2002 CHEVROLET TrailBlazer

Faulty gauges (working/non-working)

My 2002 LTZ trailbalzer, is leaking fuel, and has 65,900 miles on it, i finaced the vehicle in dec. of 2014. I was unaware of any past recals, and in the past few months i have smelled fuel, more and more, and to the point where i have gas covering the whole fuel tank. GM nor my dealership are wanting to do anything about it since it is past the 10 year mark. Granted it is a used vehicle, but being only 13 years old i shouldnt have this big of an issue, ontop of several others.

Vehicle engine has failed to turn over at least 40 to 50 times after inserting key into ignition to start. Vehicle motor will eventually turn over after trying to start enywhere from 20 minutes to overnight.First time was 20 miutes to start. Second time I tried for 50 minutes. Then called AMA for help and they tried for close to an hour without any results.Had vehicle towed to dealer on a friday after noon and they indicated they would look at vehicle on Monday morning.Received call tuesday afternoon from dealer service that vehicle started okay monday morning and and at least 20 more times until tuesday afternoon. They could not find any indication of any problems when checking system codes.Had to pay cost of visit as they could not charge to my extended warranty.Trailblazer started okay for three weeks then last friday while shopping on our second stop vehicle again would not turn over for at least 20 to 25 minutes.We are now afraid to go anywhere with our Trailblazer as we never know if it will start and for how long we will have to wait.Dealer service has indicated they can not help us unless vehicle fails on there premice.

There is no way to enjoy a good climate in this car is rather too hot or cold and even worse you can not keep the outside air from coming in, making you sick. The seats overheat, they said “no way to regulate it”. Wipers work nice when little rain but go funky when is pouring. The paint easily peels off and I just discovered a noise in the right front by the wheel that I haven’t reported. I’ve grown scared about this car that I’m not driving it anymore it’s in the garage and I’ll file for arbitration.

One day while backing up in my driveway I heard a loud popping sound and the vehicle would not countiue to back-up I could only go forward, I took the vehicle back to the dealership were I purchased it and was finally was told after two days that it was the transmission. I could not understand how this could be since the vehicle only had 28,000 on it, they replace the transmission with a rebuild one at no charge to me. However it still up set me to know that @ 28,000 that a transmission would go out on the car (SUV). As for the windshield wipers they have not been replace as of this date 3/26/04 I have explain to the dealership that it was a recall on this but. I guess they are still waiting for the paperwork on it.

I have not gotten the cost estimate on the gas odor I am still having with this vehicle.

4wd failure on dashboad & 4wd full & 4wd low keep flashing & when I shut off truch vehicle lunged backward.Valve clatter at 300 rmp & was reprogramed.Gas tand wouldnt take gas & the last time it spit gass out & out onto pavement.Brakes dont seem to stop very well & now have a pulsating feeling under foot.

Vehicle slips into 4 wheel low, 4 wheel high, awd, at random while driving in 2wd. This has happened at least 6 times. GM has been notified, car is at dealer, GM says such a problem is \"impossible\". The 4wd switch on the dashboard is pointed to 2wd. All of a sudden, the lights indicating which gear the car is in go over to the other modes–the switch remains in the 2wd position–and the car engine surges and pulls back, makes loud sounds (as in 4wd) and the light indicators cycle through the gears while the car is randomly following along. This is an extreme safety hazard and the dealer told me to \"pick up your car because we were unable to duplicate the problem, therefore there is nothing to fix\". I refused to pick up the car citing the safety issue. I called Detroit and the supervisor \"Cathy\" (who refused to identify herself further) told me that there was nothing GM or the dealer could do. My car is \"operational and it is (my) choice whether I want to put my family in it or not\" . Please refer to the history above…8/20/03 transmission shift lock replaced; 12/06/03 module, transfer case shift replace and program.

Unfound power drain in vehicle. Replaced battery – in Nov 2005. New battery kept dying every 5-7 days when sat overnight. Recharged battery many times. Vehicle in to locate problem – found electrical arch in seat motor. Disconnected seat fuse – problem solved for 8 days. Took vehicle into dealership – said had bad battery. Replaced battery, vehicle was dead next morning. Obviously ploblem not found – cant use vehicle except for short outings , very frustrating that they cannot find the problem. Car goes in again Monday.

transmission failure 53,000 miles

took veh into dealer while under warranty 3 times for A/C not working during very hot weather (upon start-up it was cycling on-off for first 3 mins of operation, then worked OK) … never has worked properly, every summer same problem, only seems to happen on 90 and above days. Just been living with it, no time to go to dealership….now it’s out of warranty and I’m ticked off it has never been fixed.Wipers…motor must have a short…intermitently it “stutters” as it sweeps across….it’s in the motor, not wiper blades having a problem. Definately a mid-sweep stop for split second…only on the sweep from start to midpoint, never on the sweep back to start position. Unfortunately, started just after my 3 year warranty on the veh was up, hate to have to pay to have it corrected. Not annoying enough apparently.

This vehicle is equipped with "memory" mirrors that are supposed to return to the last stored position when the remote keyless entry is used. Instead they drive to an extreme position, make a loud clicking noise, and stay that way. Many times I’ve been trying to make a lane change and found the mirrors pointing toward the pavement. The manufacturer is aware of the defect and has fixed it in the 2003 model. However, they refuse to fix my vehicle. This problem exists in all 2002 Trailblazers and GMC Envoys. There is an internal service bulletin at Chevrolet that explains it.

This vehicle has had a number of issues. The major one being the transmission failure. The exact same part, sun shell gear, has failed. It failed the first time at 36k, just out of warranty, dealer fixed under warranty. Then it happened again, stranding me 100 miles from home, at 60k, once again the part has failed at 90k miles. GM refuses to replace this part at their cost. The car has been out of commission for 60 days total while waiting for the transmission to be fixed.

This is the very first car I have ever bought.. yes it was used but that didnt matter to me.. it was mine..within weeks of me getting the car..all the back tail lights went out.. I took it to the nearest chevy dealership and they just changed the bulbs. I have been back 6 times just for then to change the bulbs..then on my last visit they let me know that the reason for the bulb burning out is due to my alarm system that I put on the car. but now as of 6/04 there is a recall on these tail/stop lights…my gas tank is a story on its own. I was running out of gas when i was on 1/4 to 1/2 tank of gas. They kept my car for 4 days..just to say that they cant duplicate it so to then it never happened. When I ran out of gas the 2nd time.. i was going to trade it in. But it ran out of gas a the other dealership when it said I had 1/2 tank..that dealership didn\’t want the car needless to say..honestly i love this car but I wish I would have never bought it.. there has been nothing but recalls..from the filters to the seat belts. Chevy might as well recall this whole car

The vehicle has no reverse or first gear. Will not shift out of 1st gear. Upon acceleration the vehicle will rev up to 4000 rpms and will not shift into 2nd gear without letting off the acelerator and acelerating again at about 2000 rpms. This all happened on a highway with my 5 & 3 year old daughters in the car, pulling our four-wheeler on a trailor. We have reason to believe that the sun shell, reaction gear, or reverse sun shell, we have seen it called all of these. This has also been called a “silent recall”. I have reason to believe this poses a safety threat to persons who drive these vehicles. If something happened and reverse needed to be used immediatley this could cause an accident. If you needed to acelerate to get out of harms way in a hurry this also could cause an accident. I believe that something needs to be done to ensure the safety of families driving these vehicles. Also we are unable to drive this vehicle any where because there is no reverse so you can not even back out of a parking space. GM needs to be held responsible for fixing this defect and reimbursement for those of us who have had to pay to fix this safety hazard.

On December 27 we were traveling North from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA on I-5 at a speed of 55 to 60 mph in the left lane when the left tire of a semi cab blew. We tried to avoid the accident but the semi caught us and flipped our Trailblazer end over end, crushing the drivers side almost completely down, the air bags on either side did not deploy. I sustained severe neck injuries and do not know how long it will take to recouperate. I am sure when examined my car will be considered total distruction.WHY DIDN’T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY?

My vehicle has been in the shop for these reasons and more. Faulty back light- dvd systems. On top of all these it has had three recalls in the nine months I’ve owned it. Bought it new!

My trailblazer has spent over 42 unconsecutive nights in the Chevrolet service department on verious isssues, from replacing transfercase, mounts, motor mounts, timing chain tensioner, and chain, replace valve lifter, to removing the engine to replace main bearings, connection rod, clean bottom of engine block, oil pan, ac lines, and ac unit. With that said, these are just some of the engine problems this vechical has incountered. Not to mention non-engine issues.

It appears the truck is suffering from a major computer defect. With all fuses in tact, many functions no longer work (remote access, radio functions after ignition turn off, automatic volume increase on radio when accelerating). Additionally, the 4×4 torque converter switch does not light up and appears to be nonfunctional, the airconditioning quits and after alleged repair, stays on all the time regardless if set to air or vent, the rear hatch is defective and can’t be opened, the tail lights have burnt out three times and two headlighrs have burnt out.

In the past few months I have been through a bad ordeal with the purchase of two Trailblazers from the same company. The first Trailblazer was sold to me with major engine problems. They replace it with another Trailblazer same make and model. I have had the 2nd Trailblazer for 1 month and while on the express way the transmission goes out and the car would not go in reverse. I had to push this car out the drive way and take back. They a are repairing the SUV without cost, because of the warranty that I purchased. I am afraid I have bought a lemon for the second time in a 2 month period. I now believe that this dealership is selling poor quality used cars and praying on those with poor credit.

In November of 2002, Jn automotive has reversed the odometer on my vehicle and i believe they are in violation of the Federal Odometer Law. I just want to find some resources that will help me resolve this situation.

I have around 15 of the paper work of the repairs done on the truck, so they said because it keeps going back to the dealer! Well to begin with the first time that the truck went dead on me was 2 months after I took it out of the dealer and they have to change the fuel tank system and it took like a week or so to repair it. Then the second time that it wouldn\’t start was like 4/5 months later and they fix it like in a day. Then it went back for computer problems; then for recalls like 6/7 times, then for the air bags module like twice, then air conditioning like once; then for onstar satellite like 4/5 times; then for windshield wiper motor failure; then for shutting off on me like twice. Every time I go to the dealer is an all day thing because there is other people as well waiting. Right now I been using a rental since Wednesday the 22nd because my car is at the dealer due to that on Monday night it left me stranded and I have to call the towing truck. All together I would say that I have used a rental car maybe 3/4 times when they are fixing my truck. I strongly feel that I purchased this truck already damage, not that the dealer nor GM will agree with this because it will be a loss for them, not that I care because like I mentioned before, I\’m paying a lot of money for this truck that is spending more time at the dealer than with me. I don\’t know where I\’m standing as of now but I just wish that my trips to the dealer will end because I\’m tired and very upset that this have gone so far without any solution. This past Tuesday I asked my brother to pick up my truck from the dealer that I was dealing for so long because I got into an argument with one of the managers because I had it with them, so that he could take it to another Chevrolet dealer, well to my surprise the other dealer refused to take my truck and service it! My mileage at this present time on my truck is 37,102. I purchased an extended warranty due to the fact that the original warranty has already expired and I keep going back and forth to the dealer for the same problems or different ones. I know it

I had to have the transmission rebuilt – I was very disappointed in that I bought this American made car thinking it would last a long time. I am a widowed lady and beside the cost of having the repair..I need a car that I can depend on. The people at the dealership just said they were very sorry but there was nothing GM would do to help with the cost..Needless to say I will think twice about buying another GM car! I would think that a transmission would at least have a 50,000 mile warranty.

Don’t have all the dates and prices for these. I’ve had a problem with the gas tank leaking. It was replaced at no cost to me. THe Transfer Case Shift Module was replaced at 18,400 miles with no cost to me. THe exterior rear light board was replaced under warranty. The TB not being able to be started was unable to be duplicated and cost $150. for the dealer to look at it and 75$ for the tow. Currently I have a transmission that I am being told needs to be replaced. I have 50,000. Miles on it. I drive it gently and don’t tow anything heavy. I was driving down the highway, slowed down and then sped up when I heard a loud clunk. THe engine reved. I coasted off the freeway. I was able to get it into gear by pushing the gas very gently and letting off for it to shift. I lost Reverse altogether. I’m rather disgusted in this vehicle. 50,000 miles is not near enough miles to have a transmission go out.

Complaint InformationDescription : This complaint is for a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer with 44000 miles. My wife pulled out to pass a slow moving car and when she pulled along side the car she was passing, the motor just reved up and made a screeming loud sort of noise. There was a car coming ahead of her and the line of cars behind her had taken up the empty spot she had just pulled out to pass from, not to mention she was scared by the loud noise coming from the car. She almost hit the on-coming car head on. My wife and two children were in the car that almost cost them their lives. After researching the problem and talking to the dealership that is repairing the problem, it seems many people are having this transmission problem. My dealership’s service manager said this shoud not happen again because the new parts are hardened steel, and the gear that was put in at the factory was not. I feel that this is a widespread problem and someone is not going to be as lucky as my family ended up being. I assume that the company is not recalling this transmission part because of the cost of replaceing this defective part. I feel that the saftey of my family and any other family is well worth the cost of replacing this defective part.

Consumer received two recalls for the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer for windshield wipers and tail lights. mechanic fixed the tail lights but did not repair the windshield wipers. *kb the dealer informed the consumer he would receive new blades and that would take care of the problem, however those blades didn't work any better. *jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer electrical fire in the fuse box under the hood and has been replaced. lower ball joints had to be replaced because they wore out the tires. *kb *jb

2002 trailblazer brakes failed, rotors were rusted. *ts the motor was not functioning properly on the drivers seat. the seat would not lift up to increase the height and was making a very loud noise. *jb

Vehicle's steering and brakes suddenly went out.*mr while driving 50 mph the vehicle's steering and brakes suddenly failed which caused loss of control. the vehicle spun around once and hit the highway divider head on. the driver sustained injuries from the accident and was treated fro several months by a doctor. *nm

Consumer was ejected from the vehicle after it over turned twice as a result of defective steering. *ph while driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was going off the road to the right. the consumer overcorrected the steering wheel and the car subsequently went too far over to the left with the right side front and rear wheels in the air. the consumer then corrected to the right and the left side tires came off the road. the vehicle then went into a skid off the right side of the road and struck an embankment. the vehicle struck an embankment and the consumer's chest hit the steering wheel. the impact bent the steering wheel and rendered the consumer unconscious. the vehicle the overturned 1-2 times and the consumer was ejected from the vehicle. the consumer sustained rib fractures, joint separation, upper and lower back injuries. *nm

2002 chevrolet trailblazer automobile dispute settlement program.*mr *cb

Vehicle stalls with no engine re-start.*mr the consumer is requesting that the engine be replaced in there trail blazer because of the stalling in the engine, before this situation occurs resulting in injury or death. please review and consider request. *cb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the air bag light will not go off. she was told by the dealer that the sir module was not communicating with the computer. the air bag light first turned on in december 2006, and again on march 26 2007. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,728.*ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the air bag light illuminated for 6 months. the dealer was unable to diagnosis the failure. the manufacturer will not assist her with the failure and didn't mention that there was an existing recall #02v222000: air bags:frontal. the light illuminated for 6 months. when the weather was warm the light was not on. however, during the cold months it illuminated. the current and failure mileage were both 105,000. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated upon initially starting the engine. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test which produced a failure code for the airbag sensor. there was a nhtsa recall, # 02v222000, regarding the air bags. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the dealer was alerted, and the manufacturer was not contacted. updated 12/18/2006 - *nm

Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, hvac, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems. *jb

Crash at 35 mph (front end square) driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy.

Air bag light comes on intermittently. dealer advised the consumer to bring the vehicle in for repairs, out of fear that they will deploy inadvertently. *ak

Vehicle constantly displays "service engine lamp", air bag module had a problem, rear brake lamps blew out, 4 wheel drive mechanism on dash was replaced, ignition never turned off all the way, killed battery because it drained battery. *nm

While driving and while in park, air bag sensor light flashes on/off intermittently. vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions and the problem is reoccurring. *ak dealer stated that the air bags would not deploy if in an accident. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds with air conditioner activated, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had replaced the crankshaft solenoid which he believed repaired the issue. soon after the initial repair, the contact stated that the driver’s side tail light and instrument panel failed to operate as needed. the contact stated that he replaced the tail light fuses and instrument panel circuit board however, the repairs failed to fix the failure. upon investigation, the contact linked the failures to nhtsa campaign number: 03v096000 (electrical system) and 04v527000 (exterior lighting). the contact called corwin motors kalispell (2565 us-93, kalispell, mt 59901, (406) 755-5555) and was informed that the vin was not under recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

2002 chevrolet trailblazer. numerous problems associated with car. windows don't come down, doors don't unlock, and other issues. *ld *js

Caught in fire dont know why but the wire got fire

My key gets stuck in my ignition repeatedly for the last two weeks. and now i have to leave my key in the ignition and the battery will die.

The left rear seat cannot be lifted to access the tire change tools. the right rear side can be accessed.

Both right and left low beam headlights stopped working as of 10/27/2016. the amber turn signal indicators seem to work sporadically. as of now, the vehicle can only be driven safely during the day. early morning darkness and the earlier onset of sunset make driving hazardous. the vehicle was not in motion at the time this was discovered, but before leaving to make a school drop-off. the high beam lamps and fog lamps work when activated. the r and l head light fuses are intact. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission shifted out of gear and the anti-theft lock and battery warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading when the fuel tank was full. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer down a country road. i tried to avoid hitting an animal in the road and went onto the right shoulder when my right rear tire hit a pothole/asphalt and the tire blew. the vehicle started to tip to the left and then rolled approximately 13 times without one air bag deploying. i sustained multiple injures and surgery is now required.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to murand chevrolet where the technician diagnosed that the odor was not coming from the fuel pump. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 153,000. updated 07/18/17*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 30 mph, the headlights failed and turned off independently. when the contact exited the vehicle, the locks independently engaged and locked the contact out. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for that incident. later, the electrical components on the front driver's side door, including the side view mirror, power window, and power lock switches, failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's door master power window switch module failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer rebooted the module as a temporary repair, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer and pay for the repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 195,000. the vin was unavailable.

Strong gas smell gas tanks leaking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. the contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle and noticed fuel was leaking from the vehicle. the contact also stated that upon further inspection, it was discovered that the fuel pump was corroded and fractured. the vehicle was repaired but the details were unknown. the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,000.

My entire instrument panel is inoperative. i am unable to tell my speed, fuel level, oil level and pressure, temperature, whether or not my high beams are on or off, or whether the cruise control is engaged. i use my gps as a speedometer and have run out of gas on high-speed limited access highways 4 times. the dealer wants nearly $500 to fix this although it's a common problem (see google). running out of gas on the interstate is a matter of life and death. i've asked to speak with a zone rep and gotten nowhere. the two photos were taken on 3/9/2017. one with the engine running and one with the engine off. there's no difference!!!

Strong fuel smell coming from back of vehicle even when parked.

I pulled into my garage and shut my truck off but my doors wouldn't unlock. then it started making funny ticking sounds and all my lights inside started flicking and my windows all rolled up and wouldn't go back down so i could get out. after about 20 minutes or so i turned it back on and was finally able to get my door unlocked to get out. now when i touch anything my other windows go up and my seat starts to move on its own. my driver's window is stuck up and won't come back down. i have 5 kids and can not chance something happening and us not being able to get out safely.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a bus and sustained significant damage to the front end. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed. the driver sustained injuries to the neck, head, torso, and a dislocated finger. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. as a result, the vehicle skidded and flipped over several times. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck, back, and left arm injuries that required medical attention. a police report was failed. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the contact was referred to the manufacturer.

My wife was in a head on collision where she hit a tree going approximately 45 miles an hour. she was on a county road and lost control of the vehicle, hitting the tree on private property. the airbags did not deploy, when they should have. she hit her head on the steering wheel at impact. i have uploaded pictures of the damage to the vehicle and a picture showing the airbags did not deploy.

Instrument cluster keeps going out than lights back up

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the reverse lights failed to operate. the light bulbs were replaced but the lights would not illuminate. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000. updated 05/09/17*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at a low speed, the contact was informed by another driver that the tail lights were not working. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v527000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 133,982.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. the contact drove to his destination and inspected the vehicle. the contact became aware that the chassis was extremely rusted and had started to separate from the subframe. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the contact heard a squeaky noise emerging from the front driver’s side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower driver’s side control arm fractured and needed to be replaced. the contact stated the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 01v126000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving and turning, the vehicle hydroplaned and struck a concrete wall head on. the vehicle then veered to the left and struck the center divider twice. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled and towed. most of the damage was to the front end of the vehicle and the driver's door could not be closed. the driver sustained bruises where the seat was located. the driver was transported to the emergency room for medical attention. the driver's face was bruised and a cat scan was performed to determine if there were any broken bones, but the tests were negative. the driver also twisted her ankle and there was a little bit of swelling on her knee. a police report was filed. the manufacturer wanted to visit the contact's home to examine the vehicle and find out why the air bags did not deploy. the dealer was not contacted. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was unknown.

The frame in my trailblazer has big holes rusting through it. a frame 100 years old will never rust through. the use of very cheap thin steel may result in a accident when the frame breaks in half. i find this unacceptable regardless of how old the car is the frame should never rust through

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer with goodyear wrangler sr-a tires. these tires are the absolute worst tires i have ever owned in my 34 years of driving! in dry conditions they are tolerable but one can tell that they're not sticking well to the road. when it rained slightly it becomes near impossible to drive with these tires. the best way to describe it is as if you are trying to drive on a slick roadway almost like driving on oil or similiar to driving a race car on slick tires to drift with.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the sun roof did not close completely. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per a technical service bulletin regarding the sun roof in october of 2010 by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,394.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with cooper discoverer htp tires, size: p275/45r20 (na). while driving 40 mph, the contact began to feel the vehicle shake and wobble. the contact pulled over and noticed that the rear passenger side tire tread separated from the sidewall. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the tire was abnormal and appeared to have been a defect. the tire was replaced. the contact called the place where the tires were purchased and was informed that the tires were not under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle failure mileage was 180,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000. *tr consumer stated i filed a safety complaint for my cooper discoverer h/t+ tires today, 7/31/2019.*jb

Electrical under dash shorting out. causing accessory plug to shoot sparks as well as causing dash lights to go out, and front panel to stop working. ac electrical quit working after. 4wheel drive shifts randomly in and out of 2 and 4 wheel drive, causing the transmission to get stuck in neutral. motor solenoids and sensors keep failing and shorting out due to electrical issues. vehicle unsafe to drive.

Strut tower rusted through and shot through the engine compartment

Chevrolet dealer began recall repairs but gm filed bankruptcy and dealer refused to repair citing inability to get paid by gm for recall, returning the vehicle to me unrepaired. next dealer said records showed repairs were completed. they were not.

Bad fuel leak coming from drivers side of vehicle, under vehicle. middle of vehicle. very dangerous. parked on street. bad fuel leaking.

We hydroplaned going about 40mph in raining conditions near richlands, nc on hwy 258. overcorrected, fishtailed again into oncoming traffic, was hit in the driverside rear by a another car, hit the curb and rolled three times.

On december 7, 2017, i got into my vehicle and shortly after starting the ignition, but while the vehicle was still idle and in park, the driver’s side airbag spontaneously deployed while i was putting on my seat belt. the vehicle was towed to a local chevy dealership where it remains. gm central claims unit will not return my vehicle to me. instead, they offered to purchase it from me for $3,300. gm central claims unit will not give me any information regarding the reason for the air bag malfunction. they told me it was confidential.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while attempting to back out of the driveway, the contact heard a squeaky noise emerging from the front driver's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower driver's side control arm fractured and needed replacement. the contact stated that the failure started approximately five months ago. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

Takata recall my car smells like gas inside and outside with no visible gas leakage. this smell is noticeable both stationary and moving. there are numerous complaints of this nature on consumer chat sites

Recently bought a car that i believe they are illegally passing the inspections on. they proclaimed that fixed a major part to keep the tires on my car tie rods and cv axel. just short time after it looked like the part was never replaced just tightened up and shortly after we had all kinds of issues with the brakes and anything that keeps the car driveing safely the brakes went out on me so i called to see what they did and why they never fixed it the berry next day they repo the car as if they are trying to hide and cover up the scams they have on people my kids are in that car daily it should be never passed the inspection we have had to pay for most of that. i believe all the cars in there lot need to be inspected by a federal agent or something i've found alot of the same complaints online about same issues and i even know other people who have bought from them all with the same issues they are fraud and you need to stop them before someone gets killed and dies from one of there faulty vehicles my issue happened and happens while driveing they also took both of the brake caliber pins that hold it in place to the point to where it came off completely i almost died guys they are bad people to buy from

Frame around forward control arm mounts rusted nearly through. bottoms of doors rusting from the inside. wheels corroding around beads which has created a constant bead leak.

Our 2002 chev trailblazer smells of gasoline. the whole car smells with gas fumes inside as well as outside. this could be a dangerous situation. thanks for any help! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

B lazer hesitates when driving and notice a gas smell when i turn on blazer at the beginning and i noticed a leak inside but was not sure where its coming from. i contacted chevorlet dealer on possible recall they stated its not on there system and i would have to pay for diagnose and because of the mileage maybe they may not be able to fix this. why would i have to pay for diagnose if its something on their end and its online as a recall on blazers. i think this can be a hazard to be smelling gas that flows in to air system of the blazer while driving.

Hello, our 2002 chevy trailblazer smells inside the car of gasoline. we have to put the windows down in the winter as well as the other season, just to drive the car. my wife gets sick because of the smell. every time will fill the car or close to empty, the whole car smells with gas fumes. it is very bad and very dangerous. we have tried to get the dealership to fix the problem (in 2017) with the fuel recall, but to no is the answer. this is a serious problem and i don't live in a salt belt region. thank you for your time! help! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm *pm

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while the vehicle was idling, the contact attempted to latch herself in the vehicle and the driver's air bag spontaneously deployed. there were no injuries. mike anderson chevrolet of chicago (5333 w irving park rd, chicago, il) was contacted and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer and insurance company. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they needed the contact to send them pictures as evidence of the failure. no further assistance was offered by the manufacturer. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into a median facing oncoming traffic. the vehicle flipped over eight times and landed in a ditch on the opposite side of the highway. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. a police report was filed. the contact passed out and received injuries to the head, neck, back, and shoulder. medical attention was required. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v201000 (seat belts). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Repeatedly replacing suspension parts(struts,bushings,shocks,control arm) passenger seatbelt locks even when driver does not apply brake interior lights randomly flicker/dash lights partially work dash not fully visible front & rear wipers do not fully function properly repeatedly replacing fuel line parts (fuel pump, fuel filter) gas hand on. dash still fluctuates exterior lights headlamps are very dim like they are not on at all with or without bright. lights engaged rear brake lights randomly flicker (bulbs repeatedly replaced) near & close call accidents when vehicle in motion on city streets and highways at times requiring police assistance to move vehicle into safer zones when vehicle has become inoperable. vehicle stationary at times when dealing with electrical flickers upon starting ignition.starter had to be replaced twice due to turning of ignition would cause spark and if not corrected vehicle could have caught on fire. status of some parts unknown due to repeated replacement and becoming too costly several inquiries are on the recall list but my vin pulls up no recent recalls: recall number 02v222000 recall date 08/09/2002 component air bags:frontal 03v075000 recall date 03/06/2003 component power train 03v096000 recall date 03/19/2003 component electrical. system:wiring:interior/under dash 06e025000 recall date 03/21/2006 component exterior lighting:headlights 01v126000 recall date 04/12/2001 component suspension:front:control. arm:lower arm 04v527000 recall date 11/01/2004 component exterior lighting:brake lights 04v201000 recall date 04/28/2004 component seat belts 04v046000 recall date 02/04/2004 component visibility:windshield. wiper/washer 02v121000 recall date 08/23/2002 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings currently gathering all invoices for repair

I have an intermittent instrument gage failure, this causes the gage cluster to go out and unable to read vital engine operating specifications. this includes all gauges except for speedometer for now. this typical clears up within 5 mins and sooner if you pull car over and restart vehicle. this can happen at anytime and includes the lighting up of the following lights abs,brake,security,seatbelt,srs and all the other dashboard lights. this happens at different dates and times.

2002 chevrolet trailblazer. consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice repair problems *smd the consumer stated the key would not come out of the ignition. the consumer stated all the dealer did was spray a chemical in the key hole. however, the problem continued. the consumer found a remedy on the internet, to resolve the problem. *jb

Faulty gauges. gauges sometimes work, sometimes don't. when not working, service engine light comes on first and then nothing works on dash panel except signal lights. when it does work, normal startup of lights. being the odometer is digital, no way of knowing how many miles i have gone which goes hand in hand with gas gauge not working so not a clue how much i have.

Driving approximately 30 miles per hour, woman pulled out in front of me to turn onto the freeway. a vehicle next to me honked their horn and missed hitting her but i hit her on the passenger rear panel of her car, damaging her vehicle and bending the rear tire at an angle. the airbag did not deploy and was on. i was traveling on a city street, going westbound, the other driver was turning to go northbound.

Tl* the contact owns a baby trend inc. safety seat, model: ts23946 venture travel sy, type: rearfacing infant seat, and manufactured in june 10,2014. the safety seat was being utilized in a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that when securing the child in the safety seat, the latch anchor fractured. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the safety seat was not replaced. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

While highway driving with cruise control engaged i heard a loud whining sound and experienced a sudden loss of power. i was almost hit from behind several times before i could get the vehicle over into the right lane. when i took the vehicle to my mechanic i was told the cooling fan clutch assemble had failed. i have had this fan replaced three times now and am not at all pleased that this vehicle has not been recalled for this problem. i have read that this is a "common" problem on this vehicle that can cause a severe accident. i have receipts for the repairs but have no way to upload them.

Gm recall: gm special coverage program 14423: november 2015. i took my truck into vandergriff chevrolet to check my fuel tank as i was experiencing the issues outlined in the recall letter. they concurred that i needed to replace the fuel tank. they let me have a rental for two weeks while the ordered the part. once they found out that gm or affiliate no longer manufactures the part, they told me that gm would no longer pay for the rental. the advised me as they have no idea how long it would take to find a manufacturer to build a new fuel tank, that in order to avoid the gas fumes, it is safe to drive as long as i do not completely fill up the tank when i gas up. however, the check engine light still comes on of course, and that would prevent me from passing the state inspection which is due in two weeks. they offered no solution for me on that, and still no expectation as to when the fuel tank would be received .it has been 6 months now. i took my truck in originally in early december of 2015.

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1. my drivers side window and door lock is shorted out and wont operate at all. while driving causing the window to remain down during a rain storm and impeding my visibility. i see they have recalls on other years for this exact same problem. 2. my seat belt cathes really tight and wont release casusing me pain. 3. my headlights regular beams keep coming loose and blowing out.ive had to fix this three times and i have only owned the vehicle for a week. twice during driving at night once i am not sure when it blew. 4. the front suspension is having problems and i believe may be a recall issue. it makes loud noise like its cracking or breaking, while driving.

The vehicle was involved in a head on crash into a telephone pole and the air bags did not deploy. the front seat passenger was injured and the driver struck the steering wheel and died at the hospital from internal injuries. we are trying to determine why the airbags did not deploy. the passenger was not wearing a seat belt and it also appears that the deceased driver was not wearing a seat belt.

On december 7th, 2015 i took my 2002 chevy tailblazer to lee partyka chevrolet after recieving a letter that stated after 10 years the gas tank on these vehicles go bad and get leaks in them. a week later they called me and stated that they could not fix my vehicle and neither did they have a gas tank to replace it with and that i needed to pick up my truck and return the rental car. lee partyka made it clear to general motors that the car was unsafe to drive necause of the gas leak so today on february qst they told me that car was ok too drive and lee partyka said again its not safe to drive and gsve me a loaner from there dealership. i have gotten no help or understanding from general motors i feel this os there problem. now they say they cant fix the tank or replace it til may if they find a tank. and they wont continue to accomodate me with a rental vehicle so for me to just put $5 worth of gas in it anddrive it when lee partyka again said it is unsafe. stationary.

I was attempting to brake at 60mph. as the vehicle slowed it suddenly accelerated despite my applying the brakes as hard as i could. finally, i was able to stop by shifting into neutral while still braking hard. i stopped just inches from the stopped vehicle in front of me. this was a harrowing few moments and if i had been unable to stop or slowdown the result could have been tragic. my guess is that this is an issue with some sort of electronic accelerator assist or some computer problem which has to do with engine speed or braking.

#1. on 2 occasions last week, my trailblazer suddenly lost most of its power, and the engine light reduced engine power came on! i pulled over, cut the car off, then restarted it, and was able to drive home. #2. the seat belts on the front passenger and rear right sides lock up tightly the moment you buckle up. it locks up so tightly that you cannot move if you wanted. these problems showed while driving on miami streets. #3. on 2 or 3 occasions a strong smell of gasoline came into the car while driving. the smell seemed to be coming from inside the back of the car, but i was unable to locate any gasoline back there. on another occasion, i smelled gas outside in the area of gas tank.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while operating the vehicle, all the exterior lights randomly shut on and off. while driving at various speeds, the transmission would suddenly switch to first gear and caused the speed to suddenly reduce. the vehicle would not operate in reverse. after shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle would operate normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 171,000.

The cooling lines from the transmission of the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer exit the transmission next to the catalytic converter. a portion of the lines are covered with a protective and loose fitting cover which appears to be aluminum almost like a tin foil. this covering creates an area where moisture collects causing the lines to rust. eventually the lines start to leak transmission fluid. when the vehicle is in motion the fluid is blown onto the catalytic converter and could start a fire under the vehicle exposing the vehicle occupants to extreme danger. at first i thought the leak was oil from the engine, but upon checking closer, i found the transmission lines leaking. the placement of the transmission cooling lines are very close to the converter and if excessive fluid is splattered on the converter, a fire could result. the vehicle was stationary when the leak was noticed. however, the fluid was found after being on the highway at 70mph splattered on the undercarriage and surrounding area of the vehicle. speaking with aamco mechanics who replaced the lines, they felt it is a real fire hazard. this seems to be a design defect. what brought my attention to this is the fact i had a 1995 jimmy and had noticed a similar leak when it was 8 years old. i had given the truck to my son. after he had driven it on an interstate, another driver yelled at him that his car was on fire. the entire underside was on fire. fortunately he was able to exit the vehicle and get his family out before the entire truck was engulfed in flames. the fire marshal at the time thought a line of some type had burst. i suspect it was the transmission line similar to the trailblazer transmission line.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle decreased in speed independently and suddenly accelerates. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,870. updated 03/18/16*lj updated 05/11/18*jb *tr

Received special coverage program 14423 that stated problems with the fuel tank inlet check valve could occur. i have fuel odors, fuel leaks, service engine soon and reduced engine power lights coming on while driving. mileage is 180,000 miles and a fuel tank should not be a problem at any time, but gm will not provide any compensation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle violently jerked while shifting gears. the vehicle only shifted to first gear and failed to go into third and fourth gear. in addition, there was an increase in engine rpms while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 205,338.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle independently veered to the left which resulted in brief control loss of the vehicle and crashed into a barrier. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was deemed destroyed. a police report was filed. there was one injury which required medical attention. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer equipped with capitol precision trac ii tires, size: 245/65r17. while driving at 70 mph, the front driver side tire experienced a blow out. the contact stated that the tires were replacement tires. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the tire was replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 2,000. the vin and dot numbers were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the oil indicator indicated low oil pressure and the check gauges warning light illuminated. the contact stated that there was also a loss of power steering. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic but the failure was unknown. the failure recurred intermittently. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise and smoke appeared from the hood. the vehicle suddenly caught fire. a police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. on another occasion, while driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to change lanes and another vehicle attempted to make a u-turn resulting in the contact crashing into the driver side of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the hood caught on fire. the fire was extinguished by an individual. a police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

I purchased a used 2002 chevy trailblazer,(with the loan company and car lot) ,i could not get the loan without having the car sales company put an anti-theft device in,when they did that,all of the features stopped working,.not able to lock,open with remote,seat-belt and airbag light stay on etc etc etc diagnoses (body control module $950.00. currently using the vehicle.

