2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER
1 recalls, 103 complaints - 500 TSBs
04V132000 Mar 18, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
103 total complaints
19 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2018
Incident date: Feb 16, 2016
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.
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2018
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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
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... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
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 TRA... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
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 TRA... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
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 TRA... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
AIRBAG RECALL. *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Jan 16, 2014
MY 03 BLAZER HAS HAD ITS AIRBAG LIGHTS ON FOR SOME TIME NOW AND I'M WORRIED THAT IF I GET INTO A CRASH MY AIRBAGS WONT DEPLOY, I'M SCARED ALSO TO SEE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ALONG THE SAME LINES AS MINE. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE NHTSA OR BY GM BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR INJURED BADLY. A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Feb 14, 2012
DRIVERS DOOR HINGES ARE LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DOOR LATCH AND DOOR FLYING OPEN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS STARTING THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THAT THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jun 25, 2010
WAS HIT BY RIGHT SIDE IMPACT BY A TRUCK WITHOUT BRAKES AT A STOP LIGHT. IT WAS GOING 40 MPH. COMING DOWN HILL AS I TOOK OFF AT STOP LIGHT . PUSHED ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ! ALSO I WAS HIT ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE PANEL . IT LATER CAUSED MY INSTRUMENT PANEL TO NOT DISPLAY ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Apr 15, 2009
NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON FLOOR OF MY GARAGE. FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING. GM DEALER SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO I PAID A LOCAL GARAGE TO INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINE. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN, 98,000, WHILE I WAS DRIVING. LOST BRAKING ABILITY. I FIND THAT GM WILL S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 27, 2013
Incident date: Aug 13, 2013
I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND WHEN I EXPERIENCED A SEIZURE AND LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED TO VEER TO THE LEFT WHERE I CLIPPED SEVERAL CARS THAT WERE HEADED NORTHBOUND AND HAD STOPPED DUE TO THE REALIZATION THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER CONTROL. I THEN PROCEEDED OVER A TREE LAWN AND INTO A ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
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. *KB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
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. *KB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
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. *KB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
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. *KB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 6, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ONGOING FAILURE IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED AN IMPROPER READING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED DUE TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 10, 2003
MY 2003 CHEVY BLAZER HAS HAD A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. IT WAS TAKEN INTO MORAN CHEVROLET IN CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI ONCE FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED. SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A BAD VEHICLE GROUND. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS TO THIS DAY... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Mar 1, 2011
Incident date: Feb 27, 2011
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, 194,XXX MILES, 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER LS 4.3 AUTOMATIC, 7 5/8 3.42 REAR. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 1, 2010
Incident date: Oct 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, AN OPPOSING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESID... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 20, 2010
Incident date: Apr 18, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS HAD FRACTURED. HE DID NOT OBSERVE ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OR RUST OR CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OR REPAIR... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 18, 2009
Incident date: Mar 4, 2009
I OWN A CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2003, AND I RAN INTO A RECALL PROBLEM WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION FOR GM'S RECALL ON ALL VEHICLES WITH A DEFECT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V046000 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 581,394 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 28, 2009
Incident date: Jan 27, 2009
RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR ON MY 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2 DOOR DROPS WHEN OPEN AND LIFTS UP WHEN CLOSED. SAME SITUATION AS MY 2004 FOUR DOOR BLAZER. UPPER AND LOWER HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE A REAL SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2008
Incident date: Oct 12, 2008
I WAS OUT LATE IN A DESOLATE AREA-NO HOUSES-NO STORES. I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER SO BAD I THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. I HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO CONTINUE DRIVING. I WAS TERRIFIED, I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN-FEMALE ALONE. I REFUSED TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE ONCE IT WAS PARKED. MY MECHANIC WAS KIND ENOUGH T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 31, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 10/2006, WE HAD HESITATION AND STALLING PROBLEMS. WITH A 2003 CHEVY BLAZER. WE HAD SEVERAL FULL TUNE-UPS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (UPON THE ADVICE OF A DEALERSHIP), FUEL RELAY REPLACEMENT, FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) FACT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 25, 2008
Incident date: Oct 22, 2008
CRASH- I WAS DOING 25 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A DEER SWERVED HIT MY FRONT END ON THE CORNER OF A HILL AND MY VEHICLE WENT ON TO ITS SIDE. THERE WAS HARDLY ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT END BECAUSE I DIDN'T HIT VERY HARD ,BUT BECAUSE OF THE SIDE DAMAGE THE VEHICLE WAS 500 DOLLARS FROM BEING TOTALED. 20... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Oct 25, 2008
Incident date: Oct 22, 2008
CRASH- I WAS DOING 25 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A DEER SWERVED HIT MY FRONT END ON THE CORNER OF A HILL AND MY VEHICLE WENT ON TO ITS SIDE. THERE WAS HARDLY ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT END BECAUSE I DIDN'T HIT VERY HARD ,BUT BECAUSE OF THE SIDE DAMAGE THE VEHICLE WAS 500 DOLLARS FROM BEING TOTALED. 20... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 23, 2008
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
2003 CHEVY BLAZER FUEL PUMP MODULE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS BULLETIN. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAD BEEN A HESITATION AND STALLING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT TOLD THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL CON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Jul 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE RADIO AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE EN... Read more
SEATS
Jun 25, 2008
