2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2014 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370. That ranks 5th out of 5 Trailblazer EXT 370 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 162,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 problems

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

Electrical System2 · ~162,000 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~162,000 mi
Engine1 · ~217,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~96,853 mi
Power Train1 · ~75,100 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~120,000 mi
Steering1 · ~120,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~204,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System233%162,000——
Exterior Lighting233%162,000——
Engine117%217,000——
Fuel/propulsion System117%96,853——
Power Train117%75,100——
Service Brakes117%120,000——
Steering117%120,000——
Unknown or Other117%204,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 4 complaints
2006: 1200612013: 1201312014: 420144

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370.

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

  • Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (EA07009) — opened Jul 10, 2007, closed Aug 28, 2008.
  • Fuel tank leak (PE07014) — opened Mar 13, 2007, closed Jun 12, 2007.
  • Fuel pump module leaks gasoline (PE07013) — opened Mar 12, 2007, closed Jul 10, 2007.

Recent owner reports

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

I was slowing down as i was entering an intersection and there was traffic in front of me. I suddenly lost all power steering and power brakes and struck the car in front of me. None of the occupants of either vehicle was hurt, per police report. On my way to the collision center near home, the cab…

Electrical System · received Dec 4, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10662229

I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my headlights go completely out. No other lights went out i continuously flicked them back and forth and finally my bright lights works to get me home. Next day they work fine again then 2 days later same thing happens. Bulbs fuses all have been…

Exterior Lighting · received Oct 21, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10649005

The `plate light don t work rear wiper dome light won t shut off auto door won t unlock with remote some time door locks auto with out hitting switch this scary all my dash lights come on but don t shut down car pull over an re starter it. *tr

Electrical System · received Oct 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10643940

While at the stop sign, my engine cut off. *tr

Engine · received Aug 22, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10627380

I have to put gas in slowly. If i squeeze the pump trigger to much the gas spits back out and all over me. I also have to hold the pump trigger upside down. The gas line on the vehicle was taken apart and everything was fine. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10496224

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?

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

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer EXT 370 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.