This 2002 trailblazer is very very hard on gas

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 10 mph on an incline during inclement weather conditions, the contact's vehicle veered into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. a police report was filed. the contact suffered a head concussion that required medical attention. the failure mileage was not provided.

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 15 mph on a rainy road, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a head injury that required medical attention. the driver and passenger of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 175,500 miles has leaking transmission cooler line on passenger side of vehicle near air filter box and windshield washer fluid reservoir. of the two lines in this area, one is heavily corroded while the other appears fine. only noticed after transmission had leaked >3 quarts of atf and was shifting rough.

Smelled fuel thought it wasn't burning the fuel correctly. had mechanic look over vehicle and he found that the gas was leaking from the gas tank area. without removing the thank he said it could be a hole on the top of the tank or the fuel sending unit. he told me to see if there was a recall.. because the fix is very expensive... my vehicle is sitting and i'm scared to use it... is there any help for this problem...

Car was parked, unattended, in parking lot. i started veh with a aftermarket installed, professionally, remote start. as i approached my veh, about ten-15 feet away, i heard a loud pop, and looked around saw nothing. i opened my driver door and discovered my driver air bag had exploded, smoke still in the interior. no accident, car was parked, unattended. no injuries, no other damage.

Oil pressure gauge drops to 0 when motor is idled up oil pressure returns to normal. this has been an intermittent problem and does not occur all the time. it has happened over the last 2 to 3 weeks and only when i come to a stop. truck idles fine and shows no other problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving the vehicle with passengers inside, the smell of fuel vapors were so overwhelming that the vehicle had to be stopped and the passenger had to be escorted in a new vehicle to the destination. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer who diagnosed that there was corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module and they needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 8/21/15*cn the consumer stated there was a recall for this part in 2012, but it expired. therefore, the manufacturer would not cover any expenses for the repair. updated 12/1/2015*js

Unknown reason loss of control of vehicle. vehicle inadvertently went to the right side of road, vehicle rolled over several times. my brother was ejected and vehicle rolled over on him. no airbags had deployed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 5 mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle traveled from one side of the road to the other side. the contact attempted to control the steering wheel, but found it difficult to manuever. also, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated, crossed over a railroad track, and crashed into an iron fence and a telephone pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the right knee and whiplash that required medical attention. in addition, the passenger sustained bruises, whiplash, and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact merged over to the right shoulder. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Transmission cooling lines that run next to the catalytic converter/exhaust pipe are prone to 'rust-through' due to the insulation wrap that has been added because of being so close to the high heat source. this insulation traps moisture and salt in northern areas and causes the lines to corrode and leak transmission fluid. i feel this is a potential fire hazard as the fluid can drip directly onto the exhaust components. fortunately i could smell this after i pulled into my garage otherwise i would not have know of the leak. depending on when the leak actually takes place and the rate of leakage this could also result in transmission failure if the driver is unaware that the vehicle is losing fluid, ie: extended highway driving. from my understanding this corrosion and resultant leakage is very common and should be listed as a safety recall. thank you *tr

Driving on highway transmission blew, leaked 10 out of 12 quarts of transmission fluid... very common in 2002 trailblazers i feel chevy should have recalled the 2002 transmissions due to how many complaints people have had. *tr

I was simply trying to clean my windshield with the wiper blades. when i flicked the switch the car shut off. i immediately got over and turned truck back on. a couple days later i was leaving out for work when i tried to start the car, it stalled and i heard a hissing noise. i couldn't get it to turn over or make any noise other than hissing. the speedometer started moving back and forth erotically. the radio and power windows works but the engine would not turn over. i had it towed to my repair man and he told me there was a electric problem and to call the gm dealership for further assistance. the truck will not start up. there is a short. it shuts off constantly while driving and sometimes i have to push it to avoid oncoming traffic. it won't sped up past 60 without troubling the transmission. while driving sometimes the speedometer doesn't work at all or it jumps,around without reading my correct speed. when i try turn signals it cuts off. when i turn my lights on and off it hisses. something has to be done. its my only means of transportation and i really need to find a solution. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a smoke odor emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked when the contact discovered black smoke coming from under the hood. the contact stated that although the key was not in the ignition the headlights would not go off and the vehicle sounded as if it was trying to start without the key in the ignition. the contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. the fire department came and filed a report. prior to this incident the contact stated that while stopped at a red light with the brakes engaged, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle jerked without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

I started the trailblazer and shifted it into reverse to back out of the parking stall and i heard a loud pop sound and when i tried to give the vehicle gas it didn't do anything but rev the motor. it won't move in reverse gear. the vehicle in front of me moved and i was able to shift into drive gear and it would move but it wouldn't shift from first gear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam lights failed and the driver's side window failed to open. no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 87,000.

2002 chevrolet trailblazer. numerous problems associated with car. windows don't come down, doors don't unlock, and other issues. *ta the consumer stated when he turned the key in the ignition, the windows would not roll down, unless it was done manually. there was a locking and unlocking sound coming from the doors. the consumer was informed there was an issue with the wiring inside the doors. also, the check engine light illuminated due to a small evap leak and after market fuel cap.*jb the windshield wipers were inoperative, the instrument panel lights were flicking on and off, the inside dome light would not come on. updated 04/13/15. *jb updated 07/20/15. *j *js *js *js *js *js *js *js *js *js

The reactive sunshell failed, causing the loss of 2nd gear, 4th gear and reverse. upon researching, found that the part is known to be defective from the factory, and fails regularly, with the only repair option is to replace the whole transmission at a cost of over $2,000.00. *tr

Fuel tank filler neck where the filler hose attaches to the tank, has come off the fuel tank. this allows gasoline to spill on the road when driving and allows fuel to spill on the ground when refueling the vehicle. this should be a safety recall. checking the safecar.gov/vin lookup site this vehicle shows no open recalls. if there was an earlier recall related to this problem, the recall repair was not sufficient to keep the safety situation from reoccuring. a line of gasoline, on the road, leading straight to the fuel tank, has to be considered a safety issue that should be addressed by your department. please let me know the progress of this necessary safety recall. *tr

I was pulling into my driveway and put it in park. i noticed i was to close to my home for the children in the neighborhood to run between my vehicle and the house so i put my vehicle in reverse to back up a little and backed up. i then put it in drive to go forward as it was to far out in the road, so i put it in drive and the gas peddle got stuck and i ran into my home. my question is, has there been a recall on the gas peddle sticking on this vehicle in the past history? *tr

I was traveling down ih146 toward kemah, traffic so i turned in the turning lane so i could turn left at ih646 this car came out of nowhere ,hit my vehicle then i swerved into the other lane, checked my vehicle and seen that it was not damaged very bad. so i approached the young lady and asked her if she was alright and she said she was. told her and showed her the damaged to my vehicle ,she asked for my insurance information and i told her that i had the old one ,but call me in 1 hour and i will give it to you; so i did , she showed me her vehicle and stated it was a old car; the plastic underneath was hanging down and i touched it and told her all she needed was to put some more screws to fix it on the right front side of her car and the front cover of her light was popped up just a little .i didn't think that i needed her information cause it wasn't a lot of damage done ;and she did not give me her information ,and she did not call the police the time it happen was at 5:30pm very hot. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was unable to switch gears. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician stated that the transmission shifter cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 193,000.

I struck a vehicle that broadside when he ran a stop sign. i was going approximately 30 to 35 mph when i struck his vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. i was taken away in an ambulance and had damage to my cervical spine, stomach and mid spine. i did inquire where i had the vehicle repaired, about $8k in damages, about why the airbags didn't deploy. they said they didn't know but checked and said the airbag system was functioning? i see many such "stories" about trailblazer airbags not deploying on this site. it really be nice to see something done about this situation. this vehicle has been in several wrecks and the airbags have never deployed!!!!! note, i have written to chevrolet/gm about this issue but don't really expect them to respond! some support from the nhtsa would really be appreciated and is needed before anyone else get hurt when the airbags don't deploy! *tr

Went off road through empty lot going airborne landing nose first in yard, striking three trees, continuing north bound into another yard striking two more trees and a deck.

Since i've owned this vehicle "new", i've replaced the drive lights three times for burned cables also, the passenger side seatbelts locks while in motion. my local dealer informed me that, that was typical of the passenger safety device.....as a passenger, once you set down and put the seatbelt on, it locks, holding you too tight, and virtually choking the passenger!! all other seatbelts works fine. and still functions the same to this day. *tr

Ignition does not start after driving vehicle. it is intermittent. is there a recall for it? *tr

I was driving home one night from work on a back road in south carolina going 35mph when my headlights shut off and the car completly stalled, i quickly turned on my hazard lights on to warn the oncoming traffic the car that was coming up on me had to swerve into the grass because the area was so dark he didnt see my hazard lights until he got close to me. this isnt the first time this has happen there really should be a recall on these 2002 trail blazer because this is not safe at all im worried my child will be in the truck with me and it happens again. *tr

When i start my vehicle, the abs and brakes lights go on, security light, and radio shuts off, or is on with no sound, the 4 wheel drive light flashes back and fourth between 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive, engine shuts off, while driving, then turns back on, this is the same problem all the recalled gm cars are having why is the 2002 trailblazer not part of the recall? *tr

The fiberglass cowling on top of the rear hatch fell off while driving, dangling only by the brake light cable. i had to cut the wire and remove the piece of body and light. went to dealer asking about repair, they said it was caused by "use of the tailgate during winter conditions of snow and ice." they said "we see it all the time." i asked, since it occurs with high frequency, if it is covered by warranty, bulletin or recall and they said "no, gm considers this an owner/operator error." in other words, on this vehicle, a 4x4, the tailgate cannot nor should not be used, in the midwest, during periods of snow or ice? alas, i am driving without the mandatory center brake light. please remedy this situation with proper replacement. sadly, i see this condition on the same make and model more often than not. *tr

Anytime the wipers are set on intermittent, they completely stop at any given time. you can be driving along and the wipers will just stop with the blades positioned perpendicular to the base of the windshield. the wipers sometimes resume within a few seconds or there is up to a several second delay. i have to move the stalk to low or high to get the wipers to move again. i wouldn't normally complain because of the age of the vehicle, but it was recalled for wiper problems in its infancy due to water getting onto the circuit board. i can only assume the fix did not keep the water out and the circuit board was damaged. *tr

It has the "memory" mirror option which includes featuring memory set options for driver 1 and driver 2, as well as rearview curb assistance (the mirrors will tilt down to your setting to help parallel park when in reverse). this option worked great for a while. then, in 2003, the mirrors started acting crazy. they would click excessively, tilt towards the sky or down at the ground. the local chevrolet dealership replaced the actuators (under warranty) to see if it corrected the problem. they worked again for a while. then, the mirrors quit holding their memory, causing me once again to have to reset the mirrors every time i got in the car. also, the mirrors appeared to move at some point while i was driving. on numerous occasions, i thought my mirrors were reset, and then i would look to change lanes and find my mirror tilted up towards the sky or some erratic place. *js

I was driving on highland ave. in south portland maine , when, suddenly, the car seemed to lurch and try to go in different directions. when i examined the steering i found that the front wheels were indeed pointed outward. i called aaa and had them tow it to black point auto, where it still sits waiting for repairs. *tr

Instrument cluster. *tr

When you stand by suv you smell gas fumes bad. *tr

Driving with my 5 yr old son and my car just turned off in the middle of driving causing brakes to lock and steering wheel to lock, crashing into an abandon truck. i contacted general motors regarding and was told that my car is not on their current recall list although the problems are similar to those of all the recalls currently associated to the recalls. i was also told that bc no one was injured and my car was not very damaged they can not do anything because it is not a mechanical problem, if either of the above would have happen then it would have been their fault. what that tells me is that i need to drive me car and if that happens again a god forbid that was to happen again and myself or my children are severely injured they will then address the matter. *tr

I was coming to a stop light my brakes did not want to work , then they did. i stopped my vehicle, my lights in my dash went out within a few seconds smoke started to roll from under my hood and cover my windshield. i immediately got out of the vehicle, and called 911. the vehicle was not running at this time, it stopped running. a bystander stopped to assist, he looked from the passenger front tire view and stated he seen flames that appeared to be blue. he wanted to lift the hood but i advised him not to do so, due to my job training i knew oxygen promotes fire. we got away from the vehicle, saint albans fire arrived on scene, the flames were out by the time they arrived, the car continues to smoke. the vehicle was moved to a lot, the key was put in the ignition by the fire department the dash lights did not work even with just turning the battery on. triple h towing, towed the vehicle to davis smith's auto body. geico is my insurer, i had full coverage however they will not cover stating it was mechanical failure. i have no without a vehicle, and no insurance funds to replace the vehicle. i have read online this is a common problem with this vehicle, i just do not want anyone to get hurt in a vehicle fire. thank you for your time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently while driving. the failure recurred intermittently over twelve years. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the air bag sensor on several occasions. however, the failure continued to occur. the contact also stated that the gear shift broke and he was unable to shift into the proper gear. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the shift cable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle also stalled without warning. additionally, the gear lever would not secure into park until after numerous attempts. upon restarting, the vehicle began to function normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who tightened the shift cable. the vehicle was not repaired for the additional defects. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

I was driving and a guy in a car came over in my lane and hit me head on causing me to flip my vehicle 4 times, my airbags didn't come out and the guy that hit me was under the influence, my vehicle was totaled. *tr

Very strong gasoline smell! the whole garage and entrance to my kitchen strongly smelled of gasoline one morning when i went out to take my children to school. i took it in immediately and the stealership informed me that the fuel tank filler neck had broken loose from the tank and the fuel pressure regulator and seals were leaking, the exact same problem that gm had a recall on for the trailblazer ext. i notified gm about the issue asking for any help at all with the situation, but since my trailblazer was not under the recall they were unable to do anything for me. it is a sad day when peoples lives are being threatened by poorly designed vehicles all in the name of making a buck. you can go on line all day long and find the same complaints from gm customers experiencing the same problem i am. with the publicity they've had in the news lately and the current lawsuits against them, we all know how gm feels about helping people who have bought their defective products. they would just as soon sweep the problem under the rug while innocent people die because of their dishonesty. would someone with enough power and $$$ please step up and force them to take responsibility for the problems they have created? *js

It was drizzling that morning. i was driving in the far right lane. when all of a sudden my steering wheel was taking over my driving. my truck went left into another lane on its on. i saw another vehicle coming up in that left lane. all i could do was ask my truck what was wrong. and i started talking to the lord. please don't let me hit this truck. please help me. next thing i was pulled back to the right hand lane and then off the road i went. i went through the woods over stomps and bumps. and then crashed into a huge tree. i fainted.i heard someone yelling. i opened my eyes to life. the police came out. and the ambulance. thank god i'm not to cool for a safe belt. cause my airbags didn't deploy. i was told they may deploy at anytime so i needed to get out of truck. my seatbelt left its print on my neck and chest. the truck was crushed in. wheels on passenger side were bent under truck. a total loss .. *js

When traveling on the interstate, the molding piece that surrounds the rear third brake light flew off and the brake light was left dangling against the read window. thankfully there was no one immediately behind us, so the part did not hit a vehicle. after many calls to area body shops i'm being told this is a "known issue with this part" and our only option is to pay hundreds of dollars for a new part from chevrolet and then pay hundreds more to have it painted and installed! *tr

I approached a stop light. as i stopped, the whole car shut down. i turned the ignition "off", put the car in "park", and turned the "ignition switch" to restart the vehicle. it did start. a couple days later the same thing happened. i took it to my dealer on sept. 15 2008.they asked if i had a lot of stuff hanging on the key ring, i did not. they replaced the ignition switch. on jan. 21, 2011 , i was driving, and, after stopping, the car was running but would not engage (move). had the car towed to dealership. they again replaced the ignition switch and another switch. on feb. 11, 2011, i was at a "drive-up" window, my car just quit running. i had to push it off to the side and have it towed to the dealer. this time they again replaced the "ignition switch" along with a transfer case switch and a transfer case module. they said they had to replace all of them since there was no way to know for sure if it was still related to the "ignition switch". i feel all my issues were relate to the "ignition switch", and all repairs should have been paid by gm.they new they had an issue, or the dealer would not have asked about "excess weight hanging on the key fob".. i believe the "ignition switch issue" goes back farther, and affects even more models, than they are currently owning up to. i still have all paperwork pertaining to my repairs. *tr

I was driving my '02 chevy trailblazer on the interstate. the vehicle slipped and fishtailed a bit and i pressed the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop. when the vehicle came to a stop, i tried to accelerate forward, but it would not move. the vehicle had not turned off on its own. i manually shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle and proceeded to move onto the shoulder of the interstate. i then noticed smoke and a small flame coming from under the hood near the front passenger tire/wheelhouse. the flames got bigger and soon it spread to the entire engine. the flames started near the right passenger wheelhouse and moved to the left driver wheelhouse. in about 20 minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. i have no idea how or why a fire started. i looked at forums online and many vehicles like mine have caught on fire while driving. *tr

My 02 trailblazer i bought used 4 days after i bought it the right turn signal would flash quick if i hit the brake but would be normal without pushing break. than my brake lights started flickering and stopped working except for the middle one. now when i turn my right turn signal on my reverse lights come on left turn signal flickers almost all the taillights flicker when on. i did research and found a recall for that problem and was wondering if my vehicle is one that was recalled the number is- gm recall no. 04087. *tr

Gm ignition switch recall needs to be expanded. my mother purchased a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer new. approximately 5,000 miles into ownership, the car would "drop" various electrical components while driving down the road. for instance, while driving, the engine would continue to run, but the wipers would stop working, hvac would turn off, air bag and abs warning lights would illuminate, etc. dealer had no idea how to fix. eventually they replaced the ignition switch and the problem was solved. to my knowledge, gm never issued a recall, but i'm sure the issue is not isolated. these switches were unreliable across several vehicle lines, please investigate gmt 360 platform well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerated. the contact stopped the vehicle and smoke and flames were billowing from under the hood. the flames were extinguished by the fire department. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and refused to provide any additional assistance since the vehicle was repaired under an unknown manufacturers recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage were unknown.

All trailblazer tahoes and envoys have the problem when you disconnect the battery it causes theses actuators to slam open and shut breaking them. the dealership is telling me almost 2000 dollars to fix this safety issue. this is a safety issue because i live in michigan and depend on the heat to unthaw my windshield. considering this is a manufactures problem and any mechanic knows to disconnect the battery to work on the vehicle. so what is this crap? do i have to retain a lawyer for this issue if someone could please contact me at [xxx] my name is [xxx] i would like to resolve this issue with a recall. heat in winter i would say is a safety issue that needs to be recalled. i will be persistent with this. thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2002 chevy trailblazer started running sluggish and getting terrible gas mileage, then i started smelling gas while i was driving, pulled over and there was gas pouring out of the tank underneath the car! very dangerous! *tr

I just purchased the 2002 chevy trailblazer from masano auto retailers, as is, in reading, pennsylvania. upon stopping at a gas station because i noticed the rear lights were not working, i smelled gas, and upon looking under the vehicle i saw gas dripping down from the bottom of the gas tank. i could not see exactly where the gas is leaking from, and only noticed that gas was running down the gas tank. i went online and noticed that this is a common problem with the 2002 chevy trailblazer, and wondered why such a dangerous issue that could result in a catastrophe was not the subject of a recall. really! its ok to allow people to drive in cities and park near homes, schools and businesses with leaking gas tanks, not to mention the environment for crying out loud. where is the recall? *tr

There was a vehicle recall campaign regarding the wiper motor on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. water would work it's way into the wiper motor on certain models and short the motor and circuit board out. general motor's fix was to inspect and reseal the motor. not long after general motor's supposed fix, the wipers on my trailblazer would stop in mid wipe and then restart again a few seconds later, which i regard as a serious safety related issue. i took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told the circuit board had shorted out and the wiper motor would need to be replaced at $332.67. this was the same problem the recall was supposed address. in my opinion, general motor's (fix) was a stopgap measure and not a permanent solution to the problem and a ongoing safety related issue. not to mention the hundreds of dollars that customers have had to shell out for this repair over the years. i feel that the nhtsa should make general motor's recall this vehicle once again for a permanent solution to this problem. i also feel that anyone who has paid for this repair should be reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses. *tr

While driving i noticed a burning smell outside of my vehicle but assumed it was coming from the area around me not my car. when i got to my destination i noticed smoke coming from under the left side of the hood and above the drivers side tire. i raised my hood and noticed smoke coming from around my fuse box. i had the car towed and have been told by my mechanic my fuse box and wiring harness burned. he also stated there could be other damaged related to this fire. the mechanic also asked if i had problems out of my headlights because the problem seemed to have started with the headlights. i have researched this since being given this information and electrical problems seem have been a problem with trailblazers. i found several instances on this site and also online related to electrical problems on the trailblazers. complaint #10487846 is identical to mine and its a shame nothing gets done about these mechanical failures until there is a tragedy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated when the engine was started and the heat activated, the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the contact was informed that there was an electrical issue with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 208,565. updated 12/03/13 *bf

The 2nd row center seat belt retract has locked into place the seat belt is fully reeled in and will not unlock. i researched this for the last 24 hours and come to find out hundreds of people are having the same issue with the middle seat in 2nd row not just the front passenger of chevy trailblazers 2002-2004 that was recalled previously. either way this is a massive safety issue! seat belts are meant to last 30+ year before they even show any kind of wear and tear, not 11 years. please issue the recall so we can safely strap our children into the back seat and not have to worry if the seat belt is going to maintain its function or not. our children's lives are at stake here.

Above date & mileage is approximate. i am only able to activate driver's side window. no other windows operate from driver's door panel. i was told that there was a recall, but i never received any information about the recall. i have owned the car since around 2004.

Instrument cluster started to act erratically and then went out completely. no odometer, shift postion or gauges. cruise control works fine. i have to use my gps to judge speed.

When my mechanic put my truck on the lift yesterday to change the water pump, he noticed that the frame is so rotted that he advised me not to drive it.and for who knows how long, my wife and myself, who are both disabled, have been driving this, putting ourselves and the public at risk. when i brought it to a chevrolet dealer, they just said, no recalls on it, sorry! so now i have to figure out a way to get my wife and myself to doctors appointments, shopping, and all the other things we need a dependable vehicle for. we can't drive this, or afford to fix it, and we have no money to buy another one. did i mention that we are filing for bankruptcy because my wife was mis-diagnosed by a doctor, lost her job, and now is in a wheelchair? or that our mortgage is going on 18 mos. overdue?or that we have a new handicap accessible home to move into, but we can't get our current house packed to be able to put it on the market? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking onto the catalytic converter from the transmission line. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated the transmission cooler lines would have to be replaced due to corrosion on the insulated heat shield. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 122,924. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that there was severe corrosion throughout the driver's side frame. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000. *tt

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while performing routine maintenance and an independent mechanic the frame of the vehicle was found to have dangerous levels of rust and corrosion. parts of the vehicle were breaking off with a slight touch of hand. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. dt

The first major problem i had with this trailblazer i was driving down the road at 65 mph when for some reason the 4wd decided to shift into 4 low on its own. well, this ripped out the cv joint half shaft on one side, destroyed the transfer case internals and broke off the axle housing from the aluminum oil pan on the engine. ok, i got that fixed, added a new selector switch, then a few thousand miles later the transmission goes out while i'm on the interstate. it was completely destroyed inside. the transmission shop had to find a new core because mine looked like a bomb had went off inside it. so , i'm thinking it could have been caused by the first problem, maybe a delayed reaction? ok, we get a rebuilt transmission in it and just out of warranty it goes out again. no towing mind you, just easy highway miles with a mind on trying to get the best fuel mileage possible by driving like there was an egg between my foot and the accelerator pedal. so, i go to another transmission shop this time. maybe the first guy didn't do a good job i'm thinking. so the 2nd transmission guy tells me that's not uncommon for the 4l60e to go out like that, they're garbage. so he puts me in a new tranny. well, sure enough 6 months later it lost 3rd and 4th gears. the local shop is not to blame, these transmissions are junk. many have flaws in them and gm knows it. so what are they going to do? unless i receive a recall notice on the transmission, the trailblazer will keep its place in the backyard. until the junk man comes around. *tr

Was driving about an hour or so, when i smelled and seen smoke coming from vehicle. gauges indicated nothing wrong with vehicle. as i pulled over, i noticed fire underneath the front of the vehicle and also coming out of hood of vehicle around the engine. as i was waiting for fire department, it burned vehicle inside and out half way through vehicle. no injuries but vehicle was junked due to fire damage. *tr

The indicated vehicle is my wife's. we bought it brand new on 09/26/2001. she has never towed anything and has city and highway miles. we have had numerous problems: instrument cluster, rear tailgate strap, right rear brake light, (3) solenoids, spare tire dropdown and deteriorated transmission lines. i have repaired all of the previous out of pocket (except for the strap and the spare tire dropdown). now, my wife was on the way to the bicycle store in her truck, with the bicycle on the back. she was making a turn onto the main road when she heard grinding and squealing, and the speed dropped drastically. luckily, it was around 10am when there is not much traffic on the road. reading numerous posts on this website, it is the same problem everyone has had, the transmission sun shell, and no reverse. with 98911 miles, i was about to spend the weekend changing the fluid in the transmission to keep it to spec. now, i'm looking at a very expensive bill of which i cannot afford. $30 is easier than $1200. and, i'm a manufacturing engineer, so i check fluids regularly, even though the oil change stations check them. seeing that there are problems with these components, i think that general motors should produce a recall. i'm very disappointed that with all of the complaints, nothing has been done to remedy the situation. we will be calling the dealer that we bought the vehicle from first thing monday morning. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning. the contact was able to safely pull over to the shoulder where the vehicle started to smoke and caught on fire. the fire was contained by the local fire department. a fire report was not filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the fire. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. *tr

I was driving at night and the headlights went out. everything else was working, i had dash board lights. i was able to pull off on a side road and try to determine from the manual if it was a fuse. i turned the car off and when i started it again, the lights came back on. this happen again 2 weeks later. i took it into the dealer and they could not find anything wrong. i researched the problem on line as i felt this was a major safety issue and found that i was not the only one experiencing this problem with trailblazers. i just saw where corvette owners were experiencing a similar problem and that this agency was investigating. i would appreciate it if you could include other chevrolet models in this investigation. *tr

We just left the house to take the kids to get so food and we made it like fifty yards from the house and the tranny made a popping sound and so we stopped and tried to go and it wont move either way so i pull it back to the house and i start it up and the tranny is whining and i put it in reverse nothing happens so i put it in drive and it goes forward but wont shift. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while parked, there was a strong odor of gasoline fuel outside of the vehicle. the contact did not detect a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a fuel leak was detected after the fuel tank was removed. the technician stated that the fuel tank module would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ...updated 04-03-13 *bf

When driving the check gauges light illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was at zero. this occurred when i slowed and then stopped at a traffic light after having driven for about 20 minutes (the vehicle sounded as if it were about to turn off so i pulled over and turned it off). when looking at the instrumentation panel i then noticed the check battery light is dimly illuminated (battery is 6 mo old) and various readings are off (rpg is registering low and one rpm indicator starts at 5 when the ignition is turned on). various trailblazer forums are indicating owners are experiencing the same problem. two chevrolet dealerships have indicated that it is likely an instrumentation cluster problem (and indicate they have guidance from gm to run 2 checks to determine if it is an instrumentation cluster problem). two independent repair shops have identified it as an instrumentation cluster problem that they have seen on many 2002 trailblazers. the repair costs range as high as $750. gm customer assistance can only state this is not a recalled repair (applies to later models but not 2002); therefore, it is the customer's responsibility. my gm file # is [xxx]. gm did ask that i pay $80 for the diagnostics, while also saying they would not pay for the repairs. adding an additional $80 to costs or paying a dealership more money than an independent shop is not practical nor an added expense i should assume. most amazing is that gm can give dealerships instructions on diagnosing this problem, dealerships are repairing a far amount of vehicles with this problem, independent repair shops are aware of this problem because of the many customers who patronize them, yet gm takes no responsibility for correcting this known problem..this is dangerous, the car can stall anywhere and lead to an accident without customers having any idea of the problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

When driving the check gauges light illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was at zero. this occurred when i slowed and then stopped at a traffic light after having driven for about 20 minutes (the vehicle sounded as if it were about to turn off so i pulled over and turned it off). when looking at the instrumentation panel i then noticed the check battery light is dimly illuminated (battery is 6 mo old) and various readings are off (rpg is registering low and one rpm indicator starts at 5 when the ignition is turned on). various trailblazer forums are indicating owners are experiencing the same problem. two chevrolet dealerships have indicated that it is likely an instrumentation cluster problem (and indicate they have guidance from gm to run 2 checks to determine if it is an instrumentation cluster problem). two independent repair shops have identified it as an instrumentation cluster problem that they have seen on many 2002 trailblazers. the repair costs range as high as $750. gm customer assistance can only state this is not a recalled repair (applies to later models but not 2002); therefore, it is the customer's responsibility. my gm file # is [xxx]. gm did ask that i pay $80 for the diagnostics, while also saying they would not pay for the repairs. adding an additional $80 to costs or paying a dealership more money than an independent shop is not practical nor an added expense i should assume. most amazing is that gm can give dealerships instructions on diagnosing this problem, dealerships are repairing a far amount of vehicles with this problem, independent repair shops are aware of this problem because of the many customers who patronize them, yet gm takes no responsibility for correcting this known problem..this is dangerous, the car can stall anywhere and lead to an accident without customers having any idea of the problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I started my trailblazer and let it warm for a few minutes. the truck idle was louder then normal but did not knock or miss. i put the truck into drive and pulled out of my driveway. as i was driving down the street i noticed the rpms shoot up and the truck slow, i pulled over and put it into park, the truck idled loudly. i put the truck into drive again and the rpm would rise with little power to the wheels. i nursed it up to highway speed and at higher speeds around 60 the problem seems to not be there. the truck continues to do this in the lower gears and at lower speeds. i notice the oil pressure goes up when this happens and i worry of doing more damage. i have already had a wiper module replaced that was recalled but never replaced before the vehicle was sold to me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that all of the warning lights and gauges on the instrument panel malfunctioned, preventing him from being able to determine any accurate readings. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 171,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the headlights did not automatically turn off when he exited the vehicle and smoke was emitted from under the hood. upon inspection, it was found that the fuse box was smoking and the wiring harness had burned. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure and current mileage was 169,000.

Fuel tank leaking gasoline and smell of gasoline vapors. *tr

The dash lights and gauges all go out intermittently . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed and the contact crashed into a wall. the vehicle was flipped onto the driver's side. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the contact was later treated at a hospital for his injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed as destroyed and the contact was informed that the front lower control arm bracket fractured, which caused the crash. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Was under vehicle and noticed a stress crack in the frame on the passenger side under the motor mount. this looks like it can be a potentially serious issue and looks as if it has been there for a while. the crack is approximately 6" long and on the very bottom of the frame directly below the engine mounting bracket. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle since it was considered a safety hazard. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.

In june 2010 the overhead dvd player quit working and the bose in-dash stereo systems began to intermittently work and not work. in may 2012 the windshield wipers would sometimes not turn on and at times in operation would stop operating mid way. at the same time, the bright lights sometimes would not come on. moving the steering column up and down would allow the brights to operate, but in most cases they don't work at all. the heat & a/c fan motor only works on high speed as well leaving the other speeds inoperative. it seems there may be an electrical issue in the steering column and i'm not sure if the stereo and dvd player would be somehow connected with that portion of the wiring harness. i contacted chevrolet and they say there are no open recalls for our vin number. *tr

I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer that has a defective transmission. the transmission has been completely replaced twice at approximately 24,000 miles and 45,000 miles. i learned recently on august 7, 2012, at just under 75,000 miles, that the transmission hoses were leaking fluid and that the transmission would need to be completely replaced again. i think general motors released a defective sports utility vehicle if the transmission needs to be replace approximately every 25,000 miles and these automobiles should be recalled as it could cause a safety hazard if the transmission stops working when someone is driving a chevrolet trailblazer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. the contact and passenger sustained bruises and minor contusions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine why the air bags deployed erroneously. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle and then offered to buy the vehicle back. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the transmission would not shift into third and fourth gears. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and offered no further assistance to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 186,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailer blazer. the contact stated that the instrument cluster panel was replaced three times for a recurring failure. the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 03v096000 (electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 74,000. updated 07/19/12*lj the consumer stated the instrument panel was replaced for the third time at a cost of $ 580. updated 07/23/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the four wheel drive warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the four wheel drive failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transfer case control module needed to be replaced. the contact spoke with the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 01v334000 (power train: transfer case: 4-wheel drive), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 90,000.

Automatic transmission sunshell failed, driving and the truck didn't go into gear. slowing went in gear, cause struggle driving...as i turn to held back home the suv refused to go in to rear.took to transmission shop failed sunshell need new transmission. costly..start slipped in and out of gear week before engine light came on. the slippage of gear have almost caused several accident when enter highways or lans. *tr

Heavy gas fumes in and around the vehicle. this happens randomly. i have to air out the vehicle before i can drive it. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact heard a clicking noise while driving and decelerated to 40 mph. the rear brake third light molding then flew off the vehicle and caused the brake light to fail. the interior light wires were also exposed and failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 183,624.

Tsb #pit-4722 -- gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. all 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe (nhtsa id #10026804, october 01 2008)

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked while changing gears. in addition, there would be an increase in the engine rpms while driving at various speeds. the contact also stated that the vehicle rolled backward two and a half feet after being parked. the vehicle had not been inspected and had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Lately, and intermittently, when the gas tank is 1/2 full or less and a sharp turn is made, the gas gauge goes to e, the low gas light comes on and the car will not go more than 20 mph as if it is losing power. it's most scary when it occurs making a turn onto freeway entrance ramp and i am trying to get power to enter moving traffic. typically, i have to pull over, turn the car off and restart to get the car to run normal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle would shift automatically without activation or warning and at any speed. in addition, the contact would hear a grinding noise when the failure occurred. the dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current mileage was 104,370 and the failure mileage was 102,000. the vin was unavailable.

