Chevrolet / Trailblazer EXT / 2002
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 19.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 16.7%.
Complaints120
Crashes3
Fires4
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 19.2% · 23
Power train 16.7% · 20
Electrical system 11.7% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 11.7% · 14
Exterior lighting 9.2% · 11
Visibility 8.3% · 10
Latches/locks/linkages 5.0% · 6
Structure 4.2% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT in this data, 2002 draws comparatively few complaints; 2003 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 27 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Noticed strong fuel odor around the vehicle, found out a crack in the tank around the tube connecting the hose coming from the filler neck, quite dangerous it could lead to a fire, ask gm and the have a safety policy adjustment, but it expires when the car is 7 years old or 70000 miles, there are many many cases like this so this must be a recall issue at my point of view. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 75,000 miles
Check engine light was on vehicle,computer check said fuel tank has a leak or crack. This is a safety hazard which could cause a fire or explosion and should be recalled. Had to have replaced by the garage at my expense. Research on the internet has shown there have been a lot of these trailblazers with this problem and there should be recalled. Fuel system, gasoline
The check engine light came on. I took the 2002 Chevrolet trailblazer to the dealer, who determined the gas tank leaked from the top of the tank where the gas entered. There was no way this could occur from wear and tear. This was a defect in the workmanship, product liability. It will cost approximately $800 for repairs. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 54,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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