Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics, and professional repair technicians.
Advantage:
Official licensing and OE material source ensures unparalleled accuracy and completeness compared to generic aftermarket manuals.
Accessibility:
Instant online access via web browser on PC, laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
Convenience:
Eliminates the need for bulky printed manuals; information is available on-demand.
Value:
Provides significant cost savings by enabling users to perform repairs and maintenance themselves.
Licensor:
RepairSurge (Licensed from OE)
Duration:
1 Year (with discounts for extended access)
Engine:
Detailed diagnostics, repair, and overhaul procedures for all 2003 Blazer engine options.
Drivetrain:
Covers manual and automatic transmissions, transfer cases (for 4WD models), drive axles, CV joints, and propeller shafts.
Brakes:
Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of ABS, hydraulic systems, parking brake, rotors, calipers, and pads.
Suspension Steering:
Comprehensive coverage of front and rear suspension components, steering gear, power steering system, and alignment procedures.
Electrical:
Detailed wiring diagrams, troubleshooting guides for lighting, starting, charging, ignition, body controls, and instrument cluster.
HVAC:
Service and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including refrigerant handling and component replacement.
Body Chassis:
Body panel repair, interior trim removal and installation, door mechanisms, glass, and chassis component service.
Exhaust:
Repair and replacement of exhaust system components, including catalytic converters and mufflers.
Fuel:
Fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel injectors, fuel lines, and evaporative emissions control system.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, belt adjustments, and general upkeep.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon problems, fault code interpretation, and symptom-based troubleshooting.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for virtually all vehicle components, including torque specifications and special tool requirements.
Rebuilding:
Detailed procedures for engine, transmission, and differential rebuilding.
Installation:
Correct installation procedures for replacement parts and accessories.
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive and color-coded wiring schematics for all electrical systems.
Depth:
Comprehensive: Covers basic maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced diagnostics.
Transmission Type:
4-speed Automatic (e.g., 4L60-E)
Transmission Type Optional:
4-speed Manual (less common on later models)
Drivetrain Options:
2WD (RWD) and 4WD (with available Autotrac transfer case)
Body Styles:
2-Door (Sport utility), 4-Door (Sport utility)
Wheelbase 2 Door:
Approx. 107.0 inches
Wheelbase 4 Door:
Approx. 113.0 inches
Curb Weight Range:
Approx. 4,100 - 4,800 lbs (depending on configuration)
Towing Capacity:
Up to 5,000 - 6,500 lbs (depending on engine and configuration)
NHTSA Front Impact:
4-Star Driver, 5-Star Passenger (for 2003 model year)
NHTSA Side Impact:
4-Star Front Passenger, 3-Star Rear Passenger (for 2003 model year)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control:
Available Traction Control System (TCS)
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags, available side-impact airbags.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 3,000-7,500 miles or 3-6 months, depending on driving conditions and oil type used (consult manual for specific recommendations).
Engine Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed or every 30,000 miles.
Spark Plugs:
Replace every 60,000-100,000 miles, depending on plug type (e.g., platinum or iridium).
Coolant Flush:
Every 50,000-100,000 miles or 5 years, depending on coolant type.
Engine Oil:
API SM or SN certified, SAE 5W-30 recommended for most conditions (verify with owner's manual).
Transmission Fluid:
Dexron-III (or equivalent) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
Coolant:
GM-specified orange silicate-free engine coolant (or equivalent).
Head Gaskets:
Potential for blown head gaskets, especially on V8 engines, often exacerbated by overheating.
Intake Manifold Gaskets:
Leaking intake manifold gaskets can cause coolant or vacuum leaks.
Dashboard Delamination:
The dashboard material can delaminate or bubble due to heat exposure.
Fuel Pump Failure:
Occasional fuel pump failures reported.
Window Regulators:
Power window regulators can fail.
Manufacturer:
Chevrolet (division of General Motors)
Platform:
GMT360 platform (shared with GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada, Isuzu Ascender, Saab 9-7X)
Generation:
Second Generation (1998-2005)
Manufacturing Location:
Moraine, Ohio (GM's Moraine Assembly Plant)
