2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2003 GMC Envoy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2003 GMC Envoy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 901 | 393 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 673 | 682 |
| Investigations | 8 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | GMC Envoy |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 285 | 77 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 114 | 64 |
| Power Train | 103 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 77 | 26 |
| Visibility | 64 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 37 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 34 | 22 |
| Stalling | 32 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2003 GMC Envoy
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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.