Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V527000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2002 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 871473 | 11/22/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/01/2004 | 11/03/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. if this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. the recall began on november 22, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04087. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V198000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2003 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 286478 | 08/04/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/05/2005 | 05/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2005. isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05044.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 04087 | 11/16/2004 | 10011954 | Tail lamps/stop lamps product field action announcement. *tt administrative message. *tt | 02/08/2005 | |
| 04017A | 08/01/2004 | 10009630 | Tail lamps/stop lamps. special policy service bulletin. *tt | 10/13/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 00651B | 11/18/2003 | 10004201 | Rear brake light bulb out. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 3680 | 10016544 | Automatic headlamp defeat inoperative after bcm replacement. *tt | 09/20/2005 | ||
| 050842001 | 03/01/2005 | 10015012 | Diagnostic information on headlamps flicker or momentarily dim while driving. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 3317A | 3317B | 10013495 | Headlamps flicker or dim while driving. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 3044 | 01/01/2004 | 10009649 | Location of the headlamp driver module (hdm). *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| 030842004 | 05/01/2003 | 10002391 | Headlamp low beam bulb socket now available for service use. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 3335 | 10017179 | Supplement to campaign 04087 / screws break in the tail lamp housing. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 04087 | 11/01/2004 | 10014003 | Tail lamp that may become inoperative prematurely. *eh | 04/27/2005 | |
| 04017A | 09/29/2004 | 10010181 | Tail lamp/stop lamp(s) may become inoperative. gm administrative message. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 11012002 | 11/01/2002 | 10009580 | Servicing the rear tail lamp bulb or socket assembly. *tt | 10/07/2004 | |
| 04017 | 08/05/2004 | 04017 | 10007440 | Special policy adjustment - tail lamp/stop lamp inoperative. answers to assist in responding to customer inquiries. *mj this is the first phase which was released june 3, 2004. *tt this is the second phase - phase ii. *tt phase ii | 06/22/2004 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 092203 | 09/22/2003 | 10005045 | Tail lamp circuit board part number information. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/28/2004 | |
| 030842006A | 06/01/2004 | 030842006B | 10004774 | Tail lamp circuit board now available for service use. *tt | 01/07/2004 |
| 030842006 | 06/01/2003 | 10002867 | Tail lamp circuit board now available for service use. *tt | 09/29/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| 030842014 | 12/01/2003 | 10005185 | New turn signal flasher module availability. *tt | 02/11/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA04021 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/03/2004 | 11/04/2004 | BRAKE LAMP FAILURE | 04V527000 | |
| Gm states that some brake/tail lamp bulbs can prematurely become inoperative due to malfunctioning brake/tail lamp sockets.on march 2, 2004, gm initiated a 6-year/72,000 mile special policy for 989,487 subject vehicles to inspect and replace the rear brake/tail lamp bulb socket assemblies.on april 4, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe04-032) based on consumer complaints alleging brake lights not operating when the brake pedal is depressed.on august 3, 2004 odi upgraded pe04-032 to an engineering analysis (ea04-021).by letter dated october 27, 2004 gm notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa # 04v527) covering subject vehicles that were not already repaired under gm's special policy.my 2004 subject vehicles built after august 8, 2003 contain improved brake lamp assemblies and are not included in the recall.gm dealers will install the improved brake lamp assembly on subject vehicles built on august 8, 2003 and earlier.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE04032 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/2004 | 08/03/2004 | BRAKE LAMP FAILURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation on model year (my) 2002-04 chevrolet trailblazer vehicles.gm reports that other vehicles sharing this platform and brake lamp design are the my 2002-2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext; gmc envoy, xl, xuv; oldsmobile bravada and 2004 buick rainier.complaints allege that the rear brake lamp does not operate when the brake pedal is depressed.there is no indication to the driver from inside the vehicle that one or more brake lamps bulbs are not functioning.gm found that heat from the bulb could deform the lamp socket, produce electrical arcing and an inoperative bulb.to correct the condition, gm changed the bulb to a bulb that transmits less heat to the socket and changed the socket to a thermoplastic polymer to improve thermal stability.these changes were implemented into production vehicles on october 1, 2003.gm implemented a special policy by notifying consumers that if they should experience a brake lamp failure to go to their gm dealership to have the circuit board containing the brake lamp replaced along with new bulbs.this policy is good for the first 6 years or 72,000 miles of the life of the vehicle.odi will upgrade this investigation to ea 04-021 and include the above mentioned vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 150000 | ||
