2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer acceleration problems

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · IN

The car rmp goes high when accelerating it's a common problem with the cooling fan which the company is aware of it but aren't held reliable! It's a shame that the federal safety agency hade many complaining about the issue but aren't holding the manufacturer responsible this could of hade me and my family in an accident!

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 198,000 miles · FL

Faulty gauges. Gauges sometimes work, sometimes don't. When not working, service engine light comes on first and then nothing works on dash panel except signal lights. When it does work, normal startup of lights. Being the odometer is digital, no way of knowing how many miles I have gone which goes hand in hand with gas gauge not working so not a clue how much I have.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 112,000 miles · FL

While highway driving with cruise control engaged I heard a loud whining sound and experienced a sudden loss of power. I was almost hit from behind several times before I could get the vehicle over into the right lane. When I took the vehicle to my mechanic I was told the cooling fan clutch assemble had failed. I have had this fan replaced three times now and am not at all pleased that this vehicle has not been recalled for this problem. I have read that this is a "common" problem on this vehicle that can cause a severe accident. I have receipts for the repairs but have no way to upload them.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Acceleration · 109,870 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle decreased in speed independently and suddenly accelerates. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,870. Updated 03/18/16*lj updated 05/11/18*jb

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Acceleration · 137,800 miles · CO · crash

I was pulling into my driveway and put it in park. I noticed I was to close to my home for the children in the neighborhood to run between my vehicle and the house so I put my vehicle in reverse to back up a little and backed up. I then put it in drive to go forward as it was to far out in the road, so I put it in drive and the gas peddle got stuck and I ran into my home. My question is, has there been a recall on the gas peddle sticking on this vehicle in the past history?

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Acceleration · 78,802 miles · MA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz (na). While parking with his foot on the brake pedal, the contact stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and no police report filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 78,802. Updated 02/17/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was completely stopped. The consumer stated he never removed his foot from the brake the consumer stated module 4.563 failed.. Updated 09/12/11

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Acceleration · 25,650 miles · VT

While driving under even throttle at about 40 MPH, heard a very loud clunk and the engine immediately revved to high rpms. The gear the transmission had been in was clearly gone. After easing up on the throttle, the transmission seemed to re-engage. It was possible to proceed, though there were new noises I'd never heard before. (I'm very glad this did not occur at 70mph in heavy traffic.) later learned that at least the gear that the vehicle had been in was gone (4th) and also that reverse was gone. Immediately drove to the shop. Problem was fixed as a warranty repair and I got it back in two days. Repair invoice indicates that the problem was 'reaction gear set and/or reaction sun shell' and that this was fournd to be stripped. While in the shop it was replaced. That is all the information I received about the problem, but I fear a design defect of some sort and that the problem will recur.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 19,532 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

While driving 40 MPH, the engine light illuminated, then the vehicle stalled. This caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, hitting a wall. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership tried to repair the vehicle 7 times, but did not resolve the problem. The air bag also failed to deploy during the accident. *ak the PCM failed due to a circuit inside, fluid leaked from the power steering hose, the engine revved high and was loud when the vehicle was started, the consumer saw sparks under the hood fuse block at the same time the gauges fluctuated and shorted, the right rear tail lights were inoperative, and the fuel gauge made a whirring sound when the vehicle was started. *sc *jb

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Acceleration · LA

Vehicle has a delay in acceleration. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Acceleration · 67,400 miles · NC

I backed out of a parking place'put the vehicle in drive and it lunged forward as if the accelarator was pushed to the floor.I hit a light pole and the car stopped.