My chevrolet trailblazer blew its transmission for the 1st time on 6/1/06 at 47000 miles. the repair quote was $2700 but chevy ended up covering all but $200 as a warranty repair. on 2/24/12, it blew its transmission for the 2nd time at 94000 miles. the car still has its original brakes, but is now on transmission #3. the repair quote this time is $3038. obviously there is a design defect in this transmission, as the car is just driven under average conditions (no towing, no heavy loads, etc.) *tr

I had to replace all my transmission cooler lines due to the lines being corroded and leaking. these were the only lines that were corroded or showed signs of corrosion. there is no reason this should happen to almost every gmt360. this should be a recall. *tr

The wipers shut off by themselves, or won't turn on, and sometimes they turn on by themselves while driving. this is an ongoing issue with these vehicles. *tr

I have had multiple issues with my 2002 chevy trailblazer where the 4x4 selector switch will not work, or while driving at highway speeds the vehicle will be put into four wheel drive while the selector switch is still turned on two wheel drive. the selector switch at times has not worked when i wanted to make the vehicle go into four wheel drive. i have found out the vehicle is in four wheel drive by having a hard time turning the front wheels and seeing the front tires spin on loose gravel even though i never switched the vehicle into four wheel drive and the selector switch states it's still in two wheel drive but the yellow light is lit up that it's in four wheel drive. i have complained multiple times to gm and have had the selector switch replaced 3 times but it still continues to happen. everytime that gm looks at it they say that it is working just fine. i have seen and heard that many other people are having the same problems with this. i feel there should be a safety recall put out for this drive selector switch. *tr

My car has been swallowing gas. it uses 1 gallon per 5 or 6 miles, it doesn't accelerate, and it keeps turning off when i slow down, and i have to re-start it. it has become very unsafe for me and all the drivers around me. i took to the dealer. they said they checked it, and they replaced only one little gas cap. they said that it will take care of the problem. it didn't. i still have the same problem of high fuel burning. i took it back to the dealer. they checked again. they said the fuel tank needs to be replaced and they want to charge me $1027 to replace the fuel tank. several mechanics told me that there was recall on fuel system on my type of vehicles. i shared the recall information with the dealer, but they said that there is not recall. i have checked recalls on line, and have checked more. others drivers have had similar problem. the complaints can be found in http://www.mycarstats.com/reports/chevrolet/trailblazer/2002/complaints.aspx please assist in anyway you can. my contact information is [xxx] and my name is [xxx]. thank you! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

When i first purchased the vehicle a couple days later i noticed the steering columns ability to turn was very hard and making loud noises. i fought continuously with the dealership to fix the issue and finally after several attempts they agreed to fix it. then 2 months later were driving my son to the airport and the car stopped and began to smoke, come to find out the radiator had a hole in it and there was some type of temporary stop leak stuff put in it to allow a consumer to drive for a short amount of time before the problem would arise again. so now my family and i are out of transportation and im still paying a car note on this vehicle, i feel totally taken advantage of and wonder how any dealer can go to sleep at night knowing they've been deceptive in the selling of a vehicle to a family. the truck is my children and i only way of getting around and its hard enough on me as a single mother, this is just one more problem i didn't anticipate, that was why i use grant money that i received from school to purchase (what i though) was going to be reliable transportation. this situation has really been a burden and hardship for us, especially trying to figure out how were going to get from one place to another..im so frustrated and saddened by the dealerships neglect, non concern, and not properly fixing vehicles before marketing them.i would like to know what i can do about this matter because i brought the car without a warranty and it was used. please help!!!!!! *tr

Was driving to school to pick up sick child and with no sound truck acted like it was in neutral, slowed down and eased on gas it took back off. this happens so much, now its is parked in my driveway. *tr

2002-2007 gmc envoy & chevy trail blazer all. i have seen many of these leaking fuel from the inlet where the filler neck attaches to the fuel tank and some were cracked. i have spoken to other shops that have seen the same. we have replaced 2 tanks for thisin about 4 months but seen signs of more. we are a small shop. please call me if needed for more [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I own a 2002 trailblazer which the transmission has failed twice since i have owned it. the first repair was september 2010 amount was $ 2000 and went out again in august 2011 costing me $1,500 the second time. this has been an ongoing problems with the trailblazer and they have not yet chosen to recall this problem. hopefully no one has gotten hurt or will get hurt. i was almost hit from the rear the day my truck just stopped in the middle of the road no warnings or signs. this is a serious problem and what will it take for gm to recall this i guess they hope the problem will just go away. gm knows this is a problem if they changed the sunshell material on the newer models ones that are more heat resistant why make the part more sturdy if there is no problems or safety concerns. i am now trying to get rid of my truck and will never purchase another gm automobile. *tr

I was driving home from work and started hearing the trucks undercarriage start to rattle and grind on the bumps of the road. i had a sudden loss of power on engine and it wouldnt respond to my pressing on the gas. i believed that i had gas in the truck because the gauge read half full and apparently i was out of gas. so i proceeded to pull into a gas station and as soon as we filled up, the truck would not start! i saw that my check engine light was on and had to ask for a jumpstart to get it started again. at another time and date again the truck went dead, i asked for a jumpstart and the vehicle would not respond. i now had to buy a new battery because the car damaged the original battery and now with the new battery installed my car starts but will not stay on without me pressing on the gas while in park gear. i believe something may be defective with the electrical gauges, fuel delivery system, and suspension. *tr

I started my vehicle to leave a parking lot and as i put it in reverse, it made a very loud screeching noise. i applied the brake and immediately turned off the vehicle. i looked under the hood trying to see if there was anything noticeably wrong, nothing. i restarted my car again and put it in reverse and the screeching noise started again when i put the vehicle in reverse and it would not move. with the help of another person, we pushed it back then, put i it in drive and it did move forward and the noise stopped after awhile. i spoke with several people and i was informed that it was the transmission. i looked online, spoke with several mechanics, and they all informed me that it was a common problem for the trailblazer that the sun shell failing. i also found several discussions regarding the transmission problems of the sun shell failing all with varying mileage. i have received several quotes and they all vary in range. i also called the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and they denied any knowledge of the transmission failing. i was told it was because of my high mileage. they quoted the highest of everyone with $2868 for a replacement. if it is common knowledge among the mechanics not associated with the dealership, i don't understand why the dealership denied any knowledge of the problem. the amount of money paid for these vehicles, gm should acknowledge all problems of their product and fix the problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine inspection when the mechanic advised that the passenger side underbody was corroded. the mechanic advised that the wheel could separate from the vehicle because of the failure. the mechanic also advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive in its current state. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed by an authorized dealer. in addition, the manufacturer advised that they were unable to assist with any repairs because the vehicle was not longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 67,822.

Slight gas leak developed shortly into a major total failure of the fuel system, lines and tank.

Left front headlight goes out periodically. replace light and within at least a week it goes out again. have seen several trailblazers with left head light out. *tr

Car idle would go crazy at stop signs and rd lights. during take off idle would plunge and car would stall or come very close to stalling. took it to dealer and they could not fix it since no codes showed up on computer. i took it to another shop and the problem was the throttle body and cam position sensor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt would not retract. the dealer was notified and informed the contact that repairs associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 04v201000 (seat belts) were already performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

I feel that even if you have had a recall issue once and the situation continues to happen then it needs to be fixed until the problem is solved i have contact gm several time and nothing has been done to ratify my problem with the windshield wipers and the 4 wheel drive and several other recall issues this is sad i say we need a class action law suit i am not one to take legal action but for people that have this kind of money and to not fix their problem that they put out on the roads for us to drive safely is shameful. *tr

Transmission lines corroded. *tr

Fuel smell in cab of vehicle: started on 20 june 2011, vehicle has 165k miles. other problem includes parking lights needing replaced very frequently. *tr

Pretty said to know that chevrolet makes all this makes all this money and wont reopen their recalls when they didn't replace parts on vehicles to begin with maybe next time should have went foreign instead of american for all these years. *tr

When i drive my chevrolet trailblazer, the gas gauge is all over. i can have a full tank one minute, and half a mile down the road have 3/4 of a tank. also it does the same thing when it has a quarter of a tank, it will say it has 1/4 of a tank, and a mile down the road it just drops and the low fuel light comes on. also i can park the vehicle with about 3/8 of a tank, and start it later, and it says empty, and the low fuel light is on. we also have a 2004 gmc envoy that does the same thing. this has been an issue for both vehicles the entire time we have owned them. both were bought in 2010. this occurs every tank of gas, and the actions are not always the exact same, so it is hard to tell if we actually need gas or not, sometimes they are actually almost out other times the have approximately 1/4 of a tank left. we have not done anything to correct the issue because we do not know what is causing it. *tr

I saw an article in which you were testing trailblazers for faulty fuel gauges and it looked like it only spanned for 2005-2007, i have a 2002 trailblazers and have run out of gas now twice when it says i still have gas left, my light hadn't even turned on yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the brake light overheated and caused the bulb socket to melt. the contact replaced the bake light socket assembly himself but the failure was not corrected and the brake light failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Installed my sunshine kids radian xtsl outboard in '02 chevy trailblazer with latch (rearfacing). went back later to attach top tether and noticed seat moved quite a bit. grabbed it at belt path and was able to loosen severely with very little effort. thought maybe it was loose to begin with and reinstalled it. i was able to get it to loosen again with very little effort. as a result i'm currently using a back-up seat. (related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=trailblazer, model=chevy). *tr

Trailblazer sounds like a jet engine with a lot of "wind" noise. took it to the dealer and found that the fan clutch went bad. not only is the fan clutch failing on multiple trailblazers but chevy made this part so dynamic that the cost is outrageous. also, due to the fan clutch going bad it also damages the serpentine belt. *tr

My 2002 trailblazer 4x4 came locked up completely with no possibility to even open door with the key. chevy dealer blamed the module vcm located under the behind seat that must be changed. re-programming all seems working but erratically until the effective change of vcm module. is there a possibility to repair it ? thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was an overpowering gasoline odor in the vehicle. she stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated on the dashboard and the failure persisted for several months before the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised that the fuel tank was leaking where the filler neck met the tank body. she was advised that the fuel tank assembly would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 162,121 and the current mileage was 162,563.

I have a 2002 trailblazer that is currently getting it's 3rd transmission installed due to failure. the first one was replaced in 2005 at 48,000 miles. i was told by gm it was replaced with a new one, which i understand has a 100,000 mile warranty. i am now having another one put in after 80.,000 miles being put on the new one at a cost of $3000. when i contacted gm regarding this i was told: "at some point the customer has to take responsibility for their own vehicle, gm is not going to assist you with this issue". this will absolutely be the last gm product i own. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while starting the vehicle, both front windshield wipers engaged independently. the contact stated that the wipers would not turn off as windshield wiper fluid sprayed over the window, obstructing the contacts view of the roadway. the failure occurred sporadically and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign id number: 04v046000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). the dealer had no information in regards to the recall and the vehicle was taken to a second dealer where she was advised that the recall was closed. she contacted the manufacturer and they advised her that they would get back with her. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 70,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph in rainy weather, the contact drove over a puddle of water and lost control of the vehicle. she then engaged the brakes and the vehicle swerved abnormally. the vehicle spun around and crashed into the outer median. the air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained a shoulder injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Bought 2002 chevrolet trailblazer which operated fine until 2 yrs ago. first, the speedometer goes nuts, the needle registers faster speeds than car is going. some days it would work, some days it would not. now it points past 120 mph, directly downwards, stuck there and does not move at all. sitting still in my driveway the speedometer shows its going over 120 mph. the gas gauge goes nuts next. the needle goes past full and back around to the gas pump icon and stays there. the tachometer followed suit doing the same thing and indicating rpms past the 9000 range and doesn't settle back at zero with engine off. and now the temp gauge is showing 200 - 250 degrees when the engine is started. as far as i can tell the voltage and battery gauges are still showing normal readings - so far. am i speeding, is my engine about to blow up, or am i going to run out of gas? i have no way of knowing if i am driving the speed limit or unknowingly speeding, no idea how much gas is in the tank, unaware that my engine is revving up into a dangerous range or about to blow up; or if my engine is dangerously overheating. i depend on the instrument cluster to alert me to those dangers. there should have been a recall on these failing instrument clusters a long time ago but although hundreds have complained gm says they won¿t fix this issue on the trailblazer. they don¿t care that we trailblazer owners must drive our vehicles without working instruments. this situation is dangerous. *tr

Parked trailblazer in garage last night and this morning smelled gas in garage. underneath the truck was a puddle of gasoline that had leaked out. it seams to be leaking from below the rear seat and middle of the vehicle. i am reading about many similar problems and concerns that other owners have about this potentially dangerous situation. i would like to know if there are recalls or other means of getting some help so i can repair the problem asap. hopefully not at my expense. thank you for the opportunity. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the front driver side air bag deployed while the contact was in the seat. the vehicle not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact left a message for the manufacturer but had not received a callback. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,425.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt would abnormally become excessively tight around the passenger intermittently for eighteen months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 116,000.

Chevy 2002 tb lt/4wd - multiple electrical problems since purchased (used 3/2010). started with rear ww non-function which chevy dealer charged $1500 to repair, claiming it was bad body wiring harness and it was not an uncommon problem but chevy would not take any responsibility. after repair, other electrical issues have popped up from things as simple as outdoor temperature gauge not working, passenger window won't roll up/down (though motor is fine) as well as pass electric doorlock and mirror nonfunctioning. larger occurring issues which could effect safety include the vehicle randomly deciding to change from 2wd/a4wd/4wdh4wdl whenever it wants to under various weather/road conditions (including perfect weather and road surface) and occasional random ignition system failure. otherwise great vehicle with seemingly normal wear and tear problems but chevrolet's refusal to acknowledge responsibility and provide repair is disgraceful, irresponsible and dangerous.*tr

Front end problems , 4 wheel low comes on at anytime . problem after problems with this 2002 chevy trail blazer .. *tr

Airbags didn't depoly and roof caved. *tr

Since purchasing this vehicle new i have had continuous problems with the 4 wheel drive! in fact the very 1st time i had to use the 4 wheel drive it did not work! the dealer, chevrolet of hershey would keep the service ticket open for a month at a time and now i expect i know why since this could have come under the lemon law. i have more recently had problems with not being able to release the 4wd and this caused, without a doubt caused the need to rebuild my transmission! i also have been without a vehicle and time off from work not to mention the safety issues. there is evidence of many '02 trailblazer owners having these same problems!

I'm driving down the road with traffic behind me. suddenly my rpm jolt up to five a horrible noise comes from engine and i loose all power. if i even touch gas a little rpm jump to five and transmission whines very loud. car behind me slams on brakes to avoid hitting me. i throw on cautions and have to push my car off road while cars are trying to ger around me at ten at night on my way home from work. i have to have my husband load our three kids in his tiny eclipse well after bedtime to drive the 40 minutes to come get me and pay 150 dollars to have car towed off side of road back to my house. where it now sitting with blown transmission and broken transmission lines. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. both front air bags deployed upon starting the vehicle. both the driver and passenger seated in the front seat were injured. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

The rear right and left brake lights and rear turn signal lights have burned out repeated. i purchased the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer in december 2001. the problem first started to occur when the brake lights failed at 30,000 miles in 2003. i had to replace the circuit boards the lights plug into at my own cost to fix the problem. there was a recall to replace the circuit boards in 2004, nhtsa #04v527000, which i had performed on the vehicle. subsequently the circuit boards burned out again a few years later. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they said they wouldn't replace the circuit boards at their expense. i then purchased and installed the circuit boards myself. in 2010 the circuit boards burned out again. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they investigated and said they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle other than the circuit board. they charged me $191.50 to investigate the problem and change out the circuit boards again. this is a safety issue because the rear brake lights and rear turn signal lights not working increases the risk of a crash. i received a ticket/warning on 2-2-11 for the brake lights not working but expect the brake lights will become inoperative again soon as this is the 5th set of circuit boards that have been placed in the vehicle and they keep burning out, and chevrolet/general motors hasn't supplied a satisfactory correction to solve the problem. current mileage is 159,000 and the problem started at 30,000. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 mph, the wheels suddenly locked up and the vehicle stalled. the service four wheel drive warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the transfer case as it was fractured. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 137,000.

First the left side of my temperature control lighting went out, a week later i got a steady service engine soon light, it then went out after a few minutes, it then stayed steady for a period of 2 days, then went out. then 3 days later my indicator light above my 4-wheel drive control went out, i attempted to change the fuse, then got a service four-wheel drive warning. *tr

My headlights started to flicker one seasonably winter day. i had the heater motor replaced 2 months prior to this incident and back wiper motor just a month before this.then the heater motor cut out, and did so numerous times as i traveled on a 20 degree day. it seemed to run fine after that for the most part that day. i later got into it and again headlights flickered and heater motor cut out. especially when i would accelerate or turn to the right. i replaced the battery, alternator and had ground wires cleaned only to have it recur a week later. i do most of my driving at night and when the lights went out and came back on i had enough. this had become quite costly and my mechanic was at a loss as to what to do next. i took it to a chevy dealer and traded it in on another vehicle, as i can no longer afford to keep spending money on a mystery issue. *tr

Speedometer, gas, and tach gauge stopped working, would work some and then gradually stop working all together, speedometer gets stuck on approx 20mph or 120mph, gas gauge off meter. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while the vehicle was being serviced at a local repair shop, the contact was informed that the front lower control arm was loose. the contact referenced recall 01v126000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz (na). while parking with his foot on the brake pedal, the contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle. there were no injuries and no police report filed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 78,802. updated 02/17/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was completely stopped. the consumer stated he never removed his foot from the brake the consumer stated module 4.563 failed.. updated 09/12/11

Instrument dash cluster does not work upon start. no battery, oil, gas, speedometer. needles do not move at all. *tr

I have a problem with my fan clutch. transfer case and suspension problems. *tr

Instrument panel cluster stopped working--inclusive the speedometer and all accessory gauges (tachometer, oil pressure, temperature, charging system).

Wife put fuel in the vehicle because it was down to a 1/4 tank and it is now the winter months, we dont like to be below half a tank. she drove it home and later that nite i got into the vehicle and noticed the gauge read empty and the light was on. i went to put fuel in it and at 5 dollars the tank for fuel. the gas gauge show empty upon even after filling the tank. the fuel level in the tank falls to a sufficient level to cause the gauge to display erratic and false readings. nothing has been done to correct the failure which continues to be a constant problem. fuel level now must be estimated through the use of the trip odometer the gauge reads full when you first start the vehicle and sometimes stays at full or reads empty with the light on. called local garage they said sounds like a bad fuel level sensor common problem with chevy trailblazers from 02-09. *tr

Chevy trailblazer 2002 instrument panel malfunction: oil gauge drops to zero when idling- is intermittent. i thought the oil pump was failing and paid to have towed to mechanic. they said that instrument panel has glitch in it so you cannot tell if oil pressure is accurate. car is running fine. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer gas tank leak. had it replaced because it was rusted. cost $867. should there be a recall on this? *tr

Left rear door latch on 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls is corroded. there is a recall on the ext but doesn't pertain to the ls. i can't shut my door because the latch won't hook.i opened the door and could not shut it after that because it wouldn't latch. have not bee able to locate part at a reasonable price so have not been able to fix it yet. contacted dealership and they looked up recalls but couldn't help us cause our vin number isn't covered. *tr

I bought a 2002 chev.trailblazer ltz from joe cecconis dealership. my alternator was bad they told me when i bought it and so they replaced it in 2008. wed. nov. 18th 2010 it caught on fire while i was in it. the local fire dept. made a report and joe cecconis wont return my calls. what do i do? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated that the passenger side head light was abnormally pointed upward at a higher angle then normal. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated there was no adjustment available for the headlight. the contact stated that the headlight should be pointed straight. when the vehicle was placed in front of a wall to inspect the angle of the head lights, the passenger side headlight would hit the wall about eight inches higher than the driver side headlight. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 77,784. updated 1/19/2010 *cn the consumer stated the right headlamp was not properly aimed. gm stated that no adjustment was possible. the consumer went to an independent repair shop and was informed the headlamp was installed incorrectly. the consumer went back to the dealership and requested that they install it correctly. the problem was resolved. updated 03/25/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that he smelled an unusually overpowering fuel odor. he inspected the vehicle and noticed that fuel was on the rear of the fuel tank and the fuel lines were rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000 and the current mileage was approximately 141,000. gm sent consumer a letter regarding extended coverage on the fuel tank modular reservoir. updated 01/21/11

The engine light continues to come on after it has been turned off. the problem has been recurring over the last several years. more than four diagnostic test have been performed. vacuum problem. no resolutions. gas smell when car initially is started up. *tr

I have been smelling a gasoline odor on the side of my suv where the fuel door/fuel tank is located. research on the internet yielded many trailblazer owners reporting fuel tank/sending unit/pump corrosion resulting in a fuel leak. a family member of mine just had this exact problem repaired on a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. i believe this same issue is starting with my 2002 trailblazer. i replaced the gas cap to eliminate the possibility of the gas odor coming from the tank fill area, but the odor persisted. the odor resembles an actual gasoline spill and/or leak and not just gasoline vapor odor, ie: filling the tank. like i stated before, internet research yields many trailblazer owners reporting this issue and having to pay for costly repairs. any issue regarding the fuel system/gasoline, in my opinion, should be an immediate safety concern. i have not received any information from gm in regards to a recall bulletin. i am going to conduct more investigation, but in the meantime the smell of a gasoline leak is unmistakable. i hope this information is helpful and i hope that a recourse regarding this issue and its repairs can be formulated. in the meantime i feel that a major safety issue is present and needs fast and efficient attention. thank you. the consumer stated the fuel pump was severely corroded on the top including two fuel lines that exit the top of the fuel pump. there was a fuel leak resulting from corrosion. the consumer paid for the repairs at his expense. updated 12/16/10

Driving my son home from football practice and heard a weird sound and noticed the gears would not shift in the transmission. i tried to put the vehicle into reverse and it would not work. i had no warnings about this and just about got hit due to having to try to pull off the road quickly. this is the first time it has happened and we are going to try to buy a new transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would exhibit an unusually loud hissing sound when driving any speed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fan clutch would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 85,000.

2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 86,000 miles on it, noticed a large amount of fluid under vehicle while parked in my driveway. took the vehicle to our mechanic and was advised that two of the four lines that carry the transmission fluid are cracked/corroded. *tr

I was leaving a football game on a friday night, driving down the road my headlights just shut off. i turned on my high beams left them on for a few minutes (5-10) then turned them off, the headlights came back on. i had a mechanic to look at it, they could not determine what was causing the problem. there is no certain time that this occurs, i am just driving down the road and the headlights will just go completely out. i almost had an accident one night. i was out of town leaving a football game getting on the interstate, i almost hit the medium because i could not see. this occur approximately 2-3 time in a month. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer transmission cooler line leak due to corrosion! *tr

Driving at posted 55 mph our 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 50,000 miles on it started to blow smoke behind it. before we could pull off the road safely, the engine rpm went crazy and the transmission stopped working. it was later found that the transmission cooler line failed due to corrosion and sprayed oil on the exhaust system resonator. on careful inspection, the trans cooler lines are corroded in many places. the lines are so close to the exhaust system that an insulation material had been placed over the lines and may have contributed to holding moisture and accelerating the rust through. i am waiting for new lines and do not know if the transmission is destroyed. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer exterior mirrors will not hold their adjustment settings. the local dealer has worked on this problem numerous times and can't seem to find or fix the problem. the exterior mirrors will usually end up pointing down as i drive the vehicle. i believe that this can be a safety problem as they readjust them selves in traffic. can you help the owners of this particular model? *tr

The low beam headlights quit working on my 2002 chevy trailblazer i have tried the fuses and replacing headlights nothing works, the highbeam lights work. *tr

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer that has had a host of problems to date. now i am experiencing two more. twice in the past few months i have been driving down the road with a 1/4 of a tank of gas or better when suddenly the car stalls, the gas gauge goes to empty. if i sit for a moment and then restart the car, the gas gauge goes back to 1/4 full or better. it is very frightening when the car just suddenly stalls out without warning. the other problem is the abs system is now coming on when it should not. in the past two weeks i have had trouble bringing the car to a stop. the abs comes on and disengages the brakes and the car skids ahead instead of stopping immediately. we had the same thing happen on our 2000 chevy silverado truck. it was fixed under recall, then started happening again after a couple of years. when we called chevy, they said they only fix under recall once. we were able to disengage the abs. i have my service station looking now to see if we can disengage the abs on the trailblazer too. these chevys are a real hazard! *tr

There is a very bad gas smell coming from my 2002 trailblazer. from what i'm led to believe it's the gas tank and the fuel pump. i have not had it replaced as of yet but i'm sure i going to have to at my expense. i think it should have been a recall if it is an error on their behave. with all the complaints i'm finding on the internet i think it was something they may have missed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was injured. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. the manufacturer examined the vehicle but did not inform the contact of the cause of failure; however, they did offer him a settlement. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Came home after refueling my 2002 chevy trailblazer ltz w/151000mi, noticed strong smell of gasoline. never noticed before - thought i just spilled some. smell persisted, looked under hood, under car, noticed fuel dripping down from fuel tank. called gm cust svc 866-790-5600 was advised there is special coverage for warranty replacement of plastic tank to remedy corrosion. supervisor confirmed my vin is in range but would not honor warranty - they only cover to 10yr-120k mi. vehicle has never been in an accident, so crack in tank must be a manufacturing defect - plastic tank should last the life of the vehicle. gm refuses to accept responsibility for defective tank. *tr

My 2002 trailblazer transmission cooler line are so corroded that they started to leak and cause a smoke condition .. *tr

2002 chevrolet trailblazer my 4-wheel drive indicator lights up sporadically. it also jerks from 2-wheel to 4-wheel. i am in agreement that this needs to be recalled. *tr

Car running great, parked it for an hour then got in my car and it wouldn't start. dash lights and radio came on but wouldn't turn over. took the key out, front headlight stuck on. kept trying to start. opened hood, smoke coming from fuse box. removed fuse box cover, the fuse box was melted over the fuses and was on fire. disconnected the battery and put out the fire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was driving in rainy weather when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled over approximately fifteen feet. the air bags did not deploy. the contact was not injured. there was substantial body damage to the vehicle and it was destroyed. a police report was available. neither the dealer or the manufacturer had been notified. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 134,000.

Whenever braking and slowing down almost to a stop, the anti-lock brake system (abs) will engage. vehicle makes the typical abs "chatter" sound when this occurs and the abs engagement can be felt in the brake pedal. road conditions are clean and dry; road surface is level and not bumpy. only occurs when speed is below approximately 10mph (for instance, when coming to a stop at a stoplight, stopsign, or braking on a level driveway). as a result, braking distance is extended at the very time the vehicle should be coming to a stop -- eventually, a collision is inevitable. this started approximately 2-weeks ago, occurring rarely but now occurs about 30% of the time. bringing the car to the local chevy dealer service department tomorrow morning (6/15/2010) to examine the problem. note that the vehicle had a complete brake job at the same chevy dealer service department on 2/10/2010. *tr

Windshield wipers (equipped w/rainsense automatic moisture sensitive wipers) operate erratically when set to intermittent mode. they cease operation mid-windshield and operate in a very choppy fashion when set to any setting besides full-on. this problem started occurring sporadically less than 1-month ago and now occurs whenever the wipers are turned on. bringing the car to the local chevy dealer service department tomorrow morning (6/15/2010) to fix the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at 40 mph, there was an unusual increase in engine rpms to 4,000 and the vehicle decelerated. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the third gear was burned out. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact believed nhtsa campaign id number: 03v075000 (power train: automatic transmission) was the cause of the failure however, she was unable to confirm if her vin was included in the recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 105,570 and the current mileage was 105,580.

I was driving west on the #10 fry near palm springs ca (65-70 mph) when the front left tire began to thumb and come apart. aprx. 80% of the tire tread/belt separated from the definity dakota tire. the remaining tire never went flat. after pulling to the side of the road i called aaa and they removed the tire and replaced it with my spare. the aaa tow truck driver said the tire clearly failed due to a defect. three days later the car ( chevy. trailblazer) was taken to a repair shop, due to the flapping tread causing fl body,headlight, f bumper, l running board and fl wheel well damage. seidner's repair shop removed the defected tire, it was discarded in error and they were not able to retrieve it. the orig set of tires were purchased at pep boys 5/21/06, when i returned last week (5/22/10) to the store where i purchased the set they told me per there corp. office current recalls did not cover my size. also (5/25/10) the pep boys corp. office had a call in to copper tire hdq for a complete list of definity dakota size recalls and to report this complaint. as of 5/29/10 copper has not returned there call, or a call to me. *tr

02 trailblazer cluster out 27 k mi. garage kept. *tr

2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz - oil pressure low light comes on and pressure gauge goes from 40 to 0 when vehicle is idling. *tr

Tl*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.

The fan clutch on my 2002 trailblazer have been acting up and not working properly for quite a while. from the initial startup of the vehicle , up to traveling speed of 55 mph the load jet noise, fan clutch revving can be heard. the revving up, jet noise, and lack of power from the engine and no acceleration when needed. service engine light has come on several time p0495. seems as though the problem has slowly got worse over the past year. finally had to purchase a new fan clutch from automotive business and replace the part. a simple 5 minutes search of the problem on the internet showed a very eye opening response from several hundred other owners of similar trailblazers with same exact problem. the fan clutch was replaced with a new one and the old fan clutch is still available if anyone needs to see it. the loud engine revving fan noise/like jet engine, used to happen every few days, but then it became a daily problem , hence the concern to replace the part. bought the vehicle two years ago with 36000 miles on it and it has 56000 miles on it now. for your information of the other hundreds of owners with similar problem, here is the link. http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/chevrolet/trailblazer/r64655/comments/. *tr

Exhaust manifold exhibits cracks and small holes. exhaust fumes enter the cabin. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact started the ignition. the automatic driver side window was nonfunctional when activated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the failure was an electrical issue. the vehicle remained at the authorized dealer for an extended period of four months in which there was no sufficient remedy for the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Wiper motor was recalled for hestation but still does the same thing after being fixed replaced fan clutch 2008 transmission shifts/hesitates from 1st to 2nd cruise control stopped working when the tranny problem started. *tr

The 2002 trailblazer had a recall on the windshield wiper motor and the possibility of damage that water inside the motor could cause. the correction was performed by plugging a hole in the motor. my vehicle was also under a gmpp extended warranty. shortly later, the wipers began to malfunction while on intermittent. they stutter and sometimes stop in mid stroke, unless on high speed. i researched the internet and found numerous similar complaints that were caused by water damage that had occurred. i inquired at the dealer about correcting and they stated that since the recall had been performed, they could repair the unit only if i paid for the repairs. the estimated cost was around $350. additional internet research indicates numerous other complaints that have been corrected by opening the wiper motor and cleaning the contacts - a result of water damage, obviously caused even though the recall. i believe chevrolet should recall this vehicle and replace the wiper motor rather than plug the hole as they did originally. i also believe chevrolet knew their original recall (plugging the hole) would not last and motors would fail at a later time. updated 04/12/10

I was traveling at approx 44 mph southbound on blankenbaker ln (louisville ky) when vehicle 1 failed to yield right of way at intersection and made a left hand turn eastbound into the path of my vehicle. i struck vehicle 1 (a 1991 cadillac brougham) essentially driving through the passenger side of the vehicle. both vehicles sustained severe front end damage. specifically, my 2002 trailblazer sustained over $8000 in damage the airbags did not deploy. i fractured my sternum and bruised my heart as a result of this accident. all repairs were made by gm repair shop (bauchman chevrolet, louisville ky). i initiated an investigation with gm as to why the airbags failed to deploy. after 10 month investigation, gm ruled that accident was a non-deployable event stating that my vehicle did not stop suddenly enough to trigger airbag deployment but continued to travel after impact becoming lodged on highway divider. see also accident of jan 7, 2010, where same vehicle was struck head-on while at rest. both vehicles were a total loss. again, airbags failed to deploy and gm shop found broken airbag sensor and severe frame damage. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer at 38,000 transmission went out was told it is caused by 3 different shops the sunshield (sun gear) assembly is defective and gm knew about it. was rebuilt in sept. 2005. 3/1/2010 vehicle now has 82000 transmission went out and was again told same thing. vehicle makes a loud popping sound then shakes violently and reverse, 2 and 3 go out with out warning. vehicle revs high then struggles upon acceleration from traffic light. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was traveling southbound on ky hwy 1531 (eastwood fisherville rd). when i approached a sharp curve in the roadway, i observed a honda odyssey minivan traveling northbound too fast for the icy, snowy road conditions. the minivan driver lost control of her vehicle and struck my 2002 trailblazer head-on in the southbound lane. at the time of impact, my trailblazer was completely stopped with my right foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal. the honda odyssey airbags fully deployed. my trailblazers airbags did not deploy. both vehicles were total loss. my trailblazer was towed to gm repair shop bauchman chevrolet in louisville ky. it remains stored in its original post-accident condition. i have retained ownership title of this vehicle. gm repair shop noted extensive frame damage and broken airbag sensor. this is the second front end injury crash involving this trailblazer where the airbags failed to deploy. see also odi case # 10314629. gm was notified of incident and again i opened an investigation with gm as to why the airbags failed to deploy. as of this date (2/26/2010) gm investigators have not inspected the vehicle. (gm case [xxx] ). i suffered low back injuries as a result of this accident. this injury occurred 8 weeks after spinal fusion surgery. i have been in physical therapy since the accident for joint damage in the sacral illium area. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 4wd. while driving 5 mph in reverse into the garage, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the driver then put the vehicle in park and the vehicle drove in reverse on its own. the driver also stated that sometime his inside overhead light shut on and off when no one was inside of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 88,000. the current mileage was 88,500.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact noticed that the front passenger side seat belt locked and it would not release regardless of weather the brakes were applied which made it difficult for the passenger to release the seat belt when exiting the vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 65000.

The check airbag light on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer came on and remain. this is the second time this happen. the first time was in 2003 and chevrolet fixed the problem. this time, i'm being charged. are there a ten year warranty on airbag. no accident occurred. *tr

I have to report a failed recall campaign 04v046000 on my 2002 trailblazer. my trailblazer had the recall performed on 10-26-04 concerning a problem of wipers stopping mid stroke. i don't drive that car that often, and when i do, it is most likely raining. well, the stopping mid stroke is again occurring. the dealer is not willing to do anything because the recall campaign has already been executed. it did not matter that the recall condition still exists. *cn

Details: i have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. when i press on the accelerator the vehicle will lose power for a moment and regain power in heavy traffic. also, the service engine light will come on. i took this vehicle to a service center and they told me the repairs that it supposedly needed . everything from the fuel pump to every sensor that you can think of . now it seems to be something with the electrical system. i have already replaced the whole steering collum and everything that they suggested . but the problem with the vehicle did not change. this vehicle has been doing this for 8 months with . i believe that there is a electrical issue somewhere in my vehicle. somebody help! *tr

My complaint is about my 2002 chevy trailblazer.on the front right (passenger side) of the vehicle.whenever i hit a bump there is an almost uncontrollable vibration.i have to bring the vehicle to a complete stop to make it stop. this started about two months ago and is gradually getting worse.i took it to a number of shops and they're all telling me the same thing.transfer case.the cheapest estimate is about $1300 , and that is for a used transfer case.i love this truck and i really have not had any problems until recently.then i started to read reviews and realized that i'm not the only one having this problem.i take very good care of my vehicles because i can't afford to keep buying new vehicles all the time,or very costly repairs. just about every vehicle that i've owned has been 4 wheel drive and i've never had this problem before ,even on trucks with twice as many miles. i am hoping that there is something that can be done that may help me with this problem .i really can't afford a new truck and i don't want to repair it with used parts .by the way,the cost of repair with new parts is roughly around $2900 . *tr

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. my inside lights have stopped working and i assumed that is was due to a blown fuse. i took it to the chevy dealer ship and they stated that i may have a wiring problem. the wire the connects to my headlight burns out easily and my bulbs for my taillight has to be replaced often. can you please assist. i have to replace the head light wiring several time and have to replace the tail light bulbs. the problem started several years ago. the last time that i had to replace a part was december of 2009. *tr

Hit head on by another car totaling my car, airbags did not deploy. *tr

2002 trailblazer transmission failure at 76,000 miles. *tr

Transmission fluid began leaking from under my 2002 chevy trailblazer in large quantities. i took it to a repair shop and was told that my transmission lines were rusted through, thus the reason for the leak. i was told that this is a problem with the trailblazers and that it would be about $500 to replace the lines. the lines have been redesigned since 2002 and instead of only having to replace the two that are bad, all four will need to be replaced. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer fan clutch motor needs to be replaced. problems automatic shifting. a well known issue with this year. read and know of owners of the same vehicle with same problems...my truck at the time this became defective was at 65,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when driving she hears a humming sound in the front of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 56000.

Fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. *tr

Greetings national transportation safety administration, i would like to introduce myself as anthony horsley, sr. on tuesday morning at 5:30am, my cooper made tires broke down on the left rear side of the of my vehicle, which is a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. i managed to get off the freeway and exit safely. i pulled over at a parking lot to discover that the tire had separated and the loose rubber had ripped a hole in my bumper. the cooper tire is a dominator class 255 - 70 - r16, originally purchased through discount tire, with full warranty. in february of 2008 i was alerted when i brought in the trailblazer for an alignment check that the tires were being recalled and they subsequently replaced the front tires with michelin ltx tires. i asked them why they had not replaced the rear tires as well as they were the same type. discount stated that they were only given instructions to replace the front tires. at this point i believe that the national transportation safety administration should look further into this matter. i hope to resolve this issue by having cooper tire providing me a right rear tire to match the three tires . i have been in touch with mr. alex pendelton, manager at discount tire, 702.435.1533. thank you *tr

Transmission oil cooler line is leaking. *tr

Excessive underbody frame and components rust. *tr

I have a 2002 trailblazer with a gas leak coming from the top of the tank and for 3 days now it has had a smell of gas. *tr

My heat gauge would show fast rising temp. of the engine. the dealer did not believe me when i told them it must be the temp. sending unit. they said they never go bad....called later to say it was the heat sensor, replaced it, tore the thermostat out of my trail blazer, said it was bad [i don't think so], replaced it and then said i needed to have my seven computers reprogrammed so the car would run right.[i didn't believe that either]. since everything depends on computers to diagnose everything, i had to have them do whatever the dealer said. so, i feel that i was ripped off for unneeded parts and service...to the tune of $750. what a rip off ! ! ! ! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while shifting the vehicle into park, the gear selector displayed drive. while taking his foot off of the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward. he speculated that the retainer clip, that holds the shifter cable to the gear selector arm on the transmission, had fractured. he was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer. the failure mileage was 75,100. updated 12/01/09 *bf the transmission cable linkage failed. the consumer pulled to a stop, applied the brake and moved the shifter to park. when he removed his foot from the brake, the vehicle lurched forward. he immediately applied the brake again, turned off the engine and set the parking brake. he verified that the shifter was in park. he also observed the transmission indicator on the instrument panel indicators that the vehicle was still in drive. he attempted to move the shifter from the park position, but the safety interlocks would not allow the shifter to be moved, even after depressing the brake pedal. when he looked under the vehicle and checked the linkage he saw the shifter cable was no longer attached to the transmission range selector lever. there was a white nylon bushing at the end of the shifter that holds the cable end on the selector lever. one side of the bushing had broken off. the consumer was able to make a temporary repair by manually moving the transmission range selector lever to the park position and placing the linkage cable end back onto the end of the selector level. updated 12/01/09.*jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls transmission cooler lines rusted through causing transmission to burn up 3rd and 4th gears of automatic transmission. it appears that by reading the other two submissions that general motors has a problem and to where they located the cooler lines to cause rust through. i did have some brake work that i believe caused the rusted cooler lines to be jarred enough for the lines to be sped up to the rupture point. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer with goodyear fortera armour tires had a problem with the sidewall of one tire separating. *nj the passenger front tire went fat while driving 50 mph. the consumer was not given an explanation as to why the sidewall of the tire failed in the manner in which it did. *jb

Bought a 2002 chevy trailblazer from a used car dealership in 04/09 and noticed a small puddle of fluid on the driveway. i did some quick searching and found that due to the location of the oil filter some oil could puddle up on the "skid plate" under the truck which can drip for a few days after so i thought nothing of it. luckily i checked the transmission fluid after my wife mentioned the truck was shifting funny. it was 2 qts low and after further investigation i noticed the transmission cooling lines are severely corroded and leaking. i did some searching and noticed a tsb for the issue - pit-4722. chevy should issue a notice to the users of these vehicles and offer to replace. i don't know about all the other vehicles but the transmissions cooling line is leaking right next to the trailblazers exhaust and i'm guessing that is not a very safe situation. *tr

Low beam headlamp sockets have had to be replaced at least 4 times on 1 side and at least 1 time on other side due to melting. parts store has the socket highlighted in their parts catalog because they get so many requests for this part. same problem: melted sockets. *tr

On 9/25/09, my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer stalled and lost power steering when i attempted to make a right turn. when i tried to restart the vehicle, gasoline was caused to spill on the roadway. the vehicle was towed to my local repair shop, and it was determined the fuel filter fitting failed. my vehicle had 39, 993 miles on it at that time. after my vehicle was repaired, further research revealed a recall had been issued under number 02v121000 for the same problem described above. i contacted gm/chevrolet, and was advised that recall did not pertain to my vin, nor were there any other recalls issued for my vehicle addressing similar failures. it is obvious that my vehicle should have also been included in the recall mentioned above. *tr

Bridgestone dueler apt tire purchased in 2007 experiences 2nd sidewall blow out of the original purchase of 4. both tires sidewalls bulged, exploded while traveling on expressway at 70 mph. first incident in july 2009, second incident on september 24, 2009. sears/bridgestone does not appear to be concerned about sidewall issues with 2 of the 4 tires purchased together. *tr

Transmission cooler lines rusted through. *tr

Speedometer failed was told it was over six hundred dollars to repair service repairman at my local dealer says this problem has been ongoing with both the trailblazers but also with the tahoe model. *tr

We were driving our 2002 chevrolet trailblazer to the local mall and upon speeding up to 35 mph and changing to faster lane, transmission gave way and vehicle immediately decelerated while traffic behind us was approaching. a bit of a scary moment, but there was no accident. there was no warning that this was about to happen, and i had my wife and three-year-old in the vehicle. the transmission was completely wrecked on a vehicle that is well maintained and only has about 62,000 miles on it. after reading on the internet this seems to be a well documented problem, but i also believe a safety issue, and gm has never recalled these transmissions to address this issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while attempting to place the vehicle into reverse, it failed to move and a whining noise was coming from the engine. through online research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 01v283000 regarding the transfer case, but the vin was not included in the recall. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle cannot operate in reverse. the current and failure mileages were 142,002.

My 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls developed a leak in the transmission cooling line where the line was covered with a foil covered fabric protector, which while i'm sure it provided heat protection, sure did do a good job at retaining salt water during the winter. realizing that transmission fluid is combustible and the catalytic converter, which is located in close proximity gets pretty hot, this could have resulted in a serious fire. *tr

2002 trailblazer transmission cooling line leak from corrosion. *tr

Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. *tr

It has the "memory" mirror option which includes featuring memory set options for driver 1 and driver 2, as well as rearview curb assistance (the mirrors will tilt down to your setting to help parallel park when in reverse).the mirrors quit holding their memory, causing me once again to have to reset the mirrors every time i got in the car. on numerous occasions, i thought my mirrors were reset, and then i would look to change lanes and find my mirror tilted up towards the sky or some erratic place. not to mention the safety issue, but it has been an extreme annoyance. went to the dealer multiple times and they "reset" the mirrors, but they don't know the cause. *tr

I drove to the airport i got there early and my son was sleeping so my cousin and i decided to take a little nap as well. it was thanksgiving week. it was very cold outside so we started the car to warm it up after about an hour, then my son woke up so we decided to start getting everything ready to get on the shuttle. remember we are parked in a parking lot and have not moved for over an hour. we got my son out of his seat brought him to the front seat with us, i was getting his diaper bag ready and my cousin was changing his diaper and putting his shoes on for me. when she was done my son wanted me and as soon as he got to the middle console, out of no where the front airbags deployed, on both sides drivers and passengers side! luckily none of us were hurt and my son was where he was or he would have been severely injured he was only 18 months at the time of the incident! as soon as i got home i called general motors myself and reported the incident and they made an appointment with me to investigate what could have made this happen. they said they found nothing, so obviously there was a default somewhere. i have been trying to get help for months now and i am getting no where. i could trade it in but without airbags i am losing a couple thousand dollars. both sides are still all open and not fixed i do not have the money to fix them, i do not and did not want to sue, i would just be happy with a trade in so i can have a safe vehicle for my family and myself. *tr

92,0000 miles, we do no towing. i've had vehicles that get 150,000 miles with no transmission problems. driving vehicle when all of a sudden it shifted into second gear, i pulled to the side of the road and stopped. put vehicle in park and shut engine. looked under hood & saw no obvious problems. restarted vehicle and drove 3/10 m. and repeated same mannerism of shifting into 2nd gear. had vehicle towed and shop told us we need a new transmission. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the electrical control module in the driver's side door is defective and must be reprogrammed. the mirrors, locks, and seats must be readjusted whenever the vehicle is started. on one occasion, the passenger side window would not roll up. the contact stated that the module was very inconsistent regarding adjustments. the repair costs were very expensive, but the failure still occurs. the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 76,811. updated 8/7/09 *cn the driver side window was stuck for over 8 months. updated 08/11/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel cluster fails to work properly on occasion. as a result, most of the gauges and the tail lights do not work, with the exception of the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster back-lighting. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v096000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 98,000. updated 07/10/09. *lj when the electrical systems shut down, it affected the gauges as well. the defroster would not operate on high and the rear wipers failed at times. the consumer stated after he disconnected the battery and re-tested it, everything worked fine. updated 07/10/09.*jb

I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer and i have had my headlights checked because not always but once in a while they just completely turn off sometimes at night time while driving. i took it in to a repair shop and nothing was found wrong with it but the problem continues i have to have headlights and brake lights changed like every month or so my truck one day didn't turn on couldn't figure out what was wrong with it sat in my garage for about 3 days and everyday i would try to turn it on but nothing after the 3rd day went and tried again it came on without a problem and it's been okay just the problem with my headlights still going off at night once in a while. i know 2 other people who have 2002 chevy trailblazers and have had kind of the same problems. i believe that their is an electrical problem with the 2002 chevy trailblazers. *tr

Smell of gas outside motor was determined that the car had defective fuel injectors that were leaking - parts were replaced. *tr

1. transfer case seized - 4wd failure while driving 2. fan clutch failure - vehicle does not operate properly in a number of ways. *tr

Have owned a 2002 chevy trailblazer for three years when i purchased it made a load fan noise but it went away after a few feet now it makes the sound all the time chevy needs to call them back before someone gets hurt or killed when the fan explodes it will happen the fan is plastic and can only take so much rpms chevy you should do this before you have a law suit. *tr

Purchased new 2002 trailblazer ltz which has had this problem since 2005. driver & passenger mirrors position themselves erratically at every ignition and sometimes while driving. a constant twitching on the passenger side also occurs while driving. it is very dangerous when mirrors are not positioned correctly once driving. chevrolet dealer failed to find the fault and reprogrammed twice. no parts have been replaced as they have now idea what the problem is or how to fix it. this seems to be a common problem, however. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that she is the second owner of this vehicle. in 2006, the vehicle was repaired according to a recall for the brake light sensor. while driving various speeds, both of the brake lights failed. she took her vehicle to the dealer in july of 2007 and was informed that the brake light sensor board was fried. since the repair was previously performed in 2006, the dealer will not repair it again. the contact would be responsible for the repair. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the instrument panel and radio lights failed to illuminate without warning. the vehicle still operated normally without interior lighting. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. gmc stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v096000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repairs. the vehicle is currently at his residence and has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 79,000. the consumer also stated the four-wheel shift knob on the dash flashed from all-wheel, four-wheel to low-wheel drive while driving on the highway at any rate of speed. updated 05/06/09.*jb

I was in a car accident, where i was traveling at about 35 mph. an aggressive driver speed around me and cut me off and than stomped on this brakes in front of me. due to that i swerved to miss him clipping his right back light ad bumper with my left headlight and bumper. as i was swerving i hit a tree just about dead on with my ar. the majority of the impact occurred just about 6 inches to the left (if looking at the car) of the center of the front of the car. i hit the tree at a speed of about 28-30 mph. after initial impact i was rushed to the hospital due to unconscious and facial contusions. during the first moments after the accident, one of the first things officers, emts and witnesses said was "i can't believe the airbags didn't go off". in the recent days after the accident i have had several mechanics and such appraise the car, the one common theme they all share is that they suspect there might not be an airbag where it belongs. or the lack there of. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the engine revved up without warning. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but there was no response. in addition, the four-wheel drive indicator was flashing intermittently. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer stated that the encoder motor in the transfer case was the cause of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v283000 (power train;transfer case,4-wheel drive). the vehicle has been repaired. the failure mileage was 122,117 and current mileage was 122,250. the consumer stated the vehicle slipped out of gear and would not move. the 4ed drive indivator light illuminated. updated 04/16/09.*jb

There was a smell of gas, so i took it in to the dealer after they said it should be covered. they found rotted fuel module and hoses, removed fuel tank found fuel sending unit rotted,lines and hoses..replaced sending unit lines and hoses. mdle kit 3.107 part# 19206122 ..pipe 3.163 part#15174333...pipe 3.163 part#15015511...sensor 3.107 part#16238399.. now tell me it would have been covered if i brought it in earlier, i only just got the notice to have it looked at , so how could i have brought it in earlier. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer - we had the transmission in our 2002 trailblazer replaced in sept of 2006 because the sun gear failed and ruined the transmission. this truck has not towed anything. now 35000 miles later, the same problem. this is the second transmission that had to go into this suv with the towing package. we don't tow anything and yet the transmission fails from highway driven miles. this is obviously some type of defect after researching the internet, i have found many people having the same problem. i am tired of wasting hard earned money to pay for a manufactures faulty parts. they even have a service bulletin stating a potential problem with the part and don't do anything about it. i am tired of paying 2200.00 + to correct their problems. when the transmission failed again a few days ago, my wife was nearly run into by the car behind her. i am seriously considering legal action. *tr

Passenger seat belt mechanism locks during normal driving conditions. i brought this to 2 different dealers on 1/25/06 and 1/13/07. both dealers could not recreate the problem. i called chevrolet customer service which acknowledged a seatbelt recall on 02 trailblazers but claimed it does not cover my vin. chevy needs to extends this recall before serious injury occurs. *tr

Ses light on. brought to local repair shop and dealer, which both verified a p0304 code indicating a misfire on cyl 4. i decided to change spark plugs and found water in the upper cylinder around the spark plug and the spark plug coil from cyl 4 was corroded. replaced plugs and cleaned coil as best i could. i found a tsb indicating that this is known problem and dealers are told to install a seal to stop water from draining on to the engine. i called chevy customer service but the refused to cover the install or the repair. *tr

The cooling fan clutch in my 2002 chevy trailblazer has gone bad. there have been many other reports about this part failing on these vehicles. causes decreased power, increased rpm's, and may cause engine destruction. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the brake lights in his vehicle were completely inoperative. the dealer replaced the brake lights, but the failure recurred. in 2005, the instrument panel made a clicking sound and sporadically failed. the contact believed that the failure was directly related to the brake lights. the dealer stated that the instrument panel failed and the contact paid to have it corrected. in 2008, the instrument panel failed again and completely stopped working in january of 2009. he spoke with two different mechanics and they stated that there was a recall for the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v096000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash); therefore, they could not assist. the current mileage was approximately 170,000 and failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

I received a letter for my 2002 chevy trailblazer...on corrosion areas listed in ohio on the fuel tank modular reservoir assembly. it does state 10 years to 120,000 miles....i purchased this vehicle used at over 130,000 miles and they sent me this letter.....they will not help me fix it....is there anything that i can do? it does leak gas! *tr

The passenger-side low beam headlight socket caught fire and melted. this same socket and bulb were replaced due to melted contacts only 4 months ago. i was aware of the current situation as there was a strong burnt odor inside the vehicle. the fuse for the headlight did not blow in either situation. *tr

Service engine light continues to come on. has to be turned off my dealership. test run codes continue to show gas cap problem even after it has been replaced. *tr

I had 37000 miles on my suv when my sunshield went out luckily it was still under warranty. then at 75,000, it went out again, i had to pay for half the cost. now at 134,000 miles my transmission has gone out. i have been round and round with the gm people. they do not want to do anything. i have had it rebuilt twice and it keeps going out. i keep telling the dealership that there is something causes the transmission to keep going out but they don't want to listen and want to put a brand new one in. i think gm should have to pay for everything i have spend so far and also i will not ever by a gm vehicle again. i will buy foreign. i am still out of commission. *tr

Front differential. *tr

Well serviced 90k miles. traveling at 35mph pushed breaks all the way down (fracturing right ankle) slowed me down but failed to stop at upcoming red light. struck medium size vehicle injuring other driver and causing considerable damage to both vehicles. chevy dealer collision/service center estimated $8k in repairs. in other words it costs more to repair it than what the vehicle is worth. also:"master cylinder is bad" and air bags did not deploy. chevy tech. said "impact was not big enough" . after reading some eight other complaints very similar to this . i am concerned about driving this or getting into another one. is there not a break light service sensor that i should have noted.? service manual for scheduled maintenance says to check front and rear axle fluid and add fluid as needed every 5k to 7k miles after 67.5k miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the steering wheel cover that covers the air bag appeared to be cracking. on february 11, 2009, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the dealer will be notified because the contact feels that this is a serious safety hazard. the failure and current mileages were 64,000. updated 07/28/09 *bf updated 07/30/09.*jb

1. backing out of a parking space. heard a loud pop. 2. reverse no longer works, cant back out of parking spaces. will not shift into 2nd or 4th gear. transmission needs to be replaced. 3. transmission must be rebuilt or new transmission installed. costs between 1500 and 3000 dollars. car only has 67,000 miles on it and the transmission should not fail this quickly. *tr

I was driving about 20mph after a turn and i heard a loud clunk then followed a loud winding noise. i could not go more than 25mph so i slowly made it to my home. once i was in park i tried to go in reverse and found that i had lost it. i also lost 2nd and 4th. i got an estimate of $1485.00 so i had to park it until i could save the money up in these hard times. i took it in to my local transmission place and they told me this was a common problem with 02 gm transmissions. if this is so common and i'm reading all these complaints why do i not see any recall.... someone can get seriously hurt especially when there are no warning signs. i would hope to get some sort of monetary compensation for what i had to pay out, especially with gm knowing this is a common problem. this really concerns me with gm, they need to be on the ball for their consumers safety. *tr

The electronic sensors and key fob to open and lock the vehicle do not work, causing serious problems because the rear tailgate door will not unlock manually and all of the emergency equipment is stored under the carpet in the tail section. this problem started in cold weather and even replacing the batteries in the key fob didn't work. this is serious in cold weather for emergencies ie, cables to jump the car and flares are stored in the back of vehicle. *tr

I have 2002 chevy trailblazer that transmission failed at 113,000 miles. rebuilt at a cost of $2,000 by dealer. also transfer case electronic modulator went out and replaced @ $800 by same dealer. also replaced the fan clutch at same dealer for $800. within 1 week i have spent $3,600. i have owned 6 new gm products and have never replaced this much expensive equipment. i know the transmission is a major issue and felt gm or the dealer should help on the repair. dealer refused and would not request gm's help. the other items i am sure are related or replaced at a very high rate. evidence of these repairs are all over the internet. my trailblazer is driven by my wife to work and they are all road miles. i did not expect to pay for all costs but they could have worked with me. i paid $25,000 for this vehicle and expected a lot more. gm does not deserve a bail out. they need a good ass kicking for the dumb asses that tried to support them all these years by buying their product. if there is help from all the bail out money they get include my $3,600. i would not expect a free repair but with the number of complaints there are they should be made to repair or reimburse on some kind of scale. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the key fob sensor failed to open the power doors. this presents a hazard because there is no manual key entry for the doors. the failure occurs in cold weather conditions. the dealer stated that the repair was under warranty and will be repaired. they will replace the sensor and check the wiring in the vehicle. the failure mileage was 39,200 and current mileage was 39,620. updated 03/09/09. *lj the rear wiper was inopertive. updated 03/12/09. *jb

I was driving down the road and my chevy 2002 trailblazer would not drive right and it started making a loud screeching noise and then i pulled over and i could not go in reverse. i then figures i lost the transmission. no warning. thank god i was traveling slow at the time. i have had several major defects with this vehicle. chevy must have a recall on this problem. last week i had to put in a new fuel filter, a couple months ago it was front hub bearing. i had to get a new starter, brakes and rotors every year, clutch fan. no wonder chevy is having problems they sell junk. please help us people whom can't afford another new vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. in march of 2008, the rear hatch glass suddenly shattered. the hatch had just been in use prior to the failure. the contact heard a popping sound and realized that the glass shattered outward all over her yard and driveway. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the repair would cost $1,200. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and, with the assistance of her insurance company, the glass was repaired. in september of 2008, she took the vehicle to the dealer because the rear windshield wiper malfunctioned. the dealer replaced the wiper motor. in december of 2008, she took the vehicle to a dealer because the tailgate was closing hard, grinding progressively worse, and the rear windshield wiper would still not work. the dealer repaired the failures; however, the wiper still malfunctioned. in january of 2009, the shattered rear hatch failure occurred again. the contact stated that no one touched the vehicle for at least three hours before the glass shattered. she took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that it was normal wear and tear; therefore, they could not assist. the dealer also cited that there was poor terminal tension in the liftgate. the manufacturer had not been notified. the contact had photos of the shattered glass. the current mileage was approximately 77,000 and failure mileage was 68,563.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact struck a patch of ice and the vehicle crashed into a light pole. the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the failure and current mileages were 56,000.

On 11/14/07 i purchased a "02 trailblazer from salisbury chevrolet, in scotia, ny. on december 21, 2007 i had the transfer switch replaced because the 4wd would randomly switch from 2wd to 4lo or awd. i never had to use the 4wd last winter, snow falls weren't that bad. went to switch it on this year on 12/19 and come to find out that my 4wd was not functioning. took it the dealer and it will cost me $600 to repair. the "service 4wd" light never came on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 55 mph, the engine revved and would not change gears. the contact arrived home and turned off the vehicle. when he restarted the vehicle, it would only drive forward and not in reverse. the vehicle was towed to the transmission repair shop and they opened the transmission. they discovered scraps of metal where the gear shift was shredded. the mechanic stated that the sun shell was the cause of the failure and a new transmission was needed. the failure occurred without warning. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 98,000.

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer with 80,000 miles on it. to make a long story short i have had the transmission serviced per the manufactures recommendations. my dealership has record of this. we have had no problems with the vehicle transmission up until 26 nov 2008. without warning the transmission made a loud bang and i lost overdrive. i also lost reverse gear after getting the vehicle to a parking lot. the transmission shop (aamco) is charging me 2095.00 to rebuild it. this includes a new torque converter. this is ridiculous for a vehicle with only 80,000 miles on it. gm should be ashamed as it seems there is a long list of folks with the same problem as me. i would like some monetary compensation to help repair this. thought you guys might like to know. *tr

When i touch the buttons on my radio they get very very hot. their is a long list of things wrong with this 2002 chevy trail blazer. but when i contacted chevy they told my that my suv is not one of the ones affected? their is a noise in the front and the right side of the truck seems lower, like a shock is broken? the rear windshield wiper never worked. the air conditioning only work on the highest level ( 5 ). the rear tailgate never locks when you hit the power locks. the tape player starts on its own, and will blow a fuse causing an electrical smell. the day i bought the 2002 chevy trail blazer the head gasket blew and the dealership replaced it with a used head gasket. this suv has alot of issues and is getting unsafe to drive. i have tried to have chevrolet address these issues but they wont fix anything without me paying for them. i am on a tight budget, and i have seen alot of recalls with these issues that i have described. shouldn't they fix these things free of charge? please help! *tr

Was pulling into work parking lot when a heard a quick bang followed by screeching noise. i tried parking but could not go into reverse. forward gears appear to work fine but reverse is completely gone. my 2002 trailblazer has under 70,000 miles on it and has always been maintained in excellent condition. after reading some of the complaints online, i suspect that once i take it for repair i will be told it is the sun shell and corresponding gears. i'm glad i wasn't in a dangerous position when the tranny went out but i completely agree that the sun shell issue in these trailblazers is a huge safety issue and it's sickening that as of today a recall to correct the issue is not out there! i suppose it takes a few tragedies for someone to do something about it but i'm hoping that's not the case this time. *tr

Transmission all of a sudden starting not going into gear and there was a whining sound. the reverse went out and it skips from 1st gear to 3rd. it will cost about 1300 to repair but i have not done it yet, as i cannot afford it. this seems to be a major issue for many trailblazers due to a defective sun shell part and really should be recalled. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact was underneath the vehicle trying to remove the spare tire, but was unable to raise his vehicle to the proper level. he believes the failure to be a manufacturer defect because the tire is the original tire that came with the vehicle. as a result, the contact believes that the manufacturer should be responsible for the vehicle to be raised to a proper level to remove the spare tire. the current and failure mileages were 28,400. remailed 11/17/08. *lj

When turning on my chevy trailblazer..sounds like a jet airplane taking off. had it replaced last year (2007) and it's starting to do the same thing. i was told that the original fan clutch had some sort of upgrade or was it just defective? *tr

As i was driving up a hill in ohio, my car tried to downshift and made a grinding sound and i temporarily lost control of the vehicle causing me to swerve off of the road. i immediately took my foot off the gas and when i regained control, the car no longer shifted correctly. apparently my sunshell broke which i guess is a common problem with cars that have this sunshell in them. it ended up costing $2500 to fix my vehicle because gm uses inferior car parts. this is a safety hazard and a recall should be initiated. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle swayed across the road and across an embankment. during the massive rollover crash, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained severe injuries. the police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed. roadside assistance was called and the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the vehicle is currently being inspected by the insurance company. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 75 mph in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the control module failed. the vehicle was repaired. there were no prior recall defect repairs made to the vehicle. however, the manufacturer database indicated that the vehicle had been previously repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); therefore, they refused to provide reimbursement for the repair. the failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 87,000.

My headlight on the drivers side of the vehicle is out. i can not just replace the bulb because my wires that connect the headlight assembly to the wiring system is burnt where it looks like it has tried to catch fire. now my whole lighting system is flashing and when you drive down the road the headlights flash and dim down. *tr

Vehicle switches into 4 wheel drive at random on freeway or anywhere else it decides. unknown times it has been in shop 2xs and all components replaced 1 year ago now it started again . hiatt pontiac chevy dealer replaced the control mod and the switch on dash . under warranty now warranty is up and dealership out of business. *tr

I have had to already replace the coil pack in my 2002 chevy trailblazer ls a few months ago and not it seems that it or another on is gone bad again the truck is sputtering, lose of power, no speed. i love this vehicle and have already made on complaint about it i also know of several others that have this vehicle and have also reported problems with the same thing. chevy needs to recall these vehicles and attempt to find out what the problem is. *tr

My "service engine soon" light came on today and i brought it in to be put on the diagnostic machine. it is reading error code po495 cooling fan circuit error. after researching online i found that it is generally a problem with a faulty fan clutch. and that this is a very common problem for my vehicle (2002 chevy trailblazer). the site i visited had 279 pages of comments on this problem! statements made were that if the fan clutch malfunctions it can "explode" causing more damage. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. in december of 2007, the headlights stopped working. the contact discovered burnt plastic and he replaced the socket and the bulbs. on september 30, 2008, the failure recurred. the dealer diagnosed the failure as electrical; however, they could not locate the failure code. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 106,000.

The transmission in my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer began to kick or surge in 2nd gear which created a bang in the rear end. i had vehicle inspected by a gm dealer and they told me the could determine where the problem was coming from. they suggested that i should keep driving the vehicle. about 2 weeks after the inspection, the transmission in my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer failed with 70,000 miles when i was pulling out of a parking lot. vehicle left me an 2 passengers stranded and i had to pay to tow the vehicle. the same gm dealership tore down the transmission and determined the cause was a failed sungear in the transmission. gm did not stand behind any of the repair even though they admitted to me over the phone that there is a problem with the transmission (model# 4l60e). i was not able to afford the $3,200 factory rebuild that the gm dealer offered to sell me, which gm said was already at a discount. all i could afford a the time was to replace the transmission with a used transmission with 40,000 miles on it. now i have about 8,000 miles on the vehicle since the replacement and the same issue is happening again. i understand i took the chance with the used transmission. the fact that gm admits that there is a problem directly to a consumer and they don't stand behind the problem shows poor company ethics. gm admits the problem but willingly allows the faulty vehicles out on the road risking the lives of loved ones and children. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving less than 55 mph, the vehicle switched into four wheel drive and the indicator light illuminated. the dealer stated that the in-cover motor sensor needed to be replaced. the repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. the dealer stated that the in-cover motor sensor needed to be replaced a second time as well as the control module. the failure mileage was 112,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

Have replaced the head light in the trailblazer 3 times due to the connector for the lamp melting then burning out the headlights. *tr

Transmission went bad with no warning . was unable to pass cars and loss of power. *tr

Gas fumes followed by leaking gas fuel module. *tr

I have a 2002 chevy ,trailblazer, the top of the fuel tank was leaking fuel,had to have it repaired .do to corrosion, i know there is a recall on this problem on the 02 trailblazer .... what can i do about this? *tr

First: thank you. i am a trooper for the colorado state patrol and certified car seat tech. love your work. my own personal vehicle, a 2002 chevy trailblazer, has a defect with the front differential. there is a leak from the seam, from the case itself. a mechanic friend stated it is a defect in the housing itself, the "punkin" (?) it causes leaks and needs to have fluid constantly added. the vehicle was primarily used in the denver metro area until this year (ie, high salt/mag chloride areas). the housing itself needs to be replaced, and i was wondering/hoping this was something chevy needs to correct via recall versus something that normally happens (which i have never had on any other vehicle i've owned). this vehicle has been updated when previous recalls came out, has not been in an accident that might have caused the defect, and is not driven heavily or offroad. it is a continuous leak. i am concerned the casing itself will break and do more damage soon, especially if i was driving with my family in the vehicle on the highway. thank you for you time. *tr

Driving along and hear a thump, rpm's rev up. transmission not shifting properly. then, when i try to put the car in reverse, there is no reverse! this is the second time this has happened on this vehicle. i've read that this happened to numerous people, and it has something to do with the sunshell part of the transmission. chevy needs to recall this as it is an ongoing problem. *tr

Failure of transmission on 9-3-08. near collision with oncoming car because of loss of power as i turned left and tried to accelerate across the center line. the car would no longer move forward or in reverse. the car was towed to a transmission shop. they told me that it was the failure of the sun shell, a $39 dollar part. the entire ordeal cost me over $3600.00 and climbing. the failure of the sun shell sheared off the cheap gears and the fragments filtered through my transmission causing more damage. my car had 76,094 miles on it at the time. the owners manual states that service for the transmission is not due until 100,000 miles. i thought i was buying a dependable car. this, i consider a major safety issue. if i was in traffic on the freeway and the transmission failed i would have been in serious trouble. i can only imagine what would have happened if was in the path of a semi truck. in the name of safety and the consumers pocket books who fund this engineering gaff, i think this issue should evoke serious consideration by the nhtsa to enforce a recall of the sun shell transmission part in all gm cars. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when the contact shifted into reverse, he noticed that the rpm's would rise; however, the vehicle would not move. he also noticed that the transmission would not shift from first to second gear unless the contact released the pressure off of the throttle. the vehicle was taken to a transmission shop and it was discovered that the sun shield needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 39,544.

Had the same fan clutch problem i have read about frequently. revs really loud with loss of power. had the fan clutch replaced, at my expense within the past year. now i notice that it seems to be starting to rev really loud again.....i'm really frustrated with how these car manufacturers handle problems with their products. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while attempting to shift the gear into reverse, the contact heard a loud noise. she continued to drive the vehicle and, once at her destination, unsuccessfully attempted to shift into reverse again. the following morning, she attempted to drive the vehicle again and it made very loud noises under the hood. in addition, the gear would still not shift into reverse. the contact discovered that she was experiencing the same failures mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number 01v334000 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)). the manufacturer informed her that her vin was not included in the recall; therefore, she would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 141,660 and current mileage was 141,694.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not move and the rpm's increased. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer. she did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 154,000.

The mirrors on this vehicle are supposed to have a recall between drivers but every time i put the key in they shift to some other position. never the right one, always excessive clicking and out of position. *tr

Headlight plug melted 3 separate times causing the headlight to become non-functional. *tr

I have had to replace both drivers side and passenger side brake lights numerous times only to have them burn out within 4-6 months of installing new ones. this cannot be normal. *tr

My 2002 trailblazer has had issues with the fan clutch. it revs very high and there is a noticeable power loss with acceleration. reading posts on message boards i have noticed that this problem seems to be a trend and that is the reason i have made this post. i can only hope that others will do the same and that there will be a safety recall. *tr

Fuel leaking from top of gas tank at the fuel pump. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop or slow down. the contact then depressed the brake pedal with maximum pressure and the brakes locked. the vehicle pulled to the right. the contact let up on the brake pedal, but the vehicle would still not stop. it locked up and pulled to the left onto its side and rolled completely over. the vehicle landed on its four flat tires. the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries to his neck, shoulder, and back. he also suffered memory loss. the current and failure mileages were 107,000.

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer 4wd. the clutch fan is bad. from what the auto parts service center advised me, all clutch fans on the 2002 trailblazers should be recalled. the vehicle runs high rpm's when first starting. this is a safety hazards that the gov. should address with chevy. don't wait until someone loses a life, then act on this complaint. you would think after the firestone tire incident you people would work on the side of the consumer, after all, we do pay for your agency to operate. why is it the consumer always has to pay for big business when they are the ones who are a fault. when building any product, if it fails. then the gov. should enforce a recall. whether it be one or 20 complaints. the consumer has the right to be protected when purchasing any product. when a complaint is made. the you the gov. agency should act and make a recall. before someone gets hurt. it" that simple. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance, in which the passenger side headlamp was replaced. two weeks after the repair, the passenger side headlamp failed. she took the vehicle back to the repair shop and they inspected the headlight and concluded that the wiring melted. the contact then called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 06e025000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and was informed that her vin was excluded from the vin range. she would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 89,000.