| The problem that i have with my truck is an electric problem involving the light relays, which i ad to replace several times due to them being damaged, leaving me without lights. my main concern is that i drive at night often and i am in danger when i have the lights on and off. i did research on several forums where same-vehicle-owners have experienced the same issues. | |||
| 10/10/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, both low beam headlights failed. the vehicle was restarted after 20 minutes and then began to function normally. the contact also stated that he attempted to start the vehicle with no success. the vehicle had to be jumped started in order to get the engine started. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was not taken to a mechanic or a dealer for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about either issue. the failure and current mileages were unknown. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while traveling 45 mph both low beam headlights failed. the vehicle was restarted after 20 minutes and then began to function normally. the contact also stated that he attempted to start the vehicle with no success. the vehicle had to be jumped to get the engine started. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about either issue. the failure and current mileages were unknown. mh | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Was traveling on interstate and the rear spoiler with brake light just broke off my vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 1000 | 1 | |
| When replacing the headlight bulb, i noticed that the connection was melted. through my research i have found that this is a common problem due to the gauge of wire used in the wiring harness. the dealer says that there is not a recall. since this is a common problem that could possibly occur when driving at night and cause an accident or possibly cause a fire, i would hope that this could help initiate a recall. this is not a wear item so the mileage on my vehicle should not be in question. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 1000 | ||
| When replacing the headlight bulb, i noticed that the connection was melted. through my research i have found that this is a common problem due to the guage of wire used in the wiring harness. the dealer says that there is not a recall. since this is a comon problem that could possibly occur when driving at night and cause an accident or possibly cause a fire, i would hope that this could help initiate a recall. this is not a wear item so the mileage on my vehicle should not be in question. | |||
| 05/13/2003 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the wiring harness for the lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,000. | |||
| 05/13/2003 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the wiring harness for the lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,000. kmj | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 97000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the headlights and taillights would constantly fail. the bulbs for both were replaced numerous times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. kmj | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 97000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated the headlights and the tail lights constantly goes out, she constantly has to change the bulbs. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 97,000. mw | |||
| 05/31/2011 | |||
| I am the original owner of a 2003 chevy trailblazer. when i first purchased the vehicle in the month of october/2002, i didn't experience any problems until maybe the fourth year, going on its 5th; right before the warranty was about to expire. the first problem i encountered with the vehicle was the transmission. it didn't want to change gears properly. because of the 5 year warranty, the dealership was able to fix that problem, at that time. today, i continue to experience transmission problems: with a loud noise, a struggle in horse power and a vibration when i am at a complete stop. i have spent so much money on other electrical parts as well. i have purchased over ten light bulbs for rear brake lights that continue to malfunction. i recently replaced a relay because the head lights would constantly go out after the vehicle was turned on. i replaced the fan clutch and water pump because they both went out. i also replaced a battery and two starters. for the past few months, my vehicle smells like fuel everytime i turn it on. i am asking that your department look into all of these claims. it appears that almost everyone that owes a 2003 trailblazer has been experiencing the same issues, but yet; no one is doing enough to protect all those consumers who have been grateful to this country in purchasing american made vehicles. a sincere thanks. | |||
| 10/28/2008 | |||
| My husband replaced the low beam headlight on the right front of my trailblazer three different times within a few months. we then took it to a body shop and they replaced the connector. once again i'm having trouble with the right low beam. when i start the vehicle, it lights up, but once i turn on the brights and return to low beam, it refuses to come on. | |||
