2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the oil indicator indicated low oil pressure and the check gauges warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was also a loss of power steering. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic but the failure was unknown. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 39,993 miles · MA

On 9/25/09, my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer stalled and lost power steering when I attempted to make a right turn. When I tried to restart the vehicle, gasoline was caused to spill on the roadway. The vehicle was towed to my local repair shop, and it was determined the fuel filter fitting failed. My vehicle had 39, 993 miles on it at that time. After my vehicle was repaired, further research revealed a recall had been issued under number 02v121000 for the same problem described above. I contacted gm/chevrolet, and was advised that recall did not pertain to my VIN, nor were there any other recalls issued for my vehicle addressing similar failures. It is obvious that my vehicle should have also been included in the recall mentioned above.

Filed May 30, 2004 · Engine · 23,000 miles · NY

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.

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Steering · 12,395 miles · IA

The power steering failed multiple times, even after multiple repairs. The vehicle had been for repairs five times for the same problem. *ak

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer lost steering and hit a tree head on. In addition, the seat belt failed to lock causing injuries to the consumer (driver). (lawyer on behalf of client rebecca doyle). *la the airbag also burned/injured the passenger. The vehicle experienced electrical problems with the brake lights, tail lights, fuel gauge, left seat belt, dash (computer readout) and the brakes pulled. *sc

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · NY · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Steering · MA · crash

While driving about 60-65 MPH and without warning power steering went out/ , resulting in a collision.*ak consumer stated the tire deflated and the passenger side door glasss shattered.