2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
"TAKATA RECALL" VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO ONLY GO RIGHT AND I COULDN'T TURN LEFT AND ENDED UP HITTING THE GUARDRAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST TOTALLED THE VEHICLE. DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL SO I WENT TO JUNKYARD TO GET WHOLE FRONT END, FENDERS, HOOD AND PRETTY MUCH EVERY THING ON FRONT OF VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR MOTOR. BUT DID REPLACE FAN ON MOTOR. COST IN PARTS ONLY WAS APPROX. $700.00 (HAVE RECEIPTS). NOT INCLUDING LABOR! & TIME AND COST SPENT NOT HAVING A VEHICLE UNTIL FIXED. ALSO NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED!
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND STARTED TO FISH TALE AND SPIN OUT, SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT LOCKUP THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DO A 270 SPIN THEN GO BACKWARDS HITTING THE CURB, FLIPPING THE VEHICLE ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSING IT TO ROLL. BECAUSE THE SHOULDER WAS AN EMBANKMENT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO THE TOP THEN ROLLED BACK DOWN ONTO IT'S WHEELS. THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST FACING THE WRONG WAY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE COST OF FIXING THE DAMAGE EXCEED VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCUR EARLIER JUST AS A SPIN OUT (OCT. 2010 ?), STEERING LOCKUP AFTER TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION HAD SOME OIL ON THE ROAD FROM A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT (NOT RELATED TO US); HOWEVER, SHE RECOVER FROM THE SPIN AND JUST TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE...
CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF GM CHEVROLET VEHICLES, 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, INQUIRING WHY GM WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF THIS KNOWN DEFECT.**CC *JB
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT OWN ITS OWN. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED E ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL FLASH ,AND VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE SEVERELY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Other 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
20 complaints
Exterior Lighting
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
9 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint