Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Blazer Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chevrolet Blazer

2002 Chevrolet Blazer ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 4 Mileage: 105521 miles

2002 Chevrolet Blazer STEERING Victims: 3

2002 Chevrolet Blazer FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 26000 miles

Browse 2002 Chevrolet Blazer complaints by category

Problems with SWITCH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Blazer owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both rear brake lights continually burn out. dealer replaced rear brake lights several times has been replaced many times but	20 ~ 67441 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN ever since i bought this vehicle i have had nothing but trouble with it. since i have bought it in...	19 ~ 15959 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 01v364000. sport utility vehicles. the multi function switch could...	18 ~ 95116 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer's mother in law's vehicle had an electrical fire and burned up. flames were shooting out of the driver's side...	16 ~ 62275 miles
AIR BAGS control panel indicated airbags not engaged. *ak...	11 ~ 62971 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle experienced problems with the hazard light switch and rear tail lights which became inoperative. owner contacted the dealer and...	9 ~ 79620 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when driver stepped on brakes all rear lights failed to illuminate ( driver took vehicle to the dealership and was	9 ~ 65930 miles
STEERING streering of my trailer blazer is vague and not responsive. the vehicle is hard to control at higher rate of...	9 ~ 29526 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING original camshaft position sensor replaced-- was seeping oil and saturating wiring causing vehicle to stall. replacement sensor is now malfunctioning	7 ~ 11874 miles
SERVICE BRAKES after refueling our 2002 chevrolet blazer there was a strong smell of gasoline. after taking it into the shop for...	6 ~ 113793 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was...	6 ~ 108879 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when vehicle is started e engine check light will flash and vehicle will vibrate severely. dealer has inspected vehicle several	6 ~ 23117 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION real axle failure front wheel bearing bad. bf tt...	5 ~ 27560 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in a rain storm the windshield wiper stopped working causing poor visibility for the driver. this resulted in...	5 ~ 18450 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states the fuel guage is erratic and has unreliable readings. the vehicle is running out of gas and the...	5 ~ 57792 miles
SUSPENSION when vehicle is started e engine check light will flash and vehicle will vibrate severely. dealer has inspected vehicle several	5 ~ 58947 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving my trailblazer the engine failed as i was stoping for a red light. luckily there were no cars...	5
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS turn to avoid a deer result in a rollover no injuries car landed on its side no airbags deployed side	5 ~ 21585 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear rotors rusting plus squealing and wearing brake linings at only 23 000 miles. *tr...	4 ~ 42750 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT to avoid accident on 2002 chev blazer 4wd. i was in 2wd i hit the brakes. nothing happened. i pushed...	4 ~ 17750 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling at 55 mph fuel line fell off where fuel filter meets it. currently vehicle is continuously leaking fuel.*ak	4 ~ 29475 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at any speed stop lamps and rear hazard lamps malfunctioned. dealer indicated sorry this vehicle was not included	3 ~ 60233 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC to avoid accident on 2002 chev blazer 4wd. i was in 2wd i hit the brakes. nothing happened. i pushed...	3 ~ 75000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the ocean salt ate the rotors. when this occurred the brakes and the pads were damaged. manufacturer was providing no	3 ~ 26417 miles
STRUCTURE the passenger side floor gets wet when it rains or when consumer wash the vehicle. dealer has inspected the	3 ~ 43233 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tie rod - while driving on i95 in virgina yesterday i pulled into a rest stop. while slowing down i...	3 ~ 5737 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION on 12-10 i reported lights on transfer case display flickered. advised needed updated transfer case switch. was advised ok to...	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 55mph with cruise control off vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly however vehicle stopped when oil pressure dropped causing...	3 ~ 67 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs system failed to kick in resulting in a skid.*ak...	3 ~ 2333 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the first problem is that our car was not fully painted you can see that primer in large areas all...	3 ~ 42667 miles
ENGINE the intake manifold gasket is leaking the intake manifold gasket was leaking on my chevrolet silverado last year i have...	2 ~ 123500 miles
WHEELS my daughter was driving at night and started to fish tale and spin out she said that she had no...	2 ~ 90500 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle experienced problems with the hazard light switch and rear tail lights which became inoperative. owner contacted the dealer and...	2 ~ 40475 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i have been hearing a noise in the front end for a few weeks and i had the tires replaced...	2 ~ 16880 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. *ak...	2 ~ 93000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had to replace the intake manifold gasket on 3 chevrolets in the past 3 three years today being...	2 ~ 87240 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY rear driver's side door. could not close. vehicle was taken to a dealership and floor manager indicated one of the	2 ~ 23501 miles
TIRES the consumer stated the right rear tire was bald and tread came of the tire.*ak the left rear tire was	2 ~ 10000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there was a bad smell coming from the vehicle and the windshield wipers were inoperative.*jb...	2 ~ 24011 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states while driving 55mph a loud noise occured and transmission was slipping. nlm...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer noticed a leak in fuel tank. *ak...	2
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during the test drive and subsequent to that i experienced what i call the fat foot syndrome. that is to...	2
