2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of the 1,149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“The frame in my Trailblazer has big holes rusting through it. A frame 100 years old will never rust through. The use of very cheap thin steel may result in a accident when the frame breaks in half. I find this unacceptable regardless of how old the car is the frame should never rust through”
NHTSA complaint #11277946, filed 2019-11, 200,000 miles“When traveling on the interstate, the molding piece that surrounds the rear third brake light flew off and the brake light was left dangling against the read window. Thankfully there was no one immediately behind us, so the part did not hit a vehicle. After many calls to area body shops I'm being told this is a known issue with this part and our only option is to pay hundreds of dollars for a new part from Chevrolet and then pay hundreds more to have it painted and installed!”
NHTSA complaint #10578687, filed 2014-04, 102,000 miles“The fiberglass cowling on top of the rear hatch fell off while driving, dangling only by the brake light cable. I had to cut the wire and remove the piece of body and light. Went to dealer asking about repair, they said it was caused by use of the tailgate during winter conditions of snow and ice. They said we see it all the time. I asked, since it occurs with high frequency, if it is covered by warranty, bulletin or recall and they said no, GM considers this an owner/operator error. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607056, filed 2014-06, 95,000 miles“The indicated vehicle is my wife's. We bought it brand new on 09/26/2001. She has never towed anything and has city and highway miles. We have had numerous problems: instrument cluster, rear tailgate strap, right rear brake light, (3) solenoids, spare tire dropdown and deteriorated transmission lines. I have repaired all of the previous out of pocket (except for the strap and the spare tire dropdown). Now, my wife was on the way to the bicycle store in her truck, with the bicycle on the back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524737, filed 2013-07, 98,911 miles“Rear window of our 2002 chevy Trailblazer exploded in my garage. There was no prior damage to the window and the failure was without warning. Vehicle was parked in garage night before and garage door shut with no incident. Upon entering garage next morning, shattered glass was found all over the floor and rear window blown out.”
NHTSA complaint #10105708, filed 2005-01, 52,805 milesRelated recalls
- 02V273000Oct 4, 2002Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, GMC Envoy 2002
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 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 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 26 | 2% |
| 2005 | 27 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
| 2003 | 43 | 5% |
| 2002 | 40 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsEquipment
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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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