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2002 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems

21 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,127.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
39,127
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    2
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Wiring
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems in other years

199019952000200520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet Blazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2023 · Electrical · MA

The Blazer is showing many codes in the ECM, even though it seems to be running properly. The codes include: p0171, p0174, p0101, p0128, p0155, p0300, p1870, p0128, p0155. The dash recently showed warning lights for parking brake, ABS, and Service Engine soon. It was checked a few days ago by a local repair shop. Two previous recalls showed multifunction switch failures which affected many vehicles.

Filed Mar 20, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · MI

My brake lights went out. The third brake light. As I owed a 2001 gmc jimmy that had the same problem that was covered under a recall I knew that the multifunction switch in the steering column was the problem. I went to my local chev dealership (koehne chev) in marinette wi. They said there was no recall one my vehicle. I asked about the three tsb and they said they don't have to do anything with a tsb. I know this is a ongoing and a safety issue (no brake lights). The part number on the switch that I took out is 26096832. There has to be hundreds of thousands of gm vehicles with these switches in them with the potential fatal accidents waiting to happen!!!

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 169,272 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the low fuel and security warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,272.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Electrical · 241,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the failed to turn off when the key was removed out the ignition switch. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 241,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · VA

In march of 2010, my drivers side brake light went out but the bulb still lit up. It is a dual filament bulb, one for tail lights and the other for brake/turn signal. My mechanic investigated and the issue was a faulty switch for the brake light. This is a part that can only be purchased from the dealer. No aftermarket switches/circuit boards are available. The whole circuit board must be replaced. Again on 9/1/12, I was notified that both my brake lights are out. I called general motors and went to my local dealership only to be told my vehicle is not under a recall. I researched and found recall: 01073 issued by general motors for the exact issue my vehicle is having which was expanded to include more vehicles but still not mine. Gm is profiting from selling these dealer only parts when they fail aside from saving money by not issuing the recall to all affected vehicles.

Filed Sep 24, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 33,000 miles · NJ

Air bag light on 33,000 miles,dealer replaced air bag control module under center console. 33,500 miles air bag light on again,dealer reset light.at 35,100 miles air bag light on again and goes on and off every 5-minutes to this day with 54,000 miles. This needs a recall for gm asap. Please investigate!

Filed Jan 18, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 85,876 miles · IN

I have a 2002 chevrolet blazer. The hazard lights and the brake lights on the body quit working. The brake light over the hatch still worked. The turn signals also were not affected. I checked fuses and light bulbs but both were fine. When I turned on the hazard lights there was a clicking sound coming out of my speaker, like there was a short in the wiring. I'm glad it didn't start a fire. I then did an online search for possible solutions to the problem and came across some recalls on my model describing the same problem. When I called chevrolet they said that mine was not on any of the recall lists. I had to take it to the local chevy dealer and they had to replace the multifunction switch which is what the recalls were for. I'm not sure why mine was not included either the original recall or the subsequent ones. I do feel that if there were any issues with this model they should have at least sent a warning letter. If someone hadn't told me that the brake lights were out I would have never known.

Filed Oct 17, 2009 · Airbags, Electrical · 33,000 miles · NJ

2002 chevy blazer airbag warning light flashing on and off.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Electrical · 62,351 miles · MO

Rear lower brake lights don't work on 2002 chevrolet blazer, took to dealer to have defective multifunction switch replaced p/n 26100837, dealer would not replace per doc. 2150557 #01073b product safety recall because s/n was not included in recall, cost of repair $445.45.

Filed Sep 7, 2008 · Electrical · 105,521 miles · CT · fire · 4 injuries

August 24, 2008, myself and my three daughters headed to church traveling along 91n in ct to exit 35 when another passenger car waived at us to get off the exit - not knowing why we got off the exit any way since that's the one we needed and as we slowed down an abundance of smoke came from the front of the car - I pulled over and the gentlemen continued to waive at us - not known to me why until we got out of the car and saw flames brewing under the car...immediately I sought after my children to get to a safe distance and called 911 - state trooper was at exit 33 so he arrived quickly however front of car already had flames coming up towards windshield - front of car was covered with flames before fire truck arrived (pictures available) - insurance company had inspection completed and according to the inspection (report available) reference was made to the point of origin being the electrical system...outside of emotional distress (seeking therapy) no physical injuries occurred. This fire left me without a vehicle and as a real estate agent my vehicle is everything...this vehicle also was our family car.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer electrical

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Blazer electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,127 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most electrical complaints are 1997 (90 complaints), 2020 (78 complaints) and 1998 (71 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet Blazer problems

Lights 54Transmission 33Brakes 23Engine 23Fuel system 22Airbags 17Suspension 16Visibility 16Steering 14Body 11Seat belts 7Acceleration 4Seats 4Tires 4Locks 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1

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