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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext latches/locks/linkages problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext4% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
4%
share of all complaints
70,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • While changing lanes on the freeway, my tailgate window shattered on my 2003 chevy trailblazer ext. There were no warning signs of this event. There were no chips in the glass, the road was smooth. Since the glass has shattered the tailgate lock mechanism is now malfunctioning as well. *tr

    filed May 7, 2011

  • Rear driver side door would not latch. No indication that door was opened. I have filed a complaint (odi 10335683) about the passenger door that I repaired previously. This was the exact issue for recall 05007. The vehicle was brought in spring 2006. Obviously g.m.s "fix" is not working. Luckily…

    filed Jun 10, 2010

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Trailblazer Ext years

YearReportsShare
2006 Trailblazer Ext21%
2004 Trailblazer Ext31%
2002 Trailblazer Ext66%
Trailblazer Ext latches/locks/linkages problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.