2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Lights · 177,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While the contact was driving at dusk, the headlights went out without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact called sons chevrolet (3615 manchester expy, columbus, ga 31909, (706) 322-8888), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 177,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 189,000 miles · MD

I have a heavy fuel runoff , from my fuel tank. Even if the engine is only ran for a minute. Also, my headlights go out whenever they feel like doing so,while driving

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Lights · OH

While driving at night, my headlights will go out and have to turn on my brights. Now, they also go out, which hinders me going, anywhere after dark. I've tried to get it checked and car repair services do not know why.this is very dangerous to drive at night,!!! I have heard that there is a recall on this and manufacturers will, fix this, for free. I need to find out if this is true and what do I need to do to remedy this problem.???? Lights will go out whether I am moving or stopped at light, intersection,,etc. City or highway, makes no difference. Has been going on for 5 years,,,,

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Lights · 120,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the headlights suddenly shut off and later turned back on. The headlights on/off switch was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · IL

My headlights go off and on my airbag light stays on my seat belt light stqays on my dash board light are out

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · FL · fire

I went to pick up my grandson who lives approximately 1 mile away, drove back home making it 2 miles. Upon parking in the driveway we both smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. The ignition was switched off. Upon opening the hood I discovered the fuse box smoldering and melting away, so I quickly used a wrench to disconnect the battery terminals. Before doing so I noticed that the headlights were still on but growing dimmer by the minute. The vehicle is not in drivable condition.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Lights · 215,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,000.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical · 167,750 miles · AZ

Stopped along interstate for gas last night. Started the vehicle after filling up and the instrument panel would not illuminate, the radio was dead, the A/C was blowing hot air on high fan (which I could not turn down or off), the interior lights were out and the brake lights / tail lights failed to illuminate. Restarted the vehicle 3 times with no change. Placed the vehicle in gear to move to a parking spot and everything started working again. Drove remaining 70 miles down the interstate w/o further issue. Drove vehicle to work and home today. Pulled into driveway, put vehicle in park and got out to open garage door. Got back in vehicle, put it in gear and ran into the same problem from last night. This vehicle's electrical system has been wacky from the day I purchased it brand new. A/c or heat goes out intermittently, instruments quit working, battery suddenly drains, windshield wipers come on by themselves (even after the recall work), cruise control disengages for no reason, headlights/taillights fail, etc. Service tech's willingly admit there is an issue with the electrical system, but gm will not acknowledge it nor issue a recall. I should have gotten rid of the [xxx] thing along time ago, but my wife loves it because of the room. I hope it doesn't wind up killing her one day. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 24, 2012 · Engine, Lights · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, both low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was restarted after 20 minutes and then began to function normally. The contact also stated that he attempted to start the vehicle with no success. The vehicle had to be jumped started in order to get the engine started. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was not taken to a mechanic or a dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about either issue. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Lights · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH the passenger side low beam light failed without warning. The vehicle was raken to the dealer where it was found that the bulb had failed. The contact personally repaired the vehicle. The failure recurred several times after the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 117,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Lights · 1,000 miles · PA

When replacing the headlight bulb, I noticed that the connection was melted. Through my research I have found that this is a common problem due to the gauge of wire used in the wiring harness. The dealer says that there is not a recall. Since this is a common problem that could possibly occur when driving at night and cause an accident or possibly cause a fire, I would hope that this could help initiate a recall. This is not a wear item so the mileage on my vehicle should not be in question.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Electrical · TX

Cpsc#i11a0455a. 2003, 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer stated he has electrical problems with burned connections at headlights and blower motor resistors. *ln the consumer stated one of the 2003 chevrolet trailblazers head light connectors burned, the other 2003 and 2005, the connector for the AC blower resistor burned.