| 10/18/2011 | 91260 | ||
| Never had issue with headlights before. driving home from hospital at 9pm and low beams turned off. had to turn on emergency flashers and pull off road. tried everthing to get them to turn back on. sat there for a few minutes and they went back on. pulled onto i-95 and 4 minutes into the drive, in the fast lane, they turned back off leaving me in pitch black going 70mph. im 8 months pregnant and was alone on the side of a dark highway. gm, you know about these issues! recall this before people get seriously injured!!! | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Lights go off sometimes after dark. trailblazer 2003 lt. | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I am filing a complaint .and will continue to file complaints until all of the consumers issues have been addressed. i understand that gm is not willing to hold theirselfs liable for these issues ,but people spend pretty pennies out of pocket to purchase vehicles from these manufacturers to spend more money to pay for repairs after just a short while of owning these . i have researched issues i am having with my vehicle , and i am having all the above listed issues , and do not wish to spend large amounts of money to pay for these cost considering i am still paying for this vehicle . i just spoke with a representive about these complaints ,and have set up an appoinment to pay a dealership for diagnostics , but am hoping that i can get closure on these issues without paying big expenses. i hope everyone else will follow suit and keep inputting your complaints until they are resolved. my vehicle issues are the fan clutch needs replaced, my gas tank has been replaced already,just replaced my serpintine belt this morning, my exterior lights (brake/turn signal) have been replaced 3 times over two months, and engine light keeps coming on , something doesnt seem right underneath this vehicle either. i just feel like i am paying for a peice of junk on top of paying to keep the vehicle running. oh yea this vehicle has had to have thousands of dollars of body work done as well thanks to mother nature. i just hope they will be responsible enough to take on this responsibilty of theirs ,not ours. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 122000 | ||
| I have replaced the rear passenger brake light only 9 months ago and it's once again not working. the passenger side headlight also began to not work at time as is now, not working at all. my mechanic checked out the bulbs and did some testing and discovered the problem is in the circuit board. as of today, the drivers side headlight is now out....so the truck has no headlights and only 1 brake light. | |||
| 09/21/2010 | 58229 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35 mph she turned on the turn signal to turn right and all of the exterior lights began to flash as if she had turned on the hazard warning lights. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. an authorized dealer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v198000, exterior lighting:turn signal. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 58,229. sm. | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 54000 | 2 | 10/08/2002 |
| 2003 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer failed *gr the speedometer would register as high as 120 mph. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined there was an internal malfunction on the instrument cluster. the consumer was informed it would cost $550 for a replacement cluster. the rear passenger taillight and passenger side head light burned out and was replaced. the water pump and serpentine belt were replaced. the mechanic noted a broken bolt in the water pump that held down the housing and the ball joints were replaced. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Head lights go off while driving at night. *tr | |||
| 05/07/2009 | 108604 | 1 | |
| 2003 chevrolet trailblazer/ls my headlights keep going out, in fact both sockets are now melted, if i bang on the lens it comes on sometimes, for now i am able to use high beams has been going on for a couple of years and i keep replacing the bulbs. *tr | |||
| 10/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| Gm failed to fix recall # 04087 nov 01, 2004 | recall id# 25264 exterior lighting:brake lights nov 01, 2004 model affected trailblazer ------------------------------- my 2003 trailblazer right brake tail lamp is inoperative and i am going to fail my annual safety inspection. checked bulbs and switched lamp board 16532713 to determine it was a faulty lamp board. determined part was on recall list in 2004. contacted dealership and they said they replaced the part. dealership, lindsey cheverolett, is unwilling to replace since they said they replaced the board in 2005 when the car was in for regular maintenance. contacted gm headquarters customer service supervisor, paula alvera, and she said i would need to pay for a certified gm mechanic to look at the problem. this is a $25 part. concerned gm has a temporary solution for this recall that only last 2-3 years. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2004 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and had it repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v527000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). four years later, two of the exterior brake lights failed again. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that because the failure occurred 30,000 miles later, they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repairs. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 57880 | 1 | |
