2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer power train problems
310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at various speeds, fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was rust in the transmission line and fluid leaked on the catalytic converter. The local dealer was not…”
filed Jan 8, 2020
“Electrical under dash shorting out. Causing accessory plug to shoot sparks as well as causing dash lights to go out, and front panel to stop working. Ac electrical quit working after. 4wheel drive shifts randomly in and out of 2 and 4 wheel drive, causing the transmission to get stuck in neutral…”
filed Oct 10, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…Campaign 03V075000 · Mar 6, 2003
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVECampaign 01V334000 · Oct 17, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE)Campaign 01V283000 · Sep 5, 2001
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Trailblazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailblazer | 6 | 32% |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 7 | 22% |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 32 | 30% |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 38 | 20% |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 49 | 4% |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 51 | 3% |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 103 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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.