Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the brake lights failed. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and had it repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v527000 (exterior lighting:brake lights). Four years later, two of the exterior brake lights failed again. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that because the failure occurred 30,000 miles later, they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 68,000.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer lights complaints
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Lights went out while driveing at night.
Right side brake and signal lamps continue to burn out. Whole bracket holds water, dealer was suppose to fix problem, but after the recall warranty has expired, brake lamp and turn signal lamps continue to short out.
Headlights continue to turn off while driving causing a dangerous condition.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that there was an overheating bulb in the tail light assembly. He received a recall notice in 2004 for this failure at 40,000 miles. The dealer inspected both lights and discovered that only the driver's side tail light was defective. The passenger side light was not affected at the time, but currently it is beginning to fail three years later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that since it was previously tested and diagnosed, they would not repair the passenger side tail light. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 121,839 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. When the passenger side turn signal was activated, the hazard flashing lights illuminated. The dealer replaced the turn signal switch, but the failure still occurred. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v198000 (exterior lighting:turn signal). The failure mileage was 108,000 and current mileage was 110,116.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers will deactivate only when the vehicle is shut off. Occasionally, when making a left turn, the hazard lights would illuminate. The failure began two years ago, but has become more frequent. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 53,000.
No specific event that I can see lead to failure. The failure was in the turning signal of the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The turning signal worked normal at times, but at other times it will flash at 2-3 times the normal flashing speed. Nothing has been done to replace the part.
Tl*- the contact stated that when he turned the right blinker on in his 2003 chevrolet trailblazer with a current odometer reading of 77000 and a failure mileage of 73000 miles. All four blinker lights turned on at once. There was recall 05v198000 on this particular year, make and model, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired.
Recently purchase 2003 trailblazer and front headlights always worked but flicker, today I had an accident because front headlight signals malfunctioned. Just want damage repaired.
Headlight plug melted and burned. Passenger side headlight goes out repeatedly prior to noticing burn damage. Three bulbs replaced since august 2005 prior to burn damage noted. There are several complaints of this that I can gather from a web forum that I visit concerning the trailblazer.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was receiving a regular maintenance inspection at an independent repair shop, the mechanic determined the right front outer tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. After the replacement, there was a rattling noise in the front suspension, but the vehicle was not seen for further inspection. In addition, the federal safety agency recall, #04v527000 repair was performed on the exterior lighting however, the recall repair did not remedy the problem. The contact replaced the bulbs in the exterior brake lights, but the dealership was not contacted. In addition, resurfaced rear rotors and replaced pads. Also, replaced rear windshield wiper arm. The door locsk were inoperative. The rear brake lights were inoperative. Updated 05/30/06.
Front headlight burned out in november 2005 replaced light bulb. Burnt out again went to dinsdale chevy to get replaced said that the wire was melted and burned and would have to be replaced. I asked how that could happen and they said it was probably a manufacturing defect. I asked if that means they would replace it and they said no it would cost $132 to repair. I couldn't afford that so I bought the part and had to wire it myself.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear brake lights are defective. The lights have failed three times. There is an the federal safety agency recall, #04v527000 concerning the exterior lighting; brake lights however the recall did not correct the problem. The first time the dealer replaced the whole unit. The unit melted and was replaced again. The lights have gone out a third time and the vehicle is now at the dealership and they would not offer a third repair without charge under the recall.
Brakes front & rear, climate control, windshield wipers, rear tail lights.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. It's has been over sixty days, and the dealer does not have the parts available.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. It has been over sixty days and the dealer does not have the parts available. This information was provided by david mcculoch.
The rear fascia on 2003 chevrolet trailblazer.***no answer required***. *mr the rear fascia covering the rear brake light broke while the consumer was openingthe rear hatch.
2003 chevrolet trail blazers, which have frequent failures in both tail lights, including brake lights, turn signal indicators and reverse lights due to faulty boards which do not apply enough tension to hold the bulb in place. The bulb does not burn out, it just becomes loose. This should result in a complete recall, not what gm has called a special policy condition. Failed rear lighting is a significant safety issue that the federal safety agency should deem as a recall.
The left brake light of my 2003 chevy trailblazer has failed for the second time. The dealer I bought the car from repaired the light the first time. No accident has resulted from this problem.
Tail light failures.
Brake & tail lights have blown three times in the past three months.
Brake lights kept going out after replacement.
Left tail light/brake light failed. Plastic base on bulb melted preventing proper contact between wire conductors and light socket.
Consumer was stopped by a police officer, who informed consumer that the tail lights were out. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that tail lights needed to be replaced. Also, vehicle stalled while driving at any speed. *ak the vehicle would hesitate and skip upon acceleration, at stop signs. Traffic lights and while parking on inclines. Multiple components were replaced to correct the problem but they recurred. The radio became extremely hot while driving on long trips. The radio was replaced but the problem continued. The A/C unit failed intermittently because of a faulty A/C switch. The consumer mentioned fuel system problems.
The brake lights went out while driving. The consumer was notified of the problem by a passing motorist. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, who without inspecting the vehicle indicated that the brake light went out because of a defect in the circuit breaker board and that there was a tsb on this issue. The dealership replaced the circuit breaker board. *ak the consumer experienced a flat tire and had a difficult time trying to remove the spare tire. *sc
Brake lights of 2003 chevrolet trailblazer quit working when brake is depressed. Have replaced bulbs, had to bend metal contacts in fixture to get better contact with bulb, and wiggle wiring harness to get better connection.
Right & left rear brake lights failed.
While consumer was backing out of the parking garage passenger noticed no brakes lights. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced two bulbs,a fuse, and checked the circuit board. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem recurred.
Right front headlight fails.
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