We bought the vehicle in 2004-2005, about a year later the instrument panel started having some intermittent problems, that's when we found out about the recalls. We took the vehicle to the local dealer (airport chevrolet) where the repairs were made. About a year later the instrument panel started having the same problems, I took it back into the dealer, they said it would cost me about $500 to have it fixed and it would not be covered under the recall. I contacted chevy by email, and after a couple of months of emailing back and forth they said "they have to draw the line on age and mileage for the recall". I told them I was going to contact my attorney, they said they did not want to hear anything more about it and not to email again. Since then we have driven the vehicle, the more we drive it, the more something else, electrical, goes wrong. I.e. The rear wiper does not work, the cooling/heating fan does not work, the radio/cd player gets really hot, the last thing that happened was the battery got fried and my cell phone while plugged into the cig liter for recharge almost got fried, almost too hot to touch. So I am paying monthly payments for a vehicle I can not drive.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. When I press on the accelerator the vehicle will lose power for a moment and regain power in heavy traffic. Also, the service engine light will come on. I took this vehicle to a service center and they say that the engine is running rich and running lean. The service center told me to use the rest of the gas in my tank and refill my tank with new gas at a well known gas station. I did as the service center requested by filling at exxon, but the problem with the vehicle did not change. This vehicle has been doing this for 3 months with 80,000 miles. I believe that there is a electrical issue somewhere in my vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. If the contact does not unhook the battery post each night, the vehicle will not start in the mornings. She purchased a new battery, but the failure persists. The front passenger side of the vehicle near the tire makes a roaring sound intermittently. Neither weather nor speed were factors. The contact believes that the gas tank is leaking fuel because it is burning more fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a chevrolet dealer, but was taken to the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failure and should be taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the following the federal safety agency campaign id numbers did not apply to her VIN: 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm), 03v096000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash), and 02v121000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 150,000.
The electrical gauges on our 2002 chevy trailblazer did not function properly when the fan clutch failed, leading to engine overheating. The overheated engine blew the head gasket before the engine itself blew up. My husband was had just backed out of the driveway and had driven about 200 yards when this happened. It is important to note that warning systems malfunctioned: there were no lights, bells or any indication that complete engine failure was imminent. There wasn't even the odor of an overheated engine. If this had happened on our local freeway I could be suing gm over my husband's injury or death.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that his horn works intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice, but the failure remains. The current mileage was 77,690 and failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 02-14-08.
The speedometer no longer displays the correct speed. It will still display the speed but is very different than the actual speed of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in park the needle will be well below 0.
Remotes quit working, liftgate would not open, rear wiper not working. I had this issue back in may '05 and replaced engate module. Same issues occurring again. I am sure I will have to replace engate module again.
Transmission has failed at 55,000 miles, not driving car but was about to run errands. Have had to replace power steering block, alternator, starter, tail lights, instrument panel, radio and electric on a car that is just over 5 years old. The instrument panel, power steering block and transmission are all not under warranty.
I jim emmert have had my trailbazer in the shop more times then I care to remember for all electrical lights not working changing clusters & tail lens . I have had two dealers look and post to have fixed the problems and still haven't. I have spent at least 2,000 dollars and do you know what the manager said don't bring it back take it somewhere else?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 20 MPH, the electronic gauges began to flash off and on. The contact also stated that the speedometer went from zero, to top speed, and then back to zero. The passenger side air bag deployed without warning as well. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they cannot repair the vehicle due to liability reasons. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer ltz. The problem that I'm having is that the driver side mirror loses its memory and always needs adjusting when starting up the vehicle and even while driving!!! I have done everything that the manual suggest and even took it to the dealership twice to have it worked on. The problem came back and is still present. I think that this is a huge safety matter for the fact that the mirror moves on its own while I'm driving the vehicle. I hope something is done about this in the near future. Thanks.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The dashboard panel illuminated intermittently. The failure prevented the dashboard from displaying the speedometer and tachometer. Occasionally, the tachometer and speedometer displayed incorrect speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed an instrument panel cluster, and mentioned recall # 03v096000 for the electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. Although this vehicle was excluded from the recall, the contact did not feel obligated to pay for the repairs since general motors was aware of the recall. The current mileage was 72,449 , and failure mileage was 71,000.
