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.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission complaints
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The reactive sunshell failed, causing the loss of 2nd gear, 4th gear and reverse. Upon researching, found that the part is known to be defective from the factory, and fails regularly, with the only repair option is to replace the whole transmission at a cost of over $2,000.00.
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.
When I start my vehicle, the ABS and brakes lights go on, security light, and radio shuts off, or is on with no sound, the 4 wheel drive light flashes back and fourth between 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive, engine shuts off, while driving, then turns back on, this is the same problem all the recalled gm cars are having why is the 2002 trailblazer not part of the recall?
Tl* the contact owns 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently while driving. The failure recurred intermittently over twelve years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the air bag sensor on several occasions. However, the failure continued to occur. The contact also stated that the gear shift broke and he was unable to shift into the proper gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the shift cable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking onto the catalytic converter from the transmission line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission cooler lines would have to be replaced due to corrosion on the insulated heat shield. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,924.
The first major problem I had with this trailblazer I was driving down the road at 65 MPH when for some reason the 4wd decided to shift into 4 low on its own. Well, this ripped out the cv joint half shaft on one side, destroyed the transfer case internals and broke off the axle housing from the aluminum oil pan on the engine. Ok, I got that fixed, added a new selector switch, then a few thousand miles later the transmission goes out while I'm on the interstate. It was completely destroyed inside. The transmission shop had to find a new core because mine looked like a bomb had went off inside it. So , I'm thinking it could have been caused by the first problem, maybe a delayed reaction? Ok, we get a rebuilt transmission in it and just out of warranty it goes out again. No towing mind you, just easy highway miles with a mind on trying to get the best fuel mileage possible by driving like there was an egg between my foot and the accelerator pedal. So, I go to another transmission shop this time. Maybe the first guy didn't do a good job I'm thinking. So the 2nd transmission guy tells me that's not uncommon for the 4l60e to go out like that, they're garbage. So he puts me in a new tranny. Well, sure enough 6 months later it lost 3rd and 4th gears. The local shop is not to blame, these transmissions are junk. Many have flaws in them and gm knows it. So what are they going to do? Unless I receive a recall notice on the transmission, the trailblazer will keep its place in the backyard. Until the junk man comes around.
The indicated vehicle is my wife's. We bought it brand new on 09/26/2001. She has never towed anything and has city and highway miles. We have had numerous problems: instrument cluster, rear tailgate strap, right rear brake light, (3) solenoids, spare tire dropdown and deteriorated transmission lines. I have repaired all of the previous out of pocket (except for the strap and the spare tire dropdown). Now, my wife was on the way to the bicycle store in her truck, with the bicycle on the back. She was making a turn onto the main road when she heard grinding and squealing, and the speed dropped drastically. Luckily, it was around 10am when there is not much traffic on the road. Reading numerous posts on this website, it is the same problem everyone has had, the transmission sun shell, and no reverse. With 98911 miles, I was about to spend the weekend changing the fluid in the transmission to keep it to spec. Now, I'm looking at a very expensive bill of which I cannot afford. $30 is easier than $1200. And, I'm a manufacturing engineer, so I check fluids regularly, even though the oil change stations check them. Seeing that there are problems with these components, I think that general motors should produce a recall. I'm very disappointed that with all of the complaints, nothing has been done to remedy the situation. We will be calling the dealer that we bought the vehicle from first thing monday morning.
We just left the house to take the kids to get so food and we made it like fifty yards from the house and the tranny made a popping sound and so we stopped and tried to go and it wont move either way so I pull it back to the house and I start it up and the tranny is whining and I put it in reverse nothing happens so I put it in drive and it goes forward but wont shift.
I started my trailblazer and let it warm for a few minutes. The truck idle was louder then normal but did not knock or miss. I put the truck into drive and pulled out of my driveway. As I was driving down the street I noticed the rpms shoot up and the truck slow, I pulled over and put it into park, the truck idled loudly. I put the truck into drive again and the RPM would rise with little power to the wheels. I nursed it up to highway speed and at higher speeds around 60 the problem seems to not be there. The truck continues to do this in the lower gears and at lower speeds. I notice the oil pressure goes up when this happens and I worry of doing more damage. I have already had a wiper module replaced that was recalled but never replaced before the vehicle was sold to me.
I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer that has a defective transmission. The transmission has been completely replaced twice at approximately 24,000 miles and 45,000 miles. I learned recently on august 7, 2012, at just under 75,000 miles, that the transmission hoses were leaking fluid and that the transmission would need to be completely replaced again. I think general motors released a defective sports utility vehicle if the transmission needs to be replace approximately every 25,000 miles and these automobiles should be recalled as it could cause a safety hazard if the transmission stops working when someone is driving a chevrolet trailblazer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the transmission would not shift into third and fourth gears. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and offered no further assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 186,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the four wheel drive failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transfer case control module needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 01v334000 (power train: transfer case: 4-wheel drive), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 90,000.
