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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Trailblazer emerged from an "upscale trim line" of the Blazer, but there's nothing upscale about its transmission problems or its wonky, unpredictable headlights.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,766 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Comments

problem #15

Nov 282008

Trailblazer

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I touch the buttons on my radio they get very very hot. Their is a long list of things wrong with this 2002 Chevy trail Blazer. But when I contacted Chevy they told my that my SUV is not one of the ones affected" their is a noise in the front and the right side of the truck seems lower, like a shock is broken" the rear windshield wiper never worked. The air conditioning only work on the highest level ( 5 ). the rear tailgate never locks when you hit the power locks. The tape player starts on its own, and will blow a fuse causing an electrical smell. The day I bought the 2002 Chevy trail Blazer the head gasket blew and the dealership replaced it with a used head gasket. This SUV has alot of issues and is getting unsafe to drive. I have tried to have Chevrolet address these issues but they wont fix anything without me paying for them. I am on a tight budget, and I have seen alot of recalls with these issues that I have described. Shouldn't they fix these things free of charge? please help!

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #14

Nov 022006

Trailblazer

  • miles
Doors rattle and shift while driving down the road. The windows also rattle, particularly on the drivers side, front and back. Also, the air/heat blower is stuck on #4. it won't blow on any other settings

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #13

Jul 212006

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,844 miles
A/C is running ok then, it starts blowing warm air. Outside temp display drops quickly until it reaches +28 deg.F. (note that outside temp is +85 deg.F.) outside temp display starts rising slowly. When crosses +30 deg.F, A/C starts blowing cold air again. Outside temp display then sticks at +50 deg.F and does not go any higher.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #12

Jul 152006

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A/C initially operates normally. Outside temp display then begins decreasing. When displayed temp passes +25 deg.F, A/C no longer produces cold air. Outside temp display continues dropping to -34 deg.F. after ~5 minutes, outside temp display starts rising. When temp display passes +25 deg.F, A/C starts producing cold air again. Outside temp display reaches correct outside temp. Occurs intermittently (I.e., once or twice a day -- or not).

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #11

May 072005

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
I brought this SUV from the dealership and I started having problems with it a month after I brought it. The car air conditioner stop working and the transmission was making a horrible sound. I took the car to the dealer to get fixed three times. All the times I took the car it came back the same way that I took at first. I also took it to a different dealer to get fixed and they also didn't fixed it. I want to cancel this SUV purchase. Mainly because even before T brought the SUV the salesperson at the dealer added $5,000 to my income so I could qualify to get the SUV, but that was completely a lie. Right now I'm having many problems at work; that's the main reason I want to cancel the purchase of this SUV, which is just giving me many problems.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #10

May 012005

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer experiencing problems with the air conditioner as well as with hesitation. Car hesistated every time the consumer tried to pick up speed. Also had problems getting car started at times. Had to play with the key on the passenger side door to start the car. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. The car sometimes shut off while in motion.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #9

Aug 202004

Trailblazer 4WD

  • 25,848 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Re defective 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4, problem with 4 wheel drive, A/C, batteries, taillights and electrical problems. While driving 55 mph the vehicle's 4-wheel drive went into four wheel high or low intermittently. The vehicle's battery loses it's charge. The taillights went out and the blower in the air conditioner had to be replaced. Fuel splashed out of the filler while the consumer was filling the tank. The vehicle stalled intermittently.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 102003

Trailblazer

  • miles
Transmission went out couldn't drive-repaired/ rear window won't roll-up/seatbelt won't retract, later fixed, but still won't work on occasion/ brake lights have gone out 5+ times repaired still not operational/ water pump exploded/rear window won't lock first try/ check engine llight stays on.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 172004

Trailblazer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2002 Trailblazer has air conditioner problems. This is the third time this problem surface. It would produce hot air when the outside air temp is @mid 80's and the vents are producing extremely hot air when the temp selected (auto) to 74 and this time the driver air works fine but extremely hot air is coming out of the passenger side. Does not matter what settings are selected. Dealership states that this is a recurring problem with the Trailblazer air conditioner. Something with the sensor.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 222003

(reported on)

Trailblazer

  • miles
Air conditioner came on without turning it on. Dealer determined that the oxygen sensors and the air conditioning switch must be replaced.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 182003

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,407 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Electronic exterior rearview mirrors and power seat engage and operate by themselves. Dealership cannot fix the problem. The memory for the mirrors and seat would not keep their position. When the consumer entered or exited the vehicle the systems would reset to a new position. Occasionally they moved while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer has replaced many components but the problem still exist. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the oxygen sensor. The A/C control mode button became stuck and was noisy. The dealer replaced the A/C module head. The left windshield wiper chattered and skipped. The dealer replaced the wiper insert. The 4WD switch fluctuated between 4wh and A4wh. The dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the transfer case select switch.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 082001

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Doors rattled and physically moved up and down when driving over bumps in the roadway. A/C does not cool properly after stopping and starting again. Wind noise around driver and passenger front windows. Front windshield molding came loose while driving.

- Cleburne, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 212003

Trailblazer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,690 miles
The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. The vehicle periodically shut off while in the idle position. The vehicle was delivered to the service department on several occasions to have the problem identified and corrected. As of 07/07/2003, the vehicle continued to have problems with loss of power and the service dept. Has yet to determine the problem.. the air condition developed a foul odor which was present after the vehicle sat in the sun, the odor was detected immediately after the vehicle was started and the ac was turned on, the vehicle was serviced times and then the problem returned, the air condition now takes a long period of time to cool the vehicle and produce cold air.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 012002

Trailblazer

  • miles
Consumer states the air conditioning system has failed on several occasions.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 042002

(reported on)

Trailblazer

  • miles
While driving brake light illuminated the dash. Once brake light illuminated, air conditioner shorted out. Contacted dealer. Problem has not been resolved. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.

- Jasper, TX, USA

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