| Lights went out while driveing at night. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Headlights continue to turn off while driving causing a dangerous condition. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 14000 | 15 | 05/05/2003 |
| 2003 chevrolet trail blazers, which have frequent failures in both tail lights, including brake lights, turn signal indicators and reverse lights due to faulty boards which do not apply enough tension to hold the bulb in place. the bulb does not burn out, it just becomes loose. this should result in a complete recall, not what gm has called a special policy condition. failed rear lighting is a significant safety issue that the nhtsa should deem as a recall. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 14000 | 15 | 05/05/2003 |
| 2003 chevrolet trail blazers, which have frequent failures in both tail lights, including brake lights, turn signal indicators and reverse lights due to faulty boards which do not apply enough tension to hold the bulb in place. the bulb does not burn out, it just becomes loose. this should result in a complete recall, not what gm has called a special policy condition. failed rear lighting is a significant safety issue that the nhtsa should deem as a recall. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| Right side brake and signal lamps continue to burn out. whole bracket holds water, dealer was suppose to fix problem, but after the recall warranty has expired, brake lamp and turn signal lamps continue to short out. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2006 | 6774 | 6 | 08/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a regular maintenance inspection at an independent repair shop, the mechanic determined the right front outer tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. after the replacement, there was a rattling noise in the front suspension, but the vehicle was not seen for further inspection. in addition, nhtsa recall, #04v527000 repair was performed on the exterior lighting however, the recall repair did not remedy the problem. the contact replaced the bulbs in the exterior brake lights, but the dealership was not contacted. in addition, resurfaced rear rotors and replaced pads. also, replaced rear windshield wiper arm. the door locsk were inoperative. the rear brake lights were inoperative. updated 05/30/06. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2006 | 40000 | 3 | 05/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear brake lights are defective. the lights have failed three times. there is an nhtsa recall, #04v527000 concerning the exterior lighting; brake lights however the recall did not correct the problem. the first time the dealer replaced the whole unit. the unit melted and was replaced again. the lights have gone out a third time and the vehicle is now at the dealership and they would not offer a third repair without charge under the recall. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The rear fascia on 2003 chevrolet trailblazer.***no answer required***. *mr the rear fascia covering the rear brake light broke while the consumer was openingthe rear hatch. *nm | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 2 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. it's has been over sixty days, and the dealer does not have the parts available. *ak | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. it has been over sixty days and the dealer does not have the parts available. this information was provided by david mcculoch. *ak | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 14000 | 15 | 05/05/2003 |
| 2003 chevrolet trail blazers, which have frequent failures in both tail lights, including brake lights, turn signal indicators and reverse lights due to faulty boards which do not apply enough tension to hold the bulb in place. the bulb does not burn out, it just becomes loose. this should result in a complete recall, not what gm has called a special policy condition. failed rear lighting is a significant safety issue that the nhtsa should deem as a recall. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2004 | 2 | 02/03/2003 | |
| The left brake light of my 2003 chevy trailblazer has failed for the second time. the dealer i bought the car from repaired the light the first time. no accident has resulted from this problem.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 3 | 09/22/2003 | |
| Brake & tail lights have blown three times in the past three months. *ak | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 2 | 01/09/2003 | |
| Brake lights kept going out after replacement. *la | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 8500 | 1 | 07/07/2003 |
| Left tail light/brake light failed. plastic base on bulb melted preventing proper contact between wire conductors and light socket. *la | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brake lights of 2003 chevrolet trailblazer quit working when brake is depressed. have replaced bulbs, had to bend metal contacts in fixture to get better contact with bulb, and wiggle wiring harness to get better connection. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2004 | 26000 | 2 | 12/01/2003 |
