2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: sudden loss of power

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 23, 2016 · Fuel system, Seat belts · FL

#1. On 2 occasions last week, my trailblazer suddenly lost most of its power, and the engine light reduced engine power came on! I pulled over, cut the car off, then restarted it, and was able to drive home. #2. The seat belts on the front passenger and rear right sides lock up tightly the moment you buckle up. It locks up so tightly that you cannot move if you wanted. These problems showed while driving on miami streets. #3. On 2 or 3 occasions a strong smell of gasoline came into the car while driving. The smell seemed to be coming from inside the back of the car, but I was unable to locate any gasoline back there. On another occasion, I smelled gas outside in the area of gas tank.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · FL

Received special coverage program 14423 that stated problems with the fuel tank inlet check valve could occur. I have fuel odors, fuel leaks, service engine soon and reduced engine power lights coming on while driving. Mileage is 180,000 miles and a fuel tank should not be a problem at any time, but gm will not provide any compensation.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the oil indicator indicated low oil pressure and the check gauges warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was also a loss of power steering. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic but the failure was unknown. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 24, 2012 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · OH

Lately, and intermittently, when the gas tank is 1/2 full or less and a sharp turn is made, the gas gauge goes to e, the low gas light comes on and the car will not go more than 20 MPH as if it is losing power. It's most scary when it occurs making a turn onto freeway entrance ramp and I am trying to get power to enter moving traffic. Typically, I have to pull over, turn the car off and restart to get the car to run normal.

Filed Oct 16, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 40 miles · AZ

I was driving home from work and started hearing the trucks undercarriage start to rattle and grind on the bumps of the road. I had a sudden loss of power on engine and it wouldnt respond to my pressing on the gas. I believed that I had gas in the truck because the gauge read half full and apparently I was out of gas. So I proceeded to pull into a gas station and as soon as we filled up, the truck would not start! I saw that my check engine light was on and had to ask for a jumpstart to get it started again. At another time and date again the truck went dead, I asked for a jumpstart and the vehicle would not respond. I now had to buy a new battery because the car damaged the original battery and now with the new battery installed my car starts but will not stay on without me pressing on the gas while in park gear. I believe something may be defective with the electrical gauges, fuel delivery system, and suspension.

Filed Jan 29, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 173,085 miles · NM

Details: 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 told me the repairs that it supposedly needed . Everything from the fuel pump to every sensor that you can think of . Now it seems to be something with the electrical system. I have already replaced the whole steering collum and everything that they suggested . But the problem with the vehicle did not change. This vehicle has been doing this for 8 months with . I believe that there is a electrical issue somewhere in my vehicle. Somebody help!

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 39,993 miles · MA

On 9/25/09, my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer stalled and lost power steering when I attempted to make a right turn. When I tried to restart the vehicle, gasoline was caused to spill on the roadway. The vehicle was towed to my local repair shop, and it was determined the fuel filter fitting failed. My vehicle had 39, 993 miles on it at that time. After my vehicle was repaired, further research revealed a recall had been issued under number 02v121000 for the same problem described above. I contacted gm/chevrolet, and was advised that recall did not pertain to my VIN, nor were there any other recalls issued for my vehicle addressing similar failures. It is obvious that my vehicle should have also been included in the recall mentioned above.

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Fuel system · 92,971 miles · KY

I have had to already replace the coil pack in my 2002 chevy trailblazer ls a few months ago and not it seems that it or another on is gone bad again the truck is sputtering, lose of power, no speed. I love this vehicle and have already made on complaint about it I also know of several others that have this vehicle and have also reported problems with the same thing. Chevy needs to recall these vehicles and attempt to find out what the problem is.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Transmission · 48,313 miles · MA

Transmission went bad with no warning . Was unable to pass cars and loss of power.

Filed Oct 1, 2008 · Transmission · 76,094 miles · WA

Failure of transmission on 9-3-08. Near collision with oncoming car because of loss of power as I turned left and tried to accelerate across the center line. The car would no longer move forward or in reverse. The car was towed to a transmission shop. They told me that it was the failure of the sun shell, a $39 dollar part. The entire ordeal cost me over $3600.00 and climbing. The failure of the sun shell sheared off the cheap gears and the fragments filtered through my transmission causing more damage. My car had 76,094 miles on it at the time. The owners manual states that service for the transmission is not due until 100,000 miles. I thought I was buying a dependable car. This, I consider a major safety issue. If I was in traffic on the freeway and the transmission failed I would have been in serious trouble. I can only imagine what would have happened if was in the path of a semi truck. In the name of safety and the consumers pocket books who fund this engineering gaff, I think this issue should evoke serious consideration by the federal safety agency to enforce a recall of the sun shell transmission part in all gm cars.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · PA

Had the same fan clutch problem I have read about frequently. Revs really loud with loss of power. Had the fan clutch replaced, at my expense within the past year. Now I notice that it seems to be starting to rev really loud again.....I'm really frustrated with how these car manufacturers handle problems with their products.