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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
14%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
52,498miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, 14% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,498 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.

“Our 2002 Chevrolet trailblazer loses power and the trouble lights flash including the service light and reduced power light come on. I have changed the 02 sensor, flushed the transmission, replaced spark plugs and had the emission system checked all to no avail. Our mechanic cannot isolate the problem and all things we have tried has failed. We have reset the computer several times to no avail. This is a problem and safety issue. We have had no help from GM.”

NHTSA complaint #10330061, filed 2010-05, 100,004 miles

“Have been having major trouble with the front end. Had it checked multiple times at the dealer and at a local mechanics shop and the ball joints and bushings had to be replaced. Even the the warranty was finished, the dealer did not charge me for this, but unfortunately I thought that this would take care of the noise on the front end, but it is still there!! Also yesterday, april 24, 2007, I had to have the fan clutch replaced. This vehicle only has 35,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10188812, filed 2007-04, 10,000 miles

“I backed of the garage and heard a loud noise. As I pulled forward the truck moved very slowly for how far the gas pedal was pushed. I went to go in reverse again but the truck would not go into reverse and could hear a loud whining from the motor. I this just happened to day but I figure it's the transmission. Also, when I bought the truck I had problems with the temp. Sensor and the air conditioning the dealer took care of the problem with the air but the outside temp. Sensor is still broke. …”

NHTSA complaint #10178638, filed 2007-01, 68,000 miles

“My vehicle is a 2002 chevy trailblazer. I am writing today regarding the engine that has failed three times. There were multiple recalls on the vehicle including; air conditioning systems, back tail lights etc. The engine failed, and was replaced before 32k miles and again at 72k. Now on the third time, the warranty is expired! When we contacted GM inc. They asked us to take the vehicle to there local shop. The shop took the vehicle apart and decided per GM that the vehicle was not under warranty, which is information GM knew from the beginning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10290306, filed 2009-10, 36,000 miles

“I have a 2002 trailblazer with about 50,200 miles and the other day it began to make a high pitched sound, almost like a plane landing. When I took it to the dealer, he said it's the fan clutch and it's going to cost $711 to fix. When I asked if this is normal wear & tear, I did not get a proper answer. The response was that this happens a lot on the chevy & GM vehicles. When I called chevy corporation, I was given a claim# & told that they will have to investigate this problem & then they will call me back in about 3 days to advise if they will help with the costs of the repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10172245, filed 2006-10, 50,200 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200642%
2004166%
2003165%
20021414%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

Fuel system
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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