Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 45 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVING WITH MY 5 YR OLD SON AND MY CAR JUST TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING CAUSING BRAKES TO L... |
| Jul 20, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER THAT HAS HAD A HOST OF PROBLEMS TO DATE. NOW I AM EXPERIENCING TWO ... |
| Jun 1, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHENEVER BRAKING AND SLOWING DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WILL ENGAGE. VE... |
| Apr 14, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE IS THE SECOND OWNER O... |
| Jan 21, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WELL SERVICED 90K MILES. TRAVELING AT 35MPH PUSHED BREAKS ALL THE WAY DOWN (FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE)... |
| Jun 1, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT D... |
| Dec 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FAILURE OF REAR BRAKES DUE TO DEFECTIVE METAL USED IN BRAKE ROTORS. WHICH CAUSED THE ROTORS TO BECOM... |
| Dec 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FAILURE OF REAR BRAKES DUE TO DEFECTIVE METAL USED IN BRAKE ROTORS WHICH CAUSED ROTORS TO BECOME HEA... |
| Jun 1, 2007 | PARKING BRAKE | THE 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.. IT WAS COMPLETELY... |
| Mar 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | A COUPLE MONTHS AGO MY RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. AND I REPLACED IT. THEN LAST WEEK MY TRUCK D... |
| Nov 22, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES PULSATED,... |
| Nov 22, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | I JUST PURCHASED THIS 2002 TRAILBLAZER SEPT 30 2006.. IT WAS NOVEMBER 22, 2006- THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IN... |
| Apr 13, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PLATE FRACTURED AND BROKE. AS A ... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | AFTER LESS THAN EIGHTEEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND HAVING NOT EVEN TAKEN A LENGTHY TRIP OUR LS HAS RAC... |
| Aug 8, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES STARTED PULSATING WHEN APPLIED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A BRAKE INSPECTION. HIS E... |
| Jun 30, 2005 | PARKING BRAKE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR BRAKE REPAIRS. THE... |
| May 30, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WEAR INDICATOR ON PAD INDICATED TIME TO CHANGE PADS. WHEN CHANGING PADS NOTICED DRY ROT ON PISTON B... |
| Apr 20, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TWO DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 70 MPH, TRAFFIC IN FRONT CAME TO AN ... |
| Mar 9, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN MAKING A TURN A SCRAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL... |
| Jan 3, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE ABS CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ON, WHICH CONSUMER IS INFORMED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT THE ANTI-LOCK... |