2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine 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 Oct 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 220,000 miles · AR · fire

Electrical under dash shorting out. Causing accessory plug to shoot sparks as well as causing dash lights to go out, and front panel to stop working. Ac electrical quit working after. 4wheel drive shifts randomly in and out of 2 and 4 wheel drive, causing the transmission to get stuck in neutral. Motor solenoids and sensors keep failing and shorting out due to electrical issues. Vehicle unsafe to drive.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

B lazer hesitates when driving and notice a gas smell when I turn on blazer at the beginning and I noticed a leak inside but was not sure where its coming from. I contacted chevorlet dealer on possible recall they stated its not on there system and I would have to pay for diagnose and because of the mileage maybe they may not be able to fix this. Why would I have to pay for diagnose if its something on their end and its online as a recall on blazers. I think this can be a hazard to be smelling gas that flows in to air system of the blazer while driving.

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 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 Oct 14, 2015 · Engine · 148,000 miles · NJ · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and smoke appeared from the hood. The vehicle suddenly caught fire. A police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact attempted to change lanes and another vehicle attempted to make a u-turn resulting in the contact crashing into the driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The hood caught on fire. The fire was extinguished by an individual. A police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged over to the right shoulder. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

I was simply trying to clean my windshield with the wiper blades. When I flicked the switch the car shut off. I immediately got over and turned truck back on. A couple days later I was leaving out for work when I tried to start the car, it stalled and I heard a hissing noise. I couldn't get it to turn over or make any noise other than hissing. The speedometer started moving back and forth erotically. The radio and power windows works but the engine would not turn over. I had it towed to my repair man and he told me there was a electric problem and to call the gm dealership for further assistance. The truck will not start up. There is a short. It shuts off constantly while driving and sometimes I have to push it to avoid oncoming traffic. It won't sped up past 60 without troubling the transmission. While driving sometimes the speedometer doesn't work at all or it jumps,around without reading my correct speed. When I try turn signals it cuts off. When I turn my lights on and off it hisses. Something has to be done. Its my only means of transportation and I really need to find a solution.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 192,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a smoke odor emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked when the contact discovered black smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that although the key was not in the ignition the headlights would not go off and the vehicle sounded as if it was trying to start without the key in the ignition. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department came and filed a report. Prior to this incident the contact stated that while stopped at a red light with the brakes engaged, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · CT

2002 chevrolet trailblazer. Numerous problems associated with car. Windows don't come down, doors don't unlock, and other issues. *ta the consumer stated when he turned the key in the ignition, the windows would not roll down, unless it was done manually. There was a locking and unlocking sound coming from the doors. The consumer was informed there was an issue with the wiring inside the doors. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a small evap leak and after market fuel cap.*jb the windshield wipers were inoperative, the instrument panel lights were flicking on and off, the inside dome light would not come on. Updated 04/13/15. *jb updated 07/20/15. *j *js *js *js *js *js *js *js *js