2003 Buick Rendezvous 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 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 281 | 901 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 447 | 673 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 68 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,311 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 285 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 36 | 114 |
| Power Train | 25 | 103 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 55 |
| Visibility | 21 | 64 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 57 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 31 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 34 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 17 |
2003 Buick Rendezvous
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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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.