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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years54% below the Trailblazer EXT median · #4 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1006 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has problems

100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline230
Power train200
Electrical system142
Engine and engine cooling140
Exterior lighting102
Visibility90
Latches/locks/linkages60
Structure50
Suspension41
8 other systems112

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 05V-494 · Oct 27, 2005 · 98,007 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 04V-527 · Nov 1, 2004 · 871,473 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 04V-046 · Feb 4, 2004 · 581,394 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Trailblazer EXT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailblazer EXT median. How we score

'02'03'04'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT safety ratings

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT. 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE LAMP FAILUREEA04021 · closed Nov 4, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-527
  2. FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEEA07009 · closed Aug 28, 2008
    No recall
  3. FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEPE07013 · closed Jul 10, 2007
    No recall
  4. FUEL TANK LEAKPE07014 · closed Jun 12, 2007
    No recall
  5. Loss of HeadlightsRQ17002 · closed Mar 29, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What Trailblazer EXT owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY CHECK ENGINE TURNED ON INSIDE THE CAR IT WAS SMELLING LIKE GAS. I WENT TO A LOCAL SHOP THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ITS A FUEL TANK LEAK. ITS LEAKING RIGHT WERE THE FUEL GOES IN THE TANK. I CALLED CHEVROLET AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL. BUT I FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE ACTION…
Complaint 10564679 · Feb 17, 2014 · 117,150 miles
NOTICED STRONG FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE, FOUND OUT A CRACK IN THE TANK AROUND THE TUBE CONNECTING THE HOSE COMING FROM THE FILLER NECK, QUITE DANGEROUS IT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, ASK GM AND THE HAVE A SAFETY POLICY ADJUSTMENT, BUT IT EXPIRES WHEN THE CAR IS 7 YEARS OLD OR 70000 MILES, THERE ARE…
Complaint 10326990 · Apr 22, 2010 · 75,000 miles
THE FUEL TANK ON MY VEHICLE HAS LEAKED OR HAD AN EVAP LEAK DETECTED AND HAD NEEDED A REPLACEMENT 4 TIMES IN 7 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. FIRST REPLACEMENT AT 2288 MILES ON10/04/02, THEN 18474 MILES ON 10/17/03, THEN 34782 MILES ON 08/21/04 AND 96121 MILES ON 01/21/09.THE CAR DEALERSHIP HAS COMPLETED THE…
Complaint 10285061 · Sep 23, 2009 · 2,288 miles

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