The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 2575 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 14 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag for gmt360 generation (2002-2009):.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Trailblazer model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2001) to 2,725 (2004). With 2,575 complaints, the 2002 Trailblazer sits about the same asthe model's median of 2,575.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
exterior lighting:brake lights
Campaign 04V527000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 01V334000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 06E025000CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPL…
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 01V283000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by generation. For the older GMT360 platform (circa 2002-2009), long-term owner reports describe a vehicle that is "a bit thirsty" and prone to numerous small, persistent electrical and…
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Used Trailblazer listings typically run $22,656–$24,745 across 2023 to 2026 model years.
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