I bought the 2002 trailblazer on february 2008 drove it for about a month and a half total the rest of the time it has been back to the dealership for repairs. everything including the motor needed to be replaced, the transmission needs to be replaced just accelerated onto the gas heard a loud crack and the truck shook like an earthquake had hit, lost acceleration would not go any faster than 30-35 miles an hour and car would not disengage from neutral at first and the would not go into reverse., brakes have made a pulsation feeling and they were done days before i bought the vehicle and replaced again including rotors a month after i bought the vehicle, there have been too many crackling and metallic tinging noises that don't go away, the 4 wheel drive engages and disengages on it's own when driving 65-70 miles an hour. the steering wheel had a constant rubbing noise and dealer told me all of my complaints were nothing detrimental and basically blew me off. the truck jerks alot on it's own doesn't matter if i am in motion or if i put it into gear or park it jerks. i don't feel safe in this vehicle, it seems to be possessed. i am scared to death to drive it, so i have stopped driving it. i don't know what to do. my first car was a chevy and now this one, i will never own another chevy product. i don't know what to do, i don't want this. i fear my own and everyone else's life!! *tr

I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer. there have been numerous problems dealing with bulbs. the main issue i'm having now is the fan clutch. my engine revs really high when i'm driving. the cost of the repair is well over $900. i believe this should qualify as a recall. i've researched various message boards & find this to be a common problem with trailblazer owners. *tr

The fan clutch on this particular model has a long history of failure, repair mechanic has replaced many of these units. this failure causes a loud noise to emanate from the engine and renders the vehicle unsafe to drive due to potential engine overhearting and fan clutch lock-up. *tr

We bought the vehicle in 2004-2005, about a year later the instrument panel started having some intermittent problems, that's when we found out about the recalls. we took the vehicle to the local dealer (airport chevrolet) where the repairs were made. about a year later the instrument panel started having the same problems, i took it back into the dealer, they said it would cost me about $500 to have it fixed and it would not be covered under the recall. i contacted chevy by email, and after a couple of months of emailing back and forth they said "they have to draw the line on age and mileage for the recall". i told them i was going to contact my attorney, they said they did not want to hear anything more about it and not to email again. since then we have driven the vehicle, the more we drive it, the more something else, electrical, goes wrong. i.e. the rear wiper does not work, the cooling/heating fan does not work, the radio/cd player gets really hot, the last thing that happened was the battery got fried and my cell phone while plugged into the cig liter for recharge almost got fried, almost too hot to touch. so i am paying monthly payments for a vehicle i can not drive. *tr

Fan clutch replaced on my 2002 chevy trailblazer this year and also a water pump second time. *tr

There were no signs or symptoms of the transmission sunshell breaking. i never towed anything, no off road driving, no hard shifting, nothing. i just woke up went out to go to the store started my trailblazer and no reverse gear just a whinning noise. *tr

Service engine light goes on intermittently. strong gasoline odor from rear around gas tank. possible fuel leakage. *tr

Engine revs with no power, fan clutch stuck on . started when vehicle was new. progressively worse and had to be replaced at 50,000 miles. six months later problem back. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that her engine has been ticking and making whining noises during acceleration, and performing very poorly. the service engine soon light illuminated intermittently. the contact took her vehicle to her local mechanic and they stated that the engine needed to be repaired. she was able to locate a dealer's special policy related to service bulletin number 060603. the dealer and the manufacturer informed her that a diagnostic would be needed to determine the cause of the failure, which would cost approximately $2,800. the contact stated that she takes her vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance as specified by the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 75,000.

I notice a strong gasoline smell at first, then a large amount of gas became evident at idle in the driveway. i took vehicle into the shop and was informed of the "rotted out" pump flange was leaking. i paid almost $700 to have it fixed and complained to the dealer. 12 months later the gm/delphi pump failed and i had to pay to have it replaced again! *tr

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. when i press on the accelerator the vehicle will lose power for a moment and regain power in heavy traffic. also, the service engine light will come on. i took this vehicle to a service center and they say that the engine is running rich and running lean. the service center told me to use the rest of the gas in my tank and refill my tank with new gas at a well known gas station. i did as the service center requested by filling at exxon, but the problem with the vehicle did not change. this vehicle has been doing this for 3 months with 80,000 miles. i believe that there is a electrical issue somewhere in my vehicle. *tr

2002 trailblazer suddenly started making loud noise as if a jet airplane and delayed transmission shifting, along with loss of power. took it to mechanic and they replaced fan clutch to the tune of 730.00. *tr

On 5/25/08 engine quit. towed to garage. ran diagnostics,compression tests # 3 cylinder bad -no compression. garage gave me a copy of chevrolet bulletin no. 03019 says engine bad on 01 and 02, 4.2l engines. mike's garage ( ase certified- master mechanics, jeff-813-988-5689) said take to chevrolet - had it towed autoway chevrolet, tampa, fl. gave them the bulletin - got a call from jacin hogeland (service) a piece (the end) of the spark plug broke off and went into the cylinder- engine is shot. not under warranty. jeff, mikes garage says they pulled the plugs, did compression check and no plugs were broken. the plugs are the original ones from chevrolet and are guaranteed 100,000 miles. the trailblazer looks new, garage kept, driven weekends, has 42,000 miles. chevrolet wants $6,500.00 for new engine, $5,000.00 for used one. have called chevrolet, complained, they say well, not same problem listed in bulletin. it's the spark plug. i say spark plug supposed to last 100,000 miles-fix it. they said they would get back to me on 6/4 or 6/5. today 6/3/08 received a telephone call jacin @ autoway, want me to authorize them- pull the head to find out exactly what happened to engine. said thought you told me what happened. he said , chevrolet is going to need to know before they talk to me. i said i thought you made a determination. his answer is they need to know what happened, before they can make any settlements. i asked what happens, if they still say spark plug and no warranty. his answer was would cost me $1,400.00 to have head pulled. i would still have to buy engine for $6500 or $5000 used. i said if not covered i would have mike's garage do the work. he said that i would be liable for $1,400.00 to pull the head. what is going on here. i look on the internet and there complaints all over about the engine, yet no recalls. just a bulletin that this what chevrolet will do. *tr

I own a 2002 trailblazer ls. the vehicle has acquired approximately 82,800 miles. on a least five separate occasions, while covered under factory warranty, the vehicle was taken to midway chevrolet located at 5915 montana ave. el paso, tx., due to recalls and various other mechanical problems. on at least two occasions, the vehicle was taken to midway chevrolet of el paso due to an unexplained high engine noise and a light engine warning light. on each occasion, i was told by the midway reps. that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. they simply reset an electronic component which turned off the engine light warning indicator and eliminated the high pitch noise. the vehicle worked fine for a short period, then the high engine noise returned, and so did the engine warning light. i simply grew tired of going to the dealership, therefore continued to run the vehicle with the high engine noise and the engine warning light. today, i received news from said dealership that the high pitch engine noise and the engine warning light is, and has been, due to a cooling fan clutch assembly. this non-stop mechanical problem now keeps me from a texas state inspection sticker. to repair this problem, they tell me, will cost over seven hundred dollars. this should have been repaired while under warranty. they had several opportunities to remedy this problem. they failed to honor their responsibility. now, i am unable to, legally, drive this vehicle anywhere in the state of texas. from recent information gathered, this problem is all to well known to chevy and gmc, yet they have done nothing to correct this problem. i wish to register a complaint against chevy and midway chevrolet of el paso for their failure to repair the cooling fan assembly problems when they surfaced and while under factory warranty. joseph e. gaines *tr

I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt. for the last two weeks there is a very strong odor of gasoline. apparently it is leaking from the top of the tank. i understand that gm is paying for repairs of this problem on 2002 trailblazer ext's under a special coverage warranty. if my vehicle has the same problem the ext, why isn't gm applying that coverage to the lt? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving at any speed, the contact heard a loud roaring sound coming from the engine. afterwards, the rpm's will increase to 3 or 4 and remain there for a while before decreasing. a mechanic stated that the fan clutch needed to be replaced. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 89,000 and failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cheverolet trailblazer. while driving aproximately 70 mph, the headlights failed without warning. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer stated that they were receiving similar failure compalints on the same model of vehicle. he is taking the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 118,000.

During routine driving i noticed a odor of gas from inside my vehicle. upon inspection i discovered gas leaking from above the gas tank and onto the ground. i brought my vehicle to the dealership and was informed that the fuel module had rotted and therefore was leaking gas onto the top of the gas tank. the gas would then collect on top of the gas tank and cause a strong odor of gas inside the vehicle. i had the fuel module replaced for a total cost of $810.52

I bought a new 2002 chevrolet trailblazer in january 2002. when i reached 50,000 miles in 2004, reverse and 4th gear suddenly stopped working. i had the transmission rebuilt and sun gear replaced at aamco of charlottesville. now i took, at 99,000 miles, it in for a fluid change and was told the fluid looked bad and they were concerned i might have more transmission problems. transmission rebuilt should not be needed every 50,000miles. i do mostly highway miles, and very rarely tow anything. *tr

Just as many other 2002 chevy trailblazer owners have found, one day there was a loud fan noise when accelerating, reduced gas mileage, and a lack of ability to accelerate that lasts for about a mile. after a few minutes of searching on the internet it is apparent that my problem is the fan clutch, tsb 060602003, nhtsa 10019510. it appears that thousands of owners are having the same problems and have been for years but there is still no recall. although this problem is intermittent at this time it almost caused a serious accident the first time it happened. i was merging onto a highway and couldn't get the engine over 30 miles per hour. we were nearly rear-ended. i have copies of at least a thousand internet complaints with the first one posted around november 2001 --- just about the time we purchased the vehicle new. (if you don't know it already there are websites just for the purpose of complaining about the chevy trailblazer!!!) i can't believe that gm would turn away from it's customers like this! i certainly doesn't make me want to purchase american made again! *tr

I purchased a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer from younger toyota in hagerstown, md on may 12, 2007. approximately a week and a half afterwards, i contacted the salesman that sold us the vehicle, phil young, complaining that the transmission was making a noise and the vehicle wasn't shifting correctly. he told me to bring it in to the service department. my husband (not car savvy) said that the noise was coming from the underside of the trailblazer and felt it might be the brakes causing the noise and jerking. i stuck to my guns that it was the transmission and wanted it repaired while it still had the 30 day warranty. younger denied it was the transmission and noted my husband's theory of the brakes, but nothing about my complaint concerning the transmission. the trailblazer was taken back 2 or 3 more times to the service department, we demanded they fix it. the trailblazer sat in their lot for three weeks because we would test drive it and bring it right back stating that the problem was still there. on or around january 14, 2008 the trailblazer broke down in charlestown, wv. we took it by creamers automotive, they asked what the symptoms were and the mechanic drove around the block with me, instantly stated that it was the sunshell in the transmission and that they had someone in earlier that week with the same problem. they had purchased their vehicle at younger automotive as well and they denied the transmission problems and wouldn't note it on their paperwork as well. in my research of this problem, i found it to be very widespread, there are hundreds of complaints on one website alone. the sunshell is a faulty part that should be recalled by gm. someone is going to be hurt or even killed if this isn't taken care of immediately. gm is fully aware of this problem, there have been hundreds, maybe even thousands of complaints on this particular vehicle and should take ownership of a product they produce and sell. *tr

The electrical gauges on our 2002 chevy trailblazer did not function properly when the fan clutch failed, leading to engine overheating. the overheated engine blew the head gasket before the engine itself blew up. my husband was had just backed out of the driveway and had driven about 200 yards when this happened. it is important to note that warning systems malfunctioned: there were no lights, bells or any indication that complete engine failure was imminent. there wasn't even the odor of an overheated engine. if this had happened on our local freeway i could be suing gm over my husband's injury or death. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. if the contact does not unhook the battery post each night, the vehicle will not start in the mornings. she purchased a new battery, but the failure persists. the front passenger side of the vehicle near the tire makes a roaring sound intermittently. neither weather nor speed were factors. the contact believes that the gas tank is leaking fuel because it is burning more fuel. the vehicle was not taken to a chevrolet dealer, but was taken to the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased. the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failure and should be taken to the dealer. the contact was informed that the following nhtsa campaign id numbers did not apply to her vin: 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm), 03v096000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash), and 02v121000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.

Fuel lines from fuel pump rusted, causes gasoline leakage. *tr

Loud roaring noise that sounds like a jet plane. was intermittent, but now constantly. the noise is even louder when you accelerate. the fan is turning at an astronomical rate of speed and gas mileage now is only about 9 mpg. right before this constant jet plane sound started, the battery blew up. yes, blew up! and the truck would die if the a/c was turned on. the dealer told me it was the water pump and the pulley and belt also need to be replaced. i have no idea what a water pump has to do with any of this, but $711 later i still have the problem. *tr

When switching from 4 wheel to 2 wheel drive the transmission would occasionally disengage causing the vehicle to roll when parked, or disengage while driving. *tr

Have a 2002 chevy trailblazer- son was driving vehicle in wyoming 20 below zero loud clunk and then grinding noise and he stopped there was no 2nd or 4th gears and no reverse. luckily someone stopped to help him and he was ok. my car only had 51,000 miles on it. i called dealership they took it in warranty was gone repairs cost 3,420.00. i started researching complaints about the transmissions and realized there are over 82 complaints and that gm has known about this faulty part called a sunshell that's weak metal and the tork in the engine of the v6 cant handle the pressure so it eventually cracks and breaks then you dead in the water. this could have been a real safety hazard and for many i have read about their problems with children in the car its amazing no one have been killed yet. gm refused to have a recall on this problem due to the expense and is passing this down to its consumers to bear the burden. will i purchase another gm car? not on your life! to anyone who has this vehicle check out the transmission problems on line and contact gm if yours goes out maybe they will step to the plate and help people who paid 32,000 for one of their vehicles! *tr

Have a 2002 trailblazer that started to smell like fuel. took to dealer and they said gas tank was cracked where the fuel pump meets tank. whole vehicle smelled like fuel. chevy dealer charged me $1,200.00 for new tank, fuel module and ring. really dangerous with all the fumes and disappointed in chevy with no help!! *tr

This vehicle would go out of gear without warning because of a faulty 4 wheel drive switching system. this occurred in traffic, and an unoccupied park situation. the vehicle went out of park and rolled into a door while in the garage. the vehicle also went out of gear in traffic situations causing the driver to find the road shoulder. if the driver manipulated the switch it would sometimes re-engage the transmission. an encoder motor sensor was replaced, then failed in two weeks. it was then diagnosed that the encoder motor was faulty and causing the encoder sensor to fail. replaced motor and sensor again. this is a defect that should be part of the existing recall for all 2002 chevrolet trailblazers, not just the select few as prescribed today. *tr

Transmission problems. locked two back wheels for seconds and back to normal. big scare on the road. after that no reverse was possible. ended up in shop. closed to 2500.00 in repairs. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 55 mph, the headlights shut off without warning. an independent mechanic confirmed that there was a recall on the electrical system. the mechanic replaced the multifunction switch and the lights began operating normally. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 60,210 and failure mileage was 59,500. the recall number for this vehicle and defect is as follows: 06e025000. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr

Gas fumes inside of vehicle , fumes and leaking gas outside of vehicle near gas tank. took to gm dealer to diagnose and they replaced rusted and leaking fuel pump module at my cost i did ask for and had returned the old part which was rusted . would this not be considered a safety hazard with leaking gas? it is a blessing that there was not a fire. *tr

The 4 wheel drive randomly engaged and the selector lights would switch between awd, 4hi, & 4lo. this occurred on three separate occasions. the 4 selector switch now has gone out completely. *tr

Fuel pump corrosion...delivery system corrosion...700 dollars later new fuel pump. *tr

I started to smell gas fumes around the rear of my 2002 trailblazer. i looked under the vehicle and could see a small trail of gas on the fuel tank strap. i called gm they recommended i take the vehicle to a dealer to be looked at. i received a call today advising its the fuel tank sending unit/pump rusted and leak. and they want $894.11 dollars. i have owned vehicle new it just turned 57,000. the vehicle was garage kept for 2 of those years. *tr

My family and self were returning from a same day trip when with out warning, our 2002 chevy trailblazer ls steering locked up and it left me with no control of the vehicle, i've driven in all kinds of conditions without incident or accident but on this day i could not avoid going off the road into a ditch. thank god my family was just shaken up badly but no personal injuries i however did smack my head on steering wheel and am currently being seen by family doctor we love this vehicle and just purchased it not two weeks ago. the reason for this grievance is simply that when contacting service department were we purchased said vehicle, was treated as if we made up the whole thing and accused of driver error, called liars, and basically treated with total indifference to a situation were things could have been a terrible loss of life, please assist my family and i in getting this situation investigated with a dealer ship that has no regard for the truth only in the all mighty dollar. also the man my wife spoke with threatened us to find a attorney that will believe our b.s. please help us with this situation in so we don't have to sue a company whom has a employee that's simply put a parasite that has no regard for others period.. thank you for your time and effort on these matters. *tr

My vehicle is a 2002 trailblazer ltz. it has the "memory" mirror option which features memory set options for driver 1 and driver 2, as well as rearview curb assistance (the mirrors will tilt down to your setting to help parallel park when in reverse). this option worked great for a while. then, the mirrors started acting erratically. they would click excessively, tilt towards the sky or down at the ground. the mirrors quit holding their memory, and every time i got into the vehicle, i would have to reset the mirrors. the worrisome part of this is that the mirrors will not hold the reset either and while driving, the mirrors moved. i drive the interstate every day and when i checked the mirror to change lanes, found myself looking up at the clouds or down at the road. this is a serious safety issue!. (i won't even factor in the annoyance aspect.) my 17 year old doesn't understand why i won't teach her to drive in the "newer" car and i explained that i actually feel like she's safer, in the 96 saturn coupe, because the mirrors are reliable. i've seen this complaint on several sites and i seriously have to wonder why there has been no recall on something that is fundamentally a safety issue. *tr

Engine skipping, 4.3 litter, number 4 cylinder spark plug coded with oil, no compression. 60,000 miles upon dealer taking apart said 11 out of 12 head bolts were cracked and broken. said if he cannot get out the bolts we need to buy a new engine at our cost. no warranty assistance. either head bolts were over torqued at the manufacture or bolts were made out of defective material.*cn

Strong gas smell, within a few days could smell on the outside of the vehicle. there was no gas visable at any time.found out the fuel pump assembly had rusted out. this vehicle is only five years old, well taken care of.*cn

I have a 2002 chev. trailblazer and 2 weeks ago the speedometer went upside down- it is not telling me i am going over 100mph or it tells me im going 0-to nothing. the gauge is upside down and will cost over 500 to get if fixed this is a new vehicle i don't think this is fair- if it were a 95 model i wouldn't be surprised but how many vehicles loose a speedometer gauge over within a vehicle that new? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that his horn works intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer twice, but the failure remains. the current mileage was 77,690 and failure mileage was 9,000. updated 02-14-08. *kb

I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer lt. at 56,000 miles i had to have the transmission rebuilt. then on march 12 2007 i took my car into the dealership to get the four wheel drive switch fixed because it was stuck in auto 4x4 after spending very close to a $1,000. we are now having the same problem again. front wheels stuck in awd while the rear wheels are stuck in 2wd. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that he smelled a strong gas odor in his vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel pump assembly rusted and should be replaced. the current mileage was 71,605 and failure mileage was 71,585. updated 01/29/08 *bf updated 01/29/08

My 2002 chevy trailblazer is having problems with the 4 wheel drive system. about a year ago when my vehicle was still under warranty i had a problem with my 4-wd system, the dash said service 4 wheel drive. i took it to the dealership and they plug it in to the computer and said they recalibrated the system because it was a computer error not equipment failure. on dec 5 of 07 the roads were snowy so i put my vehicle into 4 wd, but the 4 wd did not engage and i slid off the road and almost ended up in a ditch. after that incident the service 4 wheel drive light came on again, on dec 6 of 07, i took my vehicle in for service, and now my vehicle is out of warranty, this time the dealership said my 4-wd actuator was shorted out, my bill came to $838.07. i contacted seven of my friends who have the same make and model, a couple with newer models, and they all except two of them, have had the same problem with the actuator shorting out. i then contacted gm corporate office on this matter and ask for assistance in paying for this repair due to faulty equipment and i said there is no reason for this part to go bad with 70,000 miles on a 2002 trailblazer, they told me that due to my year of vehicle and miles there was nothing they would do for me. i told them there are other cases in the area with this same problem and i asked them to investigate this because it needs to be a recall, or find out what the problem is and fix it before other newer models are sent out with the same problem, and somebody actually gets hurt because of equipment failure. gm stated there is nothing they will do with this unless it turns out to be an actual recall. so here i am making a complaint and asking for help. this needs to be investigated and solved before somebody is seriously hurt due to gm equipment failure!!! please help!!!! *tr

My 2002 chevy trailblazer was recalled in 2005 for a wiper motor defect. the defect was supposed to be fixed. the wipers now exhibit the same problems as stated in the recall. i called gm and they will not agree to replace the wiper motor. nhtsa campaign id number : 04v046000. *tr

My 2002 chevy trailblazer has had multiple drive train/transmission failures. it currently has 99000 miles on it and has been in for transmission complaints/work on 5 separate occasions. the last occasion being nov. 28, 2007 at which time the car would roll backward while in park. upon removing the transmission pan metal shavings were found. currently this vehicle is at the dealership awaiting service/ call back from general motors corporation customer care as to whether they will cover failure due to the warranty of 5 year was up 8/31/07, with some transmission parts warranted from repair at 90,000 miles. however, the chevy service garage cannot guarantee that it is the previously repaired parts failure, therefore cannot guarantee coverage under warranty. i have 2 small children that are with me daily in this vehicle, i have had to have it towed due to transmission failure twice and now the vehicle rolls out of park. these aforementioned facts make me fear for the safety of myself and my family in this vehicle. *tr

The side mirrors which have memory recall have never worked properly. they set themselves to different positions increasing the risk of collision due to reliance on the mirrors before changing lanes, etc. *tr

Back window exploded while vehicle was parked. *tr

From first attempt to use the spare tire lowering device it has not worked. goes down about three inches and stops. tire cannot be removed. this is a problem when stuck on the highway and is a real safety concern. chevy has told me that nothing covers this. i am reporting this so that if other people are experiencing the same problem it will be rectified. *tr

Gas vapors coming from under left rear of vehicle when i fill it full of fuel. i saw that this issue is under investigation. i have not yet repaired the vehicle as i am awaiting the outcome of a potential recall. i currently just don't fill it full of fuel. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. every time the vehicle is driven 5 mph or less, the brakes make a grinding noise when they are applied. the vehicle has not been diagnosed. nhtsa campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front: control arm:lower arm) was referenced. the current mileage was 54,977 and failure mileage was 47,000.

To gm service assistance, our 2002 chevy trailblazer is at connell chevrolet in costa mesa, ca having a new engine installed at a cost to us of approximately $7,000. the vehicle has 82,000 miles. we have been without the use of the vehicle since december 19 when it became inoperable going down our street. the only sign of trouble was a massive amount of steam coming out of the exhaust pipe. the heat sensor malfunctioned ($7000 malfunction). there were no warning lights, no bells, no alarms, no indications of any trouble...and then...nothing. my husband had the car towed that night to connell chevrolet. on december 27th we visited connell to get the full story. apparently the head gasket blew again (see attachment 1), and since the heat sensor wasn't working properly, the engine overheated and blew (again, no sign of any trouble before this incident). now we are without a car and have a $7,000 repair bill. no one i know has ever heard of two head gaskets going on a vehicle of this age and mileage. the first gasket went at 39,000 and the second at 82,000 miles....hmmmm. to us that indicates that there is a defect in this vehicle, and we want to know how you are going to assist us. *tr

Failure of rear brakes due to defective metal used in brake rotors which caused rotors to become heavily rusted causing brake pads to drag on rotors destroying boy=the pads and rotors. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. the vehicle would not start so she replaced the fuel filter. immediately after repairing the vehicle, she noticed the same failure. a local mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the contact has filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 86,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud screeching noise underneath the vehicle. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer rebuilt the transmission and the sun shield. one year later, the failure recurred and the dealer made the same repair. the failure recurred for the third time a year later and the dealer stated that it was an internal transmission failure. the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 45,000 updated 3/5/08 *cn the consumer stated second failure mileage was 77,000 and the third was 167,000 miles. the consumer further stated the dealer rebuilt the transmission and sunshield 1st and 2nd time but refused the third time. the consumer stated the dealer replaced the 4 wheel drive switch because it kept blinking. updated 03/05/08 *tr

Failure of rear brakes due to defective metal used in brake rotors. which caused the rotors to become heavily rusted causing the brake pads to drag on rotors destroying both the pads and rotors. *tr

The speedometer no longer displays the correct speed. it will still display the speed but is very different than the actual speed of the vehicle. when the vehicle is in park the needle will be well below 0. *tr

Remotes quit working, liftgate would not open, rear wiper not working. i had this issue back in may '05 and replaced engate module. same issues occurring again. i am sure i will have to replace engate module again. *tr

I was driving down the road (fortunately in a 25 mph zone) when the transmission made a loud clunk then whine, after which the engine revved and i lost any ability to change gears. after stopping the car, i found only the reverse was not working - the other gears will shift over 3000 rpm. i have been told it is a faulty sunshell gear in the transmission. *jb

Jan/feb 2007. switched trailblazer into 4 wheel drive high for first time since purchase (april 2006), and would not transfer into 4 wheel drive. took to local gm dealer, replaced control module, cost around $700. october 24, 2007 while trailblazer was in park and running the vehicle changed from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive low. the switch was still in the 2 wheel drive position. the vehicle would not change back into 2 wheel drive at all. i took the vehicle to the gm dealer and they replaced the encoder motor. november 20, 2007. left vehical running while in park. went into a family members house,then returned to vehicle and began to back out of driveway. as i was backing up, the vehicle stopped, as if i had backed into an object (ie, another car), i pulled forward back into the driveway, and looked around, saw nothing, and was going into the house to get a flashlight when they noticed that yet again, the trailblazer had changed into 4 wheel drive again. this time i was able to get the vehicle back into 2 wheel drive, and drive the vehicle home. i have made an appointment to have the 4 wheel drive system checked again. total cost for repairs to 4 wheel drive system january to date is more than $1200. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer total transmission failure at 25,478 miles. sun shell stripped in transmission causing near fatal accident in intersection in ft.myers,fl.causing loss of control of vehicle, 01/12/04. need complete recall of this transmission. sun shell defective not holding up stripping, metal to thin 1/16 and stripping out causing loss of control of vehicle and causing transmission to fail. also clutch fan failure at same time, 01/12/04. many reports of 2002 trailblazer transmission failure at many dealerships. time for gm to take care of this issue before someone gets hurt or killed because of this well known problem gm has with their transmission failure due to a defective sun shell. alfred j. attard *tr

2002 trailblazer ltz the current and failure kilometres are 106,545 km. the vehicle began to have a strong odor of gas inside and out. it seemed as if we were consuming gas at a very high rate. had the vehicle checked and it was not visible where the vehicle was dripping fuel. nothing was found. later took vehicle to the dealer and was found to have corroded fuel lines on the fuel module sending unit on the top of the fuel tank. at a repair cost of $850.00. we feel this is a safety issue as it could have caught on fire at any time. we understand there is an investigation report (nhtsa action#ea07-009) being done. this manufacturers defect is a serious threat to people driving this type of vehicle. parts such as these should last longer than 100,000 kilometers. we have retained old part from dealer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. upon arriving home, he discovered that he could not shift into reverse. chevrolet has not been notified. the current and failure mileages were 53,673. updated 12/12/07

At about 40,000 miles it started making a loud roaring noise at start up until you get about a mile down the road. i changed the plugs and air filter at 60,000 and the noise seemed to go away. it was soon replaced with a squeaking noise from the belt area. i took it in to have the belt replaced and $90 later that didn't fix the squeaking noise. after a little research on the web i found out about the fan clutch problem and the water pump bearings were going bad. so i replaced the fan clutch and the water pump myself for $300. the roar is not as bad now but still there, shifts abnormally, and now at 60 mph it jerks forward and rpms go from 1500 to 2000. i researched more on web and found that after changing the fan assembly you must get the pcm updated. i called the local dealer (maroone) and they want $104 to do that. any information would be greatly appreciated. *tr

For several days, i smelled gasoline around my vehicle and had trouble starting the vehicle. once i got it to a garages, i was informed that the fuel pump assembly was completely rotten and needed to be replaced. the mechanic informed me that he has never seen this before on a modern vehicle. the fuel pump was working, but the components into the pump were rotten and leaking, thus requiring the replacement of the entire fuel pump. *tr

I had several instances of the engine revving up before the vehicle would shift. these were usually when the engine was cold so i assumed that was the problem. however 5 days ago the transmission went out. the engine revved really loud, the tach number went way up, suddenly the vehicle clunked & jerked into gear it then made a whining noise & when i got home (drove it real slow & not far from home) there was no reverse. chevrolet says there is not a problem with these transmissions & they have not received very many complaints on this problem. my transmission repair shop told me this is the third one in 3 weeks with the exact same problem. chevrolet is refusing to do anything about this. there are numerous web sites full of postings of people with the same problem. *tr

Fan clutch in 2002 chevy trailblazer went bad. *tr

I purchased a 2002 chevy trailblazer the transmission went out at 15053 miles with previous owner 2-3 shift solenoid in transmission replaced. the transmission went out with me at 33431 miles, still under factory warranty. dealership found shell stripped out reaction carrier teeth broke replaced all clutches replaced 2/4 band. at 83029 miles transmission went out with me again. vehicle is now out of warranty. dealership found reaction sun gear stripped inside reaction sun shell. replaced sun gear and shell & o/h transmission. i called gm customer service and asked them to replace the entire transmission because i felt something was causing these parts to keep going bad and this is the 3rd time. i felt there could be one part that came from the factory in this transmission as a defect. gm agreed to pay parts if i paid labor to replace parts not replace complete transmission. this cost me $840.00. now it is 119000 miles and transmission gone again. i called gm to explain to them that this is the 4th time and i requested a new transmission and a refund of my $840.00 from last time because for some reason this transmission has a pattern of going out at approximately every 30 to 40000 miles. gm would not assist me with any assistance. the diagnostic this time shows would not shift out of 1st but to determine what parts were bad it would have to be broken down. i was hoping gm would assist me in this matter but i seem to get no where. i hope you can help! *tr

Windshield wiper stops working has to be shut off and restarted. has been recalled but chevy said the they have closed the claims on this recall #04v046000 and will not replace the motor. *tr

My wife heard a clunk when driving. she asked me to drive the vehicle the next day and the transmission failed. *tr

Transmission has failed at 55,000 miles, not driving car but was about to run errands. have had to replace power steering block, alternator, starter, tail lights, instrument panel, radio and electric on a car that is just over 5 years old. the instrument panel, power steering block and transmission are all not under warranty. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the headlights dimmed. the dealer stated that the dimmer switch failed. as october 3, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact stated that the brake lights also failed to illuminate. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: brake lights (nhtsa campaign id number 04v527000), however, the dealer refused to perform the repair. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 100,000.

The passenger side seat belt retractor locks up with out cause .the passenger has to unbuckle the seat belt to release the lock. dealer has checked and offered to replace for $300. i declined. *tr

Loud noise in transmission this after 30,000 miles on a totally rebuilt transmission of my 2002 chevy trailblazer.

Needed new transmission for 2002 chevy trail blazer. only had 61,000 miles. cost $2,650. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a loud pop coming from the engine compartment. he stopped and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was unable to be restarted. there were no warning indicator lights present. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a new transmission was needed. the current and failure mileages were 53,600.

Refer to nhtsa action number: pe07013 and ea07009 . . . . odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle. gm states, "the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak. corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment." odi has opened this engineering analysis to further assess this issue. *jb

In 2005 my 2002 trailblazer - had smelling fumes, ses light, and a bad diagnosis from the dealer. partly due to the codes coming up for the evap system and related purge. after several resets of the ses light, one tech found gas dripping from under the the tank. the tank was replaced at no charge. in 2007 the same problems again - had smelling fumes, ses light, when dealer was contacted they said that the warranty had expire. we showed them a letter that staid that this was an actual problem and that chevrolet will replace the fuel at the end they repaced the fuel tank at no charge. *tr

Pulling onto the highway, when transmission popped and began to whine. reverse gear lost and stuck in 1st gear. took to dealer where diagnosis was failed (stripped) reaction sun shell. fortunately vehicle was traveling at low speed. concerned that failure could have occurred on the highway at greater speed. this vehicle was never used for towing or subjected to any abuse whatsoever. this is a common failure in the 2002 models built during a certain time period. dealer gave some cost concession on transmission replacement, but unwilling to admit component weakness. called gm customer assistance line with no additional support. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:tail lights. on august 18, 2007, he arrived at the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. after servicing the vehicle for five hours, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. the reason was because there was a part in front of the defective part and, if the mechanic broke the part that was not included in the recall, then the dealer would not be responsible for any damages. the dealer further stated that the responsibility and repair costs would fall on the contact. as a result, the vehicle has not been repaired and the tail lights continue to fail. the manufacturer stated that they are looking into the matter, but cannot offer any assistance at this time. as of august 21, 2007, the manufacturer has still not responded. the nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Both brake lights constantly fail. im tired of going back to the dealer, having them tell me they've corrected the problem and a few days later my brake lights are out again. it is truly a pain to travel with infants knowing that the back brake lights are out. we've attempted everything possible and the problem still persists. there appears to be no long term or permanent fix. *tr

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. all seat belts have worked except the passenger one sticks now and then when you break; it won't release. but i have a bigger issue. the middle back seat belt will not longer work. when you go to pull it out of the seat for use, it will not move. i've tried everything. it just stopped working. i called a chevy dealer about the problem and they stated they could look at it and fix it at my own expense. i understand things go on cars and it's my responsibility, but a seat belt that won't come out and work???? how is that my problem and not a defect with the car????? please help or advise. thank you so much. they may have to replace the whole seat and what would that cost? *jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer has developed fuel leak from fuel sending unit module. must have approximately $550.00 repair done for simple safeties sake. can't drive around leaking fuel. unusual for a 5 year old car to develop gas leaks due to manufacturer defect. would like recall and reimbursement for needed repairs. thank you. *tr

I jim emmert have had my trailbazer in the shop more times then i care to remember for all electrical lights not working changing clusters & tail lens . i have had two dealers look and post to have fixed the problems and still haven't. i have spent at least 2,000 dollars and do you know what the manager said don't bring it back take it somewhere else? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the tail lights on the rear driver side are filled with 3/4 of water. he stated that there are no visible cracks on the tail light covers. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage is 16,600 and failure mileage was 16,500.

Went to get gas for my 2002 chevy trailblazer and we i finished and i started my car i put it in reverse and heard a loud clunk noise and then the truck would not go into reverse. then i put it in drive and heard a lot of grinding. i called gmc and they know the trailblazer has a defective transmission and now that i call them with my problem they tell me that i just need to get a gm diagnostics test. done and it just another way for them to get money out of people. *jb

- 2002 chevrolet trailblazer - trailblazer ascender cooling fan clutch & speed sensor assembly. - loud noise coming from cooling fan. while under warranty was told by dealer that the noise was normal and that there were no problems. after warranty expired the fan clutch failed and was then told that the noise was not normal and that this suv has a major problem with the fan clutch. dealer stated that even though this is a part with a very high failure rate it is not a recall item. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact wanted to know why no one has contacted him in regards to the complaint that he filed a year ago. the original complaint was in reference to recall number 10169395 (visibility:windshield wipers). chevrolet informed him that his complaint file was closed and issued him a check for $240. if he cashed the check, that would mean the issue was resolved and he was satisfied with the results. the contact did not cash the check. the failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without warning when she started the vehicle. the dealer stated that there was an electrical short in the steering column and they replaced the steering column and the air bag. the current mileage was 85,298 and failure mileage was 84,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb updated 02/01/08 *tr

We have not had any injuries, yet. the passenger seat belt locks up and will not release unless you take the seat belt off. i have contacted the chevy recall #, but they did not resolve the issue. i did take the vehicle to the dealer when issued the recall, but they did nothing. i do have dated document that states the seat belt retractor needs to be replaced, but they would not replace it under the recall. *jb

I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer ltz. the problem that i'm having is that the driver side mirror loses its memory and always needs adjusting when starting up the vehicle and even while driving!!! i have done everything that the manual suggest and even took it to the dealership twice to have it worked on. the problem came back and is still present. i think that this is a huge safety matter for the fact that the mirror moves on its own while i'm driving the vehicle. i hope something is done about this in the near future. thanks. *jb

I have a chevy trailblazer ltz 2002,"bought it brand new" excellent condition 75,000. i had a transmission flush done at 50,000 miles as requested. i get oil changes done every 3,000 miles. on august 5th 2007 i noticed transmission fluid splattered all over the under carriage of my vehicle and the back window. took the car to a my mechanic who recommended i take the car to transmission specialist "amoco"so i did. need my transmission rebuilt, fluid leaking out of air port in transmission, the drums defective. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 20 mph, the electronic gauges began to flash off and on. the contact also stated that the speedometer went from zero, to top speed, and then back to zero. the passenger side air bag deployed without warning as well. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they cannot repair the vehicle due to liability reasons. the current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact detected gas fumes inside and outside the vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel line and fuel pump were corroded. as of july 17, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. there was a defect investigation for the fuel pump (nhtsa action # pe07013). the vin was unknown. the current mileage is 76,000 and failure mileage was 75,500.

