2002 GMC Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Blazer. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 27,003 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 27,003 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Blazer.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While traveling at at 55 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle, vehicle flipped 7 times before landing in a ditch. None of the airbags deployed. *ak
From a complete stop the vehical was turned around to pull into a parking area. The front bumper hit a tree stump where the license plate mounts. The vehical was moving less than 5 miles per hour, the air bags did not inflate. The bumper was cracked and more importantly the bumper brackets are…
Lower control arm went out while driving, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak in less than a month after purchase the vehicle had a recall. *yh
Other GMC Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Blazer | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Blazer?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC 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 too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.