Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission shifted out of gear and the anti-theft lock and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading when the fuel tank was full. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel system complaints
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Gm recall: gm special coverage program 14423: november 2015. I took my truck into vandergriff chevrolet to check my fuel tank as I was experiencing the issues outlined in the recall letter. They concurred that I needed to replace the fuel tank. They let me have a rental for two weeks while the ordered the part. Once they found out that gm or affiliate no longer manufactures the part, they told me that gm would no longer pay for the rental. The advised me as they have no idea how long it would take to find a manufacturer to build a new fuel tank, that in order to avoid the gas fumes, it is safe to drive as long as I do not completely fill up the tank when I gas up. However, the check engine light still comes on of course, and that would prevent me from passing the state inspection which is due in two weeks. They offered no solution for me on that, and still no expectation as to when the fuel tank would be received .it has been 6 months now. I took my truck in originally in early december of 2015.
Noticed a strong gas odor coming from the vehicle. In november 2015 we received a letter from chevy telling us that "fuel tank inlet check valve" could fracture. We took it to a dealership & we were told it was the case with our trailblazer. We have not been able to get the tank replaced. In december they supposedly ordered the part, it is now almost may & still no part. I have tried contacting chevy directly & no one is willing to help. They keep putting me off, saying they can't find the part etc. Then telling me it will be here following month. They are just giving me the run around, and also their famous thing is to say well, it's a 2002 so we don't have parts. This is covered under a warranty. I called chevy today & when the "senior advisor" told me the part would be there in may, I asked where he came up with that information he hung up on me. Before that he told me I might never get it repaired. In that case they would eventually send me a letter telling me what my next step might be. I cannot be the only person with this problem, and especially with it not being resolved properly.
On december 7th, 2015 I took my 2002 chevy tailblazer to lee partyka chevrolet after recieving a letter that stated after 10 years the gas tank on these vehicles go bad and get leaks in them. A week later they called me and stated that they could not fix my vehicle and neither did they have a gas tank to replace it with and that I needed to pick up my truck and return the rental car. Lee partyka made it clear to general motors that the car was unsafe to drive necause of the gas leak so today on february qst they told me that car was ok too drive and lee partyka said again its not safe to drive and gsve me a loaner from there dealership. I have gotten no help or understanding from general motors I feel this os there problem. Now they say they cant fix the tank or replace it til may if they find a tank. And they wont continue to accomodate me with a rental vehicle so for me to just put $5 worth of gas in it anddrive it when lee partyka again said it is unsafe. Stationary.
#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.
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.
This 2002 trailblazer is very very hard on gas
Smelled fuel thought it wasn't burning the fuel correctly. Had mechanic look over vehicle and he found that the gas was leaking from the gas tank area. Without removing the thank he said it could be a hole on the top of the tank or the fuel sending unit. He told me to see if there was a recall.. Because the fix is very expensive... My vehicle is sitting and I'm scared to use it... Is there any help for this problem...
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving the vehicle with passengers inside, the smell of fuel vapors were so overwhelming that the vehicle had to be stopped and the passenger had to be escorted in a new vehicle to the destination. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer who diagnosed that there was corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module and they needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn the consumer stated there was a recall for this part in 2012, but it expired. Therefore, the manufacturer would not cover any expenses for the repair. Updated 12/1/2015
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
Fuel tank filler neck where the filler hose attaches to the tank, has come off the fuel tank. This allows gasoline to spill on the road when driving and allows fuel to spill on the ground when refueling the vehicle. This should be a safety recall. Checking the safecar.gov/VIN lookup site this vehicle shows no open recalls. If there was an earlier recall related to this problem, the recall repair was not sufficient to keep the safety situation from reoccuring. A line of gasoline, on the road, leading straight to the fuel tank, has to be considered a safety issue that should be addressed by your department. Please let me know the progress of this necessary safety recall.
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.
When you stand by SUV you smell gas fumes bad.
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.
Very strong gasoline smell! The whole garage and entrance to my kitchen strongly smelled of gasoline one morning when I went out to take my children to school. I took it in immediately and the stealership informed me that the fuel tank filler neck had broken loose from the tank and the fuel pressure regulator and seals were leaking, the exact same problem that gm had a recall on for the trailblazer ext. I notified gm about the issue asking for any help at all with the situation, but since my trailblazer was not under the recall they were unable to do anything for me. It is a sad day when peoples lives are being threatened by poorly designed vehicles all in the name of making a buck. You can go on line all day long and find the same complaints from gm customers experiencing the same problem I am. With the publicity they've had in the news lately and the current lawsuits against them, we all know how gm feels about helping people who have bought their defective products. They would just as soon sweep the problem under the rug while innocent people die because of their dishonesty. Would someone with enough power and $$$ please step up and force them to take responsibility for the problems they have created?
