2003 Cadillac Escalade vs 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 901 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 741 | 673 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 68 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,169 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 285 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 114 |
| Power Train | 3 | 103 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 77 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 65 |
| Visibility | 3 | 64 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 55 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 31 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
2003 Cadillac Escalade
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.