2002 chevrolet trailblazer -- I have experience a reoccurring problem (about 6 times over the last couple of weeks) where the low beam headlights go off during operation of the vehicle. Nothing I have found can force them to come back on; however, usually after 5 or 10 minutes they seem to return to the normal on condition by themselves. The high beams work ok, tail lights, dash lights, turn signals, etc. Are not effected while the low beams are in this condition. Additonally one day I noticed the day time running lights in this same state. I had the vehicle in the dealer, bill heard chevrolet (sanford, fl), and they were unable to reproduce the condition. I contacted gm/chevrolet, and they agreed that unless the condition could be reproduced, there would not authorize or make any attempt to replace any parts to attempt to correct the problem. This seems to be a rigid stance to take, especially since I never know when this can happen again, and it is obviously an extreme safety issue for not only myself and family, but others on the road with me at the time. I don't know how to proceed at this point, and don't know if this has been reported by any other owner.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer lights complaints
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Left brale light failure due to socket not holding bulb tight dealer would not fix because about 600 miles over warranty.
During four consecutive oil changes, it was noted that a brake light was out.
Vehicle constantly displays "service engine lamp", air bag module had a problem, rear brake lamps blew out, 4 wheel drive mechanism on dash was replaced, ignition never turned off all the way, killed battery because it drained battery.
While driving 40 MPH steering pulley failed. Vehicle lost power. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle switches itself into 4-wheel drive while the manual switch is in 2-wheel drive. The taillights failed. At new computer had to be installed. The rack and pinion needs to be replaced.
Tail lights burning out.
Front right low beam headlight has burned out four times ... I only have 20k miles and the dealer can't find the problem.
Consumer stated brake lights failed.
Brake light failure, left rear (drivers side)brake light bulb burns out on a regular basis. I have noticed this same condition on many other trailblazers. Many trailblazers that I see on the road, I notice their same brake light out and the driver is unaware! I need to replace this bulb every few months.
My 2002 trail blazer brake lights go out all the time. I changed the bulbs several times, but the problem seems to be the board that holds the light bulbs. The bulbs fit lose in the board, and it does not make a great connection.
Transmission went out couldn't drive-repaired/ rear window won't roll-up/seatbelt won't retract, later fixed, but still won't work on occasion/ brake lights have gone out 5+ times repaired still not operational/ water pump exploded/rear window won't lock first try/ check engine llight stays on.
Left brake light does not work, even after replacing the bulb with a new bulb.
Both rear brake lamps not working when pedal is pressed. Both bulbs and all fuses seem to be fine.
The right passenger low beam socket burned/melted twice since 5/2003 and three bulbs have been replaced. Reported to chevrolet 7/04. This is a t.s.b. Listed on alldata.com, but chevrolet refuses to use t.s.b.'s listed anywhere but the gm site and the federal safety agency site.
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.
On my 2002 chevy trailblazer, I have ben pulled over by police 3 times because of one of my rear taillights always being out. I have brought it to the dealership 3 times since and have had it reparied. This will be # 4 in repairs to the light.
The brake light socket on my 2002 chev trailblazer lt is not secure so the brake light does not work consistantly. Actually it does not work at all. I have replaced the bulb numerous times and it has worked temporarily but now it does not work at all. The dealer for the manufacturer has even told me they have a defective product but due to the mileage on my car will not replace the defect. This problem was occurring long before I reached the mileage but I did not know it was a defect. Mileage does not affect the wear and tear on this item.
Headlight failed for the 4th time...I looked at the connector and it has burned area indicating a short...no fire this time but may cause one in future...if the light fails this often, can both fail and cause injusry or death due to no headlights while driving at night??? Too many failures for a car that is only 2 1/2 yrs. Old...
Right rear tail light does not work when brake is applied. Have had this problem for several months, almost a year. I have changed the brake lights several times and the tail light still will not work.
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
Brake lights went to working occasionally to not working at all now.
2002 trailblazer - rear brake lights burning out - had left side replaced under warrenty by gm dealership (circuit board where lights plug in burnt out) back in feb. 2004 -- dropping truck off again at dealership for same problem with the the right side brake lights -- went through 12 bulbs since jan. 2004 - got stopped by police for brake lights out. Also experiencing problem with front end making noise when going over bumps and passager side seat belt locks up for no reason - dealership ordered new one back in feb. 2004 and still waiting for it - see what happens tomorrow when I bring it back to dealership for these above problems.
Tail lights failed. Tail lights repaired four times. However the problem recurred. Dealer stated the circuit box mafunctioned.
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 .
The driver-side brake light bulb repeatedly burns out (3 times in as many weeks). Appears that the bulb doesn't make a snug fit in the socket. I found a tsb from gm regarding this. The dealership refused to correct the problem under warranty (48k miles). I purchased the replacement parts listed in the tsb, replacing the board, which resulted in a snug fit between bulb and socket. No issues since. This is probably related to defect investigation pe04032. This is on a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt with 2wd and i6 engine.
Found both main brake lights inoperable at the same time. Both bulbs needed replacement after just 2 years. Bulbs also loose in sockets leading to intermittent operation and probable shortened bulb life. Also noteworthy: 9 out of 10 SUV/pickup trucks that I see with inoperable tail/driving lights are recent model gm products.
Repeated brake light failures, both left and right sides, dealer has replaced both lamp modules, problem continues. Bulbs work loose dur to road vibration and lose contact with clamp devices
Brake light failure....repeated burnt out bulbs on drivers side brake lamp switch control module for 4x4 replaced under warranty at 34,000 miles. Module has acted "quirky" since replacement. I have experienced temporary failure which corrected itself by next day. Possible loose wire???
I have a problem with brake lights on my trailblazer. They have gone out numerous times and I am sick and tired of people telling me that my brake lights are out. There seems to be a problem with this and I feel that something needs to be investigated on this. My wife also, had a 2002 chevy trailblazer in which she had the circuit board replaced because of these problems.
Brake lights on chevrolet trailblazers are continuously going out. Every single trailblazer I see on the road that is not brand new has either one brake light missing or both. Went to dealership to question if there was a recall on this incident and said no, but has to replace circuit boards on models of trailblazers. This is not fair if the vehicle is no longer brand new and without a warranty. This defect should not be at the cost of the owner for a defect of this caliber. This is dangerous to other drivers if they are not able to see the vehicle braking in front of them.
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