Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT RETRACTOR Victims: 1

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT BRAKE LIGHTS

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT FAN Mileage: 10000 miles

Browse 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
vechile transmissin failure.*ak ...
18
~ 67853 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
electrical problem rear view mirror compass not reading right and outside temp. not reading correct on a hot 80 degree...
12
~ 65250 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
top of gas tank - pours out gas. *nm...
9
~ 85826 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
after smelling gas fumes and having the "service engine soon" lamp illuminated i took my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ext to...
8
~ 54400 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
fan clutch failed at 49 000 miles after intermittent roaring sound almost from date of new purchase 6-20-02. required replacing
6
~ 42357 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with...
5
~ 26938 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
this problem concerns a repeated lighting systems failure. this incident occurred when i was notified by another motorist that when...
5
~ 9820 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the taillights are delayed when needing to turn on. if you apply the brake blinker or place vehicle in reverse...
4
~ 110000 miles
STRUCTURE
failure of adhesive bond of rear hatch widow hinge of 2002 trailblazer ext. hinge started separating to a noticeable gap
4
~ 65056 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
complete engine failure. bought the vehicle used with 45 000 miles on the vehicle. 4 months after i bought it
4
~ 56249 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
before i got the recall notice on my trailblazer the problem with the car happened to me. my 3 year...
4
~ 25253 miles
VISIBILITY
i purchased a used 2002 chevrolet trailblazer vin# [xxx] and the windshield wiper systems will not turn on and ceased...
3
~ 87667 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
i own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with...
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2002 chevrolet trailblazer ext. speedometer sticks and remains at last known speed or stops working completely. only way to resolve
2
~ 127000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 chevy trailblazer service engine soon light will come on along with the reduced engine power light and the vehicle...
2
~ 92502 miles
SUSPENSION
have been having major trouble with the front end. had it checked multiple times at the dealer and at a...
2
~ 47500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
have been having major trouble with the front end. had it checked multiple times at the dealer and at a...
2
~ 23000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i backed of the garage and heard a loud noise. as i pulled forward the truck moved very slowly for...
2
~ 34000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1.- electrical system failure in the trailblazer ext 2002 125 278 miles. ac delco professional battery maintenance free 19001810 catalog...
2
~ 82639 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
i own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with...
2
~ 30500 miles
EQUIPMENT
vechile transmissin failure.*ak ...
2
~ 36375 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the wipers stop half way across the windshield making it impossible to see when it is raining. regardless of the...
1
~ 72000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
chevy trailblazer02 model about 40k miles in 2005 the car died on us 2 times and we couldn't find out...
1
SEATS
driving down the road and had to stop suddenly. when the seat broke and went to the floor on one...
1
~ 98110 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
smell of gas inside and outside of the vehicle after fill up. took to dealership and notified them of an...
1
~ 91485 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
have been having major trouble with the front end. had it checked multiple times at the dealer and at a...
1
~ 10000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
the right mirror when switching from driver 2 to driver 1 keeps clicking. this is the second time that this
1
~ 35999 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
2002 chevy trail blazer ext on 3/3/07 - while driving truck on highway the truck stopped running. restarted truck and...
1
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
rear hatch and glass gate binding and won't open without hitting the top body panel and roof. this started way...
1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
i brought my extended 2002 trailblazer in to the dealer for a recall on the rear doors a seal for...
1
~ 45000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
check engine light came on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer (86 000 miles). team chevrolet analyzed and advised the gas tank...
1
~ 86692 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
loud clanking noise coming from the rear to center of the vehicle when shifting from park to forward or reverse...
1
~ 35000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission coolant pipes: on the afternoon of november 12 i was driving on a local freeway i began experiencing difficulties...
1
~ 80112 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION
1)driving down city street with no warning. was not able to control car pulling to the right. car went into...
1
~ 61000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
front end crash and the air bags did not deploy. vehicle was totaled. *jb...
1
~ 36344 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
dt: rear window blew out while consumer was removing her children from the rear seat. this happened at about 7:30...
1
~ 31000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
rear hatch (tailgate) window will release while driving without warning. this has happened on numerous occasions. when this occurs all...
1
~ 42000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
original bf goodrich tires are dry rotted dealer claims tires are o.k. i fear potential tire failure. car will not
1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
consumer's vehicle was involved in a accident. the driver's seat belt failed to restrain the consumer. the driver sustained major...
1
FRONT > SUSPENSION
i own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with...
1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
we have a 2002 chev. trailblazer ext. this vehicle's cruise control cuts out while it is set. it has happened...
1
~ 12000 miles
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i have a 2002 trailblazer with multiple taillight / brake light failures. the dealership has resolved my problem however i...
1
~ 27000 miles

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