2003 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and problems

1 recall and 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer.

1
recalls
77
owner complaints
14
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V132000 · reported March 18, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 183,922 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 28, 2018 · Air bags · crash reported

REAR ENDED A STOPPED PICK UP AT 45 MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IT WAS ON A HIGHWAY WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55. THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED BUT MOST WAS ON DRIVER SIDE.

Jan 11, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 206,854 miles

1/10/2018, WHILE DRIVING ON I-96, SUV SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 72MPH. I COASTED VEHICLE TO A STOP IN THAT LANE, AS HEAVY TRAFFIC WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO PULL OVER. MY FAMILY OF FOUR WERE IN THAT SUV WHEN THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED. THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING.

Sep 20, 2016 · Structure

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2015 WITH 71,000 - THE BODY WAS VERY WELL KEPT INSIDE AND OUT. WHAT I DIDN'T KNOW WAS THE EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST AND CORROSION UNDER THE VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT SHOW INITIALLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD SAME A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND HAVE HAD TO ALREADY REPLACE FRONT ARM JOINTS BECAUSE THEY…

Dec 20, 2015 · Air bags · 175,000 miles · crash reported

TAKATA INFLATORS: I HAD LEFT MY HOUSE HEADED TO WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM AND GOT ON I40 EASTBOUND, IT HAD SNOWED THE DAY BEFORE AND THE ROADS HAD BEEN TREATED AND WERE CLEAR FOR TRAVEL, I WAS TRAVELING ON A 3 LANE HIGHWAY IN THE LEFT LANE @ APROX 50MPH AND I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO DO UPCOMING TRAFFIC, WHEN THE ABS…

Nov 6, 2014 · Air bags · 85,000 miles

AIRBAG RECALL.

Blazer model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 4589467
2001 3326355
2002 2246146
2003 177140
2004 15040
2005 01502
2006 01921

Across all years, the 2000 Blazer has the most complaints (589). All Chevrolet Blazer years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, the most recent reported on March 18, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (14 complaints), followed by power train (12).
How many 2003 Chevrolet Blazer complaints mention a crash or fire?
14 of 77 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 28, 2018.