Tsb #pit-4722 -- gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe (the federal safety agency id #10026804, october 01 2008)
Automatic transmission sunshell failed, driving and the truck didn't go into gear. Slowing went in gear, cause struggle driving...as I turn to held back home the SUV refused to go in to rear.took to transmission shop failed sunshell need new transmission. Costly..start slipped in and out of gear week before engine light came on. The slippage of gear have almost caused several accident when enter highways or lans.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked while changing gears. In addition, there would be an increase in the engine rpms while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle rolled backward two and a half feet after being parked. The vehicle had not been inspected and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift automatically without activation or warning and at any speed. In addition, the contact would hear a grinding noise when the failure occurred. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 104,370 and the failure mileage was 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I had to replace all my transmission cooler lines due to the lines being corroded and leaking. These were the only lines that were corroded or showed signs of corrosion. There is no reason this should happen to almost every gmt360. This should be a recall.
My chevrolet trailblazer blew its transmission for the 1st time on 6/1/06 at 47000 miles. The repair quote was $2700 but chevy ended up covering all but $200 as a warranty repair. On 2/24/12, it blew its transmission for the 2nd time at 94000 miles. The car still has its original brakes, but is now on transmission #3. The repair quote this time is $3038. Obviously there is a design defect in this transmission, as the car is just driven under average conditions (no towing, no heavy loads, etc.)
I have had multiple issues with my 2002 chevy trailblazer where the 4x4 selector switch will not work, or while driving at highway speeds the vehicle will be put into four wheel drive while the selector switch is still turned on two wheel drive. The selector switch at times has not worked when I wanted to make the vehicle go into four wheel drive. I have found out the vehicle is in four wheel drive by having a hard time turning the front wheels and seeing the front tires spin on loose gravel even though I never switched the vehicle into four wheel drive and the selector switch states it's still in two wheel drive but the yellow light is lit up that it's in four wheel drive. I have complained multiple times to gm and have had the selector switch replaced 3 times but it still continues to happen. Everytime that gm looks at it they say that it is working just fine. I have seen and heard that many other people are having the same problems with this. I feel there should be a safety recall put out for this drive selector switch.
Was driving to school to pick up sick child and with no sound truck acted like it was in neutral, slowed down and eased on gas it took back off. This happens so much, now its is parked in my driveway.
I own a 2002 trailblazer which the transmission has failed twice since I have owned it. The first repair was september 2010 amount was $ 2000 and went out again in august 2011 costing me $1,500 the second time. This has been an ongoing problems with the trailblazer and they have not yet chosen to recall this problem. Hopefully no one has gotten hurt or will get hurt. I was almost hit from the rear the day my truck just stopped in the middle of the road no warnings or signs. This is a serious problem and what will it take for gm to recall this I guess they hope the problem will just go away. Gm knows this is a problem if they changed the sunshell material on the newer models ones that are more heat resistant why make the part more sturdy if there is no problems or safety concerns. I am now trying to get rid of my truck and will never purchase another gm automobile.
I started my vehicle to leave a parking lot and as I put it in reverse, it made a very loud screeching noise. I applied the brake and immediately turned off the vehicle. I looked under the hood trying to see if there was anything noticeably wrong, nothing. I restarted my car again and put it in reverse and the screeching noise started again when I put the vehicle in reverse and it would not move. With the help of another person, we pushed it back then, put I it in drive and it did move forward and the noise stopped after awhile. I spoke with several people and I was informed that it was the transmission. I looked online, spoke with several mechanics, and they all informed me that it was a common problem for the trailblazer that the sun shell failing. I also found several discussions regarding the transmission problems of the sun shell failing all with varying mileage. I have received several quotes and they all vary in range. I also called the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from and they denied any knowledge of the transmission failing. I was told it was because of my high mileage. They quoted the highest of everyone with $2868 for a replacement. If it is common knowledge among the mechanics not associated with the dealership, I don't understand why the dealership denied any knowledge of the problem. The amount of money paid for these vehicles, gm should acknowledge all problems of their product and fix the problems.
Transmission lines corroded.
I have a 2002 trailblazer that is currently getting it's 3rd transmission installed due to failure. The first one was replaced in 2005 at 48,000 miles. I was told by gm it was replaced with a new one, which I understand has a 100,000 mile warranty. I am now having another one put in after 80.,000 miles being put on the new one at a cost of $3000. When I contacted gm regarding this I was told: "at some point the customer has to take responsibility for their own vehicle, gm is not going to assist you with this issue". This will absolutely be the last gm product I own.
Front end problems , 4 wheel low comes on at anytime . Problem after problems with this 2002 chevy trail blazer ..
I'm driving down the road with traffic behind me. Suddenly my RPM jolt up to five a horrible noise comes from engine and I loose all power. If I even touch gas a little RPM jump to five and transmission whines very loud. Car behind me slams on brakes to avoid hitting me. I throw on cautions and have to push my car off road while cars are trying to ger around me at ten at night on my way home from work. I have to have my husband load our three kids in his tiny eclipse well after bedtime to drive the 40 minutes to come get me and pay 150 dollars to have car towed off side of road back to my house. Where it now sitting with blown transmission and broken transmission lines.
Since purchasing this vehicle new I have had continuous problems with the 4 wheel drive! In fact the very 1st time I had to use the 4 wheel drive it did not work! The dealer, chevrolet of hershey would keep the service ticket open for a month at a time and now I expect I know why since this could have come under the lemon law. I have more recently had problems with not being able to release the 4wd and this caused, without a doubt caused the need to rebuild my transmission! I also have been without a vehicle and time off from work not to mention the safety issues. There is evidence of many '02 trailblazer owners having these same problems!
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the wheels suddenly locked up and the vehicle stalled. The service four wheel drive warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the transfer case as it was fractured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
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