2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 4, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 247,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with air conditioner activated, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had replaced the crankshaft solenoid which he believed repaired the issue. Soon after the initial repair, the contact stated that the driver's side tail light and instrument panel failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that he replaced the tail light fuses and instrument panel circuit board however, the repairs failed to fix the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failures to the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v096000 (electrical system) and 04v527000 (exterior lighting). The contact called corwin motors kalispell (2565 us-93, kalispell, mt 59901, (406) 755-5555) and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

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 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 Feb 9, 2015 · Transmission · 153,000 miles · WI

I started the trailblazer and shifted it into reverse to back out of the parking stall and I heard a loud pop sound and when I tried to give the vehicle gas it didn't do anything but rev the motor. It won't move in reverse gear. The vehicle in front of me moved and I was able to shift into drive gear and it would move but it wouldn't shift from first gear.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Transmission · 193,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was unable to switch gears. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician stated that the transmission shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 27,300 miles · SC

I was driving home one night from work on a back road in south carolina going 35mph when my headlights shut off and the car completly stalled, I quickly turned on my hazard lights on to warn the oncoming traffic the car that was coming up on me had to swerve into the grass because the area was so dark he didnt see my hazard lights until he got close to me. This isnt the first time this has happen there really should be a recall on these 2002 trail blazer because this is not safe at all im worried my child will be in the truck with me and it happens again.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle also stalled without warning. Additionally, the gear lever would not secure into park until after numerous attempts. Upon restarting, the vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who tightened the shift cable. The vehicle was not repaired for the additional defects. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Electrical · 208,565 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated when the engine was started and the heat activated, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was informed that there was an electrical issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 208,565. Updated 12/03/13

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Electrical · 137,000 miles · TX

When driving the check gauges light illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was at zero. This occurred when I slowed and then stopped at a traffic light after having driven for about 20 minutes (the vehicle sounded as if it were about to turn off so I pulled over and turned it off). When looking at the instrumentation panel I then noticed the check battery light is dimly illuminated (battery is 6 mo old) and various readings are off (rpg is registering low and one RPM indicator starts at 5 when the ignition is turned on). Various trailblazer forums are indicating owners are experiencing the same problem. Two chevrolet dealerships have indicated that it is likely an instrumentation cluster problem (and indicate they have guidance from gm to run 2 checks to determine if it is an instrumentation cluster problem). Two independent repair shops have identified it as an instrumentation cluster problem that they have seen on many 2002 trailblazers. The repair costs range as high as $750. Gm customer assistance can only state this is not a recalled repair (applies to later models but not 2002); therefore, it is the customer's responsibility. My gm file # is [xxx]. Gm did ask that I pay $80 for the diagnostics, while also saying they would not pay for the repairs. Adding an additional $80 to costs or paying a dealership more money than an independent shop is not practical nor an added expense I should assume. Most amazing is that gm can give dealerships instructions on diagnosing this problem, dealerships are repairing a far amount of vehicles with this problem, independent repair shops are aware of this problem because of the many customers who patronize them, yet gm takes no responsibility for correcting this known problem..this is dangerous, the car can stall anywhere and lead to an accident without customers having any idea of the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Electrical · 137,000 miles · TX

When driving the check gauges light illuminated and the oil pressure gauge was at zero. This occurred when I slowed and then stopped at a traffic light after having driven for about 20 minutes (the vehicle sounded as if it were about to turn off so I pulled over and turned it off). When looking at the instrumentation panel I then noticed the check battery light is dimly illuminated (battery is 6 mo old) and various readings are off (rpg is registering low and one RPM indicator starts at 5 when the ignition is turned on). Various trailblazer forums are indicating owners are experiencing the same problem. Two chevrolet dealerships have indicated that it is likely an instrumentation cluster problem (and indicate they have guidance from gm to run 2 checks to determine if it is an instrumentation cluster problem). Two independent repair shops have identified it as an instrumentation cluster problem that they have seen on many 2002 trailblazers. The repair costs range as high as $750. Gm customer assistance can only state this is not a recalled repair (applies to later models but not 2002); therefore, it is the customer's responsibility. My gm file # is [xxx]. Gm did ask that I pay $80 for the diagnostics, while also saying they would not pay for the repairs. Adding an additional $80 to costs or paying a dealership more money than an independent shop is not practical nor an added expense I should assume. Most amazing is that gm can give dealerships instructions on diagnosing this problem, dealerships are repairing a far amount of vehicles with this problem, independent repair shops are aware of this problem because of the many customers who patronize them, yet gm takes no responsibility for correcting this known problem..this is dangerous, the car can stall anywhere and lead to an accident without customers having any idea of the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

Car idle would go crazy at stop signs and rd lights. During take off idle would plunge and car would stall or come very close to stalling. Took it to dealer and they could not fix it since no codes showed up on computer. I took it to another shop and the problem was the throttle body and cam position sensor.