2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility problems

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Visibility · 117,000 miles · MI

Got into vehicle as it was parked. It had rained that day so after I turned the vehicle on, I turned the windshield wipers on by rotating the switch backwards towards me and releasing. Typically this will cause the wipers to turn on, complete one swipe up and down and then turn off. On this day, the wipers stayed on low speed. I tried turning the switch on and off and turning the vehicle off and on. After numerous attempts, I pulled the fuse. Two days later, I put the fuse back in. The wipers remain off unless I turn them on, then they will stay on and the cycle repeats. I noticed gm issued a recall (# 41051) that describes the problem I am experiencing. I called gm and was informed that my VIN was not involved with the recall 41051. I then did a google search and found multiple instances where vehicle owners experienced the same issues I experienced with the same make model and year of my vehicle and they were also told that their VIN did not qualify for recall 41051. I asked why my VIN did not qualify for recall 41051 and the representative was unable to provide that information. I also would like to note that recall 41051 states there are 581394 potential affected vehicles and the vehicle affected is the 2003 chevrolet trailblazer, no other years are listed. According to my research, gm sold only 261334 trailblazers in 2003. I want to know why my vehicle is experiencing the same problem as recalled vehicles but does not qualify for recall 41051. Something isn't adding up here.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Visibility · 156,867 miles · NY

Upon starting the vehicle the windshield wipers started operating while the switch was in the off position. The wipers could not be shut off after numerous attempts of turning the switch to off and on positions. Upon contacting chevrolet recall number and referencing the federal safety agency recall number 04v046000, I was told that my vehicle was not covered under this recall. Confusion comes in that the vehicle recall specifies 2003 chevy trailblazer and makes no reference to specifics about VIN number that chevrolet makes the statement that vehicle is not covered for recall. Just does not pass the eye or smell test for common sense!!!!!

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · NY

Vehicles wiper motor does not turn off.this causes a distraction while driving. The only way to stop it is to pull over to the side of the road and pull the fuse. Dealer stated there was a recall for 2003 chevy trailblazers for the same problem but not for my vehicle because it didn't have the proper VIN number. Recall # 41051. Gm customer service member told me to notify the federal safety agency.

Filed Jan 16, 2014 · Visibility · 141,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate window became shattered. The contact stated the same failure occurred two days prior and he had to replace the window. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a defect with the window. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · TX

The problem that I have with my truck is an electric problem involving the light relays, which I ad to replace several times due to them being damaged, leaving me without lights. My main concern is that I drive at night often and I am in danger when I have the lights on and off. I did research on several forums where same-vehicle-owners have experienced the same issues.

Filed Jan 21, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 151,000 miles · MI

After putting the drivers window down at a fast food drive thru it would not go back up. This was in january, very cold in michigan. Dealer said moisture must have gotten into switch and the whole module had to be replaced. I asked if that means the doors can't be opened when it was raining, he said yes they can but for some reason gm has a lot of drivers door window switches going bad on the trailblazers. The cost to have it replaced was $430 which we paid seeing how only the dealer can program the new switch. It's now one year later and the same switch has gone bad again, I called the dealer but were over the 12,000 mile warranty. It will cost another $430 to replace again.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Visibility · IL

2003 chevrolet trailblazer lx. Consumer states problem with rear window and replacement *tgw the consumer stated the rear window was replaced four times. The consumer stated he is driving around without a rear window, because he doesn't have the funds to replace it and chevrolet corporate refused to cover the replacement cost. In march 2003, the cowling above the rear window became displaced of its own accord and a short time later, the back window shattered upon it being opened. Roughly, three and half years later, the window once again spontaneously shattered. There were no cracks in the window, and there was no apparent impact to the window. The consumer stated he merely opened it, and it shattered. The dealer replaced the window again, but at the consumer's expense, as the warranty had expired. In january 2011, the window once again spontaneously shattered upon it being opened. The dealer informed the consumer, he would be charged full price to replace the window.

Filed May 18, 2012 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While attempting to open the rear hatch the, contact noticed that the rear window had suddenly exploded. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · VA · fire

Was previously contacted by an "[xxx]" from washington, dc to retrieve the power window module that had caught fire. I was going to turn the part over to the federal safety agency. I am in dc at the us postal service hq on mon/wed/th. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Visibility · 127,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate without initiation and when they were activated, they could not be shut off. The dealer advised the contact to replace the windshield wiper motor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls for the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 127,000.