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle shuts off while driving and/or won't start from time to time. electrical component has been replaced but it was...	2 ~ 120500 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY gm has stated that there is no fix for mirror memory failures that auto mode on temp control only applies	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY ever since i bought this vehicle i have had nothing but trouble with it. since i have bought it in...	2 ~ 49963 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gage package (water temp fuel oil pressure battery amps) occasionally give higher false readngs and sticks. readings do not reset...	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS turn to avoid a deer result in a rollover no injuries car landed on its side no airbags deployed side	2 ~ 30500 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the dealer has tried unsuccesfully to get a replacement part from the manufacturer. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak...	2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt locks in place must be disconnected in order to try to make it work.*ak...	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY with 1 rear window open (3 others closed) @ highway speeds low frequency buffeting in passenger compartment especially bad when...	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at night with the headlights on the headlights would fail. the headlights and dome light would dim whenever	2 ~ 55000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the seat backs are much too high and wide allow for clear vision to side and rear. blocked vision when...	2 ~ 20000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the first problem is that our car was not fully painted you can see that primer in large areas all...	2 ~ 34524 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY power memory outside mirrors move on their own to positions outside driver's field of vision. mirrors tilt down in reverse...	2
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER defective fuel gauge....	2 ~ 3065 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the drivers side door...	1 ~ 110000 miles
CHILD SEAT the dorel child infant safety seat that was made on 10/10/2011. the product number is 22-391 mlo. the restraints on...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT the dorel child infant safety seat that was made on 10/10/2011. the product number is 22-391 mlo. the restraints on...	1
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph and crashed into an unoccupied...	1 ~ 130000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2002 s-10 blazer 4wd concern first let me say i have not changed the drivers door pins and bushings even...	1 ~ 127000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer ls. the contact stated that the seat belt was partially pulled out and...	1 ~ 70900 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump cut off when it is hot while driving. *nm...	1 ~ 87341 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION front wheel hubs wearing out at 40 000 miles resulting in loss of vehicle use and 1 000 dollar repair	1 ~ 39990 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT driver's side ball joints failed at 60 000 miles. normal driving this model had problems in the past 1997 with...	1 ~ 60000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT driver's side ball joints failed at 60 000 miles. normal driving this model had problems in the past 1997 with...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE emergency brake not holding/working. parking brake shoes glazed/worn on a 2 year old truck with 30 000 miles on it....	1 ~ 30000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hatch on tailgate door-will not open-instructions for manual opening does not work-cannot open from inside or outside-seems to be jammed.	1
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper arm loose. wipers will not operate. flawed design in my opinion. nut loose had tightened. wipers work. on	1
SEATS consumer started the vehicle and pressed the gas pedal but the vehicle did not move. the consumer applied pressure to...	1 ~ 17900 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving dirt and dust particles come through the ventilation system. *ak the exhaust system and catalytic converters is backing	1 ~ 44817 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when driver stepped on brakes all rear lights failed to illuminate ( driver took vehicle to the dealership and was	1 ~ 18600 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was having a problem with vehicle jumping out of gear into neutral while driving. this happened about 8 times....	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical failure--pulled in to get some gas after restarting vehicle i had no radio no dash lights for gear selector...	1 ~ 39127 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the drivers view. dealer replaced sensor module and still problem recurring. currently vehicle is	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING defect in engine oil cooling lines-crimping on end of hose malfunctioning causing oil leak. *tr...	1 ~ 12000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer states vehicle has a flat tire while jacking up the vehicle jacks bend and vehicle fails. please provide further	1
PARKING BRAKE it sounded like tin cans were tied to the back of our 2002 blazer today (with around 37 000 miles)...	1 ~ 37000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING fingers bent and twisted to conform to the steering wheel. index and middle fingers are bent and twisted towards the	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving and upon making right or left turns there was a clanking noise in the steering. the vehicle jumped...	1 ~ 3600 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION shock absorbers were wrongly designed by manufacturer and became defective causing damage on both front tires. dealer has been notified.*ak...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle	1
REAR > SUSPENSION streering of my trailer blazer is vague and not responsive. the vehicle is hard to control at higher rate of...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL during the test drive and subsequent to that i experienced what i call the fat foot syndrome. that is to...	1
EQUIPMENT not long after i purchased my 2002 blazer i started noticing that at random times the motor would start racing...	1 ~ 200 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the chevrolet trail blazer has been in the shop twice for a fuel line defect that caused the entire contents...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger seat belt locks into place with little or no passenger movement cannot be released without removing seatbelt completely and...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES passerby noticed defect and alerted my wife. tire bulges on sidewall near tread. uniroyal notified but shows no concern about...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer has contacted dealer in regard to the defect in doors. when attempting to unlock the doors hatch located in...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle has a engine/drivetrain vibration that can be heard and felt throughout the cabin at speeds of 58-62 mph. the...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE paint is peeling between at the outer edges at the license plate housing where it comes in contact with the...	1
POWER TRAIN does not go into drive from park. instead goes into neutral. does not go into correct gear....	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dealer had taken vehicle back due to a manufacturer's recall. manufacturer told consumer that dealer has part to repair lower	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION when brake pedal was depressed at 20 mph it failed to stop the vehicle. this resulted in an accident because...	1 ~ 7000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the 2 rear tires experienced tread separation.*jb...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for	1 ~ 27000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states. intermittenly head lamps radio windshiel wiper. and doors become innoperable obstructing the drivers views. dealer has inspected seven	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion steering is very slow and unresponsive - a very serious safety concern- it is difficult to quickly...	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the first problem is that our car was not fully painted you can see that primer in large areas all...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the defroster has been fixed six times. when the defroster is not operating it causes poor visibility through the windshield.*ak...	1 ~ 18000 miles

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