2002 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 8th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (54 complaints, 22%), typically at around 73,698 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 246owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 54 | 22% | 73,698 | “brake hazard” (19%) | $740 |
| Power Train | 33 | 13% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 9% | 36,064 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 8% | 42,919 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 7% | 24,125 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 6% | 29,625 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 6% | 62,973 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 5% | 86,671 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 100,450 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | 6,129 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 28,950 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 200 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 7,100 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases. The first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles. The second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hazard light switch failure (RQ08001) — opened Feb 28, 2008, closed Jul 9, 2008, led to recall 08V231000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Blazer is showing many codes in the ECM, even though it seems to be running properly. The codes include: p0171, p0174, p0101, p0128, p0155, p0300, p1870, p0128, p0155. The dash recently showed warning lights for parking brake, ABS, and Service Engine soon. It was checked a few days ago by a…
Why does this work on my 1999 chevy & not my 2002 chevy?
My brake lights went out. The third brake light. As i owed a 2001 gmc jimmy that had the same problem that was covered under a recall i knew that the multifunction switch in the steering column was the problem. I went to my local chev dealership (koehne chev) in marinette wi. They said there was no…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the driver's side door hinge failed to close, an abnormal humming noise was detected, the vehicle rocked, and a tire blew out. In addition, the abs, air bag, and parking brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that due to the air bag warning indicator being illuminated, the vehicle was unable to pass inspection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.