Problems with 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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? *tr

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.*ak

Brake & tail lights have blown three times in the past three months. *ak

Brake lights kept going out after replacement. *la

Tail light failures. *ak

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. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and had it repaired according to nhtsa 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.

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. *ak

Current model (2002-2004) chevrolet trailblazer/gmc envoy brake lights do not function, while cmhsl remains functioning. this is the same defect the prior models were recalled for. have seen at least 6 trailblazers/envoys with this concern over the past three months.*ak

Left tail light/brake light failed. plastic base on bulb melted preventing proper contact between wire conductors and light socket. *la

2003 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer failed *gr the speedometer would register as high as 120 mph. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined there was an internal malfunction on the instrument cluster. the consumer was informed it would cost $550 for a replacement cluster. the rear passenger taillight and passenger side head light burned out and was replaced. the water pump and serpentine belt were replaced. the mechanic noted a broken bolt in the water pump that held down the housing and the ball joints were replaced. *jb

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 *jb

Consumer took vehicle to repair shop because of the following problems; rack and pinion failed twice/air conditioner malfunctioned twice/vehicle stalled at take off/ oil leak, and brake lights failed to operate properly. also, vehicle made a loud noise on driver's side while driving. *ak

Right front headlight fails. *ak

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 nhtsa should deem as a recall. *ak

I have had to have my entire valve body replaced, of course after having to fight tooth and nail to have the relaiable big lot dealership fix this trailblazer. everytime it has a problem, they do all but call me stupid, and send me away, or say that when they drive it, it doesn't fail on anything.it must be my imagination. whatever. now my brake lights fail completely, and they've never heard of such. lol, that's funny because we almost rearended another trailblazer with no brake lights. no wonder that semi truck almost killed us. anyone ever drive in st. louis rush hour traffic, almost get killed, and then discover that you have no brake lights?gee, vehicles have brake lights for a reason, who knew? now the waranty is up by 3000 mi and i'm stuck with the bill. that's funny huh? anyone organizing a law suit? count me in. *ak

Since i bought this vehicle august 30, 2002 i have had to bring it back to the dealership on numerous occasions for several different items. i have had both the left and right brake lights gone out, the driver side head lamp went out, the air conditioner has gone out twice(four months apart), the driver side passenger window is inoperable(we have tried to get it fixed for almost a month now with no success) and the engine cooling fan was warped and the fan clutch malfunctioned. at this point we don't understand why they haven't just recalled the whole vehicle. luckily we have the 36,000 mile warranty still in affect but what's going to happen when it is up and the same problems keep recurring? *la

Owned 03 trailblazer for 4 months and has given me electrical & mechanical problems. i had one problem since i first bought this vehicle and now i have 13 things that are a danger to me and my family. ac turns on by itself whether car is off or on. ac has turned on while i was driving frightening the hell out of me causing me to almost lose control of the wheel. ac ,engine lacks horse power,hand brake,hazard lights,lights turn off, mirrors move by themselves, car boggs as if it wants to turn off, while driving steering wheel moves by itself, gas gauge has read low fuel when gas is full. i am terrified the car will give out with my child and i in it.i have tried to have vehicle repaired numerous times and still dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem. the vehicle is a hazard to me and my family and to all those who own one. need the problem to be fixed before any tragedies occur. *ak

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. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the headlights and taillights would constantly fail. the bulbs for both were replaced numerous times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the wiring harness for the lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 118,000.

Right & left rear brake lights failed. *ak

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. *nm