2003 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 183,922 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 04V132000 2004-03-18 183,922 affected
Defect

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
10
7crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
4crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
Total complaints103

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1/10/2018, while driving on I-96, suv suddenly lost power in the middle lane at 72mph. I coasted vehicle to a stop in that lane, as heavy traffic would not allow me to pull over. My family of four were in that suv when the fuel delivery system failed. The fuel pump stopped working without warning.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-01-10

“I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 with 71,000 - the body was very well kept inside and out. What I didn't know was the extensive amount of rust and corrosion under the vehicle, which did not show initially. I have only had same a little over a year and have had to already replace front arm…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-09-20

“I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 with 71,000 - the body was very well kept inside and out. What I didn't know was the extensive amount of rust and corrosion under the vehicle, which did not show initially. I have only had same a little over a year and have had to already replace front arm…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-09-20

“I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 with 71,000 - the body was very well kept inside and out. What I didn't know was the extensive amount of rust and corrosion under the vehicle, which did not show initially. I have only had same a little over a year and have had to already replace front arm…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-09-20

“Rear ended a stopped pick up at 45 mph and air bags did not deploy. It was on a highway where the speed limit is 55. The whole front end was damaged but most was on driver side.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-02-16

“Takata inflators: I had left my house headed to work at approximately 6:30 am and got on i40 eastbound, it had snowed the day before and the roads had been treated and were clear for travel, I was traveling on a 3 lane highway in the left lane @ aprox 50mph and I applied my brakes to do upcoming…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-02-16

“Takata inflators: I had left my house headed to work at approximately 6:30 am and got on i40 eastbound, it had snowed the day before and the roads had been treated and were clear for travel, I was traveling on a 3 lane highway in the left lane @ aprox 50mph and I applied my brakes to do upcoming…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-02-16

“Takata inflators: I had left my house headed to work at approximately 6:30 am and got on i40 eastbound, it had snowed the day before and the roads had been treated and were clear for travel, I was traveling on a 3 lane highway in the left lane @ aprox 50mph and I applied my brakes to do upcoming…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-02-16
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.