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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Owners have filed 1,573 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 20.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 12.6%.
Complaints1,573
Crashes152
Fires52
Injuries142
Deaths8
What owners report breaking
Power train 20.5% · 322
Electrical system 12.6% · 198
Exterior lighting 9.8% · 154
Engine and engine cooling 9.2% · 145
Air bags 6.7% · 106
Fuel system, gasoline 6.7% · 106
Visibility 6.7% · 105
Seat belts 3.1% · 49
Severity
Of those complaints, 152 describe a crash, 52 describe a fire, 142 report an injury and 8 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer in this data, 2002 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 63,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet trail blazer. While driving 10 mph including making left and right turns the 4 wheel drive engaged and became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact attempted to accelerate and was unable to due to the 4 wheel drive. The warning indicator 4 wheel drive light was illuminated and remained on until the engine was turned off. The current and failure mileage were 57,610. Power train · reported at 57,610 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at various speeds, fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was rust in the transmission line and fluid leaked on the catalytic converter. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000. Power train · reported at 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. On may 10, 2010, the contact attempted to shift gears to the drive position but the gears would not function properly. The contact pushed the vehicle to a repair shop. He called the dealership and was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 01v283000 (power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)). The current and failure mileages were 184,224. Power train · reported at 184,224 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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