2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
15 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(322 Total Reviews)
Best car ever!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car is the best. i can pass anyone out in it. lots of power. very comfy seats, feels like my couch at home. radio is awesome really loud and lots of bass. ac works great. engine noise is really quite around 1,000-2,000 rpm but once you get past 3,500 rpm the beast comes out. Just a great car
Favorite Features
0-60 time, power, brakes, stereo, steering/turing, tire screeching fun
Suggested Improvements
The plastics used inside to be better quality, not to wear out so fast. 6 speed transmission, dual tailpipes.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Mileage stinks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I only have 17,500 miles on this vehicle. I get 11 mph in town and 16 mph highway. I have the v6 engine. Thought about trading it even though it is in mint condition and very well maintained. Decided that the difference in cost for a new vehicle would buy a lot of gas.
Favorite Features
Getting in and out of my 1000 ft driveway and down my dirt country road in the winter.
Suggested Improvements
Not making it much longer so no matter.
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
I would buy another one carefully
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought the SUV used with only 20k, but like it only had 2 miles on it!! Have been very happy with the power and comfort, the look is strong, masculine, but don't rub against anything or you will get bupper damage and maybe even more. The exterior look is great but lends to road scrathes on doors and poor bupper strength. The rear lience plate seal leaks and rear lights are not protected enough so they get chips and leak mosture into them. The interior after only 5 years has started to fall apart, and dash board buttons have scrathed off the name of the item. Fuel mileage could be better only 13-15 mpg.
Favorite Features
Never had a problem with power train or engine, not even minor work other normal maintenance. Extremely comfortable on long trips, even the towing is great.
Suggested Improvements
Interior strength, and duribillity. Bupper strength, and rear tailgate design. More durable dash buttons. Storage compartment needs to lay flat when rear seats are folded down. Mileage most improve!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Mixed Feelings
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've had my TrailBlazer since I bought it new in Aug of 2003. I love the styling and the huge cargo space (EXT version). It's been great for moving my daughters back and forth from college. Rides nice for a truck. The good news ends there. Too many things have gone wrong with it that shouldn't have gone wrong. I'm now on my 3rd instrument panel cluster assembly and now need a 4th one. These things cost over $500 to replace. Poor quality! I've had a few other things go wrong including my radio - I'm on my 3rd unit. As much as love the styling and cargo room, I'd never purchase another one especially considering the resale value is very poor. The money I saved up front is costing me now.
Favorite Features
Cargo room. Driver's power seat. Exterior styling.
Suggested Improvements
Overall better quality and engineering. This would make the ownership experience better and improve resale value.
'03 Trailblazer EXT LT 4WD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought this SUV thinking it would get decent gas mileage and be great for the family. Space is nice and it is very comfortable but the gas mileage is horrible! We get about 11mpg in town and 12-13 on the highway! I haven't even had it for 1 year and am looking to sell. If you are looking for something that even gets remotely good gas mileage don't by this car! We had everything looked at to see if there was some sort of problem that caused the bad mpg and everthing was good to go, just bad mileage!
Favorite Features
Space and looks of the interior
Suggested Improvements
Much better gas mileage!
5 out 7 people found this review helpful
Still Going at 180k
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I am a happy owner. We bought it new in late 02 and have driven 180k miles. Engine is still running strong. We have had a tranny rebuild at about 160k due to a stripped sunshell. We also had to replace the alternator at 130k and occasionally the left brakelight burns out (easy to replace and I have replaced about 8 times in life of the vehicle), all else has been regular maintenance. As long as it keeps running stong, I plan to keep it until 250k.
Favorite Features
Reliability, strong engine, comfortable seats, good MPG for a strong SUV
Suggested Improvements
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Great all-around vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
It's been a great car for towing utility trailer, but just ok for 4000 lb boat. Had a great time on 4wd trails in co. Great family vacation mobile too!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Good Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Good SUV. Not too big, not too small. The EXT has room for my family of 5 and our stuff. Fold down seats leave plenty of space to haul things. The 4.2L engine is great. Lots of power. Have had lots of brake problems, and what I suspect may be a transmission problem at around 60,000. The LT package is great.
Favorite Features
4.2L engine performance, heated leather seats, smooth ride, plenty of space for family of 5. Also like the steering wheel controls and separate climate controls for the driver, passenger and kids in the back.
Suggested Improvements
Continually having brake problems, cup holders need to be bigger and back from radio and shifter.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Our Trailblazer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Purchaced for my wife. Gas mileage for this type of vehicle is not bad, she gets about 18.5 average, high 20.5 low 16.9. The ride and power for this SUV is great. We would recommend this to others comfortable, easy to see out of. Gives one a secure feeling. We tried out many different vehicles in this class and this was best in our opinion.
Favorite Features
Seating is comfortable, interior is laid out well, ride comfort, power for the 6 cyl is solid, visibility is excellent.
Suggested Improvements
Improve gas mileage, with better air delivery and better exhaust.
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
Trailblazer Unreliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Battery failed in 1st year. Buttons peeling on Premium Bose Stereo. Wind Noise is very bad. Had to install custom deflectors but still have noise. STARTING PROBLEMS**** - Multiple occurrences. Late 2005 and late 2007 - still continuing. Dealer replaced a bunch of stuff in 2005 which did not solve the problem. Finally replaced ignition switch which solved the problem. New ignition problem - not starting in late 2007. Replaced ignition switch but the problem is still occurring. VERY UNRELIABLE. Transmission shifts hard but has not failed yet.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
GM Chevrolet needs to recall these vehicles and fix the ignition problems. These problems are well documented on the web.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
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