Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 36 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
36
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RE...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2019 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, ... |
| Mar 19, 2018 | SUSPENSION | STRUT TOWER RUSTED THROUGH AND SHOT THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT |
| Feb 28, 2018 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE... |
| Mar 4, 2016 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | 1. MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK IS SHORTED OUT AND WONT OPERATE AT ALL. WHILE DRIVING CAUS... |
| Jun 5, 2014 | SUSPENSION | I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHLAND AVE. IN SOUTH PORTLAND MAINE , WHEN, SUDDENLY, THE CAR SEEMED TO LURCH AND... |
| Jul 9, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE... |
| Oct 9, 2011 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND STARTED HEARING THE TRUCKS UNDERCARRIAGE START TO RATTLE AND GRIND ... |
| Jan 19, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A LOCAL RE... |
| Dec 30, 2010 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY FAN CLUTCH. TRANSFER CASE AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. *TR |
| Feb 1, 2009 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WILL COME ON ALONG WITH THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LI... |
| Jan 1, 2009 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | FRONT END PROBLEMS , 4 WHEEL LOW COMES ON AT ANYTIME . PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEMS WITH THIS 2002 CHEVY... |
| Jun 1, 2008 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4WD. THE CLUTCH FAN IS BAD. FROM WHAT THE AUTO PARTS SERVICE CENT... |
| Jan 18, 2008 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. IF THE CONTACT DOES NOT UNHOOK THE BATTERY POST E... |
| Jul 12, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN 5 MPH OR LESS, T... |
| Apr 23, 2007 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | HAVE BEEN HAVING MAJOR TROUBLE WITH THE FRONT END. HAD IT CHECKED MULTIPLE TIMES AT THE DEALER AND ... |
| Feb 1, 2007 | SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH PROBLEMS WITH CAR RADIO CUSTOMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS**CC... |
| Sep 16, 2005 | SUSPENSION | 1)DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET WITH NO WARNING. WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT. CAR W... |
| Jun 18, 2005 | SUSPENSION | 2002 TRAILBLAZER LS BEGINS TO SHAKE AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND HAS NOT F... |
| Dec 7, 2004 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | DT: CONTACT BOUGHT A 2002 TRAIL BLAZER IN 2004. CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. BR... |
| Oct 19, 2004 | SUSPENSION | I JUST HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE ON OUR 2002 TRAILBLAZER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD IS GO... |