CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,149 complaints with NHTSA, including 103 crashes, 35 fires, 98 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (322 reports).
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Problem areas named in the 1,149 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 322 |
| Electrical System | 198 |
| Exterior Lighting | 154 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 145 |
| Air Bags | 106 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 106 |
| Visibility | 105 |
| Seat Belts | 49 |
| Steering | 47 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
What owners report
I was driving on the highway going 65mph which is the legal speed limit. I got cut off by a driver and light tapped my brakes to slow the vehicle down. When I did so the vehicle then swerved to the left and started drifting sideways directly to a wall. I went head on with the wall. Then I bounced back across all lanes of traffic again still sideways and drifting hitting another wall. Which is where the vehicle ended at the stopping point of the accident. No airbags deployed in the accident. The driver behind me who witness the crash stated that the vehicle started to loose traction before I hit my brakes and me hitting my brakes caused the vehicle to them loose full control. I was in the pro
The car rmp goes high when accelerating it's a common problem with the cooling fan which the company is aware of it but aren't held reliable! It's a shame that nhtsa hade many complaining about the issue but aren't holding the manufacturer responsible this could of hade me and my family in an accident!
Airbag on drivers side deployed from the drivers seat without being hit. Opened my car door and the bag was deployed. Car was parked in my driveway.
A month a go
The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph and not noticed that the vehicles ahead were stopped at a traffic light, causing him to crash into the vehicles in front. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The contact received chest and head injuries. Medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Seat Belts; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Based on 1,149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (322), Electrical System (198), Exterior Lighting (154).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.