2002 Chevrolet Blazer Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,698 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake hazard” (19% of reports).
- 54exterior lighting complaints
- 73,698median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $740typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake hazard: mentioned in 10 of 54 complaints (19%)
- Multi function switch: mentioned in 9 of 54 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer at $740, and half of them between $670 and $770.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet Blazer exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Blazer | 4 | 9% | 6,000 |
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Blazer | 1 | 20% | 82,400 |
| 2007 Blazer | 2 | 22% | 104,455 |
| 2005 Blazer | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | 19,831 |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% | 99,892 |
| 2002 Blazer | 54 | 22% | 73,698 |
| 2001 Blazer | 68 | 21% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Blazer | 79 | 13% | 88,750 |
| 1999 Blazer | 30 | 7% | 95,506 |
| 1998 Blazer | 40 | 6% | 117,750 |
| 1997 Blazer | 15 | 2% | 94,088 |
| 1996 Blazer | 21 | 2% | 105,670 |
| 1995 Blazer | 12 | 1% | 5,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, the brake lights malfunctioned. Both brake lights failed to illuminate even after replacements were made. The contact informed an independent mechanic of the failure and the brake lights…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. While the vehicle was being inspected by a sheriff, it was discovered that the brake light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 01v364000 and 08v231000 (exterior…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Chevrolet Blazers have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (22% of the 246 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,698 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $740 (half paid between $670 and $770), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “brake hazard”, in 10 of 54 complaints, followed by “multi function switch” (9).
See all 2002 Chevrolet Blazer problems or exterior lighting problems across all Blazer years.