I own a 2002 trailblazer that stalled for no apparent reason. i did not understand it because one day it will stall at every single red light or stop sign and then the next day it will be fine. when i start to slow down at a stop sign or such the needle in the rpm gauge goes nuts and the vehicle starts to kind of buck a little and then idles really low or it will rev itself up to about 3000 rpm. so when i get to the stop it just shuts off, no lights come on in the instrument panel or nothing. most times i just put it in park , turn the key to the off position and then start it back up. runs normal then, well maybe until the next stop. only one other time did i go to start it back up and it wouldn't start but only for a second and then it did start. also, it revved while i wa s just driving normally. it has had numerous other problems so when i took it to the chevrolet dealer i purchased it from for another problem as well as me telling them about this, they had overnight, said they took it for a drive and nothing happened, which i told them that it doesn't happen every time you stop or every day. they also said since no service engine lights or anything came on they couldn't tell what the problem is when they put it on the diagnostic machine. so i have no clue what to do but to keep driving it and maybe someone will rearend me because it stalls in the middle of the highway. i feel half afraid to drive it anymore. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact's wife was involved in a crash with an oncoming vehicle. the vehicle at fault struck the front and rear driver side doors of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. his wife suffered a cracked rib, cartilage damage, and internal damage. property damage was also involved. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact smelled gas fumes between the radiator and the fuel tank when he started the vehicle. after a few minutes of driving, he noticed fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank to the bottom. the current and failure mileages were 115,700.

Doors rattle and shift while driving down the road. the windows also rattle, particularly on the drivers side, front and back. also, the air/heat blower is stuck on #4. it won't blow on any other settings

I have a 2002 trailblazer. the transmission has failed twice since i bought it. the first time it was at 26,990 miles and the second time it was at 61,062 miles. both times the transmission failed it was without any warning while i was driving it. the transmission would not move from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd unless i took my foot off of the gas. in both instances i also lost reverse. the first time it happened i was lucky because it was under warranty. the second time it happened it was 2 months and 1,000 miles after my extended warranty expired. the dealership quoted $2,038 to fix it (not replace it) but offered me a 10% discount. i didn't have a choice because i needed my vehicle. since then i have found that this is a frequent problem that gm is aware of however they will not make a recall. what are my options? this is definitely a safety concern as there is no warning when the transmission fails. *tr

I got in the car to go to work the other day and as soon as i put the car in drive and stepped on the gas it made a loud fan noise that made the car sound like an airplane taking off. this was the first time the car had ever made that noise. i drove the car around that day before getting it to a mechanic. the mechanic said it was the fan clutch that needed to be replaced. i believe they said it was an electronic relay, which was why it cost $600 to replace. the suv was a 2002 model and had 57,500 miles on it.*ak

2002 chevrolet trailblazer; vehicle was idling when i noticed a stream of fluid coming from underneath, near the middle. found it to be gasoline coming from the front end area of the gasoline tank. rate of leakage was about 1/4 gallon per minute. leakage stopped when vehicle was turned off. took to dealer - replaced leaking fuel sending unit.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that over a year ago, she paid to have a new fuel tank installed in her vehicle. two weeks ago, she began smelling gasoline again and took her vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that she needs another fuel tank. on june 18, 2007, the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the fuel tanks are faulty on her make and model of vehicle. she called to schedule an appointment for repair and was told that she would have to pay for the repair first and get reimbursed afterwards. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage is 73,000 and failure mileage was 72,600.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle flipped over and crashed into an embankment. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. the road conditions were dry. the driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle has not been examined by the manufacturer. a police report was filed. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Strong smell of gasoline when starting the truck coming from under where back tire well is. *tr

I recently purchased a 2002 chevy trailblazer, and it's about 86,000 miles on it. at about 100,000 my transmission went. i did some research, and found out that there were many people who owned this same vehicle who had the same exact problem. i also learned that this piece that is used in the transmission called the sun shield has been the problem for a lot of people. the transmission specialist that fixed my vehicle told me that this sun shield is a faulty, and a lot of gm, and chevy owners have problems with it. there is a huge amount of people out there that are having this same problem with the same 2002 chevy trailblazer. i was driving on the highway, and suddenly felt that something was wrong. i am just happy that i pulled over when i did, because there was a lot of traffic that day. i was very scared, because i was alone in this car, and also i did not want to be hit from behind when i was pulling over to the shoulder of the highway. i called the gm dealer, and they said that they could do nothing for me. even when i explained to them what had happended, and that this had happened to a lot of other people. i was told that my car was not under warranty, and this was not one of the many recalls that this truck has. i then had to fix this truck myself, and it cost me 2,300. the sun shield was replaced by something called the beast which i was told would be very very durable unlike the gm sun shield part. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. on january 17, 2007, the contact heard a loud boom and the transmission failed while driving 10 mph. he then coasted the vehicle at 5 mph to the nearest shop. the mechanic stated that the actuator fell from the transmission and the entire transmission failed. the contact was also informed that all four tires were rotted and needed to be replaced. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 28,000 and failure mileage was 22,900. the consumer stated wants to gm to pay the cost of repairs for the defects in the vehicle, however consumer is stating not responsible for defect the part provided is not the same part stated in the recall. updated 06/08/07 *tr

1. other than several recalls for a faulty tail light, which still does not work properly on 2002 trailblazer did not have any major problems prior to the incident on september 10, 2005.*ak 1. while driving home on about the evening of september 10, 2005 my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 47,427 miles suddenly groaned loudly and rapidly decelerated approximately 1/4 mile from my house. i was able to get home at a speed of about five mph. when i arrived home i contacted my mechanic who said it sounded like a transmission problem. my mechanic looked at the vehicle and told me it was the transmission which he was unable to repair. he suggested i contact my dealer as he felt the vehicle did not have high enough mileage to warrant tranmission failure. i contacted tillery chevrolet in moriarty, nm where i purchased the vehicle and spoke with mr. glen tillery. he asked if i had purchased the extended warranty package. upon hearing i did not purchase the extended warranty package mr. tillery gave me the approximate price for his dealership to repair my vehicle. i felt his price was high and the dealership is located approximately 50 miles from my house which was too far to drive my vehicle in its condition. i received recommendations from other people and took my trailblazer to budget transmission in albuquerque, nm. budget looked at the transmission and stated it needed to be replaced which i authorized. when i picked up my vehicle the technician informed me my transmission failure was due to a faulty sunshell. the price to repair the vehicle was $1,813.68 3. the repairs included a rebuilt transmission and torque converter. the original parts are not available.

Tl*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.

2002 trailblazer customer states that the fuel module is corroded and had to replaced customer wants to reimbursed**cc *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer fuel pump module corroded and was leaking fuel. *tr

2002 chevy trailblazer transmission failure. i was driving vehicle, stopped at a stop sign and when attempting to drive, vehicle wouldn't move. i only had a 1st and 2nd gear, no reverse, drive, or 3rd gear at all. i have researched this issue and found hundreds of similar complaints, some were near serious consequences. public consensus seems to be that gm is aware of the problems (due to hundreds of phone call complaints) but refuses to recall transmissions until nhtsa forces them to. gm has been offering a 30% rebate on the repair costs, which exceeded $2,000.00 i haven't yet spoken to gm, but am sure to get the "run around". i have to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop today. *tr

I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when my vehicle had 62,509 mileage i parked the vehicle at a friend's house. the vehicle leaked a large puddle of fuel on his newly sealed driveway. when i took it in to service the fuel level sender was replaced because the inlet and/or outlet tubes on top of the fuel sender were corroded and leaking fuel. this was a premature failure since the design should have been validated to 100,000 miles +.*ak

Chevrolet 02 trailblazer transmission failure.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls. the contact smelled gasoline fumes from the rear of the vehicle. a pool of gasoline was discovered underneath the vehicle. on march 12, 2007 the contact located an open investigation on the nhtsa website action # pe07013 regarding fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. the dealer stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, and will take three to four hours to pull the gas tank, and $700.00 for the repair. the contact stated that this was a safety problem because the vehicle could catch on fire. the current and failure mileages were 107,758.*ak

Side mirrors no longer have memory of last position. i will find the mirrors pointing in different directions every time i start my vehicle. every itme i have to reajust both outside mirrors to the correct position.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the dashboard panel illuminated intermittently. the failure prevented the dashboard from displaying the speedometer and tachometer. occasionally, the tachometer and speedometer displayed incorrect speeds. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed an instrument panel cluster, and mentioned recall # 03v096000 for the electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. although this vehicle was excluded from the recall, the contact did not feel obligated to pay for the repairs since general motors was aware of the recall. the current mileage was 72,449 , and failure mileage was 71,000.*ak

Tl*- the contact stated that while having the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer parked in the incline driveway with the emergency brake engaged the vehicle rolled from the park position and crashed into the house. this failure happened to the contact's vehicle twice. the first time on january 29, 2007 , and the second time was on march 17, 2007. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and felt that the vehicle should be cover under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 01v334000 for the power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive), but the dealer stated that the vehicle did not fall under the recall. the current and failure mileage were both 40,000. *ak

Transmission made a loud squelling noise as i began to accelerate, then would not go into gear smoothly (between 30 and 40 miles per hour) after that. i later tried to put the car in reverse, and i had no reverse.*ak

I have had two 2002 trailblazers both developed gas leaks from the gas tank . gm did not agree to repair either one. *ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the air bag light will not go off. she was told by the dealer that the sir module was not communicating with the computer. the air bag light first turned on in december 2006, and again on march 26 2007. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,728.*ak

I had the fan clutch replaced on my 02 trailblazer at 75,000 miles. the clutch fan sticking, making a very loud roaring noise that the dealership calls normal. the fan had been doing this virtually since new purchase, but only occasionally and always went away quickly. nothing i could demonstrate to the service department. until it failed. *ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when the brake pedal was depressed, the exterior brake lights would not illuminate. the hazard lights would not illuminate when he turns on the switch. he felt that the vehicle should be a part of recall # 01v364000. the manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle is not part of the recall. the vehicle's current mileage was 55,000 miles.

Two years ago the liftgate when closing would not lock and remote lock key fob failed to work. dashlight indicated that tailgate was ajar and dome lights remained on. in the last year the controls on the driver' s door quit working. the power locks, windows, and side mirror controls did not work. rear defroster will not work. no parts have been replaced because dealerships will not do it for free. i could not afford to fix this problem. very frustrating.....first new vehicle, and it will be my one and only chevrolet. i will no longer purchase from gm due to their lack of willingness to fix a problem that they were aware existed in many vehicles. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked the vehicle was dripping gas. the contact took the vehicle to a local shop and several gas leaks were discovered. the dealer was called to check for any recalls on the vehicle, but there were none. the mechanic disassembled the gas tank, and found that the electric fuel pump module was completely corroded. the current and failure mileage were 50857.*ak

A couple months ago my right rear brake light went out. and i replaced it. then last week my truck did not start. and i realized i had a dead battery, but nothing had been left on. i then discovered my left rear brake light had burned out . no sooner before i could replace it my right rear , the center rear and the left rear all stay on like the brake is applied . this is very unsafe to operate and am concerned on how i am going to get this repaired let alone get it to a automotive shop. *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the air bag light illuminated for 6 months. the dealer was unable to diagnosis the failure. the manufacturer will not assist her with the failure and didn't mention that there was an existing recall #02v222000: air bags:frontal. the light illuminated for 6 months. when the weather was warm the light was not on. however, during the cold months it illuminated. the current and failure mileage were both 105,000. *ak

Windshield wiper module: there have been multiple recalls on the windshield wiper systems on chevy trailblazers (three on my vehicle). my windshield wiper crawls to a stop when set on high speed in heavy rain, making it difficult to see and dangerous to drive. i have been told by the dealer that i need to replace the windshield wiper module at a cost of $350+ because it has a short in it, but it is not covered under the recall. this is a safety issue with a known defective part, yet the manufacturer is refusing to replace or repair the defect. windshield wiper modules are closed systems and if mine has a short in it, it is because the manufacturer was faulty and moisture was allowed to get in. *jb

Transmission failure. *jb

I was pulling a trailer with a 2002 chevy trailblazer and it switched into 4 lo on its own causing me to loose control of the vehicle. i have had this problem with the 4 wheel drive for over a year. i have been turned away by gm and gm dealerships when i brought the problem to their attention. *jb

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer at 60 mph she smelled ammonia and eventually she smelled smoke. the contact stated she did not see smoke until she pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. the contact stated approximately three minutes after exiting the vehicle she saw a fire underneath the steering wheel. the fire department informed the contact the cause of the fire was an electrical problem underneath the steering inside the dash board. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the contact stated her insurance company inspected the vehicle. the vehicle currently had 94000 miles. *ak consumer provided pictures of the damaged vehicle and incident report. update 4/9 *tr

2002 chevrolet trailblazer with problems with car radio customer wants reimbursement for repairs**cc some type of electrical problem caused a loud pop to come through the speakers. the caused the radio to short out and the speakers to blow. the radio and speakers had been replaced several times. the amplifier also had to be replaced. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions but they have been unable to correct the problem. the middle seat belt in the second row locked up as soon as it was fastened into the buckle. when the defroster was used the consumer heard a clicking noise. the dealer replaced the mode actuator and mode valve per tsb 04-01-38-002. the quarter panel on the roof seam sealer cracked and was rusted. the pull down strap on the rear hatch broke. the sway bar broke. a grinding noise was heard coming from the left front wheel when making sharp left turn. the dealer determined that suspension was misaligned and caused shield to touch rotor. the instrument cluster gauge was inoperative. the rear wiper did not touch the rear windshield. there was a high pitched noise coming from the right side tire whenever in motion. the dealer indicated it was improperly sealed. *nm

This will be the third time i have had my trailblazer to the dealer for the same problem. when driving, the car will shift itself between 2hi and 4 hi. also, after utilizing the selector on two occasions the car got stuck in neutral and had to be towed. after being treated like an ignorant woman who doesn't know how to operate the controls i am finally changing dealers. maybe they should read this and see that apparently i am not the only person having these problems. *jb

My windshield wiper motor seems to stall causing interrupted operation. this was the subject of a recall in 2004 and i had the vehicle serviced at that time in accordance with the recall. but the problem seems to have occurred again. *nm

I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer and recently experienced loud, roaring noise from engine coupled with reduced power and very poor gas mileage. took the vehicle to a dealer and confirmed the fan clutch had failed. dealer quote was $637.50 to repair. i ultimately purchased the part online and had it installed by a local mechanic and saved myself around $260. vehicle runs fine now. i cannot believe gm has not issued a recall for this issue. a simple internet search will return hundreds of posts related to the fan clutch failure. very disappointing. *nm

Transmission slips out of gear while in operation in all gears. on previous complaint i stated that repair was costly. at this point tech. says that small "o" ring clip did $2,000.00 in damage to sun gear,shell, and major drive gears and casing as well. this vehicle only has 51k mi. on it. we believe there was a situation of defective this vehicle was sold as a certified used at top dollar. parts according to the tech. *jb

Service 4wd light came on after numerous attempts to change the transfer case from awd to 4wd. dealer telling me that its a motor sensor that encodes the transfer to shift. this is the second repair on the same part. i would like this part recalled and to be reimbursed money for repairing it myself. *nm

When my car was within the manufacturer's warranty, the seat belt and air bag light would come on intermittently. dealer could not duplicate. now the lights come on and or blink continuously. service bulletin seems to match 02v222000. dealer says no recalls match complaint. mechanic says there are no codes. the module that controls the seat belt and airbags has malfunctioned. two other modules have been replaced under extended warranty, will not cover anything related to safety. parts and labor are $500.00 alone! *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer, slips out of gear, 1,2,3,4. and slams back while in operation. consulted dealer, dealer said no recalls available. this happened 3x's. we stopped driving vehicle. on second incident a qualified individual said that there are issues in the transmission. dealer still said no bulletins on this vehicle at large. dealer stated that i take the vehicle to the vendor in which they do business with for inspection. vendor who is repairing vehicle claims a clip or spring slipped out somewhere destroyed come major parts and also the casing. i have asked vendor to hold all parts. so far this episode is very costly. *jb

I live in southwest ohio and i own a 2002 trailblazer. i noticed that in december of 2006, my rear windshield wiper would not function when turned on. shortly thereafter, we had our first frost and i noticed that the rear defogger/defroster was not working. it is now nearly 0 degrees outside and even if i clean the window with a scraper, it still frosts up while driving. i have looked for a fuse to replace, but find none for the rear defrost, and the one for the rear wiper is fine. just yesterday, i picked up some large items at a home improvement store and was unable to unlock the rear gate, i tried to use the button on my remote, to which the car no longer responds, even with new battery, i tried to unlock it from the driver side controls with the car off and turned on, but nothing happened. so there me and my pregnant wife were standing in zero temperature weather with three large items on a cart and nowhere to go with them. we ended up paying somebody to haul them to our house. *nm

It all started around 40,000 miles i have had all interior problems. i have one speaker in my car that works, sometimes if i am lucky they all will come one but not. i have a light behind my temp. control that comes on and off when it want to, and now of all my head lights and day lamps work when they want to. i was told that the car has faulty wires (as if) and i bought this car for what to buy another car in after four years (no). they say you pay for what you get well i have put more into it than what i have got (head pain)! i almost got hit not knowing i had no lights. and got pulled over once! now i have to pay to have my car inspected to find the wire defect and then get it fixed (the car is not worth it). *nm

About 1 month ago we started smelling gas fumes and than we started to notice gas was leaking from our tank onto the ground. when we brought it into the mechanic they told us we had a leak in the fuel tank. our car is a 2002 trailblazer ltz and it just hit 52,000 miles. it has been garage kept the entire time. when we contact the dealer we bought it from they said it was no longer under warrenty and there was not tsb's out. after some research i found the tsb that was put out for this defect. i have not recevied a recall and am experiencing a difficult time getting this problem resloved. *nm

At 34000 miles 4 wheel drive transfer case failed and the rear differential had to be replaced, still under warranty. at 70000 miles both repairs are needed again along with others- sway bar worn, short in headlights (previously repaired), interior lights shorting. dealership quoted around $3000 to fix everything. nothing they can do about any of the problems. so the vehicle is without 4 wld and often only has 1 working headlight. *nm

Tl* - while driving the contact stated that vehicle seemed to shift into neutral and he couldn't get it to go faster than 25 mph. the contact has had the transmission repaired once before. *ak the consumer stated the transmission failed twice. updated 02/27/07. *jb

I kept smelling the strong odor of gasoline in the garage or even in the parking lot for about a day after i filled my fuel tank on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. there sometimes was a wet spot on the garage floor near the filler cap that appeared to be gasoline. the "check engine soon" light eventually came on. the dealer could find nothing wrong when they pressure-tested the fuel system but the computer fault code indicated an evaporative emissions failure. they re-set the light, but the problem persisted and the light soon came back on the next time i re-fueled. i read somewhere on the nets website about other trailblazer owners who had a broken check ball in their filler necks. i suggested this to the dealer who confirmed that this was my problem too. they charged me nearly $300 to repair the tank neck. i feel that this is the result of defective emissions control device and therefore should be covered under warranty. (i have only 50 k miles on the vehicle). at what point does something like this become a recall since this seems to be happening to others as well? *nm

Transmission failed in 2002 trailblazer on 12/21 with 93,000 miles while traveling with family on christmas weekend. left stranded on highway and had to be towed. will not go in reverse and will not go into second gear. mechanic said gm parts are inferior and he will replace with aftermarket which will be much better. transmission should last much longer than this. i have had vehicle with 250,000 miles on the odometer and not had transmission problems. gm should admit there is a problem and recall this transmission. *jb

2002 trailblazer transmission has failed twice . first failure was at 38,000 miles and second failure is at 83000 miles. the failures happened both times at the exact same location as i was entering a major highway from a stop sign. purchased a new transmission at 38,000 miles costing over $1300 dollars to get a new transmission vs. a rebuilt one. i believe gm know there is a problem with this vehicle however , fail to fix the problem. i am afraid this vehicle will result in harm or death to my family if the transmission keep going out this way. *jb

2002 trailblazer is leaking fuel and needs a new fuel modular and filter. this defect is a serious threat to people driving this type of vehicle. *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the transmission was slipping gears. the contact stated that he had the original transmission replaced at 8000 mile by an authorized dealer, and now was experiencing the same difficulty with the gears slipping down speeds ,and the transmission not engaging. the contact said that this happened often at 45 mph, and the weather has not been a factor. the contact stated that instrument panel lights turned off for a day on 1-3-07, and when the instrument panel lights turned back on the air bag light stayed on. he has had the vehicle fixed three times for the instrument panel lights turning on and off. *ak

2002 chevrolet trailblazer left low beam bulb stopped functioning. when i replaced it i found that the connector was black and melted. the replacement connector was significantly more robust. *jb

Summary: -2002 trailblazer lt 2wd -transmission failure at 78,000 miles -near accident with two children in car ages 2 and 7 -major repair cost -significant safety problem -multiple listings of identical failures (sun shell/ reaction gear) planetary system. -reportedly known defective and (under designed) part. this will be the nhtsa's responsibility to investigate and sort out. -some reports of a "silent recall" however never acknowledged with my conversations -no warning of oncoming failure -owners manual doesn't recommend any transmission service until 100,000 miles -never towed anything -wife driven/ garage kept -significant engineering accomplishments in transmissions have been made in the past decade with materials and lubricants. there is absolutely no reason a tranny should fall apart on an automobile towing or not under 100,000 miles especially if your following the manufacturers maintenance recommendations. -gm covered 30% after lengthy time. -technician described failure as: "when we see these problems its almost always what we call the sun-shell grenades" now, since you limit your description to 2000 characters which doesn't allow a complete description i will leave you with the summary and give you the location of the full report which i hope you take the time to review because of the safety problem. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.ef15323/221 thanks for your consideration. *nm

2002 trailblazer lt has 69 thousand miles now, auto trans came out sun gear was told it cost 3 thousand to fix made a fuss cost 1 thousand but the real bad thing going on is it will go into 4wd by its self and has been doing this off and on,, i don't drive it anymore until i can figure what the dealer is gonna do with it or gm, while going down the rd it will do this and a loud noise will follow could lose control,,also when backing it seems to be in a bind sometimes,,this auto isn't safe to be on the rd.. *nm

I also had a noise from underneath vehicle getting louder over 3-4 days then smell of gas began and got very strong after a couple days. when it smelled bad we took it to a shop and the fuel sending unit and filter needed replaced. there was a small hole which was caused by corrosion that the mechanic said he had never seen this before. he said if i hadn't brought it when i did that the vehicle could have caught on fire. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the odor of fuel was noticed in the cab of the vehicle. it was driven to an independent repair shop, who replaced the synchronize valve, fuel sending unit and fuel filter. the consumer was told the problem was with the sending unit. the consumer had the problem repaired, however it resurfaced again. updated 12/18/06. *jb

While driving my 2002 chevy trailblazer, i heard a loud chunk in the transmission and then a whining noise and loss of power. there is no reverse and the transmission slips when going through the gears, it finally engages but takes some foot work. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 65 mph on the highway, the brakes pulsated, and there was an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined that all four rotors were corrosive and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted.

I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz, purchased brand new in the spring of 2002. in the early part of 2003, my side view mirrors, which are equipped to have memory options such as reverse curbview assist, started malfunctioning. the mirrors would no longer hold their memory, resulting in an adjustment to both mirrors every time i got in the car. sometimes the mirrors would appear to get stuck and make a clicking noise. dangerously, sometimes i would look to change lanes and realize my mirrors were not correct--they might be pointing up at the sky or down at the ground. eventually, i quit using the reverse curbview assist option (where the mirrors tilt down to help to parallel park when in reverse) because i was hoping that not moving the mirrors at all would help. the local dealership replaced the actuators in 2003 and reset the transmitter recently on 9/20/06. this helped the memory mirrors for some time. but now, i am bringing the car into the dealership for the third time for the same problem on 12/13/06--one or both mirrors will not hold their memory and i have to readjust them. the dealership is lost as to how to fix the problem and does not acknowledge this as a prevalent problem, although i have printed out numerous complaints about the mirrors found on-line from consumers. i am not sure if the problem is computer related or parts related, but obviously replacing parts (the actuators) did not permanently fix this problem. this is a safety issue when you expect your mirrors to be in the correct position for lane changing and they are not; it is also an extreme annoyance for what is supposed to be a nice suv with a nice price tag.*jb

I was driving my car home when the car would no longer accelerate. all it would do is make a loud whining noise when the gas pedal was pushed. with less than 70,000 miles on the car and regular maintenance, there should not be an issue with the transmission. i nearly had a wreck just trying to get off the exit ramp and to the nearest auto shop. *jb

Since purchasing this vehicle i have spent quite a few dollars in replacing low-beam headlight bulbs. i notice the lights are occasionally flickering and frequently burn out bulbs. i constantly have to drive at night without low-beams, having to use my high-beams which is annoying to other drivers and could cause an accident. i have had bulbs replaced and even the lamp socket assembly at one time, but the problem continues and my warranty ran out.*jb

Dt*: the contact stated the airbag light illuminated upon initially starting the engine. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test which produced a failure code for the airbag sensor. there was a nhtsa recall, # 02v222000, regarding the air bags. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the dealer was alerted, and the manufacturer was not contacted. updated 12/18/2006 - *nm

I just purchased this 2002 trailblazer sept 30 2006.. it was november 22, 2006- the 4 wheel drive indicator lights were blinking when i put it in reverse. the onstar lights were on. the seat belt lights were on. later the next day, my father got in my vehicle to move it, when the brake sensor came on and wouldn't go off. he didn't use the emergency brake. my father called apple chevy in west york pa to see what they could do. the 24th they called and said the vehicle needed a e.b.c.m. ( electronic brake control module ). i have a 9 month old son. i get to go pay for the bill, and it costs 930. 25 for a vehicle that wasn't that old. it does have 144, 000 + miles but it was well maintained or so i thought. they did a car fax and it was clean. or so i thought. apple chevy in west york wouldn't help with any cost repairs. they said when you get an as is vehicle, its your problem. well after 4 vehicles that my dad bought from them, we are no longer customers. me being a hot head, my dad told me to not say nothing and be nice. i kept my comments to a low roar. i called the general manager and he said an as is sale is what it is. i got no satisfaction. but a comment i said to him was- what if it was your wife and son what would you do? he said i wouldn't buy an as is vehicle. i basically asked if he wanted some lemonade from the vehicle i just got. i said well i must have sucker written on my head and that next time warn me about getting more ky for the screwing i just received. he basically said sorry i feel that way. we could bring it back and get something different from them. but i basically said no and hung up. still the radio malfunctions, the 4 wheel drive may work sometimes, the vehicle acted like it was in neutral. then after being towed, it acts fine. so at present, it sits in my parents garage not driven with $ i still pay for insurance and payments. i did hear a grinding from the shifter when putting it into drive. i don't trust it. thank you. *jb

Automatic transmission failure. will not shift into 3rd. when attempting to shift from 2nd to 3rd, it goes into neutral and engine races. *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer with perfect service history, has constant transmission issues and now has a blown transmission and gm had offered to pay for half, ok'd with my local dealer and later changed their mind after three weeks of trying to get it to be fixed. because they have strung me along i now have a $3000 bill to fix it and a $1200 rental bill because they told me to hold off getting it fixed because they could help me. *nm

2002 trailblazer with approx. 34,000 miles; purchased new. as i was driving. there was a loud, violent clunk from under the car. i was able to coast around a corner and into the right lane of another street. after waiting for over an hour for a tow truck, i was forced to drive the car (slowly) about 1/4 mile into a large parking lot. the entire time i was driving, there was a loud whining noise. when i tried to back up the car, there was no reverse gear. the tow truck driver took me and the car to a chevrolet dealer. the service person called me a short time later to say the sun shield was broken, and repairs would be a minimum of $1800, possibly more if additional problems were found once the transmission was pulled. even though there are only 34,000 miles on the car, he advised that it was 1-1/2 years past the time portion of the warranty. my car is still at the dealership until i can do more research into the apparently widespread problem with this car. *nm

I have owned my chevy trailblazer since october 16, 2004. i am the second owner of the vehicle. i purchased this vehicle 6 months after a safety recall was issued on the seat belts on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. i have recently had a problem with the driver side seat belt it has extracted and will not retract. i took it to crystal chevrolet in crystal river florida for them to try and determine the problem. they have determined that it is the mechanisms inside the seat belt retractor. they told me that the system showed that the recall had already been done on this vehicle based on my vin number. i was told that there was nothing that they would do for me unless i wanted to pay them 325.00 to repair it. i don't feel that this should be an expense i should incur due to the fact that the recall clearly states that when sent in for the recall it would only be replaced if necessary. i feel that at that time there may have not been a problem with it therefore it wouldn't have been replaced and now that i am having problems with i am told that it can't be repaired due to me not being the 1st owner and that it was already brought in to gm for this problem. this is clearly a safety issue that should be definitely taken care of on the behalf of gm. there is no proof that this vehicles problem was actually replaced at the time of the recall. *jb

Transmission went out at 56,000 miles. dealer diagnosed problem as a faulty sunshell, which from what i am reading, is a problem on many gm vehicles. i called gm customer assistance since i can not afford the $1,300 bill for this problem, and they say they will not offer me any assistance since i purchased the vehicle used. regardless, the faulty part is an issue gm needs to address!!! *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel was inoperable. there was a nhtsa recall, #03v096000, regarding the electrical; wiring; interior/under dash. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

I drive a 2002 chevy trailblazer 4wd and my son was driving the vehicle on halloween night. he was driving the speed limit of 30 mph and swerved to avoid a possum in the road, he overcorrected and lost control of the car causing the car to colide with a tree at the front panel and driver's side door. upon impact the air bag did not inflate and the car immediately caught fire. luckily my son was able to crawl out the passenger side window but this could have been a terrible situation. we would like to know why the airbag did not inflate and why the car would have caught on fire with a driver's side impact?

Our motor came to part. we've only had a few visits to the dealership which was not recorded. when we notified the dealership he gave us papers of a special warranty put on our vehicle. one that last until 100,000. problem being we've never received one page of this. we have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while parked the driver side seat belt locked up and would not retract. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer for nhtsa recall, # 04v201000 regarding seat belts. after a year, the same issue recurred. updated 11/16/06. *jb the air bag light illuminated. the shifter would stick when trying to move it from park to drive. the moonroof would not close

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on a gravel road, control of the vehicle was lost and it crashed into a tree head on. the air bags did not deploy. there was no prior braking and seat belts were worn. the driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was later towed to an independent repair shop. the dealer was alerted.

I bought a 2002 trailblazer lzt on 8/5/06 from carmax. vehicle had been doing fine until 11/14/06. i was pulling out on the road making a left hand turn and it just slipped into neutral on it's own and left me stranded in the middle of the road with a fed ex truck barreling towards me. i shifted the car into neutral and switched it over to the 4wd and it went into gear. i had the car towed to the carmax where i purchased it from and they found a service bulletin on this vehicle for this same problem although when taken to a transmission shop they can find no evident problems with the car. i have looked up this vehicle on my car stats.com and was horrified to find hundreds of complaints on this vehicle. gm needs to do something about this problem before people get seriously hurt or killed! i am absolutely terrified to take my (2) children with me anywhere until this problem is fixed. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 5 mph, a loud noise was heard. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the cooling fan needed to be replaced.

Planetary gear in transmission - no signs of failure until i lost second gear, forth gear and reverse. i do not pull or tow anything and the car only has 56000 miles. the more i read about this gear the more i am disappointed. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while having a light bulb changed at the dealership, a recall was found on the windshield wiper/washer, #04v046000. although no problems were reported, the dealer inspected the part. after the inspection the wiper/washer would turn on and off on its own intermittently. the vehicle was returned to the dealer. updated 10/16/2006 - the wiper cover shorted and the switch had an open circuit. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on various road conditions, the odor of gasoline was present in the cab. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel fittings needed to be replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the gasoline storage tank assembly needed to be replaced, but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified.