Incident date: Nov 19, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND LOOKING IN THE BLIND SPOT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BLINDED HIM MORE. THE SEAT PREVENTED HIM FROM SEEING OTHER VEHICLES IN HIS BLIND SPOT AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PLACE THE SEAT ALL ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 17, 2007
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 18, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 CHEVY BLAZER DOOR SAFETY ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY OR WILL COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. HE STATES THAT HE HAS HAD THE PINS AND BUSHINGS REPLACED. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Jan 13, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 01/13/07. THE CLEAR COAT WAS PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THAT THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS COMING OFF, AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKE TAILLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE SIDE LIGHTS SOMETIMES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKE TAILLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE SIDE LIGHTS SOMETIMES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Nov 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKE TAILLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE SIDE LIGHTS SOMETIMES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPL... Read more
STEERING
Nov 13, 2006
Incident date: Nov 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPONSE TO STEERING INPUT UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT BUT GRADUALLY WORSENED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 22, 2006
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
WE BOUGHT A 2003 CHEVY BLAZER IN JULY 2006 WITH 18,700 MILES. WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR INSTEAD OF 3RD GEAR TO MAINTAIN SPEED UP A SLIGHT INCLINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2006
Incident date: Aug 31, 2006
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 T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A CRASH WHICH OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS HEADED EAST ON A NARROW, ROUGH, BUMPY ROAD WHEN IT APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADING NORTH. THE OTHER VEHICLE BRIEFLY STOP... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2006
Incident date: Dec 2, 2005
I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 04, 2006. I HAVE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP PLENTY OF TIMES BUT THEY ARE NO HELP AT ALL. THE VEHICLE HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC BUT THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ANY HELP... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER
500 manufacturer communications from 354 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 68 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 57 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 33 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 24 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 21 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 18 |
10-08-45-001H
Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
06-06-01-019C
Mar 14, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
16-NA-383
Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
22-NA-074
Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
18-NA-099
Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J
Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PIP5601B
Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
17-NA-170
Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
PIT5099G
Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
10-00-89-006J
Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R
Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073
Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
PIP5628G
Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5358C
Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
17-NA-170
Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219
Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
PIP5628F
Apr 24, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
19-NA-219
Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O
Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
PIP5628E
Feb 10, 2023
353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
09-00-89-008F
Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
PIP5540J
Dec 15, 2022
138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
21-NA-124
Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N
Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
22-NA-074
Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205
Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
10-00-89-006I
Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIC5453D
Sep 30, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
22-NA-195
Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H
Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009
Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5640A
Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
22-NA-181
Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
20-NA-065
Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
22-NA-009
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT5099F
Jun 13, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIP5358B
May 31, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
18-NA-099
May 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B
May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
22-NA-074
Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009
Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M
Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L
Feb 3, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L
Feb 3, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
22NA009
Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
000090002L
Jan 4, 2022
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
PIP5628E
Dec 14, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIT3099U
Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N
Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
21NA124
May 25, 2021
071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
21NA124
May 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
100089006H
May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5358A
May 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5358A
May 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5640A
Apr 12, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
18NA099
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIP5163E
Mar 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIP5540G
Mar 22, 2021
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5725A
Mar 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K
Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIP5628C
Oct 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
18NA099
Aug 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIT5099E
Jul 27, 2020
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIP5226D
Jul 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIP5226D
Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIC5453D
Jul 22, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453D
Jul 22, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453C
Jun 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIP5628B
May 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
070849020Q
May 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
PIP5725
May 8, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
16NA383
May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
PIT3099T
Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP5540F
Jan 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383
Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
100089009D
Nov 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET BLAZER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ08001
Opened: Feb 28, 2008 , Closed: Jul 9, 2008
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE M... Read more
RQ02012
Opened: Sep 10, 2002 , Closed: Mar 7, 2003
FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
SEE ATTACHED PAGE.