| The brake lights went out while driving. the consumer was notified of the problem by a passing motorist. the vehicle was taken to a dealership, who without inspecting the vehicle indicated that the brake light went out because of a defect in the circuit breaker board and that there was a tsb on this issue. the dealership replaced the circuit breaker board. *ak the consumer experienced a flat tire and had a difficult time trying to remove the spare tire. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 8000 | 3 | 01/01/2003 |
| Right & left rear brake lights failed. *ak | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 2 | ||
| While consumer was backing out of the parking garage passenger noticed no brakes lights. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced two bulbs,a fuse, and checked the circuit board. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 6 | ||
| Current model (2002-2004) chevrolet trailblazer/gmc envoy brake lights do not function, while cmhsl remains functioning. this is the same defect the prior models were recalled for. have seen at least 6 trailblazers/envoys with this concern over the past three months.*ak | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 5 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to repair shop because of the following problems; rack and pinion failed twice/air conditioner malfunctioned twice/vehicle stalled at take off/ oil leak, and brake lights failed to operate properly. also, vehicle made a loud noise on driver's side while driving. *ak | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 43000 | 2 | 08/17/2001 |
| I have had to have my entire valve body replaced, of course after having to fight tooth and nail to have the relaiable big lot dealership fix this trailblazer. everytime it has a problem, they do all but call me stupid, and send me away, or say that when they drive it, it doesn't fail on anything.it must be my imagination. whatever. now my brake lights fail completely, and they've never heard of such. lol, that's funny because we almost rearended another trailblazer with no brake lights. no wonder that semi truck almost killed us. anyone ever drive in st. louis rush hour traffic, almost get killed, and then discover that you have no brake lights?gee, vehicles have brake lights for a reason, who knew? now the waranty is up by 3000 mi and i'm stuck with the bill. that's funny huh? anyone organizing a law suit? count me in. *ak | |||
| 9000 | 1 | ||
| Brake lights stopped operating. dealer determined that the circuit board malfunctioned and replaced it. *ak | |||
| 20000 | 1 | 06/01/2003 | |
| The vehicle brake lights continued to blow out. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the brake light bulbs had melted. *jb | |||
| 10/19/2003 | 1 | 08/30/2002 | |
| Since i bought this vehicle august 30, 2002 i have had to bring it back to the dealership on numerous occasions for several different items. i have had both the left and right brake lights gone out, the driver side head lamp went out, the air conditioner has gone out twice(four months apart), the driver side passenger window is inoperable(we have tried to get it fixed for almost a month now with no success) and the engine cooling fan was warped and the fan clutch malfunctioned. at this point we don't understand why they haven't just recalled the whole vehicle. luckily we have the 36,000 mile warranty still in affect but what's going to happen when it is up and the same problems keep recurring? *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 08/19/2007 | 53000 | 2 | 02/20/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the windshield wipers will deactivate only when the vehicle is shut off. occasionally, when making a left turn, the hazard lights would illuminate. the failure began two years ago, but has become more frequent. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 53,000. | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 12 | 09/03/2003 | |
| Owned 03 trailblazer for 4 months and has given me electrical & mechanical problems. i had one problem since i first bought this vehicle and now i have 13 things that are a danger to me and my family. ac turns on by itself whether car is off or on. ac has turned on while i was driving frightening the hell out of me causing me to almost lose control of the wheel. ac ,engine lacks horse power,hand brake,hazard lights,lights turn off, mirrors move by themselves, car boggs as if it wants to turn off, while driving steering wheel moves by itself, gas gauge has read low fuel when gas is full. i am terrified the car will give out with my child and i in it.i have tried to have vehicle repaired numerous times and still dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem. the vehicle is a hazard to me and my family and to all those who own one. need the problem to be fixed before any tragedies occur. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/12/2008 | 7300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. she smelled fuel fumes coming through the air vents of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , and the fuel tank was replaced. the repair did not remedy the failure. secondly the head-lights fail while driving. lastly, the lighting of the instrument control panel was inoperative. she contacted the gm manufacturer, and was referred back to the dealer. the vehicle has been taken to several dealers, but the failures have not been remedied. the failure mileage was 7,300. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 02/03/2009 | 73000 | 4 | 03/08/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the low beam headlights dim periodically while driving at night. the manufacturer was called, but the contact has not received a response. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 73,000. updated 04-24-09 *bf updated 04/27/09.*jb | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 09/14/2006 |