My 2002 trailblazer sounds like a jet engine when preparing to start out in the drive position at all times no matter when speed you start out in. the auto mechanic i took it to several times said it would cost hundreds to replace the clutch fan to see if this would fix the problem possibly more and it is using way too much gas now. *jb

Fan clutch has/is failing. hangs and doesn't always release even if vehicle has been sitting for days. no 'logic' as to when it chooses to disengage. no engine fault light. is as likely to be fully engaged on a cold morning as a hot day. affects mileage and by inference emissions. this is a chronic trailblazer problem per my mechanic and web complaint evidence. *nm

Became difficult to start engine over 3 days. then could smell gas. fuel sending unit had 2 tiny holes. could have caught on fire. 8jb

Consumer received two recalls for the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer for windshield wipers and tail lights. mechanic fixed the tail lights but did not repair the windshield wipers. *kb the dealer informed the consumer he would receive new blades and that would take care of the problem, however those blades didn't work any better. *jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer electrical fire in the fuse box under the hood and has been replaced. lower ball joints had to be replaced because they wore out the tires. *kb *jb

In aug. of this year i was driving with my friend in the back seat when i made a turn the left rear door opened. i pulled over to close it , door would not latch. about one year ago same problem. paid dealer to fix same latch. oct 2005 gm recalled only ext. versions of 2002 trailblazer. i have a reg. trailblazer. door cannot be used because it will not latch closed. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated after starting the vehicle, the fan clutch would not disengage. the dealer determined the fan clutch needed to be replaced. *ak

Trailblazer rolled on straight road. vehicle had side and front air bags that did not operate as vehicle crashed. only protection offered was the seat belt. may have had only minor injury if equipment operated but my wife was badly hurt. *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer while starting the vehicle, the key has been turned completely in the ignition, a fast, continuous clicking noise will start. (kind of sounds like a detonation device) sounds like it is coming from somewhere in the dash. relay sensor? overhead lights turn on and off without prompting. while driving, the inside lights flicker on and of. when car is parked and off, inside overhead lights are off - several hours later, return to find inside overhead light(s) on - car was locked. fast clicking noise is made for several seconds when the air conditioner setting is changed from one setting to another. in example: clicking noise will start when you turn the dial to change from feet and mid body air, to feet air only. *jb

When i first bought my 2002 trailblazer, the fan clutch would occasionally be fully engaged when i started the truck in the morning. it usually resumed normal function within a mile or so. as of yesterday, it will not disengage and the check engine light came on. it sounds like the labor to replace this clutch is very high. i'm not sure if i dare tackle this myself, but the thought of paying $700 to replace something that shouldn't fail at 47,000 miles is disgusting. *nm

There is a loud roaring sound from under the hood. (sounds like a jet engine.) vehicle dealer says that vehicle has a bad cooling fan clutch and that the related computer software needs reprogramming. this loud noise problem used to only happen when the vehicle was cold and would go away after about a half mile. vehicle appears not to shift properly (automatic transmission) and the vehicle does not accelerate well while this loud sound is present. sometimes now the problem occurs when the vehicle is warmed-up. the loud noise goes away after a short while. *nm

A/c is running ok then, it starts blowing warm air. outside temp display drops quickly until it reaches +28 deg.f. (note that outside temp is +85 deg.f.) outside temp display starts rising slowly. when crosses +30 deg.f, a/c starts blowing cold air again. outside temp display then sticks at +50 deg.f and does not go any higher. *nm

2002 trailblazer was running bad around 34000 miles. took it to dealership and they had to fix the rear differential and reprogram the 4 wheel drive transfer case. all repairs were under warranty. i am now having the same problems at 70000 miles. dealership wants to charge about $2000 to fix the problems. have talked to several other trail blazer owners and mechanics and it seems that gm has a lot of problems like this, but won't do anything about it. *jb

A/c initially operates normally. outside temp display then begins decreasing. when displayed temp passes +25 deg.f, a/c no longer produces cold air. outside temp display continues dropping to -34 deg.f. after ~5 minutes, outside temp display starts rising. when temp display passes +25 deg.f, a/c starts producing cold air again. outside temp display reaches correct outside temp. occurs intermittently (i.e., once or twice a day -- or not). *nm

Monday dec. 19th. 2005 thread came off of right front tire. tire was b.f. goodrich #1bf11uc111902 /lt24575r16 vehicle was 2002 chevrolet trailblazer tire purchased from buss chev. 9-25-02 buss chev. got tire for sale from u.s. tire & exhaust combined locks, wi. 54113 complaint made to u.s. tire consulant steve krueger. complaint # aa5440872 came back as tire was run flat. we felt this was not the case. asked steve krueger to resumit. he said it would take 2-3 months. never got a answer back. thats why i'm filing this complaint. *jb

My 2002 trailblazer transmission cooler line failed when we went to replace it we were told that both lines had to be replaced ( only 1 was bad) because gm redesigned this part if the part was redesigned then they must have realized a mistake and this should have been recalled. we were lucky we noticed ours leaking when we did. we saw smoke and stopped before a fire. now waiting on parts to fix, dealer item only and not in stock. trailblazer not old enough for this to be happening. *jb

The right side mirror on my 2002 trailblazer changes settings whenever the car is put into reverse even when this feature has been locked out. it does not return to the proper setting for driving and i have had two recent close calls by not being able to see cars approaching on my right side. the mirror and controls were checked several times and the mirror replaced once while the car was in warranty. i would be happy if the backup feature would stay locked out but have the control feature work so i could adjust the mirrors and have them stay adjusted. this has been a problem since the car was new but the recent close calls scared me into reporting it. *jb

1. we have always had problems with our 2002 trailblazer. at times, mostly when cold, the gas pedal would be unresponsive. we continually took it to the dealer who told us there was nothing wrong. in december of 2003 we could not get the vehicle to go into 4wd, took it to the dealer and they changed the transfer case control module. 2. in may of 2005 with approx. 80000 miles on our tb, the transmission failed. it would not shift beyond second gear. at the time we were driving somewhat slowly so it didn't create a dangerous circumstance. 3. we took it to the gm dealer who rebuilt the transmission for approx. $2200. ever since the transmission was rebuilt, it has shifted hard in 1st and 2nd gear. *nm

Exterior side mirrors with memory option fail to return to set position when key is inserted in ignition. mirrors have to be reset almost every time key is inserted in ignition. dealer re-programmed mirrors. but problem still exists. dangerous because if you don't notice mirrors have moved and you go to make lane change in emergency mirrors could be out of adjustment causing increased time to change lanes. *nm

Own 2002 chevy trailblazer which i purchased used in may 2004 with approx. 35-37,000 miles on it. driven on highway 5 days a week 61 miles round trip to work. vehicle developed loud roaring noise, poor acceleration, increased gas usage within the last year which initially was occasional but as of yesterday became non-stop. service engine light came on. nearly hit from behind due to inability to accelerate when merging into traffic. diagnostic code po495 which ended up being fan clutch. part at parts store was 217.99 w/tax. afraid to take to dealership as multiple other owners with same problems paid $600+ for repairs with majority being labor. frequency of fan clutch problems by other owners makes it apparent it should have been a recall by gm. *nm

No warning, our transmission went out at 45,000 miles on our 2002 chevrolet trailblaizer. only have second gear. it will be towed to the dealer, doesn't sound like gm will cover anything as it is out of warranty. *jb

After returning from a business trip. i started my car at the airport, and the second that i turned the ignition the drivers side airbag deployed. i took the car into the dealer the next day to get it fixed. after looking at it dealer said the repairs would cost $1500, and that because the car is out of warranty gm would not be able to pay for the repairs. after calling the gm customer service line, they told me the same thing, that i should take my complaint to the bbb. after that conversation i decided to pay to have the repairs made, and then have the bbb arbitrate the situation. but on the following tuesday june 20, 2006. the dealer called and said that gm would not provide him with needed technical support to diagnose why the airbag deployed for no reason. he said that until i agree not to sue them over this, they will not provide the needed information to help fix my car. i do not feel this is right. *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer has a serious fan clutch problem. vehicle has 52,000 miles. the clutch fan stays engaged at any speed, vehicle will suddenly loose acceleration and also gets poor gas mileage. check engine light eventually came on about 2 weeks after the vehicle stated to sound like a tank. will take this to a local mechanic as based off of the amount of complaints on the web with other people having the same problem, and the dealer charging $700.00 to repair when the part can actually be purchased locally for $229.00. there are definite problems with this and based off of all the other complaints gm is well aware that there is a problem, and will do nothing about it. *jb

I experienced total brake light failure with no warning or indication on a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 44,000 miles (which i take very good care of)! i was sitting at a stop light and the nice driver behind me informed me that my car has no brake lights. he said that happens a lot with these cars, the brake light switch blows. i wish i had more time to talk to him, bill estes chevrolet in indianapolis charged me 200 dollars to diagnose the problem and put electrical tape around it. i nearly got rear ended driving to the dealer with my hazard lights on! at the dealer, the mechanic explained to me that when i applied the brake, the brake lamp switch harness was pinched between the bracket and something else. the documentation from the dealer reads like this: diag as shorted brake lamp switch harness aproximately 3" from brake lampswitch. repair harness and reroute away from braket. the only parts described were 'shop supplies' (electrical tape?). the customer service rep explained to me that they don't design these cars; indicating, that he thought it was a design issue. while i'm disappointed that we had to spend 189.54 to get the thing fixed, i am thankful that no one was hurt - i transport my 3 year old twins in this car. i am very disappointed in this issue and concerned for the safety for other drivers. i decided to check out the nhtsa website after i read on an internet chat room that there was consideration to ordering gm to recall the cars for this issue. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated twice while the child safety seat was buckled into the vehicle, the rear driver side seat belt unlatched. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

My 2002 chevrolet trailblazer blew its transmission at 47,000 miles. the car started making a clunking sound in the rear end when accelerating out of turns. eventually it quit going in reverse. the dealer says the transmission needs to be replaced at a minimum cost of $2700. it has only been used for city and highway driving-- no heavy towing. it is apparent from all the similar problems i have found posted on the internet that this is an inherent defect in the car and should be a recall. *jb

2002 trailblazer windshield wipers do not turn off. *ts the consumer had to remove the fuse to get the wipers to turn off. the vehicle had been recalled for the wipers and the work had been performed prior to this failure. the mileage at the time was 60000 kilometers. the wiper worked fine prior to the recall repairs. recall 04v046000. the vehicle now has 04000 kilometers and the wiper circuit board needs to be replaced. *nm ***nar***

Transmission does not shift smoothly and the vehicles seems to "skip" when driving, had checked and was told the transmission needs servicing. also, several times the car has jumped from 2wd to 4wd on its own, while being driven. thankfully only when going approximately 10 - 15 mph. now the service 4wd light is on. fuel filter needs replacing. oxygen sensor needs replacing. this car is a 2002 with 71,000 miles. *nm

Fuel line disconnects at the fuel filter while driving. this has happened twice in the past nine months. strong fuel odor in the cabin. both times, other motorists brought the fuel leak to my attention. *jb

I was going down the highway. i stopped at a gas station for a cup of coffee with my sister and 3 year old daughter. when i went to put my daughter in the car i noticed smoke coming up from under the plastic part in the back seat on the door part. i saw something spark and took the casing off and then it sparked again and it flamed some everytime i blow it out it would spark again. i got the wires off the metal from the door and the one wire came apart. the plastic that is covering the wires was melted off and the tape that was over that was also melted off. i took it to the dealer in nazareth pa to get it looked at. they had to replace 4 wires and 3 fuses. it cost me $100.00 to fix. gm called me and said there was nothing they could do because i already had it fixed and that they said it was not that serious. i told him that if i didn't go get coffee and didn't notice the smoke it could have been worse then it was and that my 3 year old daughter was in the back seat. he said he was sorry but there was nothing that he could do and he was glad no one was hurt. the person that i talked to was joe garcia # 8667905700 ext. 21260 case # 1-415496321. it is not about the money having it fixed it was the point that they said it was nothing. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph, the right rear brake plate fractured and broke. as a result, the right rear tire blew. the vehicle was towed to the residence and the spare tire was applied to the vehicle. *ak 05/30/06 updated - after the spare was mounted, car was driven to colonial chevrolet. service manager concern that backing plate failure had cut tire causing failure. manufacturer notified. *tt

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph with prior braking, the vehicle veered off the road and slid into a ditch. there was front end damage; the frame rail and hood bent. the airbags did not deploy when this occurred. the contact was not in the vehicle and the driver was unaware of what caused the vehicle to veer off the road. the driver sustained head trauma and the seat belt was not worn. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but has not been inspected by a mechanic. updated 06/16/06. *jb

I noticed my vehicle was leaking oil on my driveway so i decided to take it to get it checked out as i was on my way to the lube n oil i went to turn and my power steering locked up almost caused me to crash when i took it to the lube n oil they checked it out and said its not the engine oil its your power steering that's leaking and it has all leaked out. so they took it over to the shop but after 2 hrs waiting they could not figure out what is wrong im very upset that this would happen to a car that is only a few years old i will have to take my vehicle in on monday to have it checked. *nm

I am writing in a complaint on my trailblazer transmission. my fiance decided to go shopping in st. louis about 200 miles from home on her return home she was about 10 miles from home and she feels this instant jerk that made her go off the side of the road and then the vehicle had a constant humming noise. after she got control of vehicle and came to a stop. she had no gears or reverse. i am complaining because if she would have been in st. louis she probably would have hit someone or killed someone when the transmission went out if she would have been in the high traffic area. i am writing this letter because i have wrote gm headquarters and the said they can't do anything about it. well the vehicle isn't very old and our friends had the same thing happen to them but the went on vacation to florida when theirs happened the only difference theirs was under recall is what the dealer told our friends. so they got there transmission changed for free and i have had to pay for a new transmission. gm headquarters told me for me to get my money back that you would have to recall the transmission on my certain model before i would get my money refunded to me. please look into this matter. i know other people are having the same trouble. thanks. *nm

2002 trailblazer brakes failed, rotors were rusted. *ts the motor was not functioning properly on the drivers seat. the seat would not lift up to increase the height and was making a very loud noise. *jb

Engine fan noisy... runs too fast/high. a couple mechanics have said fan clutch is the problem and needs to be replaced. transmission doesn't seem to shift smoothly... and seems to be related to this engine fan speed. *nm

2002 trailblazer tire blew out. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a divider wall and then stuck an embankment. *jb updated 05/02/06.

The accident happened 10/29/2004 around 7:00 pm. my husband, was traveling on highway 27 north coming home from vicksburg, ms. the accident report claimed he lost control of the 2002 chevrolet trail blazer he was driving and crossed into the other lane. he was hit on the passenger side of the vehicle by the vehicle in the south bound lane. the accident report used the phrase "t boned" in describing the impact of the vehicles. my husband's vehicle caught fire almost immediately on impact and he couldn't be saved according to the witnesses. *jb

I brought this car on august 14, 2004. at 2 months the vehicle stop working. i call the dealership and told them what was happening. they told me that it was a battery problem and the insurance i had got with them did not cover it. so then i decided to purchase a insurance that would cover that. they charged me one thousand dollars. later they called me to tell me that i did not qualified for the insurance. they didn't return me the one thousand dollars i had gave them. since the beginning the sales person lied to me. he told me that the vehicle was 2003 but it is really a 2002. the transmission to my vehicle does not work. i want to cancel the purchase of this car. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving gasoline fumes were detected. the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection where they determined the steel fuel lines had rusted through due to salt corrosions. the fuel module kit which includes lines, pipes and fittings were replaced.

The spare tire release cable on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer became twisted and could have broke releasing the spare tire as the vehicle drove down the road. the spare tire had never been removed from compartment and so it would appear to be a manufacturer defect. *jb

The fan clutch on my '02 trailblazer is starting to go bad, with engine roaring at intermittent times, per the dealer, who refuses to warranty it, even the vehicle has less than 17k on it. it is out of warranty by 8 or so months. gm has sent the wrong message. called chevy, their ears are closed although they offered a maintenance deal if i would say i am satisfied. such a deal since their service prices are sky-high. unacceptable. *jb

I brought this suv from the dealership and i started having problems with it a month after i brought it. the car air conditioner stop working and the transmission was making a horrible sound. i took the car to the dealer to get fixed three times. all the times i took the car it came back the same way that i took at first. i also took it to a different dealer to get fixed and they also didn't fixed it. i want to cancel this suv purchase. mainly because even before t brought the suv the salesperson at the dealer added $5,000 to my income so i could qualify to get the suv, but that was completely a lie. right now i'm having many problems at work; that's the main reason i want to cancel the purchase of this suv, which is just giving me many problems. *jb

Fan clutch totally failed. no prior warning, fan clutch failed causing the trailblazer to lose ability to gain speed/power. *jb

My driver's heated seat in my '02 trailblazer becomes extremely hot after being turned on for 20 seconds. there seems to be no more hi, medium, or low setting and any setting you have it on starts to burn and you can not sit on the seat. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the range shift collar fractured resulting in failure of the transmission. the vehicle would not go into drive or reverse and would not stay in the park position. there is an nhtsa recall, # 01v283000, regarding the power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive). the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was repaired prior to the recall.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for brake repairs. they determined the parking brake was cracking and breaking. there were no warnings for this because the parking brake was not used. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle slipped out of gear. the engine revved up to 4,000 rpm's; however, this did not cause the vehicle to accelerate. the vehicle was pulled over and it went back into gear. the transmission slipped again, but the vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. this happened 2 more times. the vehicle was then towed to the dealership. the dealership stated there is a broken gear in the transfer case and the transfer case must be replaced.

Transmission failed - dealer said probably due to the sun shell. when given the option to rebuild or replace i took replacement due to cost and warranty. cost me $3,000 for replacement.*ak

I have about 36k miles on my 2002 chevrolet trail blazer lt 2wd. i am now experiencing problems when i step on the gas, the tb does not move, just the rpm's increase, then the tb jolts into gear. same problem when shifting into reverse. *nm

2002 chevrolet trailblazer - at 60,000 miles the transmission failed, i.e. no reverse, and only first and second gear. dealer diagnosed as a broken reaction shell. they replace the reaction shell and overhauled the transmission. at 69,000 miles had exactly the same symptoms. dealer diagnosed as broken reaction internal gear caused by owner rocking car to get unstuck. therefore the warranty from the first failure was no good. g.m. told owner that they would replace trans as a courtesy if owner paid $500 deductible . *jb

I have a 2002 trailblazer. the transmission was reprogrammed twice in 2002. last month the transmission failed as i exited the off ramp of a highway. the vehicle was towed to the closest chevrolet dealership. they called me a day later and said the sun shield had fallen apart and there were fragments of the transmission all over the place. this vehicle is out of warranty as it has 77,000 miles on it. the dealership said it cost 3,000 to fix the transmission and is willing to submit 1,500 for reimbursement to gm. this stinks as a transmission should last a lot longer than this and it certainly does not make anyone want to go buy a car from chevrolet. *jb

The transmission on my 2002 chevy trailblazer has failed with only 43,000 miles. the cost of replacement is $3,200. we purchased the vehicle used in february of 2005 from a very reputable dealership in the harrisburg pa area. it is very disappointing that you take special care of your vehicle then it has this major problem. after doing some research on the internet i see i am not the only one with this problem it seems to happen quite often on low mileage trailblazer. *jb

1) no special events. normal operation, backed out of parking place, heard metal noise, now tranny has no reverse, and won't shift out of 1st gear. vehicle was left there at that point for tow. 2) vehicle is now being towed and serviced by aamco transmission. after reading numerous online discussion boards, it's very apparent to me that gm knows there is a problem with the 4l65e transmissions failing, but refuse to do anything about it, in the form of a recall. my wife was driving, since this is her vehicle, but i'm thankful that hers failed in a parking lot. i read some discussions that should definitely be a true safety hazard. as in, when some of these transmissions fail, the wheels lock up, which makes you skid. this could be very dangerous, especially for those of us that live in snow country! *jb

The vehicle began to have a strong odor of gas. it seemed that it was consuming gas at a very high rate. had the vehicle checked and it was not visible where the vehicle was leaking the fuel. knowing that the fuel system is a pressurized system it was felt we should be able to see the spray easily while on a lift and the vehicle running. nothing was found. vehicle taken to a service garage and the fuel tank was dropped. looking at the fuel sensor unit assembly it was noticed that it was corroded. when cleaning the top of the tank with air pressure the sender unit assembly had rusted to the point the air was blowing chunks of metal away. the mechanic advised that the sender unit is recessed into the tank which allows water and other contaminates to sit on top of the metal and deteriorate it. the vehicle has 56000 miles and is serviced regularly. it would seem it had failed prematurely or due to design flaw. *nm

My 2002 trailblazer with 32,716 miles on it, started to make a thud noise when slowing down and increasing speed on 12/09/05. i called chapman chevrolet in tempe, az and made an appointment for 12/12/05 to have it looked at. on 12/11/05 while out christmas shopping my tb started to whine while in motion, then lost reverse. the service center called the afternoon of 12/12/05 to let me know that the sun shell gear had gone out in the transmission, and that the following day someone associated with the extended warrenty program would come out to verify the repairs, which all the repairs were covered, for which i only had to pay the $100.00 deductable. however, if i had not had the extended warrenty the repairs would have cost appx. $2700.00. yes, my tb was past the 3year date of purchase, however i wouldn't excpect for a transmission to have problems or go out under 100,000 miles, unless the vehicle is being used commercially. i'm very disappointed with the quality of my tb, and plan to get rid of it before my extended warrenty runs out, my next vehicle will not be a gm product. *nm

On friday, october 7, 2005, our client was driving her 2002 chevrolet trail blazer in springfield, illinois. soon after turning a corner from ninth street west onto cook street at approximately fifteen miles per hour, all airbags in the entire vehicle discharged at one time. our client was pummeled about. the vehicle had not been struck or in an accident at said time. our client had merely just completed turning the corner. a service air bag warning had turned on in the vehicle the previous day, and she had already planned to have the vehicle taken in at the local chevrolet dealership in springfield, illinois. general motors was contacted but denied any responsibility since the vehicle was just past the warranty date. eventually, the local dealership replaced all of the air bags but still was unable to confirm what was the actual cause of same. *nm

Upon a cross country drive with my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer - the seat warmer kept turning itself on. i was unable to turn it off. kept trying. given that it was a sunday and we were driving from arizona to wisconsin for the holidays, we needed to keep moving. the seat got so hot i needed to put a folded blanket down to be abe to sit on it. eventually - it failed. it got so hot it burned a brown spot into the leather seat and completely burned a hole through the interior seat material. this should be investigated as a fuse or something else should have failed before it got that hot. *nm

2002 chevy trailblazer, at 37k miles the transmission went out. dealer repaired under warranty. at 60k miles, the exact same part on transmission went out again. gm agreed to split repair at 50/50. the transmission went out while driving. i was stranded over 100 miles away from home. now at 90k miles on the vehicle, the exact same part has gone out again. i was driving home from work when the transmission would not shift out of first gear. it was a hazard to myself traveling on a state highway with a speed limit of 55 and the car would not move past 30 mph. it will not go in reverse. gm has said they will not do anything other than a 10% assistance to repair. i have read a number of other trailblazer owner's complaints who have experienced the same issue. it seems to be a design default on the vehicle and gm does not want to look at it. *jb

Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, hvac, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems. *jb

Chevy trailblazer directional signal lever activates four way flashers. chevy recalled 286,478 2003 vehicles (recall id no. 05v198000) but not 2002's. same problem occurs on 2002. issue is driver can not signal intention to turn. *jb

My 4wd gave in and broke the front axle and seized the front diff. this happened in april and was repaired by gm. gm payed 40% of the cost to repair. the truck had 68000 miles on it at the time. the truck now has 72000 miles on it and the trasmittion needs to be replaced. i guess the sunshell is at fault, but regardless, pretty much the whole trucks drive train has needed to be replaced before 75000 miles. this shouldn't be the case and makes me wonder if this vehicle is a lemon. *nm

Side mirrors exhibit erratic behavior on entry to vehicle. they never return to preset position. this existed from purchase of the new vehicle, a 2002 chevy trailblazer. delear says it requires two actuators and software update costing $400. the incorrectly positioned mirrors cause a hazzard if not noticed each time car is unlocked, entered and driven.

Dt: the contact states there was nhtsa recall campaign 04v046000 regarding windshield wiper/washer. the dealer performed only a partial correction to the defective component. the partial repair did not correct the safety defect. the vehicle has not been fully repaired, because the contact would have to cover the cost of the repairs. *ak

Dt: the contact stated the headlight on the driver's side flickered while on low beam. this problem occurred every time the contact used the low beams. the flicker disappeared when high beams were used. he contacted the manufacturer; they said to make an appointment with the dealer. now he has a pending appointment with the dealer. *ak updated 12/7/2005 - *nm

Gasoline leak in 2002 chev. trailblazer 87500 miles. leak arose from rusted steel tubing at top of tank from the sending unit. it seems this is a design or manufactoring fault considering car is only three years old. *nm

Feb. 04 46,000 miles repaired transmission, 2nd gear and reverse broken, was told by a gm transmission repairman that this is very common problem, sometimes it takes just one fix, some trailblazers have required many repairs (also problem on envoy), being a straight 6, the transmission cannot handle the torque causing the gears in the transmission to break; vehicle cut off on me at a red light for unknown reason; dash gauges and radio would not come on when car started, drove for a few miles, cut car off, restarted and all came back on;radio facing becomes extremely hot to touch at times and flickers on and off; obnoxious squeak in the front end of car, taken to mechanics with no reason why; ticking noise while running; other than the transmission, no action has been taken due to reading the filed complaints of others with no real successful results or answers from dealers. i hate this car!! *jb

My 2002 trailblazer with 70,000 (just outside of warranty) has a bad fan clutch. the dealer is trying to charge me $500 for a part that costs $230 at multiple local parts stores. my complaint, however, stems from the fact that a 5 minute internet search yielded 8 other trailblazer owners who have had this exact problem. all 8 of the cars has less than 80,000 miles. this is obviously a problem that gm needs to react to and issue an optional recall. *jb

Dt: the contact heard a loud clinging noise in transmission. she could then only get the vehicle to go in first gear. the vehicle was then towed to a certified dealer. the dealer confirmed that the vehicle would need a new transmission. the manufacturer was contacted. they offered no free remedy.*ak updated 1/11/2006 - *nm

The manifold cracked on 2002 trailblazer with 89000 miles on it. *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer has sudden loss of power on highway. slows from 65 to 30 with no response to throttle. no check eng light on. all gauges correct. wait for 10 min on roadside with vehicle running try it again and it's ok - back up to 65 with no problem. happens maybe every 2-3 weeks intermittantly. could be very dangerous on nys thuway!. had dealer and 2 other mechs check it and they found nothing wrong. fluid was good and level correct. no codes stored. had flush and new filter - same thing. *nm

After less than eighteen months of ownership and having not even taken a lengthy trip our ls has racked up more head aches than a little. just a few months ago dealers wanted to charge over $600. for a repair of the "fan clutch" something that never happens to vehicles to our knowledge. i have owned gm products for many years; this will certainly be the last one! now we are faced with our dealer advising us that the vehicle needs all rotors replaced, as well as pads, parking brake, etc. how could this be? most vehicles get brake pads; this thing requires all the components be replaced due to rust! (sounds like chevy is manufacturing a faulty vehicle) we are not going to settle for it. in fact we had recommended the product to fiends and family who bought three of them. we are going to tell everyone of the experience, as well as recommend that they get rid of them as soon as possible because of such unpredictable problems. my recommendation is all owners sue to make chevrolet take the trucks back! we also contacted chevrolet about the unusual rusting on the underside of the hood, especially where the hinge is located - we were promptly ignored. *nm

Driving to work, engine seemed to rev up and didn't shift correctly. after going to work (interstate drive @20 mi). my return home, check engine light came on. went to have fluid changed the next day and was told, "tranny's fried", had to take it to transmission shop for rebuild, still waiting to pick up. *nm

(1) no events leading up to failure (2) transmission failed at 44,000 miles, first time; failed at 99,000 miles, second time (3) had transmission rebuilt, first time; not repaired yet, second time. *jb

Dt: the contact stated vehicle went off the road and hit trees at 50-55 mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled. the front end collapsed, the engine was in the firewall, and the body was pushed off of the frame. the contact sustained minor bruises and abrasions. a police report was taken at the scene. the dealership stated they have never heard of this happening. *ak

I took my 2002 chev. trailblazer into sir walter chev. to have recall #nhtsa04v046000 repaired because my wipers are not working properly. after arriving at the dealer i spoke with woody the service writer. i explained my complaint with the wipers and he told me that there would be a charge of $79.00 per hour to check it out. i explained that this should be under recall. he explained that there would still be the charge to diagnose the problem. i explained that they had already had the vehicle in for this recall. he explained that he could not do anything because "it is closed out" he said he would try to talk to the services to see if they would check it with out charging the $79.00. they took the car back and checked it and found that the wiper module was bad and that they could fix it and the cost to me would be the $100.00 deductible on my extended warranty. i told him that this repair is covered under recall. i called gm costumer service and talked to ? mellisa elms @ 1 866 932 4368 ext. 39220 after getting my vin and looking up the recall she agreed that the repair was infact under the recall. after speaking with mrs. elms she called and spoke with the service manager and explained that the repair was covered under the recall and to go ahead and fix it. she then called me back and told me that they probably would not fix my car and that i should probably carry it to another dealer. i called sir walter to see if i could speek with someone to get this resolved. after about an hour ricky edwards "service manager" for sir walter called me back and told me that my wiper motor is the problem not the module as i was told euler and if i wanted it fixed it would cost me the deductible of $100.00. *nm

I was traveling northbound approximately 30 mph on a dry paved two lane road in my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls equipped with side impact airbags. i was hit (t-boned) by a mini van traveling approximately 30-35 mph traveling the wrong way on a one way street with a blind intersection. impact was directly in my front passenger side door, pushing the front passenger seat inward against the center console, rolling up the floorboard, breaking the hinges of the rear passenger side door, ultimately flipping my vehicle over onto the drivers side and pushed approximately 10 feet into the intersection, causing my drivers side mirror to roll into the drivers side, and shattering the drivers side window. other undercarriage damage was also caused do to the impact. failure: my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer is equipped with side impact air bags. passenger side airbag failed to deploy, despite major damage as result from direct impact to passenger side front door. drivers side airbag failed to deploy despite impact from rollover onto drivers side, resulting in moderate damage. consequences: if a passenger would have been seated on passenger side serious injuries if not fatal injuries would have resulted due to amount of intrusion of passenger front door into the passenger compartment with no srs protection. driver of vehicle sustained minor injuries from being "tossed" against drivers side interior front door area with shattered glass. as the owner of vehicle, i contacted chevrolet directly and filed a report, i was advised that i would be contacted within 2 business days to gather further information to conduct an investigation. it is officially past 2 business days and i have heard nothing from chevrolet. vehicle total loss due to damage via insurance. *jb

02 october 2005 my wife and i were returning after shopping in the evening is when the first incident happen. traveling at 45 mph the vehicle completely shut down. we coasted to the side of the road. after several attempts the vehicle restarted. we continue our travel home with no further incident. 03 october 2005 i contact the dealer where the vehicle was purchased at, notifying them of the problem. the vehicle was dropped off that evening with no incident. they held the vehicle for 10 days and could not identify the problem. 21 october 2005 on a trip to the mall with the family in the vehicle again the vehicle completely shuts down. again, we coast to the side of the road. we were traveling at 30 mph. after several attempts to restart the vehicle, the vehicle restarts. we also notice that the dials on the dashboard would go haywire during restart. no further incidents. 24 october 2005 i notify general motors of our situation. general motor will document the complaint and gave me a service request number. general motors also informed me that there are no recalls on the vehicle. *jb

2002 trailblazer with 37,100 miles on it, when the transmission when out. no reverse or 2nd or 4th gear. *nm

Dt: the consumer owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the front headlight unit would go on and off. a local repair station said that the wiring to the headlight unit needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the headlight unit. the consumer did not call the local service dealer because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, but did report this problem to the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised him to contact nhtsa because there was no recall on this component. *ak (11/22/05) *sc

Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on september 15, 2005. upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. back in september of 2002 consumer's was involved in a head on collision with this same vehicle, and the air bags never deployed at that time either. had the vehicle repaired at the gmc dealership. *ak

The spare tire hoist cable system tangled or jammed and would not allow the spare to lower further or raise. i had to use rope to tie the spare tire to the frame to make sure it would not fall down while i was driving which clearly could have thrown the back of the vehicle upward. the dealer had to cut the cable and replace the entire hoist assembly: $176.54. the hoist had been used successfully on three other occasions. *jb

I noticed oil on my driveway. i took my trailblazer to the dealership. they told me that the front axle shaft was leaking fluid and that it was going to cost $800 to replace a couple of seals in the pinion and the gear box. *jb

Metal plate with all of the connections to the plastic gas tank rotted away, causing fuel vapors to enter the vehicle. we only have 38,000 miles on the truck. tank design will hold mud and water in a depression on the top of the fuel tank, promoting rust holes, that not only allowed vapors to escape also leaked gas when the tank was filled. *nm

2002 trailblazer ls begins to shake at speeds over 60 mph. the tires have been changed and has not fixed the problem. this problem is not uncommon in this model. it is a possible loss of control hazard. along with this there is a squeaking noise when proceeding over rough terrain (ex. speed bumps,etc.) may be related. *jb

The front door controls are inoperable!! no windows, no locks, can't use my remote lock and alarm. the part is $200 and only available at a dealership. i tried to get one from a junk yard, and was told they have no trailblazer doors because of this very problem. i also called several dealerships in the area, and they are fully aware of this problem also, and don't understand why it hasn't been recalled. everyone wants to diagnose the problem, and i cannot afford the many hours they want to spend on my 2002 vehicle. i have already had to replace the front wheel bearings (at $400 each just for parts), which i should not have had to do yet!!! if the dealerships and junkyards are aware of my door problem, why aren't you? not being able to roll down my windows or use my alarm are definitely issues in my book!!! *nm

2002 chevrolet trailblazer was involved in an accident as a result of the rear tail light being inoperative. *mr the consumer's vehicle was rear ended while he was slowing down in traffic. this suv had other failures to include the windshield wipers, engine(6 times) , battery (2 times) , dash board, head light and various electrical problems. *nm

This complaint is for a 2002 chevy trailblazer with 44000 miles. my wife pulled out to pass a slow moving car and when she pulled along side the car she was passing, the motor just reved up and made a screeming loud sort of noise. there was a car coming ahead of her and the line of cars behind her had taken up the empty spot she had just pulled out to pass from, not to mention she was scared by the loud noise coming from the car. she almost hit the on-coming car head on. my wife and two children were in the car that almost cost them their lives. after researching the problem and talking to the dealership that is repairing the problem, it seems many people are having this transmission problem. my dealership's service manager said this shoud not happen again because the new parts are hardened steel, and the gear that was put in at the factory was not. i feel that this is a widespread problem and someone is not going to be as lucky as my family ended up being. i assume that the company is not recalling this transmission part because of the cost of replaceing this defective part. i feel that the saftey of my family and any other family is well worth the cost of replacing this defective part.

