2003 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer with NHTSA. Air bags account for 13.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 11.7%.
Complaints103
Crashes19
Fires0
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 13.6% · 14
Structure 11.7% · 12
Power train 11.7% · 12
Electrical system 10.7% · 11
Exterior lighting 7.8% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 5.8% · 6
Fuel system, gasoline 5.8% · 6
Visibility 3.9% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Blazer in this data, 2003 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 14 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 43,800 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, an opposing vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle sustained severe damages. The failure was 263,000. Air bags · reported at 263,000 miles
My 03 Blazer has had its airbag lights on for some time now and I'm worried that if I get into a crash my airbags wont deploy, I'm scared also to see so many complaints along the same lines as mine. This problem needs to be addressed by the nhtsa or by gm before someone is killed or injured badly. A recall is needed! Air bags · reported at 138,300 miles
Two employees were involved in a crash where they were the ones that struck a stopped car at 50 mph. The air bags did not deploy....Is this a problem. Is this a possible recall situation. Who do I contact about this a Chevrolet??? Does your agency get involved. *Nlm Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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