Intermittently when trying to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start properly. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled, after a few seconds the vehicle would restart as if nothing had ever happened. The starting problem has occurred more than seven times.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine complaints
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Upon startup (cold or warmed) there are high RPM's, the idle is high, engine races and does not idle down. When shifting into drive and giving gas there is low acceleration and the truck won't go over about 15 miles per hour. After driving about 2-3 blocks the truck shifts and then runs normal. Intermittent problem, dealer states if there is no problem we can't diagnose or fix it. Black box recorder is needed to install until problem is reproduced and can be recorded.
I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. In recent months it has suddenly stalled numerous times, on street driving at approximately 30 MPH, and at highway driving at about 65 MPH. During the highway stall the car lost power steering and braking control and was fortunately steered off to the side of the road, with great physical effort since the power steering was lost. The stall causes an abrupt stop of the car without warning. I have had the car in for testing and repair at romano cheverolet in syracuse, ny as well as curry cheverolet in scarsdale, ny. Neither shop has been able to diagnose or repair the problem since the car's computer is not registering the stalls. They replaced the fuel filter several weeks ago but the car suddenly stalled on me in normal street driving at 30 MPH a few days later. I have spoken to cheverolet customer service and they say they are "investigating" the problem. I have sent copies of the federal safety agency service bulletins on this car to curry cheverolet but they claim they are not applicable. The service bulletins clearly state that there are problems with stalling due to an engine and engine cooling problem, but curry cheverolet claims that my engine is fine and that the federal safety agency service bulletins do not apply to my car. However, they can't fix it. I have suggested to curry cehverolet that the car computer is defective and needs repair or replacement since it has not registered the numerous stalls. However, they claim that the computer is fine, even though it is not registering the stalls and what they are caused by. The people I have spoken to at curry cheverolet are the dealership manager, mr. Conte, and the repair shop manager, dennis. I have spoken to duane cox at cheverolet customer service, and his manager ms. Patricia frey. Mr. Cox's phone number is 866‑952‑4368, extension 57020. Ms. Frey said I could reach her via mr. Cox, her assistant. The cheverolet customer service reference number for my car is: 1-219-824-950.
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
Trailblazer service engine light on, engine reving, seems to be fan clutch stuck in high speed, causes poor acceleration, poor gas mileage, and costs over 500 dollars to repair. Dealer in small town states they have replaced several in the same year model truck. Due to the high cost of this repair, I am forced to drive my vehicle until I can come up with the money to repair it. Hopefully it will not damage any other parts in the mean time. There seem to be several complaints that deal with this same thing. Also, the rear brake lights keep going out .
Engine check light came on while driving. Vehicle was taken to a dealership but dealership indicated they didn't know what component failure caused the engine check light to come on. Dealership serviced the vehicle and the consumer picked it up. The engine check light came back on within 2 weeks. Vehicle was taken back to the dealership. When the consumer picked the vehicle up there was a clanging noise while driving.
Failure of the engine of a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer in november of 2003. After changing the engine, broken cylinders in the new engine (after less than 1000 miles!) in january of 2004.
It appears the truck is suffering from a major computer defect. With all fuses in tact, many functions no longer work (remote access, radio functions after ignition turn off, automatic volume increase on radio when accelerating). Additionally, the 4x4 torque converter switch does not light up and appears to be nonfunctional, the airconditioning quits and after alleged repair, stays on all the time regardless if set to air or vent, the rear hatch is defective and can't be opened, the tail lights have burnt out three times and two headlighrs have burnt out.
In november of 2002, jn automotive has reversed the odometer on my vehicle and I believe they are in violation of the federal odometer law. I just want to find some resources that will help me resolve this situation.
My vehicle has been in the shop for these reasons and more. Faulty back light- dvd systems. On top of all these it has had three recalls in the nine months I've owned it. Bought it new!
Problems with vehicle's brake lights and alternator.*mr the car had problems since it left the dealership. The alternator had to be replaced, the 4-wheel drive switch was replaced, the car stalls, brake lights keep shorting out. It cost the consumer $263.49 to have the car fixed. The consumer was not satisfied with chevrolet or it's warranty. *cb
G.m. Sent notices to costumers in june 2003 of possible engine cylinder problems in early 2002 chevrolet trailblazers. This pboblem is quite serious and has in the pistons, develop a knock or slap.this can and does cause damage to cyl. Walls and other internal parts. G.m.has offered to replace pistons only.this is not what should be done in a vehicle with only 17,700 miles.itis my feeling the engine should be replaced .g.m. Does not.I have spoken to chevrolet customer and was told only pistons would be replaced.this would involve nearly if not completly rebuilding the engine.this is not acceptable to me as I belive I an intitled to have the engine of a new vehicle not a rebuilt engine acceptable for an aged vehicle.
