Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 302 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.
302
Complaints
3
Recalls
17
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIE...
01V283000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANS...
03V075000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHIC...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FLUID WAS LEAKIN... |
| Apr 23, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ELECTRICAL UNDER DASH SHORTING OUT. CAUSING ACCESSORY PLUG TO SHOOT SPARKS AS WELL AS CAUSING DASH L... |
| Dec 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | THE COOLING LINES FROM THE TRANSMISSION OF THE 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXIT THE TRANSMISSION NEXT... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, ALL THE EXTERIOR LIG... |
| Aug 14, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH 175,500 MILES HAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ON PASSENGER SIDE... |
| Mar 30, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES THAT RUN NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE ARE PRONE TO 'RUST-... |
| Mar 27, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION BLEW, LEAKED 10 OUT OF 12 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID... VERY COMMO... |
| Feb 7, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | I STARTED THE TRAILBLAZER AND SHIFTED IT INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING STALL AND I HEARD A... |
| Nov 3, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | THE REACTIVE SUNSHELL FAILED, CAUSING THE LOSS OF 2ND GEAR, 4TH GEAR AND REVERSE. UPON RESEARCHING,... |
| Aug 29, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND W... |
| Jul 11, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,TIRES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE INDICATED VEHICLE IS MY WIFE'S. WE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW ON 09/26/2001. SHE HAS NEVER TOWED ANYT... |
| Jul 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | WHEN I START MY VEHICLE, THE ABS AND BRAKES LIGHTS GO ON, SECURITY LIGHT, AND RADIO SHUTS OFF, OR IS... |
| Mar 28, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WE JUST LEFT THE HOUSE TO TAKE THE KIDS TO GET SO FOOD AND WE MADE IT LIKE FIFTY YARDS FROM THE HOUS... |
| Dec 16, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I STARTED MY TRAILBLAZER AND LET IT WARM FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE TRUCK IDLE WAS LOUDER THEN NORMAL BU... |
| Sep 21, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISS... |
| Aug 7, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER THAT HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN COMP... |
| Jun 18, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAKING FROM CORROSION. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. IS THERE A RECA... |
| May 21, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE... |
| May 19, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WA... |
| May 16, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TSB #PIT-4722 -- GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 ... |