The speedometer in my 2003 trailblazer started becoming very inaccurate and would not properly show how fast I was going. It would either stick on a number or randomly max out at 120+ MPH, even when just parked. Took it to the dealer today and the cost to fix is a shade under $500. The problem is the cluster, which is a very common problem apparently.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration complaints
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I own a 2003 chevy trailblazer. It has just over 60,000 miles. The speedometer stopped working correctly a few days ago. The speedometer reads between 85-120 MPH no matter how fast I am driving. I have been told by my local chevy dealer that it will cost around $400.00 to have the speedometer repaired. I believe chevrolet should be responsible for the replacement/repair costs since this is a safety issue that numerous other chevy truck/SUV owners have also experienced. They should have recalled the speedometers on their suvs/trucks a long time ago.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer lt (mileage: 52,200)- speedometer failure vehicle taken to dealer. Told by dealer this is common failure. My vehicle is out of warranty (3yr/36,000 miles) [subsequent years warranties: 5yr/100,000 mile] cost to repair $560.
Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer became inoperable, and needed to be replaced. The service dealer determined the vehicle had to be shipped out of state to have the speedometer replaced.
2003 trailblazer - reduced engine power light present when started. Would accelerate to 15mph. Rattle or grinding noise when braking or driving over bumps. Drove to beaty chevrolet knoxville tn tues, 2/7/06. Replaced throttle assembly & advised noise was from misaligned hood. Trailblazer picked up on fri, 2/10/06. Paid $200. Ext warranty ded. Gas empty stopped to fill up. While driving noticed fuel gauge past full mark, appeared to be pointing straight down. Noticed tachometer registered 6500 rpms. Called beaty chevrolet. Service department closed. Next day fuel gauge appears correct. After a week refueled and noticed fuel gauge was incorrect again. Noticed strong gas odor when vehicle is started & vehicle smoking. Called to schedule repairs on 2/28/06. Was unable to make appointment rescheduled for tues 3/9/06. Beaty informed that it must be guage sensor and not related to previous repair work so another $200. Deductible would be due. They were unable to detect fuel odor nor smoking. I disagreed with the $200 charge due to vehicle being defective when I picked it up from the service department on the first visit. Beaty chev. Said they did not look at the tachometer nor fuel gauge when they service vehicles so they would not have known about the problem. Lol .. I called gm warranty and they would not waive the $200 and said the dealership would be responsible. I contacted the dealership again and they thought gm would waived because of the numerous problems with the guage sensors. However they would not admit that they did not check the vehicle when it was being repaired the first visit. I have read numerous complaints regarding reduced power throttle assembly, guage malfunctions, and grinding noise when braking and feel that gm should recall and reimburse the consumer for the repairs they have paid. Vehicle is still making grinding noise and now seems to lunge forward when brake is released. I need help and any advice you have to offer.
Dt: the contact stated odometer was intermittently inaccurate. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. No repairs have been made.
The vehicle shuts down while the vehicle is being driven. Vehicle has been serviced and duplicated twice. Computer chip was replaced twice, the harness replaced twice, and throttle body was replaced twice. Currently, vehicle is at the dealer. *ak...
While driving any speed speedometer would read the wrong mileage. Consumer would not know what speed they would be going. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving, the consumer noticed that the speedometer was inoperative. The consumer could not tell how fast she was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.
The accelerator pedal position sensor failed causing loss of power to the vehicle. The vehicle would only accelerate to 10mph and almost caused an accident. I also had/have numerous other problems with the vehicle.
Jan 7, 2004 at stop light turned right and had my foot to the floor truck not moving more than 10 mls an hour. Service engine light on and reduced engine power on. The truck was serviced throttle switch was cracked and replaced. *ak jan 14, 2004 I warmed truck for 10 min before pulling out, drove for 15 min came to stop in traffic truck putted stalled. No lights lit up on dash. It started up but felt hesitation the rpms didnt seem to level on return to truck I let it warm 15 min and gave it a little gas putting the truck in drive it putted stalled no indicator lights. It started up and when pulling out putted the rpms dropped feeling it was going to stall I punched the gas it caught. Jan 19 & jan 20 dealership 7am and left my truck for service. I noticed that heater levels 1, 2 had blowing. I rcd a call was told the fuel injector regulator had leak would need to be replaced. Truck was held over night wouldnt be ready for pick up until next afternoon. Asked if was the reason for stalling - said it may be they could not reenact the stall but a leak in that part might cause stall. Jan 21, 2004 on start up service 4wd light came on. The indicator light above the 4wd switch was not lit. I shut off and opened door thinking it might re-up computer. The service light (yellow) was on and no indication of what I was in. I called dealership was told that I could drive the car as long as the light was not red. Jan 23, 2004 truck dropped off for service - spoke w mgr of my concern about this truck . This was the third time in for service in as many weeks. Asked mgr if they could run a diagnostic test to make sure it was okay. I have safety concerns about driving it on the highway or long distances. Service completed; I was told that the tmc module in the computer had to be reset. I was not offered a rental either of the other times I had the truck in for service.
The throttle sensor malfunction. As a result the vehicle became inoperative. Please provide additional information.
When disengaging the 4-wheel drive vehicle jumped forward hitting a parked vehicle.
2003, chevrolet trailblazer. 4 speed automatic trans. 4 wheel drive. Standard length chasis. 6 cylinder engine. Problem experienced; upon acceleration onto the interstate highway, the engine lost power for appx. 5 seconds. The accelerator pedal remained depressed, the engine resumed acceleration after the time specified. Created much fear, since interstate traffic speed limit is 70 MPH, and cars on the intersate came up onto the bumper very quickly. This is the only occurence to date. Also, gasoline filler neck too narrow, or vent hose constricted? Frequent reflux of gasoline during the process of filling. Takes a considerable amount of time to "top the tank". So much time that, I have yet to been able to "top" the tank. Problem occurs at every pump, not indigenous to the gas pump, appears inherent to the vehicle.
When depressing accelerator pedal to move forward the vehicle hesitates and loses power regardless of surface level, inclined or declined.
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