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Model Year Problem Record
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.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
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.
320 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V283000, 01V334000, 03V075000.
197 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V096000.
162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
155 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V527000.
137 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V121000.
111 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V046000.
106 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V222000.
59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V201000.
46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V273000.
35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.
33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V126000.
28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V046000.
BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 04V527000.
FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
PINCHER/CHAFED WIRING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
2002 TRAILBLAZER/ENVOY FUEL TANK LEAKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
2002 TRAILBLAZER/ENVOY FUEL TANK LEAKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
BRAKE LAMP FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT FITTING. Resulted in recall campaign 02V121001.
Loss of Headlights. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
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.