2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 112 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 112 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
2002 chevrolet trailblazer was involved in an accident as a result of the rear tail light being inoperative. The consumer's vehicle was rear ended while he was slowing down in traffic. This SUV had other failures to include the windshield wipers, engine(6 times) , battery (2 times) , dash board, head light and various electrical problems.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and smoke appeared from the hood. The vehicle suddenly caught fire. A police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Electrical system 198 complaints
- Transmission 191 complaints
- Lighting 156 complaints
- Fuel system 137 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 132 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 111 complaints
- Air bags 106 complaints
- Brakes 59 complaints