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Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

1,148Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
204Complaints 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.

Power Train320 complaints

320 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V283000, 01V334000, 03V075000.

Electrical System197 complaints

197 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V096000.

Engine162 complaints

162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting155 complaints

155 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V527000.

Fuel and Propulsion System137 complaints

137 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V121000.

Visibility111 complaints

111 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V046000.

Air Bags106 complaints

106 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V222000.

Brakes59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V201000.

Steering46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V273000.

Equipment35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Suspension33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V126000.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 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.

01V126000Reported April 12, 2001 - 30,476 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 30,476 vehicles across all affected models.

01V283000Reported September 5, 2001 - 895 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 895 vehicles across all affected models.

01V334000Reported October 17, 2001 - 78,004 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 78,004 vehicles across all affected models.

02V121000Reported August 23, 2002 - 136,511 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 136,511 vehicles across all affected models.

02V222000Reported August 9, 2002 - 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 133,221 vehicles across all affected models.

02V273000Reported October 4, 2002 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

03V075000Reported March 6, 2003 - 511,167 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 511,167 vehicles across all affected models.

03V096000Reported March 19, 2003 - 314,300 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 314,300 vehicles across all affected models.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

04V046000Reported February 4, 2004 - 581,394 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 581,394 vehicles across all affected models.

04V201000Reported April 28, 2004 - 261,801 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 261,801 vehicles across all affected models.

04V527000Reported November 1, 2004 - 871,473 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 871,473 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

EA04002Opened January 6, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.

EA04002Opened January 6, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.

EA04021Opened August 3, 2004 - Closed November 4, 2004

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V527000.

EA07009Opened July 10, 2007 - Closed August 28, 2008

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02036Opened March 18, 2002 - Closed October 3, 2002

PINCHER/CHAFED WIRING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02093Opened December 17, 2002 - Closed April 9, 2003

2002 TRAILBLAZER/ENVOY FUEL TANK LEAKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02093Opened December 17, 2002 - Closed April 9, 2003

2002 TRAILBLAZER/ENVOY FUEL TANK LEAKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03042Opened September 17, 2003 - Closed January 6, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03042Opened September 17, 2003 - Closed January 6, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04032Opened April 6, 2004 - Closed August 3, 2004

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07013Opened March 12, 2007 - Closed July 10, 2007

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ02010Opened July 19, 2002 - Closed November 21, 2002

FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT FITTING. Resulted in recall campaign 02V121001.

RQ17002Opened April 24, 2017 - Closed March 29, 2021

Loss of Headlights. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20014
2002116
2003173
2004136
2005127
200685
2007104
200880
200960
201052
201141
201225
201320
201435
201527
201618
201715
20189
20199
20203
20217
20221
20251
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.