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and refused to provide any additional assistance since the vehicle was repaired under an unknown manufacturers recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were unknown.
My 2002 chevy trailblazer started running sluggish and getting terrible gas mileage, then I started smelling gas while I was driving, pulled over and there was gas pouring out of the tank underneath the car! Very dangerous!
I just purchased the 2002 chevy trailblazer from masano auto retailers, as is, in reading, pennsylvania. Upon stopping at a gas station because I noticed the rear lights were not working, I smelled gas, and upon looking under the vehicle I saw gas dripping down from the bottom of the gas tank. I could not see exactly where the gas is leaking from, and only noticed that gas was running down the gas tank. I went online and noticed that this is a common problem with the 2002 chevy trailblazer, and wondered why such a dangerous issue that could result in a catastrophe was not the subject of a recall. Really! Its ok to allow people to drive in cities and park near homes, schools and businesses with leaking gas tanks, not to mention the environment for crying out loud. Where is the recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while parked, there was a strong odor of gasoline fuel outside of the vehicle. The contact did not detect a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a fuel leak was detected after the fuel tank was removed. The technician stated that the fuel tank module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ...updated 04-03-13
Fuel tank leaking gasoline and smell of gasoline vapors.
Heavy gas fumes in and around the vehicle. This happens randomly. I have to air out the vehicle before I can drive it.
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.
My car has been swallowing gas. It uses 1 gallon per 5 or 6 miles, it doesn't accelerate, and it keeps turning off when I slow down, and I have to re-start it. It has become very unsafe for me and all the drivers around me. I took to the dealer. They said they checked it, and they replaced only one little gas cap. They said that it will take care of the problem. It didn't. I still have the same problem of high fuel burning. I took it back to the dealer. They checked again. They said the fuel tank needs to be replaced and they want to charge me $1027 to replace the fuel tank. Several mechanics told me that there was recall on fuel system on my type of vehicles. I shared the recall information with the dealer, but they said that there is not recall. I have checked recalls on line, and have checked more. Others drivers have had similar problem. The complaints can be found in http://www.mycarstats.com/reports/chevrolet/trailblazer/2002/complaints.aspx please assist in anyway you can. My contact information is [xxx] and my name is [xxx]. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002-2007 gmc envoy & chevy trail blazer all. I have seen many of these leaking fuel from the inlet where the filler neck attaches to the fuel tank and some were cracked. I have spoken to other shops that have seen the same. We have replaced 2 tanks for thisin about 4 months but seen signs of more. We are a small shop. Please call me if needed for more [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
Slight gas leak developed shortly into a major total failure of the fuel system, lines and tank.
Fuel smell in cab of vehicle: started on 20 june 2011, vehicle has 165k miles. Other problem includes parking lights needing replaced very frequently.
Pretty said to know that chevrolet makes all this makes all this money and wont reopen their recalls when they didn't replace parts on vehicles to begin with maybe next time should have went foreign instead of american for all these years.
I feel that even if you have had a recall issue once and the situation continues to happen then it needs to be fixed until the problem is solved I have contact gm several time and nothing has been done to ratify my problem with the windshield wipers and the 4 wheel drive and several other recall issues this is sad I say we need a class action law suit I am not one to take legal action but for people that have this kind of money and to not fix their problem that they put out on the roads for us to drive safely is shameful.
When I drive my chevrolet trailblazer, the gas gauge is all over. I can have a full tank one minute, and half a mile down the road have 3/4 of a tank. Also it does the same thing when it has a quarter of a tank, it will say it has 1/4 of a tank, and a mile down the road it just drops and the low fuel light comes on. Also I can park the vehicle with about 3/8 of a tank, and start it later, and it says empty, and the low fuel light is on. We also have a 2004 gmc envoy that does the same thing. This has been an issue for both vehicles the entire time we have owned them. Both were bought in 2010. This occurs every tank of gas, and the actions are not always the exact same, so it is hard to tell if we actually need gas or not, sometimes they are actually almost out other times the have approximately 1/4 of a tank left. We have not done anything to correct the issue because we do not know what is causing it.
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