Model year record
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls & problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Rearview mirrors/devices | 2 | — |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 2 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA07009 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE 150,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
- Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 193,000.
- Air bagsCrash1 injury
I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON CICERO AVENUE AT EDENS EXPRESSWAY, I 94, AND SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT 0825 WHEN A VEHICLE BACKED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND STRUCK THE RIGHT FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE'S BUMPER. THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY. I SUFFERED DELAMINATION OF A CERVICAL SPINE FUSION.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SELF-ADJUSTING REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT HOLDING THE INTENDED SETTINGS AND READJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 360. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
- Engine
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FAN CLUTCH AND WATER PUMP. I'VE REPLACED THE FAN CLUTCH TWICE AND THE WATER PUMP ONCE. THE WATER PUMP HAS GONE OUT AGAIN AND I STILL HAVE THE ROARING AND TICKING FROM THE FAN CLUTCH. *TR
- Power train
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAKING FROM CORROSION. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. IS THERE A RECALL? *TR
- Power trainFire
DRIVING HOME PARKED TRAILBLAZER IN DRIVEWAY, WENT INTO HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD "BOOM" SOUND, THEN WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT THE SOUND WAS AND SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRAILBLAZER HOOD, THEN LIFTED HOOD AND SEEN FIRE AND SMOKE, THEN RAN TO GET THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT, AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK WAS OUT ABOUT A FOOT AND THERE WAS TRANS FLUID ALL OVER THE UNDER SIDE OF HOOD, MOTOR, AND THE GROUND. FIRE WAS PUT OUT. THANK YOU *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEClosed
DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE RETURN AND SENDER LINES OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.WATER AND ROAD SALT COLLECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LEADING TO SMALL PINHOLES APPEARING ON THE FUEL LINES.FUEL MAY LEAK AND COLLECT ON TOP OF THE MODULE AND/OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND.THE DATA EVALUATED UNDER THIS INVESTIGATION REFLECT A…
- FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEClosed
ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS FUEL AND OR VAPOR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.GM STATES, THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK.CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE IS THE RESULT OF THE VEHICLE OPERATING IN A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT.ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS PE TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-009) TO FURTHER ASSESS THIS ISSUE.