Two years ago the liftgate when closing would not lock and remote lock key fob failed to work. Dashlight indicated that tailgate was ajar and dome lights remained on. In the last year the controls on the driver' s door quit working. The power locks, windows, and side mirror controls did not work. Rear defroster will not work. No parts have been replaced because dealerships will not do it for free. I could not afford to fix this problem. Very frustrating.....first new vehicle, and it will be my one and only chevrolet. I will no longer purchase from gm due to their lack of willingness to fix a problem that they were aware existed in many vehicles.
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer at 60 MPH she smelled ammonia and eventually she smelled smoke. The contact stated she did not see smoke until she pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated approximately three minutes after exiting the vehicle she saw a fire underneath the steering wheel. The fire department informed the contact the cause of the fire was an electrical problem underneath the steering inside the dash board. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact stated her insurance company inspected the vehicle. The vehicle currently had 94000 miles. *ak consumer provided pictures of the damaged vehicle and incident report. Update 4/9
2002 chevrolet trailblazer with problems with car radio customer wants reimbursement for repairs**cc some type of electrical problem caused a loud pop to come through the speakers. The caused the radio to short out and the speakers to blow. The radio and speakers had been replaced several times. The amplifier also had to be replaced. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions but they have been unable to correct the problem. The middle seat belt in the second row locked up as soon as it was fastened into the buckle. When the defroster was used the consumer heard a clicking noise. The dealer replaced the mode actuator and mode valve per tsb 04-01-38-002. The quarter panel on the roof seam sealer cracked and was rusted. The pull down strap on the rear hatch broke. The sway bar broke. A grinding noise was heard coming from the left front wheel when making sharp left turn. The dealer determined that suspension was misaligned and caused shield to touch rotor. The instrument cluster gauge was inoperative. The rear wiper did not touch the rear windshield. There was a high pitched noise coming from the right side tire whenever in motion. The dealer indicated it was improperly sealed.
I live in southwest ohio and I own a 2002 trailblazer. I noticed that in december of 2006, my rear windshield wiper would not function when turned on. Shortly thereafter, we had our first frost and I noticed that the rear defogger/defroster was not working. It is now nearly 0 degrees outside and even if I clean the window with a scraper, it still frosts up while driving. I have looked for a fuse to replace, but find none for the rear defrost, and the one for the rear wiper is fine. Just yesterday, I picked up some large items at a home improvement store and was unable to unlock the rear gate, I tried to use the button on my remote, to which the car no longer responds, even with new battery, I tried to unlock it from the driver side controls with the car off and turned on, but nothing happened. So there me and my pregnant wife were standing in zero temperature weather with three large items on a cart and nowhere to go with them. We ended up paying somebody to haul them to our house.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The transmission was slipping gears. The contact stated that he had the original transmission replaced at 8000 mile by an authorized dealer, and now was experiencing the same difficulty with the gears slipping down speeds ,and the transmission not engaging. The contact said that this happened often at 45 MPH, and the weather has not been a factor. The contact stated that instrument panel lights turned off for a day on 1-3-07, and when the instrument panel lights turned back on the air bag light stayed on. He has had the vehicle fixed three times for the instrument panel lights turning on and off.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer left low beam bulb stopped functioning. When I replaced it I found that the connector was black and melted. The replacement connector was significantly more robust.
It all started around 40,000 miles I have had all interior problems. I have one speaker in my car that works, sometimes if I am lucky they all will come one but not. I have a light behind my temp. Control that comes on and off when it want to, and now of all my head lights and day lamps work when they want to. I was told that the car has faulty wires (as if) and I bought this car for what to buy another car in after four years (no). They say you pay for what you get well I have put more into it than what I have got (head pain)! I almost got hit not knowing I had no lights. And got pulled over once! Now I have to pay to have my car inspected to find the wire defect and then get it fixed (the car is not worth it).
Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel was inoperable. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #03v096000, regarding the electrical; wiring; interior/under dash. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer electrical fire in the fuse box under the hood and has been replaced. Lower ball joints had to be replaced because they wore out the tires. *kb
2002 chevy trailblazer while starting the vehicle, the key has been turned completely in the ignition, a fast, continuous clicking noise will start. (kind of sounds like a detonation device) sounds like it is coming from somewhere in the dash. Relay sensor? Overhead lights turn on and off without prompting. While driving, the inside lights flicker on and of. When car is parked and off, inside overhead lights are off - several hours later, return to find inside overhead light(s) on - car was locked. Fast clicking noise is made for several seconds when the air conditioner setting is changed from one setting to another. In example: clicking noise will start when you turn the dial to change from feet and mid body air, to feet air only.
