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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems
57 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000. 47 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 57
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 47
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal9
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
What 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall - I believe this is a takata recall, thought I can't find the information. I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer. We recently had a high impact collision resulting in injuries, directly as a result of a failure of airbags to deploy upon impact. The vehicle was in motion, traveling straight at approximately 45 miles per hour, when we struck another vehicle in the road illegally.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The contact's vehicle was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I was involved in a head-on collision, I was going around 10-15 MPH and the vehicle that caused the accident was going faster than I was going. My airbags did not deploy. They should deploy between 8-14 MPH. Is anyone holding general motors accountable for their negligence? We were on a two lane city street.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that another driver in front of her slammed on the brake pedal, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle experienced a rollover. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained a deep laceration to the knee and a torn ligament that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 40 MPH in wet weather, the vehicle hydroplaned, drove off a cliff, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest, knee and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing agency where it was deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 03/01/17*lj
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 78 MPH, a tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck, and a head abrasion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
My headlights go off and on my airbag light stays on my seat belt light stqays on my dash board light are out
Air bag light on instrument panel has come on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 25 to 35 MPH, an animal appeared in the road. The contact swerved and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained head, neck, and chest injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 135,000.....updated 06/15/16 *bf
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V051000, 02V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (102 complaints), 2005 (70 complaints) and 2003 (57 complaints).
Other 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Electrical 285Fuel system 180Transmission 103Engine 80Lights 78Visibility 70Body 43Brakes 36Suspension 33Steering 26Acceleration 25Seat belts 19Locks 9Tires 9Seats 8Wheels 7Driver assistance 5
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