The fan clutch was not operating properly which caused the vehicle to overheat. Please provide further details.
The brake light went out multiple times without warning. The dealer was aware of the problem. There were no incidents to report at this time. *ak the consumer stated when the vehicle was warm, the was a noise in the front end, the dealer replaced the axle seal and bearing, the o2 oxygen sensor was replaced. The 4-wheel drive was inoperative. *jb
There is a knock in the engine of my vehicle. The new engine with the new design of the pistons straight layout is making my engine have a continuous knock. My four wheel drive does not work due to a electrical short in the dash harness. Wire harness is located behind dash. Tail lights constantly burning out.
Upon starting vehicle, the electrical system malfunctioned, causing the headlights, radio, and the dashboard lights to short out. This happened several times. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and they changed the sensors, however it did not solve the problem. *ak there was noise in the steering wheel. The consumer was told that the problem was a characteristic. The hatch lock did not work, and the rear windshield wiper did not work. The oxygen sensor was changed twice along with the seat belt switch, the key lock on the driver door, battery, and the wiring harness. *scc also the cup holder broke.
Air conditioner came on without turning it on. Dealer determined that the oxygen sensors and the air conditioning switch must be replaced.
Electronic exterior rearview mirrors and power seat engage and operate by themselves. Dealership cannot fix the problem. *ak the memory for the mirrors and seat would not keep their position. When the consumer entered or exited the vehicle the systems would reset to a new position. Occasionally they moved while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer has replaced many components but the problem still exist. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the oxygen sensor. The A/C control mode button became stuck and was noisy. The dealer replaced the A/C module head. The left windshield wiper chattered and skipped. The dealer replaced the wiper insert. The 4wd switch fluctuated between 4wh and a4wh. The dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the transfer case select switch. *ts
I've had to replace the brake lights on my 2002 chevy trailblazer twice now. Having almost been rear-ended numerous times and if it wasn't for other drivers telling me my brake lights were out, I'm sure there would have been an accident by now. Also at 41,000 miles now the "service engine soon" light has come on as well.
Vehicle stalls with no engine re-start.*mr the consumer is requesting that the engine be replaced in there trail blazer because of the stalling in the engine, before this situation occurs resulting in injury or death. Please review and consider request.
The vehicle ran rough and stalled while driving. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle seven times but has not been successful.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning or at a stop sign, the vehicle shut down. *ak the vehicle restarted and act as if it had no power, the engine blew and was replaced. The second engine experienced slight miss when traveling 65-70 MPH. The dealer placed fuel injection cleaner in the vehicle and the problem still occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they couldn't duplicate the problem. *scc
Consumer stated that while driving, they lost steering control causing an accident. Dealer notified. *ph consumer was cut off by a truck losing control. Regained control then brakes felt like a lack of pressure. Steering loosened then locked up causing the consumer to spin out of control. Gm stated there were no recalls. Consumer and the insurance company feels there is. Insurance co. Stated it could've been the vacuum to the engine shutting down or the lower control panel snapping which causes these symptoms.
The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The dealer was unable to determine cause of problem.*ak the vehicle periodically shut off while in the idle position. The vehicle was delivered to the service department on several occasions to have the problem identified and corrected. As of 07/07/2003, the vehicle continued to have problems with loss of power and the service dept. Has yet to determine the problem. *ph. The air condition developed a foul odor which was present after the vehicle sat in the sun, the odor was detected immediately after the vehicle was started and the AC was turned on, the vehicle was serviced times and then the problem returned, the air condition now takes a long period of time to cool the vehicle and produce cold air. *jb *scc
While driving vehicle would stall intermittently causing the vehicle to pull off the road. Consumer made contact with dealership.
Air/heat vents have a really bad odor. The dealer has cleaned and spray something in them and suggested I do the same. I have done so. This causes a severe smell in the vehicle for a couple of days that makes occupants sick, then the smell will disappear completely for a couple of weeks then return. The dealer says that it is some type of mold or mildew in the vents. This has been happening for several months.
While driving at 70 MPH odometer dropped, causing the vehicle to slow down to 10 MPH. Dealer notified.
Engine knock and rattle on cold start, worsens when loaded (in gear). After several minutes, knocking diminishes. Coincides with intermittent cold engine stall with no ses light set.
Engine stalls after start regardless of transmission gear selected. Will restart, but is stalling after backing out into a major local raod with heavy traffic, posing a rear end collision risk.
Since shortly after purchase, (feb. '02) to present (july '03) my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ltz 2wd has frequent-to-constant "pinging" in engine while accelerating; flat surfaces and inclines. Higher octane gasoline does not remedy. Representative at dealer's service dept. States this is "normal" with trai*blazers. I am concerned that it is causing damage to the heads.
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