EA01019
Opened: Dec 28, 2001 , Closed: Sep 27, 2002
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE01032
Opened: Sep 6, 2001 , Closed: Dec 20, 2001
LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION
EA99022
Opened: Jul 30, 1999 , Closed: Aug 28, 2001
UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99015
Opened: Jul 14, 1999 , Closed: Dec 28, 2001
FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE
PE99024
Opened: Apr 5, 1999 , Closed: Mar 16, 2000
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
PE99021
Opened: Mar 5, 1999 , Closed: Jul 30, 1999
UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BREAKAGE
AN UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING ON THE FAILED SIDE.
EA97022
Opened: Oct 23, 1997 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE97028
Opened: Jun 17, 1997 , Closed: Oct 23, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
EA97007
Opened: Apr 17, 1997 , Closed: Mar 12, 1998
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.
EA97004
Opened: Feb 28, 1997 , Closed: Aug 5, 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TESTED A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96045
Opened: Jul 12, 1996 , Closed: Dec 16, 1996
ALLEGED FAILURE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS
BREAKAGE OF A LEAF SPRING MAY ALLOW PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
EA95031
Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE
COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES DO NOT WORK, WHICH PREVENTS USAGE OF THE BELTS.
PE95010
Opened: Feb 15, 1995 , Closed: May 26, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATION FROM PIVOT ARM
There is no summary currently available
EA94038
Opened: Oct 31, 1994 , Closed: Feb 28, 2000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94029
Opened: Jul 29, 1994 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
PE94050
Opened: Jun 27, 1994 , Closed: Sep 14, 1994
FIRE IN DASH/INSTRUM.CLSTR
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Opened: Jun 17, 1994 , Closed: Oct 31, 1994
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
There is no summary currently available
DP94003
Opened: Mar 28, 1994 , Closed: Jul 26, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
FUEL SYSTEM FIRES
EA92015
Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1993
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE92001
Opened: Jan 7, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
HIGH IDLE FLARE
There is no summary currently available
PE91057
Opened: Mar 6, 1991 , Closed: Jul 12, 1991
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89024
Opened: Dec 14, 1988 , Closed: Feb 27, 1989
STEERING DAMPER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA89003
Opened: Nov 7, 1988 , Closed: Aug 24, 1990
REAR AXLE SHAFT
There is no summary currently available
PE88047
Opened: Apr 19, 1988 , Closed: Nov 7, 1988
REAR AXLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87003
Opened: Oct 27, 1986 , Closed: Jul 16, 1987
ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER: FORD HAS SUBMITTED 40 OWNERCOMPLAINTS WHICH ALLEGE IN-DASH FIRES. IT DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THECOMPLAINTS INDICATE A DEFECT NOR ARE THEY SAFETY RELATED.ANALYSIS:A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS WAS CONDUCTED.VARIOUS COMPONENTSWERE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN THE SOURC... Read more
CHEVROLET BLAZER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET BLAZER across all model years (1969, 2025).
124
Total Recalls
11,227
Total Complaints
27
Investigations
1,120
Reported Crashes
273
Reported Fires
76
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET BLAZER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 64 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 58 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 193 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 351 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 287 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 103 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 301 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 464 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 885 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 612 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 1,025 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 1,098 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 1,579 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 1,707 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 774 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 616 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 337 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 267 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 42 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 47 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |