in which a diagnostic test was performed, no failure code found. then, dealership removed the automatic starter system, and the vehicle only stalled once. a year later, the service engine light came on while driving. dealership replaced the computer chip, but the light came back on. *ak | |||