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Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Blazer 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

246Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting65 complaints

65 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V364000, 08V231000.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V364000Reported December 3, 2001 - 506,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 506,377 vehicles across all affected models.

08V231000Reported May 21, 2008 - 5,862 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 5,862 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200124
200234
200344
200429
200519
200614
200713
200814
20097
20107
20119
20126
20133
20147
20154
20163
20173
20181
20192
20202
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.