2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Engine · 181,000 miles · MN

I was attempting to brake at 60mph. As the vehicle slowed it suddenly accelerated despite my applying the brakes as hard as I could. Finally, I was able to stop by shifting into neutral while still braking hard. I stopped just inches from the stopped vehicle in front of me. This was a harrowing few moments and if I had been unable to stop or slowdown the result could have been tragic. My guess is that this is an issue with some sort of electronic accelerator assist or some computer problem which has to do with engine speed or braking.

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 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 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.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Transmission · IL

I was driving on interstate 80 in 2 wheel drive low at 65mph. The vehicle began to vibrate and I looked at the 4 wheel drive selector switch and the light was flashing for all wheel drive. This should only happen when the switch is turned to that position. Then the rpms on the vehicle red lined and the light went to solid green on 4 wheel drive low. At that point the vehicle went into a 360 degree spin on the interstate. Luckily I did not hit anything or anyone. The vehicle came to rest in a ditch. I was able to drive the vehicle off the interstate and when doing so the selector switch was shifting between all the options from 4 wheel drive to all wheel drive. I stopped the vehicle and let the vehicle run while I waited for a tow truck. While the vehicle was in park the lights started flashing and the vehicle was shifting in park. Each time the vehicle shifted the vehicle would lunge forward 2 to 3 feet. My family was in the vehicle at the time and are afraid to be in this vehicle. The dealership says the computer is showing no malfunction codes. They have driven the vehicle and the problem has not happened to them. This vehicle is unsafe. Dt

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Acceleration · 10,100 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

I was sitting at a stop sign with my foot on the brake(confirmed by the driver in my rear that my brake lights were on). My car accelerated on its own, rear ending the vehicle in front of mine. Then I attempted to put my vehicle in reverse with my foot still resting on the brake and the truck lunged into reverse on it's own and hit the vehicle behind me as well. *ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**762650