Complaints
1,573
Crashes
152
Fires
52
Injuries
142
Fatalities
8
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1163 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:69,719 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#2120 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:98,873 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:10
#368 complaints
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Avg mileage:44,854 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 163 | 2 | 1 | 69,719 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 120 | 6 | 10 | 98,873 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 68 | 3 | 1 | 44,854 mi | |
| Airbags | 65 | 41 | — | 87,911 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 65 | — | — | 50,502 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 52 | — | — | 95,056 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 47 | — | 1 | 116,482 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 44 | 3 | — | 56,226 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 33 | — | — | 61,594 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | 1 | 5 | 109,744 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 27 | 2 | 1 | 47,836 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 19 | 1 | 71,239 mi | |
| Fuel System | 23 | — | — | 127,469 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 23 | 1 | — | 46,511 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 22 | — | 1 | 72,069 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 7 | — | 82,585 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 20 | 1 | — | 43,178 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 17 | — | 2 | 61,478 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | 2 | 7 | 126,255 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 17 | — | — | 74,886 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 17 | — | 1 | 83,955 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 17 | 1 | 1 | 76,871 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 17 | — | — | 12,537 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 17 | — | — | 47,613 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 2 | — | 90,568 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 15 | — | — | 35,927 mi | |
| Visibility | 15 | — | — | 89,483 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 14 | — | — | 65,012 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 13 | — | — | 82,291 mi |
Automatic Transmission
163
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,719
Electrical Faults
120
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
10
Avg Miles
98,873
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
68
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,854
Airbags
65
complaints
Crashes
41
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,911
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
65
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,502
Gasoline Fuel System
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,056
Transmission / Drivetrain
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
116,482
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
44
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,226
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,594
Headlight/Taillight Failures
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
109,744
Engine & Cooling
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,836
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,239
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,469
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,511
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,069
Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,585
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,178
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
61,478
Engine Problems
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
126,255
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,886
Fuel Pump
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,955
Seat Belt Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,871
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,537
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,613
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,568
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,927
Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,483
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,012
Instrument Cluster
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,291
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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1,573 NHTSA complaints, 152 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 163 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (163 complaints, avg 69,719 mi); Electrical Faults (120 complaints, avg 98,873 mi); Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) (68 complaints, avg 44,854 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 Trailblazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,376 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 Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 152 crash-related reports, 52 fire reports, 142 injuries, and 8 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 Trailblazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Trailblazer?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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