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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Variable Valve Timing Actuator (4.2L engine), failure of the Ignition Switch, failure of the Engine Cooling Fan and a periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converters (on 4.8L, 5.3L engines only). Failure of the Ignition Switch may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Variable Valve Timing Actuator is estimated at $290.00 for parts and $403.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Switch is estimated at $32.04 for parts and $84.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Cooling Fan is estimated at $392.44 for parts and $182.00 for labor. The cost to repair both Catalytic Converters is $560.00 for parts and $234.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front and Rear Axle Seals (4X4 models only). The cost to repair the Front axle seals is estimated at $14.00 each for parts and $669.50 for labor for the left side and $188.50 for labor for the right side. The cost to repair the Rear Axle Seals is estimated at $13.00 each for parts and $97.50 for labor for one side and $110.50 for for labor for both sides. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch is estimated at $35.00 for parts and $78.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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