2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pulled into driveway, lights would not go off, a few minutes later smoke was coming out from under hood and it smelled like burning plastic. Popped hood and fuse block and relay we smoking and melting! Got fire extinguished and pulled the head light relay switch, but it had melted through the…”
filed Jul 19, 2013
“The headlight wiring inside of the lens assembly over heats and melts the electrical connector going to the bulb and the insulation on the wiring. This has happened to both headlights on more than one occasion. Had to go and have the electrical wiring plus connector replaced. *tr”
filed Jun 28, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP…Campaign 04V527000 · Nov 1, 2004
Exterior Lighting problems in other Trailblazer Ext years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Trailblazer Ext | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 Trailblazer Ext | 13 | 5% |
| 2003 Trailblazer Ext | 23 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.