2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 9% of the 1,149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2002 chevy Trailblazer exterior mirrors will not hold their adjustment settings. The local dealer has worked on this problem numerous times and can't seem to find or fix the problem. The exterior mirrors will usually end up pointing down as I drive the vehicle. I believe that this can be a safety problem as they readjust them selves in traffic. Can you help the owners of this particular model?”
NHTSA complaint #10348627, filed 2010-08, 25,000 miles“I have to report a failed recall campaign 04v046000 on my 2002 Trailblazer. My Trailblazer had the recall performed on 10-26-04 concerning a problem of wipers stopping mid stroke. I don't drive that car that often, and when I do, it is most likely raining. Well, the stopping mid stroke is again occurring. The dealer is not willing to do anything because the recall campaign has already been executed. It did not matter that the recall condition still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10307677, filed 2010-02, 37,950 miles“My 2002 chevy Trailblazer was recalled in 2005 for a wiper motor defect. The defect was supposed to be fixed. The wipers now exhibit the same problems as stated in the recall. I called GM and they will not agree to replace the wiper motor. Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v046000.”
NHTSA complaint #10210449, filed 2007-12, 72,000 miles“The 2002 Trailblazer had a recall on the windshield wiper motor and the possibility of damage that water inside the motor could cause. The correction was performed by plugging a hole in the motor. My vehicle was also under a gmpp extended warranty. Shortly later, the wipers began to malfunction while on intermittent. They stutter and sometimes stop in mid stroke, unless on high speed. I researched the internet and found numerous similar complaints that were caused by water damage that had occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320331, filed 2010-03, 78,500 miles“I feel that even if you have had a recall issue once and the situation continues to happen then it needs to be fixed until the problem is solved I have contact GM several time and nothing has been done to ratify my problem with the windshield wipers and the 4 wheel drive and several other recall issues this is sad I say we need a class action law suit I am not one to take legal action but for people that have this kind of money and to not fix their problem that they put out on the roads for us to drive safely is shameful.”
NHTSA complaint #10405365, filed 2011-06, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V046000Feb 4, 2004Certain 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…Covers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +2 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10151858Nov 19, 2018This Preliminary information communicates a change in software in the PDM to prevent "wandering mirrors".
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 82 | 11% |
| 2006 | 102 | 9% |
| 2005 | 45 | 3% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 70 | 8% |
| 2002 | 106 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
310 complaintsElectrical system
181 complaintsEngine cooling
143 complaintsExterior lighting
143 complaintsFuel system
132 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsSeat belts
48 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsBody and structure
40 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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