Exterior side mirrors with memory option fail to return to set position when key is inserted in ignition. Mirrors have to be reset almost every time key is inserted in ignition. Dealer re-programmed mirrors. But problem still exists. Dangerous because if you don't notice mirrors have moved and you go to make lane change in emergency mirrors could be out of adjustment causing increased time to change lanes.
I was going down the highway. I stopped at a gas station for a cup of coffee with my sister and 3 year old daughter. When I went to put my daughter in the car I noticed smoke coming up from under the plastic part in the back seat on the door part. I saw something spark and took the casing off and then it sparked again and it flamed some everytime I blow it out it would spark again. I got the wires off the metal from the door and the one wire came apart. The plastic that is covering the wires was melted off and the tape that was over that was also melted off. I took it to the dealer in nazareth pa to get it looked at. They had to replace 4 wires and 3 fuses. It cost me $100.00 to fix. Gm called me and said there was nothing they could do because I already had it fixed and that they said it was not that serious. I told him that if I didn't go get coffee and didn't notice the smoke it could have been worse then it was and that my 3 year old daughter was in the back seat. He said he was sorry but there was nothing that he could do and he was glad no one was hurt. The person that I talked to was joe garcia # 8667905700 ext. 21260 case # 1-415496321. It is not about the money having it fixed it was the point that they said it was nothing.
I brought this car on august 14, 2004. At 2 months the vehicle stop working. I call the dealership and told them what was happening. They told me that it was a battery problem and the insurance I had got with them did not cover it. So then I decided to purchase a insurance that would cover that. They charged me one thousand dollars. Later they called me to tell me that I did not qualified for the insurance. They didn't return me the one thousand dollars I had gave them. Since the beginning the sales person lied to me. He told me that the vehicle was 2003 but it is really a 2002. The transmission to my vehicle does not work. I want to cancel the purchase of this car.
Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, HVAC, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems.
Feb. 04 46,000 miles repaired transmission, 2nd gear and reverse broken, was told by a gm transmission repairman that this is very common problem, sometimes it takes just one fix, some trailblazers have required many repairs (also problem on envoy), being a straight 6, the transmission cannot handle the torque causing the gears in the transmission to break; vehicle cut off on me at a red light for unknown reason; dash gauges and radio would not come on when car started, drove for a few miles, cut car off, restarted and all came back on;radio facing becomes extremely hot to touch at times and flickers on and off; obnoxious squeak in the front end of car, taken to mechanics with no reason why; ticking noise while running; other than the transmission, no action has been taken due to reading the filed complaints of others with no real successful results or answers from dealers. I hate this car!!
02 october 2005 my wife and I were returning after shopping in the evening is when the first incident happen. Traveling at 45 MPH the vehicle completely shut down. We coasted to the side of the road. After several attempts the vehicle restarted. We continue our travel home with no further incident. 03 october 2005 I contact the dealer where the vehicle was purchased at, notifying them of the problem. The vehicle was dropped off that evening with no incident. They held the vehicle for 10 days and could not identify the problem. 21 october 2005 on a trip to the mall with the family in the vehicle again the vehicle completely shuts down. Again, we coast to the side of the road. We were traveling at 30 MPH. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, the vehicle restarts. We also notice that the dials on the dashboard would go haywire during restart. No further incidents. 24 october 2005 I notify general motors of our situation. General motor will document the complaint and gave me a service request number. General motors also informed me that there are no recalls on the vehicle.
The radio randomly changes station while driving, sometimes repeatedly. Often it appears that this is related to turning as if something in the steering column is affecting this. This function is distracting to the driver.
The front door controls are inoperable!! No windows, no locks, can't use my remote lock and alarm. The part is $200 and only available at a dealership. I tried to get one from a junk yard, and was told they have no trailblazer doors because of this very problem. I also called several dealerships in the area, and they are fully aware of this problem also, and don't understand why it hasn't been recalled. Everyone wants to diagnose the problem, and I cannot afford the many hours they want to spend on my 2002 vehicle. I have already had to replace the front wheel bearings (at $400 each just for parts), which I should not have had to do yet!!! If the dealerships and junkyards are aware of my door problem, why aren't you? Not being able to roll down my windows or use my alarm are definitely issues in my book!!!
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