Loud roaring noise - service engine soon light appeared - took it to the dealership - fan clutch needs to be replaced on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. *nm

Dt: the contact smelled gas and it got really strong on 8-11-05. he took the car to dealer to have it checked on 8-25-05. he was treated very badly by dealership. the dealership removed the gas tank and noticed that the two lines on top of the tank were leaking. they told the consumer that he should wash the road salt off of the tank. they stated that was the reason for the leaking. the consumer felt this problem was similar to recall 02v121000. the dealership wanted him to sign a statement, saying the rust and corrosion was his fault, however he refused to do so. then they said they would not get the part until late friday, he felt like the dealership was punishing him because he refused to sign their papers. they would not offer him a rental car. he called gm and they advised him to file a complaint with them against the dealership after he got car back. the dealership has had the car one week now and the repairs have not been completed . *ak

The radio randomly changes station while driving, sometimes repeatedly. often it appears that this is related to turning as if something in the steering column is affecting this. this function is distracting to the driver. *nm

4 w/dr light goes to 4hi/ all wheel dr/4 low without warning at anytime. the computer mode was replaced once under warranty at the moment it doesn't seem to be actually shifting. also had a loud jet sound coming from the engine as if it was laboring and had to have the fan clutch assembly replaced @ a cost of over $800.00 . *jb

Brakes started pulsating when applied. took it to the dealer who performed a brake inspection. his explanation indicated a design flaw which causes corrosion of the rotors that in turn eats the pads. even with an extended warranty plan at 40000 miles they still refused to treat it as warranty and quoted $600 for the rears alone. i had the front rotor turned and will have the rears done by my independent mechanic. no wonder sales are down - nobody trust the manufacturers anymore more to do the right thing, they only trust them to not lose money on a failure. who lets them get away with this kind of conduct - we do. as soon as my gas guzzler is safe to drive again out comes the for sale sign. *jb

I own a 2002 trailblazer and bought it new in may 2002 and purchased the extended warranty 5 years or 50,000 miles. the other morning on my way to work my car would not shift to the next gear automatically. this happened with no warning. it did this the whole way to work. i was concerned at that point that there was a problem with the transmission. when i came out of work to leave for the day i needed to get into reverse to get out of my parking space and my vehicle would not shift into reverse. at that point i knew there was a real problem. i checked my transmission fluid and it appeared to have been a little low so i added some fluid and that did not make difference. at this time the person who was parked in front of me left so i was able to get into drive and i drove carefully home. when i called the dealer and asked if my vehicle was still under warranty they checked and it was not. i have 58,000 miles on my car and my warranty was for 5 years or 50,000 miles. so at this point i had no other choice then to take it to the dealer or another shop to have it looked at. i chose to take it to aamco transmissions since my family has used them previously for other transmission problems. the mechanic there told me that they would do diagnostic tests, a test drive and then check to make sure all connections are good. within a couple of hours he called me to let me know that my problem with my transmission was definitely internal and they would have to rebuild it. he told me that i had no 1 2 3 shift and no reverse. once they had taken it apart he called me to give me the damage. the cost of the rebuild with several parts needing replaced this is costing me $2500. these are the parts that needed to be replaced, torque converter, drive shaft, transfer case fluid, steel plates, drive shell, update pumps, reactor shaft, thrust washer and epc solenoid. *jb

Vehicle was not shifting properly transmission failure ( sun shell spleen the works). had an inspection and had to have new sun shell spleen, reconditioning of transmission. $ 3000.00 to fix, i see many complaints on the 2002 trailblazer. this should be looked into, i called the manufacturer to tell them about the failure and they e-mailed me and thank me for the e-mail. my vehicle only had 49,665 mileage. i should have saved the parts they were in very bad shape. this failure was without any notice. *jb

Thermostatic-controlled clutch on radiator cooling fan was not disengaging and "service engine soon" warning lamp was lighted. "on-star" service probe confirmed problem in power train/cooling system. dealer confirmed defective cooling fan clutch and replaced fan clutch assembly. this is a suv that rarely sees travel off of paved roads. all service performed at dealership. cooling fan clutch should not be failing at 57,520 miles. "goodwill warranty" covered most of repair expense. *jb

Right front outer shaft seal failure. this is a light truck/suv that seldom sees use off of a paved road. the "right front outer shaft seal" should not be failing at 57,326 miles. "goodwill warranty" covered portion of replacement cost.*jb

I had a problem with the engine slipping on my 2002 chevy trailblazer. i took it to the dealer and they said it was the 4 wheel drive button and replaced it. i am now having another problem with the transmission. when i start it up the brake light and abs light stays on. when i put it into gear the engine keeps winding up and will not shift. i then have to pull over and turn the vehicle off then start it back up. this problem occurs on a daily basis. *nm

Car starting making a whinnying noise. i then turned around and took to car to the dealership for repair, approximately 10 miles. their investigation found it was the transmission , only 84,500 miles). at this point, i will have to authorize them to make the repairs , approximately $2500. after reading several message boards, it appears that this is a common problem that gm addressed on the 2003 model. apparently, part of the transmission on the 2002 could not stand the heat. gm needs to fix this problem and issue a recall, and behind their product). *ak

We own a 2002 chevy trailblazer 4wd with 57,000 miles. on the date of the incident, a clunk was heard from the transmission and the transmission would not shift properly and there was no reverse gear. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. after inspection and road test, it was determined that the "sun shell spleen" had stripped and the sun gear and sun shell drum had to be replaced along with a reconditioning of the transmission. this repair came to the tune of 2022 dollars. our service manager was able to have the factory cove half of the repair as a "goodwill gesture." i am also an employee at the dealer and had access to repair information provided by chevrolet. apparently, the material the original sun shell was made of was not able to withstand prolonged high temperatures that are found in the trans. for the 2003 model year and later, general motors made the sun shell out of a "more heat resistant material" which will "hopefully" prevent the problem from recurring. in my opinion, this is equivalent to general motors admitting that the original trans in our vehicle was of substandard quality right from the manufacturer. this problem has eroded away any confidence we have in gm and do not feel safe driving this vehicle for fear of the problem recurring in a much more dangerous situation that could lead to a loss of control and possible a major accident. *jb

2002 chevy trailblazer ls 2wd 4.2l has 79,200 miles on it driving in town, parked in a parking spot to drop wife off. put truck in reverse to back out of parking spot. hear a loud "pop" and now i have no reverse, no overdrive. car goes to 6000 rpm before shifting intot he next gear. take truck to dealer, cost is 1800 to fix the transmission, i call gm customer assistance, tell me there is nothing they can do for me. sun shell gear is one of the parts that need to be replaced

1) since owning my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer, on occasion, the car would drive and sound like a semi (loud and heavy when i accelerated). 2) july 19, 2005, with 51000+ miles, the suv continually was loud and heavy when i accelerated. finally, the engine light came on. 3) i took it to a shop and the mechanic said it was the electric fan clutch and he had seen it brake down in several trailblazers. cost to replace: $732.33. i still have the old part if you need it.

Sharp turn steering locks up. passenger seat belt gets tighter and tighter doesn't release pressure. 4 wheel drive not working . tapping sound in engine. the only thing the dealer has done is replace power steering pump and within 5 miles it was not working again. *jb

Dt: contact bought a 2002 trail blazer in 2004. contact complained about electrical problems. brake lights/headlights/ 4-wheel switch , and blower switch went out. on 12-720-04 she started having transmission problems. it started grinding when she put in fourth gear. when she took vehicle to the dealer ,they told her that gears were faulty. when she put vehicle in 4-wheel drive, it broke. she had it repaired, and then the headlights went off because the headlight switch burned out. then she had a new actuator put on it and a month later, she had to have another actuator put in. on 7-20-05 while driving, the 4-wheel drive switch came on, and was switching between 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. vehicle stopped, and she put it in 4-wheel drive. went back to the dealer, who told consumer differential failed. before she could drive home the transfer case module went out. the name of the dealer where she has been taking the car was gillelands at 3019 division street, st. cloud, mn 56301.*ak in addition to all the vehicle's problems, the sunroof was broken and the sway bar links were loose. *tt

Have had many of the problems i read on posted complaints: new engine required within nine months-one year of owning new vehicle, inside driver door panel replaced three times, change oil and service engine lights staying on, hood not closing properly, back glass needing replacement, fabric problems in back seat, etc., etc. and this morning it is a $200 problem with the headlight switch. too many things to even remember or name, but chevy has a pretty thick file on me and my vehicle. *nm

Who do i contact about recalls not being performed on my vehicle? *nm

When accelerating the suv seems to stall and needs a while to pick up and this causes many noises to come out of the engine. this has happened since i bought the truck in 2002. took the truck in many times and the dealership said its normal, but my sister purchased a 2005 trailblazer and when driving that the transmission is and sound excellent, unlike mine that souds like a semi taking off.

Dt: consumer has 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. consumer took vehicle to dealer because vehicle was shifting into 4 wheel drive high and low at random. consumer was exiting the freeway when vehicle shifted down to 4 wheel drive low. this happened again when consumer was pulling into driveway. when consumer was existing freeway and the vehicle dropped into 4 wheel low consumer noticed that the light said 4 wheel low. consumer had this happen about six times. this happened while turning into driveway a few times, consumer started turning left into driveway when it shifted down into low. consumer stopped vehicle , and the light flashed and cycled through different settings until it went back to 2 wheel high. consumer could feel vehicle shifting in and out of 4 wheel and high and low when light changed position. consumer contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do. vehicle was taken to dealer, who dealer said that they done a software update to the computer and this may fix problem. dealer could not guarantee that problem was fixed. consumer did not want to pick up vehicle because she was scared for her family to ride in vehicle.*ak

I an complaining about the 2002 chevy trailblazer seat which has snaped a bracket which supports the seat on the left front side! this bracket broke while i was operating my vehicle and caused me to be jogged to the side when the seat dropped! i was not hurt but the sudden jolt caused me to swerve to one side before i recovered! as it was there was no one on my left when it happened! i called chevrolet and did not get any satisfaction!

My trailblazer has 56,000 miles and the transmission has went out with no sign that it was going out not even a warning light inside the truck or a noise when driving or starting the vehicle.

My vehicle is a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer of which i purchased new. since day one the vehicle has been plagued with a multitude of problems. it has had an engine replacement, clutch fan ($620.00), tail lights, hvac controls $(200), exhaust manifold, recall items and now finally a transmission failure where the sun shell/gear let go costing me ($1858.03). fast forward to today just 3 months after the transmission was "completely overhauled), the valve body id failing where the dealer has told me that "is not part of the 12 month, 12,000 warranty on the transmission."

Transmisson failure / no early warning signs

Transmission went out on 2002 chevrolet trailblazer.

My wife was driving her 2002 chevrolet trailblazer when the transmission catastrophically failed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the diagnosis was "sun shell spline failure" in the transmission

I own a 2002 cheverolet trailblazer with 66 thousand miles and have had the transmission go out.

The vehicle was leaking gas two months ago, resulting in the replacement of the fuel tank the first time, in last two months, the fuel tank was replaced by the dealer. the vehicle did have a recall dealing with the fuel lines. the fuel line repair was done twice as well. there is still a smell of gas in the vehicle at this time. the dealer states that currently there is no problem with gas tank. the dealer did state previously that there was no problem with the gas tank. and then replaced it. consumer had to wait for the dealer to get parts to make the repair. the vehicle has been into the dealership at least three times for the same problem. consumer feels this problem is a result of the recall repair work. the problem first occurred after recall of fuel line was first done. recall id number 2016.*ak

Transmission failture

While driving to lax airport after rounding curve to get off on airport ramp, tranmission failed. vehicle would not move. local airport police assisted to get me towed ($45) to police lot. notified onstar and was towed to closest chevrolet dealer, albertson oldsmobile chevrolet in culver city, california. after three days the dealer had not even looked at the vehicle. i then ha car towed to aamco transmission in orange california where after less than 24 hours i was informed transmission was completely burned up. a pump had failed and the inside of the transmisson assembly was filled with metal shavings. in october of 2003 the transmission had failed and the car had to be towed to gateway chevrolet in la mirada, california. car was repaired. i have also had many other problems with this vehicle including brake lights, windshield wipers, heating & air conditioning system.

Dt: while driving 60 mph in a rain storm on ohio turnpike in newton falls, consumer felt like vehicle was coming off the ground. steering got loose and then it got hard to turn. he swerved toward a semi-truck, then over corrected and hit a concrete barrier wall. he rolled once completely and ended up on the driver's side, facing the traffic. the air bags didn't deploy. vehicle was towed, and insurance company told him to get in contact with gm to find out why the air bags didn't deploy.*ak

1. my car broke down on my way to work, approximately 27 miles into the trip. i turned onto a side street, and when i started accelerating, a loud screeching sound started as i entered 2nd gear. i immediately pulled over. 2. my husband gently drove it to the dealer and they assumed it was the sun shell spline. however, in order to find out, they wanted to charge me $455 to pull the transmission. we decided against it, fearing the high cost of repair and took it to a local mechanic. 3. mechanic replaced the sun shell spline, pressure control solenoid and manifold pressure switch. cost = $1,222.66 + $84.00 diagnostic at dealer. we have the sun shell spline. repairs were completed on june 2nd. then, on june 5, the condensor on the a/c went out. took it to the dealer because chevy stated that was the only way they could help me (no help on the transmission). cost to repair = $261.34.

Spontaneous electrical fire in 2002 chevrolet trailblazer security lock on the ignition.*mr the fire started in the lower dash by the consumer's right knee. *nm

My turn signal switch was defective from the day that i bought my 2002 chevy trailblazer in october of 2001. it took at least 8 visits to various dealerships on long island and mount vernon, washington (i moved several times) before it was repaired satisfactorily in 2004. i raise this issue because i read about gm's recall of their 2003 and 2004 and it should also apply to their 2002 vehicles

Dt: consumer has problems with right front seat belt locking up. the problem has been happening since consumer bought the car. consumer attempted to fix it 2 times. if consumer moves forward even an inch it locks up. consumer has to unlatch seat belt to keep the seat belt from retracking. *tt *nm

2002 chevrolet trailblazer experiencing problems with the air conditioner as well as with hesitation.*mr car hesistated every time the consumer tried to pick up speed. also had problems getting car started at times. had to play with the key on the passenger side door to start the car. the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. the car sometimes shut off while in motion. *bf *nm

Dt: on black top with no shoulders, the eye witness states: got close to the right shoulder and over corrected and went off the left shoulder, the vehicle flipped and went into a steep ditch and rolled about 5 times, came down on drivers side rear tail light first time, when stopped rolling on the passenger side. consumer was hanging by the seat belt. the lap belt held but shoulder harness did not. the consumer hit multiple things inside the cab of the vehicle. consumer suffered several injuries. *nm

Vehicle jumps into 4lo and 4hi at random. dealership reprogrammed something, and problem continued. dealer now guessing at problem. when the 4lo engages vehicle acts like brakes lock up.

Dt: rear defroster was looked at while still under warranty and consumer was told it was alright, but when consumer used it, it would not work. now vehicle is out of warranty and consumer was told, by the dealer, consumer would have to pay for it. manufacturer said to talk to zone man who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and it is consumer's problem. *tt

Dealer refused to complete repairs for stoplight assembly recall on the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer.*mr consumer received numerous safety recall notices regarding air bags, defective stop light assemblies, etc. serviceman performed the seat belt tests, informed that both of the tail light assemblies required replacement under the recall notice at no charge to consumer. no delivery date was available for parts. *bf

2002 chevrolet trailblazer caught on fire in the engine compartment. *mr while on the highway, the vehicle would not accelerate, subsequently smoke and flames had come from the hood which was caused by the defective motor. the consumer requested reimbursement for the cost. *sc *jb

Dt: air bag did not deploy in a off center frontal collision. while traveling about 35-40 mph consumer's vehicle hit the rear of another vehicle. it was at a garage near the accident site. no one looked at the vehicle but the rescue services were surprised that the airbags did not deploy. intermittently the srs light would come on. took vehicle to dealer and it was repaired in july 2004. *ak *jb

Wear indicator on pad indicated time to change pads. when changing pads noticed dry rot on piston boot on rh front caliper. also, rotors severely corroded to the point they need to be replaced. ends are breaking off rotors almost to the point where pads contact the rotors. miles on vehicle 40k

Noises coming from underneath the suv ,check engine light constantly came on and one night i was going around 55 mph my 15 yr old daughter,we heard a loud pop it sound like we had hit something in the road so i stop to see what it was, we saw nothing but the squeaking sound from under the suv got louder some day later jumped in the car started the car and there was that loud sound again only this time the suv would not move in reverse i could hear some spinning like noise so i took it to a shop and i was told that the transmission was striped out in reverse, and that some shaft had broken or something, the mechanic also told me that he had several people come in with the same problem the same model trailblazer 2002 what hurt me so bad is this was my first brand new car, i only had it for two years, and if i every buy another car it want be from gm, i also had problems with my tailgate lamps ,windshield wipers,steering column. *nm

When making a turn a scrapping noise was heard coming from the front. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that both front rotors needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion. manufacturer was notified.*ak

A spark plug has pop out of the engine while waiting at an intersection control by a traffic light. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the cause of this problem has not been determined at this time.*ak

While driving 55-60 mph, vehicle hit an suv that drove into lane. vehicle then hit by tractor trailer. vehicle crashed with great force into highway divider and lost front left wheel, causing vehicle to continue to crash along divider. both front airbags and both side airbags failed to deploy. passenger in vehicle sustained fractures to orbital bones and maxillary bone in skull. major reconstructive surgery was required. the vehicle was determined to be a total loss.

Failure to addquetaly repair recall stop light system for the tail lights

Two different times while i was driving with traffic at approx. 70 mph, traffic in front came to an abrupt stop. i had to pull to the roadside because my brakes would not stop the car. i went at least 3 car lengths further than the car in front of me. had i not been in an outside lane there would have been a serious crash.

Fan clutch: took vehicle to the dealer because the vehicle was making a very loud clinking noise, which is coming from the front end of the vehicle. consumer took vehicle in three times to dealer for this. problem. dealer stated that the clutch assembly fan failed. *ak

Transmissions went out weeks after hearing sounds underneath the car, and hearing a loud poping sound. i had all of the recall problem, plus problems with my heating and cooling system controls going out on the high setting, problems with embrassasing squeaking noises coming from underneath the car. what really hurt me so bad is that the place where my husband and i work we build parts for general motors every day and worked there fo 22 years trusting that the first car that we bought brand new would be a gm product that i would be at least heard from the company and having them be concerend enough to help pay for my repairs or something, i only had the car for 2 and a half years. *jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer had problems with the transfer case control module.*mr the light on the switch did light signifying whether 2wd, 4wdh or 4wdl was operating. the transfer case did not switch out of 2wd into any other operating modes. *jb

'02 trailblazer-i bought the vehicle used at 30k. every once in awhile when pulling it out of the garage the 4x4 selection lights would go out and the red "n" would flash. when i put the vehicle in neutral the red "n" would go out and the 2wd light would come on. at approx. 40k miles it did it one day when i was pulling out of the garage. later that day i was just exiting the interstate and heard a loud grinding noise coming from the transfer case/transmission. the noise changed pitch with my speed. when i pulled over to the shoulder i put the vehicle in park and shut off the engine. when i took my foot off of the brake the vehicle started to roll down a hill. i re-applied the brake, started the vehicle and switched it from 2wd to 4wd then back to 2wd. the vehicle then was able to move and i took it directly to the dealership. after they looked at it the next day they said "could not duplicate the problem." they also said that the flashing "n" was not normal and to bring it in if it did it again. after looking at this site i am very concerned for my family's safety in this vehicle. i spoke with chevrolet customer service on 5/3/05 on this and another issue and was told that my vehicle vin was not part of the list of those affected by this problem and that it would only be added if the dealership saw the problem.

02 v 121 000/fuel filter fitting: while driving 70 mph the engine stopped without warning. the consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel line retainer clip was missing. the consumer replaced the line retainer. the dealer was not notified at this time. *jb updated 12/27/2005 - *nm

The vehicle locks itself into 4-wheel low, which caused the vehicle to go from 45 miles to 25 miles in a matter of seconds. there was no warning. consumer has taken the vehicle into the dealer 10 times already. consumer has had 2 accidents with the vehicle due to the vehicle dropping into 4-wheel low. also, the air bag did not deploy. consumer was injured.*ak

Stop lights keep going out. *ak

Air bag light comes on intermittently. dealer advised the consumer to bring the vehicle in for repairs, out of fear that they will deploy inadvertently. *ak

Chevrolet trailblazer 2002, rear shock broken off the frame. *bf the dealer determined that the frame had to be replaced. *nm

During a 30 mph vehicle frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak...problem wa sdiscussed with the dealer in detail but did not know how to resolve problem. *ak

Purchased vehicle 6 months ago from a dealer. it had 54,ooo miles on it and it now has around 60,000 miles.my hisband noticed that the transmission was not shifting properly at times, we mentioned it to dealer and they said that nothing was wrong with the transmission on our way back from town one day and before the day was over and we could get back home we had lost all but 1st and 2nd gears, took to our mechanic and transmission has to be replaced on this vehicle with only 60,ooo miles on it. of course the warranty had expired, and now we are stuck with repairing a vehicle that should have been taken care of before this.*ak

The consumer's 2002 chevrolet trailblazer caught on fire two hours after the vehicle was parked. *nm the consumer had complained about the steering wheel and the buttons being hot. the fire started in the front of the vehicle. the consumer believed that there was a wiring problem in the steering wheel where the cruise control, radio and other buttons were. *sc

Shifted vehicle into reverse and heard loud bang. while backing heard grinding and scraping noise. shifted into drive(forward gear). hear grinding noise in drive. taken to mechanic. diagnosed with broken planetary gears. parts available for inspection. *jb

We bought a new 2002 trailblazer. never used the four wheel drive until it had 39,000 miles on it. at that time, found out we would need to replace a transmission module. this was replace about three months ago.*ak my wife was driving the truck down the interstate in two wheel drive. without warning, she felt the vehicle lose power and slow down. she glanced down at the electronic switch indicator for drive condition. the indicator light was flickering between four wheel hi and four wheel lo. if there had been other traffic around, it could have been a serious accident since she slowed down under 40 mph during this ordeal. i was driving the vehicle and was stopped waiting to make a left hand turn. the drive indicator, without warning, started to switch between two wheel drive, four wheel drive hi and four wheel drive low. i didn't move. after about 5 seconds, the lights stopped flashing and the two wheel drive indicator lamp was on. i proceeded to make the turn. the dealer (glenway chevrolet, cincinnati, oh) finds nothing wrong with the vehicle. their suggestion: we start to replace parts, at our cost.

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. no parts were available.*ak......*ak

Chevrolet trailblazer 2002, rotors were badly corroded and coming apart. *bf the brakes and rotors were replaced, however the vehicle made a squealing noise when the brakes were applied. *jb

Crash at 35 mph (front end square) driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy.

2002 trail blazer transmission wasn't changing gears, wouldn't go over 30 mph ,sounded like an airplane on a friday night without a vehicle until monday service department wasn't open on weekend dealership installed pressure control solenoid on valve body, filter and pan gasket and replaced cooling fan clutch with a cost of $961.78 mileage 61,024. *ak

After starting the vehicle it would be hard to shift/ drive/reverse gears. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak hard to shift when cold. *tc

2002 chevrolettrailblazer - automobile ran out of gas while fuel gauge still read 1/4 tank, no low fuel warnings came on. car shut down in the middle of traffic, automatic steering controll disabled and atomatic brakes disabled. near accident situation, coasted automobile off to side of road. no injuries.*ak

Side view mirrors do not retain memory position. every time you unlock the vehicle with the remote unlock feature the mirrors wander to a faulty location. this has almost caused crashes because of visibility issues.*ak

Transmission failed due to band failure for the third and forth gears, completely burn up. contacted chevrolet. dealer stated that they did have transmission problems. *ak.....*ak

I have had the right front headlight replaced on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer on 2 separate occasions because the bulb burned out. it recently burned out again and i went to have the bulb replaced again only to be told that the entire socket had burned out and had to be replaced . i questioned the technician about this but he had no concrete answer as to why the socket would burn out. he speculated that perhaps the bulb (which they had replaced twice) had not been put in securely or it had been loosened during normal driving. i am upset because this burned out socket ending up costing $65.00 to replace. had they done this during one of the other instances, my warranty would have covered this. i think this problem is a defect because i have encountered many trailblazers on the street with one of the headlights not operating. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving between 50-55mph. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. as a result, driver sustained chest injuries when it impacted the steering wheel.*ak

The fuel tank filler neck detached from the tank. as a result, when filling the vehicle with fuel it poured out onto the ground. *ak

The bond that attach my rear glass to my hatch door have loosen due to default dealer claim unable to fix need replacing with new glass. i should not have to pay for a factory malfunction.

While stopping at a light consumer's vehicle was rear ended and pushed head on into another vehicle. upon impact, the dual airbags deployed. however. passenger's side seat belt did not hold. as a result the passenger hit her head on the dashboard. vehicle was considered a total loss. *ak

Re defective 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 4x4, problem with 4 wheel drive, a/c, batteries, taillights and electrical problems. *bf while driving 55 mph the vehicle's 4-wheel drive went into four wheel high or low intermittently. the vehicle's battery loses it's charge. the taillights went out and the blower in the air conditioner had to be replaced. fuel splashed out of the filler while the consumer was filling the tank. the vehicle stalled intermittently. *nm

I have a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer and the electric mirrors are erratic - they won't hold their memory. i understand this is a big problem with trailblazers. when you start car you do think to check mirrors everytime and it can be dangerous when you go to change lanes and realize that the mirrors have lots their memory. i have almost had numerous accidents due to this defect. i feel it should be a recall for trailblazers as this problem has been reported by a significant amount of trailbazer owners. *nm

The headlights do not operate, making it difficult to see the road at night. took vehicle dealer for repairs twice, but the problem recurred. *ak

Vehicle complaint. *jb

2002 chevrolet trailblazer [xxx]. 4 wheel drive module malfunctioned not allowing vehicle to engage in 4 wheel drive; module was replaced at our expense (can provide receipt). we have been made aware that same type vehicles have had same problem, and we would like to be included in the recall. gm customer service has made us aware that a recall has been made on another series of vin numbers of like vehicle, and we would like to be included.*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Engine cooling fan clutch stuck engaged, causing engine service light to come on. dealer(moritz chevy) charged $725 for repair of which $400 was labor.*ak

2002 chevy trailblazer. when you go to start the vehicle and if the vehicle has a dead battery, you can not remove the key from the ignition. the ignition locks up and you can't remove the key. i guess this is actually part of the anti-theft devices. this is very unsafe in that if you have to go to seek help. the car is unlocked with the key in the ignition. *nm

While driving 5 mph the 4-wheel drive engaged. this caused steering wheel to lock, and the driver had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transfer case module needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred, and the mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be reprogrammed ,and reprogrammed it. the problem still occurs. *ak

While driving any speed the rear windshield wipers would turn on. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Rear window of our 2002 chevy trailblazer exploded in my garage. there was no prior damage to the window and the failure was without warning. vehicle was parked in garage night before and garage door shut with no incident. upon entering garage next morning, shattered glass was found all over the floor and rear window blown out. *ak

While braking at 30-35 mph, the vehicle continued to roll and hit the rear bumper of suv truck and the air bags did deploy, but the air bag light illuminated after the crash, the consumer received injury to the face, but refused medical treatment. the dealer was not notified. *jb

The abs check light remains on, which consumer is informed by the owner's manual that the anti-lock brakes may not operate if light is on. owner will contact dealer for repair.

After starting my 2002 4wd trailblazer (38025 miles) it would not go into reverse. it will go forward with severe difficulty getting out of first gear. mechanic says transmission is shot. i did not get the extended waranty but i called cheverolet for assistance to see if they would help. chevy said to take it dealer for diagnosis, have them fix it and then they would decide if they would help. my chevy dealer said it would be at least $300 to diagnose. if it needed a new transmission it would then cost $2500 for the transmission and $900 to put it in. chevy wants me to do all of this before they will decide to help or not, bs. dealer also told me the best he had ever seen chevy do for someone that was out of manufacturers warranty was to pay half, and that he said is extremely rare.*ak

Went out in a.m. to start vehicle and turn the key over to hear nothing and no start. no prior warning, tried to jump start, no success, towed to chevy dealership to find out the diagnosis was the ignition switch was bad. *nm

While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop completely. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that master cylinder needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. *ak .....coming off the road at 20 mph brakes went all the way to the floor another vehicle went to the left lane to prevent consumer's vehicle from hitting him. when bringing vehicle to service center was told there wa snothing wrong with the vehicle. on eof the wheels came off on the highway.*ak

When turning on the vehicle it accelerated uncontrollably. while driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. however, the problem recurred. *ak

Numerous problems. car stall 3x , battery went out, windshield wiper worn and tail light out, considered not safe. *bf the vehicle was hit in the rear. the dash system went out and the vehicle idled rough. *sc

2002 trail blazer 4-wd broke. took to dealership and they told me i need a new transfer case module for $400.00 ( vehicle not under warranty) i have used the 4wd maybe 4 times. noticed a lot of other people on the web with similar 4wd problems. called gm and they basically said too bad and maybe there would be a recall someday in future. also, after i left the dealership the "service 4wd"light on the dash was lit up. was not lit before so i am not sure how long it was broke- i only noticed it wasnt working when i tried to use it 2 weeks ago.*ak

The front windsheild wipers on my 2002 chevrolet trail blazer lt, have a problem. when they are set for slow speed, they skip (jerk) at the same spot during the wipe. when set for normal operation, they do not skip. i've cleaned the windsheild, and replaced the wiper blades, but the problem still exists. i believe this is a problem with the wipper motor. this happens whenever i have to turn on the wipers when it's raining. it started over a year ago, but the most recent incident date was 11/30/04. have there been any other complaints with this problem? *ak

While driving consumer found that there was a hole in the rear axle differential and as a result the vehicle could not be driven. this vehicle had one problem after another. however, on november 25, 2004 while consumer was driving heard a very loud noise. took the vehicle to dealer, and was told that this time it was the transmission transfer case module. *ak

Consumer heard clanking noises coming from the front/rear sway bar. dealership repaired the problem. *ak

Consumer stated that both frontal passenger and drivers seat belts locked up. once the seat belt locked up consumer was unable to move. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. but, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer had a tire failure. *tc

Was at a stop light and when the light turned green tried to drive. truck was in drive and was acting as if in neutral. almost was hit by a trailway bus. truck will not drive in drive, or reverse. alot of noise from rear end as if truck is about to fall apart. also, truck rattles when driving 50 miles an hour. time to turn in...why should we pay for defective vehicles that have had the mechanical problems brought before chevrolet dealerships and owners. time for class action lawsuit. you may contact me...deceptive practices, and product liability issues.*ak

2002 chevrolet trail blazer 67180 miles. failed cooling fan clutch. www.mycarstats.com indicates others have the same problem. gm turns a blind eye. cost to repair is just under $600. the fan runs constantly. it is a design failure. i will never buy a gm vehicle again and i will urge all the people i know to never buy gm again.*ak

While driving under even throttle at about 40 mph, heard a very loud clunk and the engine immediately revved to high rpms. the gear the transmission had been in was clearly gone. after easing up on the throttle, the transmission seemed to re-engage. it was possible to proceed, though there were new noises i'd never heard before. (i'm very glad this did not occur at 70mph in heavy traffic.) later learned that at least the gear that the vehicle had been in was gone (4th) and also that reverse was gone. immediately drove to the shop. problem was fixed as a warranty repair and i got it back in two days. repair invoice indicates that the problem was 'reaction gear set and/or reaction sun shell' and that this was fournd to be stripped. while in the shop it was replaced. that is all the information i received about the problem, but i fear a design defect of some sort and that the problem will recur.*ak

Automatic (programmable) side view (exterior) mirrors do not maintain their settings. they must be changed each time the vehicle is started and sometimes move while the vehicle is moving. dealer first stated they couldn't duplicate the problem. i told them that was impossible and took the service tech out to experience the problem. he climbed out of the vehicle and said "gosh, i don't know." i have complained about the problem to this dealer several times throughout my warranty. the mirror on the other side was replaced because the nut was stripped inside the mirror. now that my car is at 34,000 and they tell me i've owned it for 3 years effective october that my warranty is no longer any good. i would think a previous problem would have overridden this. *jb

Clutch fan is causing vehicle to be sluggish on take off. makes a loud roaring noise, burns more gas. *jb

The brake light would go off on its own. the light bulbs needed replacement. mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak

Consumer experienced the same problems as stated in recall 01v134000 concerning transfer case. dealership would not perform repairs free of charge because the vin was not included.*ak

I purchased a new 2002 chevy trailblazer in the spring of 2002. as early as the fall of 2002 the vehicle began to randomly/automatically change from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive. the switch was not touched and was in 2wheel drive, but the light for 4 wheel drive was on and the car was in 4 wheel drive. this usually would occur on the highway at a high rate of speed. i mentioned this to the dealership, but they stated they could not recreate the scenario. two months ago, the transmission on the vehicle needed to be replaced at 29,000 miles. i believe this was due to the automatic changing of 2 to 4 wheel drive. i demanded the dealership correct the issue. i have had the vehicle in to their shop four times since to have the same problem corrected, and it continues to happen. i am concerned for the safety of my wife and family ans this vehicle is used to transport them around. is there any recourse for me regarding this situation. i no longer feel safe driving this car.*ak

2002 trailblazer acted like transmission going out, took to dealer they upgraded computer. front right low beam wired burned and melted, took to dealer they wanted to charge 250.00 plus labor for light assembly when all it needed was a piggy plug, bought plug at napa and fixed myself. never have had two back lights working at same time... cant take to dealer to get the recall work because it seems that these vehicles are using a "weak" oil pump and my trailblazer has been in shop for last month or more waiting to be fixed. the weak oil pump caused damage to rod bearings, main bearings, and crankshaft. gm says out of warranty and my customer service specialist said "i'm sorry" about 10 times but she was still closing my folder and marking dissatisfied. she can't help me because i'm out of warranty. i hate this vehicle. i have found quite a few recalls but can't do most because its in the shop. i never got any recall notices.*ak

Transmission leaked fluid from the seal, and the vehicle would not go over 25 mph. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the manufacturer stated they would only pay half for a new transmission.*ak

I just had an alignment done on our 2002 trailblazer and was told that the right front tie rod is going to need to be replaced. the mechanic showed me how much play was in the right front tire and wheel. it was atleast one half inch. there are no grease fittings on the 2002 chevy trailblazer because they are sealed. the mechanic said that for this to happen it would of not had enough grease put in at the factory. he also said that this is a major safety issue because the wheel can break at the tie rod and the front wheel will not be controllable.*ak

The clutch fan on our chevrolet 2002 trailblazer went out and the fan stayed on. it resulted in reduced engine power because the fan was pulling so much power from the motor. when our mechanic called for parts, the chevrolet dealership had 15 on stock. apparently chevy is aware of this problem but has not recalled it.*ak

Engine slippage, then started making a knocking noise. we took it to a private mechanic that informed us of a recall notice by general motors on the cylinder sleeve and that the vin of our 2002 trailblazer fell within the parameters of the recall notice. we had the vehicle towed to the dealership, who informed us that the tie rod went through the engine block. we are in the process of having a new engine installed. general motors will only pay for 30% of the repairs even though the engine has been well cared for, has 60,000 miles on it and mechanics have stated that the cylinder sleeve may have contributed to the problem.*ak

Vehicle constantly displays "service engine lamp", air bag module had a problem, rear brake lamps blew out, 4 wheel drive mechanism on dash was replaced, ignition never turned off all the way, killed battery because it drained battery. *nm

I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer on which i has replaced the right brake light 6 times, and left brake light 3 times in 44,000 miles. i have a relative who also owns the same make/model and is about even with that count. chevy has offered to extend the warranty and replace these lights and sockets for free but this does not fix the problem as i have had 3 light failures since my socket was last replaced as has my relative. it is apparent that chevy is not willing to fix this problem, only patch it up. with tail lights, you only discover it is out if a cop hands you a ticket, or someone else is kind enough to tell you when you stop. given the frequency with which this occurs, it is very likely that you would end up driving around with no brake lights at all and not realize it.

Left brale light failure due to socket not holding bulb tight dealer would not fix because about 600 miles over warranty. *ak

During four consecutive oil changes, it was noted that a brake light was out. *nm

The side view mirrors inadvertently moved once they had been set. please provide more information. *jb

Power steering pump shalt broke causing failure of power steering. *ak

Engine stalls ; engine hesitates; engine trembles. *ak

2002 chevrolet trailblazer -- i have experience a reoccurring problem (about 6 times over the last couple of weeks) where the low beam headlights go off during operation of the vehicle. nothing i have found can force them to come back on; however, usually after 5 or 10 minutes they seem to return to the normal on condition by themselves. the high beams work ok, tail lights, dash lights, turn signals, etc. are not effected while the low beams are in this condition. additonally one day i noticed the day time running lights in this same state. i had the vehicle in the dealer, bill heard chevrolet (sanford, fl), and they were unable to reproduce the condition. i contacted gm/chevrolet, and they agreed that unless the condition could be reproduced, there would not authorize or make any attempt to replace any parts to attempt to correct the problem. this seems to be a rigid stance to take, especially since i never know when this can happen again, and it is obviously an extreme safety issue for not only myself and family, but others on the road with me at the time. i don't know how to proceed at this point, and don't know if this has been reported by any other owner.*ak

When teh rear seat are folded down there is not enought room for the driver seat when it is in easy out mode. i folded the rear seats down, and when i got out of the vehicle the front seat moved back as normal and hit the rear seat. this caused the motor or gear to break or jam, causing the power seat to not work. no repairs have been made as of yet.*ak

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. vehicle pulled to the right. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated. *ak

While driving at night or day the interior lights would come on and off intermittently. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic can not duplicate the problem. please fill in additional information.