2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Electrical · 193,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. When the vehicle was started, the instrument cluster failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the ABS, battery, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the contact was unable to turn the vehicle off. The contact stated that the battery was disconnected to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-3011452393. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2016 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · NM

The dashboard cluster malfunctions. The first time it went out, the fuel guage and oil pressure guage stopped working and all other guages went out one by one soon after. We had a new gm cluster installed by the gm dealership at a cost of $600. This time, all guages stopped working and the alert lights stay on. (I.e. Service 4wd, seat belt, service engine, brake and ABS) other gm vehicles with this same cluster have been recalled but not the 2003trailblazer.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the key could be removed while the vehicle was in gears other than park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the ABS failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/9/14* cn updated 8/31/2017

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. When the brake pedal was depressed, the ABS and security warning indicators illuminated. In addition, all the gauges on the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that the terminal battery needed to be disconnected and reconnected in order for the instrument panel to function properly. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Electrical · 171,852 miles · OH

One day I woke up and got in my car to go to work and before I left I noticed my gauges were messed up. The ABS symbol, the parking break symbol, and the low battery lights all were on and my temperature gauge was at zero and still is. The gas gauge is at zero the battery and oil gauges are all placed at zero. I checked all my fuses found a couple bad ones and replaced them and the problem is still not fixed. The car still drives. But I am fearful of a shut down in the middle of the road with it acting like this.

Filed Mar 1, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 62,500 miles · WI

This is a third time the ABS warning light has come on malfunctioning saying we need service once in montana and then another incident in 2008. "service brakes, air antilock ABS warning lights come on in the drivers information center. However, it happens every time it gets 5 to 10 degrees or more below zero. The first time I took it into garage and they cleaned up the ABS ground connection on the frame. This is a safety issue because a person doesn't know if it is accurate or another false alert. I would hope that other persons report these issues, and that the manufacturers would be forced to repair the issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · 49,500 miles · WI

Second incident dashboard: service brakes,antilock ABS warning light. Says to seek service. Abs malfunctioning any time it goes below minus 10 degrees for the past two years. Assume that the ABS system will not work, and it is a safety issue. Malfunctioning ABS. The first event we paid to have service bulletin check grounding of wheel and body sensors. The next year it went away after a day of the car not being used. Why doesn't the govenrment get chevrolet to repair permanently the malfunction before any accidents occur.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Brakes · 61,238 miles · OH

Heard funny noise coming from vehicle. After that the cars battery would be dead. Could recharge battery but it would be dead the next day. Took it in to a private shop where it was found that the ABS module under the frame was corroded and drawing down the battery by grounding on the frame. It also destroyed a computer and two plugs on the transmission neutral safety switch. Total repairs to vehicle totaled over $2,300.00.

Filed Jan 31, 2008 · Brakes · 37,616 miles · WI

The cars computer code on dash read out that service brakes was required with a ringing tone. The ABS light and the brake light were also on. This LED one to believe that the vehicle could be an issue with safety. We drove straight to the garage. A code c0265 was found on the computer by the technician. $91.00 was charged for a poor ground being redone on the ebcm. The federal safety agency item number 10022470 is applicable. We were lucky to be within a block of a dealer. This is a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer, with only 37616 miles. From february 2003 until november 2006 the car was garaged in montana. November 2006 till present the car is garaged in wi. Why should the owner have to pay for an apparent ground issue defect problem? This is definitely a safety issue because the ABS system is disabled on the car.

Filed Nov 8, 2007 · Brakes · 70,089 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving in reverse, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the engine. While driving 70 MPH, the grinding noise recurred and the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ABS unit was not shutting off. The current and failure mileages were 70,089. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the ABS was diagnosed with an electrical problem. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Oct 17, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 76,000 miles · OH

For approx. 4 months I would go to get into my trailblazer and the vehicle would be dead. Would not start unless I had it jumped. It would go 2 weeks with no problem then out of the blue, not work. I had the battery changed 2 times, alternator, starter checked with no problem. Finally after the last time, I had the alternator people come and get it and they checked it out for 2 days. The ABS system is what came up. I had to have it taken to the dealer that I purchased it from (I have only had this vehicle purchased used for a year and couple of months-vehicle is only 4 years old now) and it is the ABS module costing me $1150.00 to be fixed. Dealer states that it stays on after vehicle is turned off and running my battery.

Filed Feb 19, 2007 · Brakes · 42,800 miles · NH

Abs system shorted out and would remain on even after engine was shut off. The ABS pump and control unit had to be replaced. (not under warranty)was told this is a known issue.