I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer lt. The wipers would not shut off after an afternoon shower. I had to pull the fuse in order for them to shut off. I have contacted the manufacture. They have refused to acknowledge that there is a recall for my vehicle. They are stating that there is no such recall for my VIN number. They also stated that there is no such recall for a 2003 trailblazer. My wish is that the federal safety agency would force chevy to acknowledge and fix the problem, or at least acknowledge the problem and say that they are not going to fix the problem. The idea that this is limited to some 2003 lts, but not others is rather odd to me. For the manf. To say that no such recall exist is rather odd to me. I do not know the exact purpose or legal reach of the federal safety agency. I would hope that they could/will force some sort of resolution for the large number of people that have had this same complaint, and the manf. Blantent refusal to acknowledge said issue.
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility complaints
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I have bought many chevy vehicles but with all the problems im having with this truck im not sure I will purchase another. Last year my transmission was giving me problems and there was a recall on it and my truck was not covered under the recall also same was with the tail lights. This year I am having problems with my wipers during rain storm I went to turn them on and nothing. I couldnt see so I had to pull over until the rain had let up(2hrs later). I am just speechless when it comes to these "recalls". It seems that myself nor anyone I know ever falls on these lists, you would think with all the money we are paying to purchase these vehicles that someone would want to make sure they keeep our business.
Trailblazer was parked in driveway on a 72 degree day and the rear windshield simply exploded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH with the windshield wipers on, he attempted to turn them off. The wipers would not turn off until the vehicle was shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle, the wipers were still on. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was 106,700.
Windshield wipers fail to turn off.
Wipers power on without me turning on the switch. I can not turn them off. Can not defuse them either by removing fuses. Sometimes they will not come on and I can only get them to turn on high. No washer fluid power either. Searched the recall for this vehicle and apparently my VIN isn't covered under the recall for this problem that already had a recall issued in 2004. That recall states the same issues that I'm having. Recall: 2002 - 2003 chevrolet trailblazer the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v046000. My trailblazer is a 2003 but when I called the dealer they stated that my VIN isn't covered. What gives?
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the windshield wipers engaged intermittently, then suddenly they began to function in slow motion. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage approximately 130,000.
Side mirrors continue to adjust when not told to. Every time I get in the car the outside mirrors are moving erratically causing severe inconvenience and basically making the mirrors unusable unless I want to adjust them every time I enter the car.
I am filing a complaint .and will continue to file complaints until all of the consumers issues have been addressed. I understand that gm is not willing to hold theirselfs liable for these issues ,but people spend pretty pennies out of pocket to purchase vehicles from these manufacturers to spend more money to pay for repairs after just a short while of owning these . I have researched issues I am having with my vehicle , and I am having all the above listed issues , and do not wish to spend large amounts of money to pay for these cost considering I am still paying for this vehicle . I just spoke with a representive about these complaints ,and have set up an appoinment to pay a dealership for diagnostics , but am hoping that I can get closure on these issues without paying big expenses. I hope everyone else will follow suit and keep inputting your complaints until they are resolved. My vehicle issues are the fan clutch needs replaced, my gas tank has been replaced already,just replaced my serpintine belt this morning, my exterior lights (brake/turn signal) have been replaced 3 times over two months, and engine light keeps coming on , something doesnt seem right underneath this vehicle either. I just feel like I am paying for a peice of junk on top of paying to keep the vehicle running. Oh yea this vehicle has had to have thousands of dollars of body work done as well thanks to mother nature. I just hope they will be responsible enough to take on this responsibilty of theirs ,not ours.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 60 MPH with the windshield wiper on, the contact attempted to turn them off but they continued for approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the windshield wiper module needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The problem progressed and worsened; to turn the windshield wipers off, the contact had to turn the vehicle off. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall 04v046000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer. The failure mileage was 59,950 and the current mileage was 59,980.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the rear windshield glass exploded unexpectedly. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had significant concerns of the potential safety hazard involved. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that on june 5, 2010, the vehicle was turned off when it began to make a humming noise and the windshield washer pump began vibrating. Also, when the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers would turn on and could not be turned off. The contact consulted a mechanic who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.
