The check engine light came on. I took the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer to the dealer, who determined the gas tank leaked from the top of the tank where the gas entered. There was no way this could occur from wear and tear. This was a defect in the workmanship, product liability. It will cost approximately $800 for repairs.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT fuel system complaints
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Found a crack in the filler pipe leading to the gasoline tank on my 2002 trailblazer ext. First started smelling gasoline, then loss of gas mileage and then check engine soon light remained on.
Filler neck is fractured at the fuel tank
2002 chevy trailblazer 1) check engine light came on. Observed strong gasoline odor and leakage. Vehicle failed emissions inspection. 2) took car for service where they identified that the gas tank's fill nipple had split where it was joined to the tank (stress failure?). 3) I heat-welded the nipple back on to the tank.
Check engine light was on vehicle,computer check said fuel tank has a leak or crack. This is a safety hazard which could cause a fire or explosion and should be recalled. Had to have replaced by the garage at my expense. Research on the internet has shown there have been a lot of these trailblazers with this problem and there should be recalled.
I own 2002 trailblazer and twice the fuel tank had broken around the filler neck letting fuel leak out. The problem is several other owners have had the same problem. The second time it broke I replaced it my self and I am sure it is a manufacturing defect. If a owner had this problem it could cause fire/explosion.
Top of gas tank - pours out gas.
Check engine light came on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer (86,000 miles). Team chevrolet analyzed and advised the gas tank is cracked. This same problem occurred at 12,000 miles but was repaired for free as vehicle was under warranty and there was an alert issued for this problem. However, the alert "policy" ran out at 70,000 miles so the dealership, nor gm will cover the estimated expenses of $850. I protested that this was a known and repeated problem and a fire/safety issue but they are not willing to assist in any way.
I have a crack in the fill neck of my gas tank. Very expensive fix on a 2002 trailblazer ext. Caused a loss of speed on the highway and effects the pick up especially when going up hills, even small inclines.
(1) no events leading to problem (2) fuel tank replacement LED to full replacement (3) replaced fuel tank with dealership.
Chevy trailblazer 2002 ltz - VIN [xxx] there is a crack in the connection between my gas tank and the filler pipe. Chevy told me that currently have a "special policy" #05012 which covers this flaw, however my car does not fall under that even though the symptoms are the same. How can I pursue this and get it fully covered. [xxx] *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
After smelling gas fumes and having the "service engine soon" lamp illuminated, I took my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ext to my mechanic for service. The attachment from the fuel filler line and the gas tank was loose. He relayed that chevy was having a lot of problems with this. After pursuing this with gm, I found a special policy # 05012. Gm will fix the problem on vehicles with up to 70,000 miles. My vehicle has 72,000 miles. Gm refuses to repair this defect.
I own a 2002 trail blazer ext. I bought it brand new and I have had many many problems with it. I finally have had it and decided to see if the internet reported any similar problems and to my amazement there are many people out there with the same problems, but here is my story. I have had to have the brake lights electrical system on both sides replaced, molding around the license plate frame repaired, oxygen sensor replaced, sway bars replaced, windshield wiper motors replaced, left side passenger window motor broke twice, gas tank replaced because it was leaking gas and now it is back in the shop once again because the engine light came on and I had the onstar system do an engine analysis and they said something is wrong with my power train. I took it to the dealership and they call to tell me the gas tank is leaking gas and needs to be replaced. I told them I just had it done in october 2003. They told me I could not drive my vehicle. I see there was a recall done on some 2002 trailblazers due to a problem like this, but they say my vehicle is not one of them. Why? I am having the same problems with the gas tank. This is the second one. I am lucky I took it in or something may have happened if it is this dangerous. I would appreciate a response back. Thank you, kathy yates.
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