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2003 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems

14 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 138,300. 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
18%
typical mileage
138,300
crashes
11
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Airbags · CA · crash

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.

Filed Dec 20, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 175,000 miles · OK · crash

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 system locked. I attempted to let off and re apply the brake but the ABS system just stayed engaged and the front end started sliding hard to the left and I steered away from the pull. I subsequently hit the center concrete wall at approx. 40mph with the front passenger side of my car, which caused me to spin around and hit the passenger rear, I continued to spin until I was facing back east. My air bags did not deploy but it caused severe damage to core support and passenger side frame horn. It was a single vehicle accident and no damage was done to anything but my vehicle and myself, the ABS did not release within what I approximate to be about 6 seconds and this so called safety device nearly killed me. I was wearing my seat belt.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · RI

Airbag recall.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Airbags · 138,300 miles · OR

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 federal safety agency or by gm before someone is killed or injured badly. A recall is needed!

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Airbags · 78,000 miles · OH · crash

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 the lights on warnings . Had to replace the panel . That's when I was informed that air bags will not deploy at all ! But flashes on and off as you drive.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Airbags · 174,500 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

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 parking lot. I hit a dodge ram pickup with the right front corner of my vehicle and pushed that vehicle into another parked car that was next to it. Both vehicles ended up sideways and my vehicle ended up spun around 180 degrees. At this time my vehicle came to a stop. Police were called an paramedics arrived. The jaws of life were used to extract me from my vehicle. I was taken to a local hospital where it was determined that I suffered burst fractures of l1, l2, and l3. I also suffered an evulsion fracture of my left ankle. The police report states that I was travelling at a high rate of speed and that the vehicles which were northbound were just clipped. The airbags are both still within their cases as neither deployed. I would expect this of the passenger airbag as that seat was unoccupied but the driver bag should have deployed. The insurance investigator even expressed to my wife that he was surprised that the air bag did not deploy. I was having a seizure and was not conscious so I cannot provide any information other than what is in the police report. The report is #370763 issued by the township of clinton, michigan. The vehicle is currently located at copard auto salvage, 21000 hayden, woodhaven, mi 48183. The phone number is 734‑365‑0070. It will be held there for between 7 and 10 days from 8/26/2013. Thank you

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Airbags · 263,000 miles · PA · crash

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 residence. The vehicle sustained severe damages. The failure was 263,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

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 stopped at the stop sign and pulled out into the intersection 15 feet before the contact's vehicle reached the intersection. This resulted in the contact's vehicle crashing into the front driver side door of the other vehicle. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. The airbag warning light was not on prior to the crash. The police took pictures and a report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Airbags, Steering · 15,174 miles · RI · crash

While driving 36 MPH going around curb, the steering wheel failed to respond and remained in the same position. This caused the vehicle to veer to oncoming traffic and resulted in a head on collision. None of the air bags deployed. The manufacturer of gmc sent an engineer to see the vehicle and didn't find anything wrong with the steering. Gmc denied the report issued by the technician on this accident. Please provide details.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Airbags · MI · crash

While trying to avoid hitting a pedestrian vehicle went of the road and hit a tree. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. Vehicle could no longer be driven due to the extensive damage done to the front end.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer airbags

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Blazer airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 138,300 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (56 complaints) and 1997 (38 complaints).

Other 2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Body 12Transmission 12Fuel system 10Electrical 9Brakes 8Engine 6Lights 6Suspension 4Visibility 4Steering 3Acceleration 2Locks 2Seats 1Wheels 1

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