2002 Chevrolet Blazer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ever since I bought this vehicle I have had nothing but trouble with it. Since I have bought it in july it has been in the shop for approx. 10 times. The first day I brought it home it would not go into reverse. Needless to say it already has a new transmission. I have also had problems with the rear middle seat belt locking up and making it impossible to wear. I have brougt this problem up to the dealer several times and they have even replaced all of the seat belts, but it still persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #761612, filed 2002-05“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer ls. The contact stated that the seat belt was partially pulled out and would not retract. The dealer was notified and stated that the seat belts were not covered under warranty. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 70,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10192026, filed 2007-05, 70,900 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags would not deploy with the level of impact in the crash. While the front driver side shoulder seat belt was being worn, it failed to function and caused the contact to move in a forward position as a result her face struck the steering wheel. The contact sustained a broken nose, bruises on both arms and shoulder area. The ambulance, fire and police department were called to the scene. A police report was filed of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10347200, filed 2010-08, 130,000 miles“Front passenger's side seatbelt system locks up as if an automatic locking restraint. Owner's manual state's that this belt is used for a child restraint. No other seatbelts in this vehicle locks up like the front seatbelt does. Also, there is an airbag present in the front passenger's side.”
NHTSA complaint #893486, filed 2001-08“Passenger seat belt locks into place with little or no passenger movement, cannot be released without removing seatbelt completely and retracting completely. Also own a 2002 oldsmobile bravada same problem on passenger side restraint. Passenger must remove seat belt every few minutes just to breathe or tuck shoulder strap behind them. This is a serious flaw on the passenger side seat belt on all 2002 bravada's, trailblazers and envoys. Dealer has no fix at this time except to try a seat belt extender to change passenger side angle on restraint belt to see if it helps. …”
NHTSA complaint #758226, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 12 | 30% |
| 1987 | 5 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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