2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-02-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 360. while driving 30 mph, a strong smell of fuel was noticed inside the vehicle and the service engine soon indicator illuminated. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact mentioned that the vin was not included in nhtsa action number: ea07009 (fuel s…”
2015-11-02 · Exterior Lighting · 193,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 360. while driving 40 mph, the headlights stopped functioning. the failure happened without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). the failure mileage was ap…”
2015-06-02 · Air Bags · 150,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was traveling north on cicero avenue at edens expressway, i 94, and slowing for a traffic light at 0825 when a vehicle backed out of a driveway and struck the right front end of my vehicle in front of my vehicle's bumper. the airbags in my vehicle failed to deploy. i suffered delamination of a cervical spine fusion.…”
2015-02-25 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 360. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle's self-adjusting rearview mirrors were not holding the intended settings and readjusted independently. the failure recurred on several occasions at various speeds. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of t…”
2014-12-02 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 360. while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. …”
2012-10-13 · Power Train · 114,000 mi“i have had problems with the fan clutch and water pump. i've replaced the fan clutch twice and the water pump once. the water pump has gone out again and i still have the roaring and ticking from the fan clutch. *tr…”
2012-06-25 · Power Train“transmission cooler lines leaking from corrosion. this sounds like a common problem. is there a recall? *tr…”
2012-04-12 · Power Train · 122,000 mi · 🔥 fire“driving home parked trailblazer in driveway, went into house and heard a loud "boom" sound, then went outside to see what the sound was and seen smoke coming from under the trailblazer hood, then lifted hood and seen fire and smoke, then ran to get the fire extinguisher to put the fire out, and called the fire department, noticed the transmission d…”
2006-08-09 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 78,850 mi“(1) this complaint relates to the front wiper motor on a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the partial failure occurs when there is light to moderate inclement weather (rain,snow,etc.) and the intermittent setting is used on the front wipers. (2) the wipers on all of the intermittent modes are very weak, and struggle to return to their resting position a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.