2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: won't start

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 Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical · CA

Ignition does not start after driving vehicle. It is intermittent. Is there a recall for it?

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 Jun 27, 2010 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · CA · fire

Car running great, parked it for an hour then got in my car and it wouldn't start. Dash lights and radio came on but wouldn't turn over. Took the key out, front headlight stuck on. Kept trying to start. Opened hood, smoke coming from fuse box. Removed fuse box cover, the fuse box was melted over the fuses and was on fire. Disconnected the battery and put out the fire.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2007 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact smelled a strong gasoline odor in the passenger compartment. The vehicle would not start so she replaced the fuel filter. Immediately after repairing the vehicle, she noticed the same failure. A local mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact has filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2007 · Engine · 74,500 miles · PA

I own a 2002 trailblazer that stalled for no apparent reason. I did not understand it because one day it will stall at every single red light or stop sign and then the next day it will be fine. When I start to slow down at a stop sign or such the needle in the RPM gauge goes nuts and the vehicle starts to kind of buck a little and then idles really low or it will rev itself up to about 3000 RPM. So when I get to the stop it just shuts off, no lights come on in the instrument panel or nothing. Most times I just put it in park , turn the key to the off position and then start it back up. Runs normal then, well maybe until the next stop. Only one other time did I go to start it back up and it wouldn't start but only for a second and then it did start. Also, it revved while I wa s just driving normally. It has had numerous other problems so when I took it to the chevrolet dealer I purchased it from for another problem as well as me telling them about this, they had overnight, said they took it for a drive and nothing happened, which I told them that it doesn't happen every time you stop or every day. They also said since no service engine lights or anything came on they couldn't tell what the problem is when they put it on the diagnostic machine. So I have no clue what to do but to keep driving it and maybe someone will rearend me because it stalls in the middle of the highway. I feel half afraid to drive it anymore.

Filed Mar 3, 2007 · Brakes, Lights · 54,823 miles · CA

A couple months ago my right rear brake light went out. And I replaced it. Then last week my truck did not start. And I realized I had a dead battery, but nothing had been left on. I then discovered my left rear brake light had burned out . No sooner before I could replace it my right rear , the center rear and the left rear all stay on like the brake is applied . This is very unsafe to operate and am concerned on how I am going to get this repaired let alone get it to a automotive shop.

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Electrical · MI

Went out in a.m. To start vehicle and turn the key over to hear nothing and no start. No prior warning, tried to jump start, no success, towed to chevy dealership to find out the diagnosis was the ignition switch was bad.

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Engine · 21,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 37,000 miles · CT

The brake light circuit board melted which caused the brake lights to go out. The brake light bulb has been replaced twice. *ak the consumer stated the wiper motor failed. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Fuel system · NC

My 2002 trailblazer began leaking gas around the fuel filter connection. My guess is a rate of around 5 gallons in 20 minutes. Vehicle kept running. Vehicle has a recall on this with the federal safety agency campaign number 02v121000. I belieive I had this recall 02016 - fuel filter connect performed by hendrick pontiac buick on 6/4/02 . The recall has the following decription on the federal safety agency database: on certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. If this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground. If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. I examined the filter connect and found the snap-on part of the filter was not snapped into the holes in the hose connection. The snap was actually rotated about 90 degrees. This was not holding the hose in all the way but just enough to cause a major gas leak and to send gas to the engine. I believe the fuel filter connects are a bad design. 1 of 3 things went wrong. 1) the recall was never performed even though the service paperwork said it was. Gm needs to replace the connectors because they are poorly designed and can cause a fire/explosion. 2) a certified gm technician installed the connection to the filter improperly. The connection should be designed so that it automatically aligns itself to the snap or does not slide on. This is not a technician problem, it is a problem with the design of the snap connections. 3) the connection worked itself worked loose over time with the regular bumps of everyday driving. In this case, it is also a problem with the design of the snap connection.