Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 150 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
150
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | B LAZER HESITATES WHEN DRIVING AND NOTICE A GAS SMELL WHEN I TURN ON BLAZER AT THE BEGINNING AND I N... |
| Jan 15, 2016 | ENGINE | I WAS ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT 60MPH. AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DESPITE MY APPLYIN... |
| Oct 14, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS... |
| May 1, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICL... |
| Aug 18, 2014 | ENGINE | WHILE AT THE STOP SIGN, MY ENGINE CUT OFF. *TR |
| Feb 24, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMAT... |
| Aug 22, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | WHEN MY MECHANIC PUT MY TRUCK ON THE LIFT YESTERDAY TO CHANGE THE WATER PUMP, HE NOTICED THAT THE FR... |
| Aug 5, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS L... |
| Jul 26, 2013 | ENGINE | WAS DRIVING ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, WHEN I SMELLED AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE. GAUGES INDICATE... |
| Mar 24, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TRAILBLAZER SOUNDS LIKE A JET ENGINE WITH A LOT OF "WIND" NOISE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND TH... |
| Sep 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAR IDLE WOULD GO CRAZY AT STOP SIGNS AND RD LIGHTS. DURING TAKE OFF IDLE WOULD PLUNGE AND CAR WOUL... |
| Aug 24, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHI... |
| May 4, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LTZ - OIL PRESSURE LOW LIGHT COMES ON AND PRESSURE GAUGE GOES FROM 40 TO ... |
| Apr 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OUR 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LOSES POWER AND THE TROUBLE LIGHTS FLASH INCLUDING THE SERVICE LIGHT ... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST MANIFOLD EXHIBITS CRACKS AND SMALL HOLES. EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE CABIN. *TR |
| Dec 10, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHEN DRIVING SHE HEARS A HUMMING SOUND IN THE FR... |
| Oct 13, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY VEHICLE IS A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. I AM WRITING TODAY REGARDING THE ENGINE THAT HAS FAILED THR... |
| Jul 22, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY HEAT GAUGE WOULD SHOW FAST RISING TEMP. OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER DID NOT BELIEVE ME WHEN I TOLD ... |
| Jun 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | BAD GAS TANK, CRACKED NECK, BAD GAS CAP CAUSING STATE INSPECTION FAILURE AND SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY HA... |
| Apr 5, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | HAVE OWNED A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER FOR THREE YEARS WHEN I PURCHASED IT MADE A LOAD FAN NOISE BUT I... |