Windshield wipers would not turn off, even though there was a recall for this problem on 2003 trailblazers for the same problem, dealer said my VIN number didn't match a recall. Needed car for work so it cost $425.00 to fix problem. I was told it was a control module.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not turn off at times. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that he would have to pay a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer which was purchased used in 2009. The front windshield wiper motor failed and the wiper washer would not shut off. The contact had to disengage the washer by disconnecting it from the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was a recall; however, the repairs were done with the previous owner (see the federal safety agency campaign number 04v046000); therefore, the manufacturer no longer had any liability for the vehicle. No repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were under 118,000.
While driving home from work about 55 MPH, my speedometer stopped working. I was 32 miles from home and after dark. I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer with 108,000 mi on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. His vehicle was repaired according to recall# 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). After the vehicle was repaired the windshield wiper motor failed. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was provided. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 33,500.
Side mirrors do not stay in position memorized for driver. Very unsafe when you go to change lanes and the mirrors are pointing to the sky or ground. The dealer has reprogrammed the remotes, but there is no solution. Driver must adjust mirrors every time you turn on vehicle. The problem is much worse if there is a temperature change. This problem has been going on for 5.5 years with this vehicle. Other drivers report the same issue with trailblazer. Why is there no recall for this? Why hasn't chevrolet found out how to fix this?
I turned my windshield wipers on in my car and they would not shut off. Well, when I got to my location I shut off the car in which they reset themselves or something, it happened a couple of times till today. I turned them on and now they won't shut off no matter what I do. I read online that there have been recalls about this same problem, so I called chevrolet, and supposedly it doesn't cover my vehicle I am having the same problem as the recalls. My windshield wipers won't shut off. I just can't believe that the same problems that I have with my 2003 chevy trailblazer and the recall is the same and they are telling me that my vehicle is not included.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate in two speeds within the mode selection. In addition, the windshield wiper system failed to deactivate without shutting off the engine. The failures occurred without warning and each time the windshield wipers were activated. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility;windshield wiper/washer), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 117,000. Updated 3/4/2010 *cn the consumer stated the windshield wipers did not shut unless the engine was turned off and they only operated in 2 speeds. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in recall 04v046000 even though the failure was identical. Updated 05/20/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The windshield wipers would not shut off; however, the driver can increase the speed but not turn them off. The failure occurred one time. The dealer repaired it and stated that it was the wiper assembly module and the contact was responsible for paying $298.14. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v046000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN is not a part of the recall. The failure and current mileages were 78,724.
The middle heat and air conditioner blower would not blow air. The defrost and floor blower did blow out air. As of november 2008 none of the blowers blow out air except for brief occasions. If the blower does work then this creates a problem because it won't shut off and the battery goes dead. I've read about several owners with this same issue. The suggested temporary fix for this issue is to look up from the gas pedal and there are two units, one controls the defrost and foot blower and one controls the middle blower which is harder to get to. It has been identified that there there is a pin for each unit that slipped out and needs to be reconnected. One customer indicated it looked like it was meant to fall out at some point, in other words for gm to make revenue for the repair costs. This is extremely frustrated and I request that this is considered as a recall and gm immediately fix this issue at no cost. Gm has given an estimated quote of $800 - $900 to fix the actuary. Thank you for your help and this service.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The air conditioning and heating system would not cool or heat properly. In addition, the radio began shorting out and the blower motor stopped working. The dealer stated that the repairs would be the contact's responsibility because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. He has been to the dealer at least four times and neither the radio nor the vents have worked properly. The failures began within the first year of owning the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 37,200.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The windshield wiper was activated and now it will not deactivate. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The dealer will let the contact know if they will repair the vehicle for free. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the windshield wipers will activate, but not shut off. The contact has to pull out the fuse each time the windshield wipers have been used. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they identified the failure in the circuit board. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 99,655. Updated 09/10/08. *lj the circuit board shorted out. Updated 09/16/08.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The windshield wipers failed. The contact stated that the wipers will activate at anytime and he is unable to shut them off with the switch. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were 62,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 MPH, the windshield wipers turn on and off at random. If the contact activates the wipers, then they remain on and will not shut off. In order for the wipers to deactivate, the vehicle has to be off for 30 minutes to reset the switch. The contact spoke with the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The contact would like the recall to include her VIN. The current and failure mileages were 53,068. Updated 02-14-08.
The windshield wipers do not function properly. The wipers fail to turn off when the wiper switch has been turned to the off position. I later found that there had been a recall issued for this failure mode in this vehicle make and model, but my VIN is not included in the recall notice. I believe that the failure mode I am experiencing is the same as that described in the recall notice (the federal safety agency #04v046000) and believe the recall should be expanded to cover my vehicle.
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.
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