Complaints
301
per 10K Sold
31.4
US Sales
95,937
Crashes
20
Fires
6
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Avg mileage:70,990 mi
Fires:1
#219 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:107,006 mi
#319 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:43,317 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 20 | — | 1 | 70,990 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 19 | — | — | 107,006 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | — | — | 43,317 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 3 | 66,427 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 76,965 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 9 | — | — | 65,930 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 9 | — | — | 79,620 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 4 | — | 88,578 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 41,558 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 130,654 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 136,552 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 3 | — | 35,975 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 96,320 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | — | 98,245 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 5 | — | — | 45,933 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | 23,062 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — |
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,990
Headlight/Taillight Failures
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,006
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,317
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
66,427
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,965
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,930
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,620
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,578
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,558
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,654
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,552
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,975
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,320
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,245
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,933
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,062
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer has 301 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch (20 complaints, avg 70,990 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (19 complaints, avg 107,006 mi); Automatic Transmission (19 complaints, avg 43,317 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,792 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer include 20 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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