2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 1,149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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?”
NHTSA complaint #10214407, filed 2008-01, 88,011 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150142, filed 2006-02, 10,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250151, filed 2008-11, 85,000 miles“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!”
NHTSA complaint #10069219, filed 2004-01, 21,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10128879, filed 2005-07, 115,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V250000Jul 15, 2003Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003 +10 more
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
310 complaintsElectrical system
181 complaintsEngine cooling
143 complaintsExterior lighting
143 complaintsFuel system
132 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
106 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsSeat belts
48 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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