2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004 +2 more
Reported issue: On 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.
Possible consequence: An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
- Seat beltsCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." one of the two sensors in the driver's and front passenger's seat belt retractors could be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however, the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle…
Possible consequence: If this were to occur, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger safety belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began on june 24, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +2 more
Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
Possible consequence: Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began july 6, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile…
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003 +10 more
Reported issue: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at…
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions…
Possible consequence: These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile…
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +1 more
Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in…
Possible consequence: These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at…
- Structure › BodyCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Possible consequence: In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, gm will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.
Possible consequence: If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Gmc at…
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +10 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Possible consequence: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at…
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.
Possible consequence: If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at…
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Vehicle 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.
Possible consequence: This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began september 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or…
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain circumstances the front lower control arm brackets may fracture. This fracture could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame.
Possible consequence: A separation could result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets. Owner notification began by telephone on april 4, 2001. The followup letter to consumers was mailed may 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
NHTSA investigations
- RQ17002Loss of HeadlightsClosed · Apr 24, 2017
- EA07009Fuel pump module leaks gasolineClosed · Jul 10, 2007
- PE07013Fuel pump module leaks gasolineClosed · Mar 12, 2007
- EA04021Brake lamp failureClosed · Aug 3, 2004
- PE04032Brake lamp failureClosed · Apr 6, 2004
- EA04002Windshield wiper failureClosed · Jan 6, 2004
- PE03042Windshield wiper failureClosed · Sep 17, 2003
- PE020932002 trailblazer/envoy fuel tank leaksClosed · Dec 17, 2002
- PE02036Pincher/chafed wiringClosed · Mar 18, 2002
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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.