2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering problems

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Fuel system, Steering · 51,476 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that there was a constant strong odor of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the fuel tank was replaced. The failure recurred and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 51,476.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Steering · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle's steering pulled to the left. When the contact released the brake pedal, the vehicle pulled back to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Steering · 136,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Steering · 47,000 miles · MO

Power steering line failed/corroded and leaked all the fluid on ground without warning. Unknown if there is damage to the unit.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 203,000 miles · IA

While driving down the road, my car shut off and I almost drove off the road because all of the lights shut off and I lost control of my power steering and brakes.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering · 57,120 miles · NY

Was making a turn at low speed when power steering failed. Has happened a few times since.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 109,000 miles · WI · crash

Was making a lane change on perfect road conditions when the back end of the trailblazer started shaking uncontrollably. Veered into the median and was about to drive into on coming traffic. Cranked hard on the steering wheel to the right to avoid traffic and rolled the vehicle 4 times.

Filed Nov 26, 2011 · Body, Engine · 20,000 miles · NC

This vehicle was purchased new in jun 2003. While still under warranty, various recalls were issued for steering, brake lights and rear hatch locking/handle assembly. Since then, the vehicle has been a lemon. Power steering pump replaced twice (first one I paid for, second independent and very reliable mechanic shop paid). Next the engine cooling fan bearing had to be replaced. Later, the transmission had to be rebuilt. I also had to get the computer checked and reset to avoid surging engine RPM and resultant speed deviations. Reaching a point of frustration as never before, I wrote gm asking for consideration repairing the transmission and received no response. I know they received the email since I had a "receipt requested" feature activated in my office computer. I sent a second email stating I was aware of the email receipt and that I expected a response. No such luck. All these problems manifested themselves well before the 100,000 miles were reached. Now at approximately 132,000 miles, I had to replace the exhaust manifold due to a crack, the vehicle has lost power on two occasions, the entire dashboard has gone to zero and back to normal several times and the latest is an engine noise that my very reliable, 6 year auto service provider has told be is related to the timing belt assembly/mount points and as it gets louder, the engine will be getting ready to fail. So, I read all these complaints today and felt like I could have summarized everyone's complaints and concerns. I am an accident investigator and have no doubt that this vehicle will go down in history as one of the most unreliable and dangerous cars ever built. Shame the feds have not taken the extra steps to remedy the issues after so many complaints yet, they went after top selling toyota at a time when the american made cars were barely able to stay afloat. Wonder?

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 32,000 miles · NY

Water has been seen several times dripping from underneath the truck in the center area. It appears to be from the emissions system. No wet weather at the time. It appears to be some sort of condensation. Also fan clutch failure, sway bar linkages failure, tie-rod failure, rack and pinion failure/leak, control arm failures 2 times, windshield wiper would not turn off failure, windshield wiper reservoir tank leak replaced, AC cold air failure. All needed to be replaced on a vehicle less than 5 years old with only 38,000 miles on it.

Filed Apr 20, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact complained about a speedometer failure. While idling the speedometer read 90 MPH. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster was damaged. When the temperature was below 30 degrees the steering column froze and activated the horn. The horn will not deactivate unless the fuse wasremoved. Additionally, when applying the brake pedal the vehicle began to decelerate, but the pedal dropped all the way down to the floor. The contact must release and depress the brake pedal again in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The current mileage is 75,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.