| Recently purchase 2003 trailblazer and front headlights always worked but flicker, today i had an accident because front headlight signals malfunctioned. just want damage repaired. *jb | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 35000 | 4 | 08/01/2005 |
| Headlight plug melted and burned. passenger side headlight goes out repeatedly prior to noticing burn damage. three bulbs replaced since august 2005 prior to burn damage noted. there are several complaints of this that i can gather from a web forum that i visit concerning the trailblazer. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 45325 | 2 | 10/15/2003 |
| Front headlight burned out in november 2005 replaced light bulb. burnt out again went to dinsdale chevy to get replaced said that the wire was melted and burned and would have to be replaced. i asked how that could happen and they said it was probably a manufacturing defect. i asked if that means they would replace it and they said no it would cost $132 to repair. i couldn't afford that so i bought the part and had to wire it myself. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Right front headlight fails. *ak | |||
| 10/19/2003 | 1 | 08/30/2002 | |
| Since i bought this vehicle august 30, 2002 i have had to bring it back to the dealership on numerous occasions for several different items. i have had both the left and right brake lights gone out, the driver side head lamp went out, the air conditioner has gone out twice(four months apart), the driver side passenger window is inoperable(we have tried to get it fixed for almost a month now with no success) and the engine cooling fan was warped and the fan clutch malfunctioned. at this point we don't understand why they haven't just recalled the whole vehicle. luckily we have the 36,000 mile warranty still in affect but what's going to happen when it is up and the same problems keep recurring? *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 74048 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the rear passenger side tail lights were not working and need to be replaced. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in gm recall number 05044 and nhtsa campaign id number 05v198000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). the dealer advised her to write a letter about the issues she was experiencing with the vehicle, in which she did. the contact had to pay for the repairs made to her vehicle. the failure mileage was 74,048. | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that there was an overheating bulb in the tail light assembly. he received a recall notice in 2004 for this failure at 40,000 miles. the dealer inspected both lights and discovered that only the driver's side tail light was defective. the passenger side light was not affected at the time, but currently it is beginning to fail three years later. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that since it was previously tested and diagnosed, they would not repair the passenger side tail light. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 121,839 and failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 09/02/2005 | 4 | 04/04/2003 | |
| Brakes front & rear, climate control, windshield wipers, rear tail lights. *jb | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 6 | 08/01/2003 | |
| Tail light failures. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 3 | 09/22/2003 | |
| Brake & tail lights have blown three times in the past three months. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 2 | 01/17/2003 | |
| Consumer was stopped by a police officer, who informed consumer that the tail lights were out. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that tail lights needed to be replaced. also, vehicle stalled while driving at any speed. *ak the vehicle would hesitate and skip upon acceleration, at stop signs. traffic lights and while parking on inclines. multiple components were replaced to correct the problem but they recurred. the radio became extremely hot while driving on long trips. the radio was replaced but the problem continued. the a/c unit failed intermittently because of a faulty a/c switch. the consumer mentioned fuel system problems. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 108000 | 100 | 09/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. when the passenger side turn signal was activated, the hazard flashing lights illuminated. the dealer replaced the turn signal switch, but the failure still occurred. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v198000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). the failure mileage was 108,000 and current mileage was 110,116. | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 73000 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that when he turned the right blinker on in his 2003 chevrolet trailblazer with a current odometer reading of 77000 and a failure mileage of 73000 miles. all four blinker lights turned on at once. there was recall 05v198000 on this particular year, make and model, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 05/08/2007 | 72000 | 2 | 05/15/2003 |
| No specific event that i can see lead to failure. the failure was in the turning signal of the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the turning signal worked normal at times, but at other times it will flash at 2-3 times the normal flashing speed. nothing has been done to replace the part. *ak | |||