2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system problems
137 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 137 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 97 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 97 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
The accident happened 10/29/2004 around 7:00 pm. My husband, was traveling on highway 27 north coming home from vicksburg, ms. The accident report claimed he lost control of the 2002 chevrolet trail blazer he was driving and crossed into the other lane. He was hit on the passenger side of the vehicle by the vehicle in the south bound lane. The accident report used the phrase "t boned" in describing the impact of the vehicles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving gasoline fumes were detected. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection where they determined the steel fuel lines had rusted through due to salt corrosions. The fuel module kit which includes lines, pipes and fittings were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Electrical system 198 complaints
- Transmission 191 complaints
- Lighting 156 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 132 complaints
- Engine 112 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 111 complaints
- Air bags 106 complaints
- Brakes 59 complaints