2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,573

Owner Complaints

152 Crashes 52 Fires 8 Deaths

13

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

48

Service Bulletins

5

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

The 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has received a total of 1,573 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 48 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (163 complaints), Electrical System (120 complaints), and Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (68 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, potentially affecting up to 4,628,563 vehicles.

Recall 06E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,450 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES,...

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

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Recall 04V527000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

| 871,473 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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Recall 04V046000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 581,394 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE...

Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY...

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Recall 04V201000 — SEAT BELTS

| 261,801 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS COULD BE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL LOCK WHEN THE BELT WEBBING IS EXTRACTED DURING A CRASH; HOWEVER, THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS...

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

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Recall 03V250000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

| 1,707,825 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION...

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Recall 03V075000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 511,167 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO...

Consequence: THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...

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Recall 03V096000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

| 314,300 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION DURING VEHICLE START-UP IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT PROPERLY POWER UP, RESULTING IN MOST OF THE DISPLAYS, TELLTALE LIGHTS, AND FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT...

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...

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Recall 02V273000 — STRUCTURE:BODY

| 46 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.

Consequence: IN A CRASH, MISSING WELDS COULD DEGRADE PERFORMANCE OF THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR...

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Recall 02V121000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 136,511 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, A NO-START CONDITION WOULD RESULT AND FUEL WOULD BE PUMPED OUT THE FUEL FILTER ONTO THE GROUND.

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BECOMES DISCONNECTED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE WOULD STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE FROM A DISCONNECTED FUEL FILTER FITTING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT RETAINERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...

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Recall 02V222000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 133,221 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...

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Recall 01V334000 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

| 78,004 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence: IF THE GEAR IS NOT ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "PARK" AND A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION TO INCREASE GEAR ENGAGEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...

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Recall 01V283000 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

| 895 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE RANGE SHIFT COLLAR AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS, AND THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN "PARK" POSITION. THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH RESULTING FROM UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASES AND UPDATE THE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...

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Recall 01V126000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 30,476 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence: A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 4, 2001. THE FOLLOWUP LETTER TO CONSUMERS WAS MAILED MAY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

1,573 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 163 2 Crashes 1 Fire 11 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 120 6 Crashes 10 Fires 6 Injuries
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 68 3 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 65 41 Crashes 37 Injuries 2 Deaths
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 65
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 52
Power Train
Complaints: 47 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 44 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 33
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 33 1 Crash 5 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 28 3 Crashes 2 Fires 4 Injuries 3 Deaths
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 27 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 25 19 Crashes 1 Fire 22 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 23
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 23 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 22 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 22 7 Crashes 7 Injuries 1 Death
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 17 2 Fires
Engine
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes 7 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 17
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 17
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 17
Structurebody
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 15 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 15
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 14
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 13
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 13 6 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 13 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 13 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 3 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 11
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 9
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 2 Fires 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 8 8 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 8
Equipment
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 8
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 8
Wheels
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 3 Fires
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 6
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 5
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 5
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Child Seat
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 4
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Child Seatlatch Strap
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11649798 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 process of buying this vehicle from Gresham Ford in Oregon. I was told the vehicle was 100% road safe and passed safety inspections. Which is false.
#11649798 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 process of buying this vehicle from Gresham Ford in Oregon. I was told the vehicle was 100% road safe and passed safety inspections. Which is false.
#11649798 | WHEELS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 process of buying this vehicle from Gresham Ford in Oregon. I was told the vehicle was 100% road safe and passed safety inspections. Which is false.
#11482130 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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!
#11482130 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
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!

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Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

General Motors, LLC has issued 48 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

060602003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ELECTRO-VISCOUS (EV) FAN CLUTCH AND DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR COOLING FAN NOISE, DELAYED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND/OR ENGINE REVVING TOO HIGH. *TT

030940006 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

INFORMATION ON AVOIDING FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR JAMMING WHEN STORING SEAT BELT. *TT UPDATED *EH

20050577 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE. *EH

1363 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE. *EH

050138001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NEW ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR HVAC MODE DOOR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT. *EH

020309002B — SUSPENSION

INTERMITTENT BOOM, RUMBLING NOISE AND / OR DISTURBANCE HEARD IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

040866001 — STRUCTURE:BODY

REAR LICENSE PLATE POCKET GASKET LOOSE OR OUT OF POSITION. *TT UDATE. *TT

040864012 — STRUCTURE:BODY

FRONT OR REAR SIDE DOOR GLASS SCRATCHED. *TT

07062004 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WATER SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. *EH

040139002 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE - 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

NHTSA has opened 5 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER.

Investigation PE04032 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Closed

Opened:

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

Investigation EA04002 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Closed

Opened:

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

Investigation PE02093 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Closed

Opened:

2002 TRAILBLAZER/ENVOY FUEL TANK LEAKS

Investigation RQ02010 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT FITTING

Investigation PE02036 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

PINCHER/CHAFED WIRING

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