2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 1, 2016 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S/T Blazer years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer. That ranks 2nd out of 11 S/T Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 190,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting2 · ~190,500 mi
Electrical System1 · ~240,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~145,000 mi
Structure1 · ~145,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~150,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~240,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting250%190,500——
Electrical System125%240,000——
Service Brakes125%145,000——
Structure125%145,000——
Unknown or Other125%150,000——
Visibility/wiper125%240,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 120161

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Door strike plate in pillar mounted to sheet metal prone to fatigue. If issue is left undiagnosed the strike plate backing will come dislodged and allow the door to open while in motion. Also common issue with gm trucks the ecbm will lose momentary communication while on rough roads or under heavy…

Structure · received Jan 1, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10817300

I currently own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer, was driving when another vehicle pulled out in front of me wanted to warn the other driver, press on the vehicle's horn nothing happen. Try it a few more times thinking it was a fluke no sound try it again and again still nothing. Waited till the next…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 22, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10726712

The headlights did not come on automatically when the vehicle was started; it was after 9 pm and completely dark. The headlights would not come on even when the switch was used. I had to drive home using the high beams. The headlights did come on after i had gotten home, turned the vehicle off…

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10637783

I was driving at night and the headlights went out. Everything else was working, i had dash board lights. The high beams work fine but not the low beams. Took it to the garage and found the low beam bulbs are fine. Checked all the fuses they are fine. *tr

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 30, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10532581

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Chevrolet S/T Blazer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S/T Blazer model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.