2002 Chevrolet Blazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
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.
“2002 s-10 Blazer 4wd concern first let me say I have not changed the drivers door pins and bushings even through I knew they were bad. The door closes and locks on the door striker than mounts to the vehicle side post. Here is what happened, which at a service center getting the transmission serviced and replacing the 4 wd drive shaft, I returned to pick my car up. The door would not close and latch, upon further investigation, the entire door striker assembly fractured the side post metal and pushed into the sidepost assembly. This prevented the door from latching. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293717, filed 2009-11, 127,000 miles“Consumer states that lug wrench that is located between the passenger's front rear seat has a long piece of iron sticking out that can be very dangerous. The wrench became detached, and was flying around in vehicle like a bullet.”
NHTSA complaint #10026500, filed 2003-07, 2,700 miles“A few weeks ago driving home from work in a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, and coming around corner the door hook and caused the door to open. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said to take it back to the dealer (sun Chevrolet), and they said it wasn't their fault because she didn't lubricate the door once a month. Contacts husband welded the door hook back on, but now the door will not completely shut, causing the lights to stay on and the battery to run down. The automobile manual did not state for contact to lubricate doors once a month. The passenger side door is now doing the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119497, filed 2005-05, 47,002 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the drivers side door opened independently. The contact stated that he stopped the vehicle and noticed that the bracket was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 5/29/14”
NHTSA complaint #10575408, filed 2014-03, 110,000 miles“Paint is peeling between at the outer edges at the license plate housing, where it comes in contact with the lift gate. Gray primer is already exposed. I have inspected 2002 trail blazers and envoys throughout the state and surrounidng states and all reveal the same problem. Owners need to be aware of this situation due to premature rust on the lift gate. It is sad that a brand new vehicle has a paint problem, before it is even driven from the lot and GM wants to paint the lower exterior of the lift gate and I feel the complete left gate should be stripped and refinished.”
NHTSA complaint #747053, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
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- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 44 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 5% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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