After starting the vehicle it would be hard to shift/ drive/reverse gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak hard to shift when cold.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission complaints
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Re defective 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 4x4, problem with 4 wheel drive, A/C, batteries, taillights and electrical problems. *bf while driving 55 MPH the vehicle's 4-wheel drive went into four wheel high or low intermittently. The vehicle's battery loses it's charge. The taillights went out and the blower in the air conditioner had to be replaced. Fuel splashed out of the filler while the consumer was filling the tank. The vehicle stalled intermittently.
Transmission failed due to band failure for the third and forth gears, completely burn up. Contacted chevrolet. Dealer stated that they did have transmission problems. *ak.....
2002 chevrolet trailblazer [xxx]. 4 wheel drive module malfunctioned not allowing vehicle to engage in 4 wheel drive; module was replaced at our expense (can provide receipt). We have been made aware that same type vehicles have had same problem, and we would like to be included in the recall. Gm customer service has made us aware that a recall has been made on another series of VIN numbers of like vehicle, and we would like to be included.*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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While driving 5 MPH the 4-wheel drive engaged. This caused steering wheel to lock, and the driver had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transfer case module needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be reprogrammed ,and reprogrammed it. The problem still occurs.
After starting my 2002 4wd trailblazer (38025 miles) it would not go into reverse. It will go forward with severe difficulty getting out of first gear. Mechanic says transmission is shot. I did not get the extended waranty but I called cheverolet for assistance to see if they would help. Chevy said to take it dealer for diagnosis, have them fix it and then they would decide if they would help. My chevy dealer said it would be at least $300 to diagnose. If it needed a new transmission it would then cost $2500 for the transmission and $900 to put it in. Chevy wants me to do all of this before they will decide to help or not, bs. Dealer also told me the best he had ever seen chevy do for someone that was out of manufacturers warranty was to pay half, and that he said is extremely rare.
While driving consumer found that there was a hole in the rear axle differential and as a result the vehicle could not be driven. This vehicle had one problem after another. However, on november 25, 2004 while consumer was driving heard a very loud noise. Took the vehicle to dealer, and was told that this time it was the transmission transfer case module.
2002 trail blazer 4-wd broke. Took to dealership and they told me I need a new transfer case module for $400.00 ( vehicle not under warranty) I have used the 4wd maybe 4 times. Noticed a lot of other people on the web with similar 4wd problems. Called gm and they basically said too bad and maybe there would be a recall someday in future. Also, after I left the dealership the "service 4wd"light on the dash was lit up. Was not lit before so I am not sure how long it was broke- I only noticed it wasnt working when I tried to use it 2 weeks ago.
When turning on the vehicle it accelerated uncontrollably. While driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. However, the problem recurred.
I purchased a new 2002 chevy trailblazer in the spring of 2002. As early as the fall of 2002 the vehicle began to randomly/automatically change from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive. The switch was not touched and was in 2wheel drive, but the light for 4 wheel drive was on and the car was in 4 wheel drive. This usually would occur on the highway at a high rate of speed. I mentioned this to the dealership, but they stated they could not recreate the scenario. Two months ago, the transmission on the vehicle needed to be replaced at 29,000 miles. I believe this was due to the automatic changing of 2 to 4 wheel drive. I demanded the dealership correct the issue. I have had the vehicle in to their shop four times since to have the same problem corrected, and it continues to happen. I am concerned for the safety of my wife and family ans this vehicle is used to transport them around. Is there any recourse for me regarding this situation. I no longer feel safe driving this car.
Was at a stop light and when the light turned green tried to drive. Truck was in drive and was acting as if in neutral. Almost was hit by a trailway bus. Truck will not drive in drive, or reverse. Alot of noise from rear end as if truck is about to fall apart. Also, truck rattles when driving 50 miles an hour. Time to turn in...why should we pay for defective vehicles that have had the mechanical problems brought before chevrolet dealerships and owners. Time for class action lawsuit. You may contact me...deceptive practices, and product liability issues.
Transmission leaked fluid from the seal, and the vehicle would not go over 25 MPH. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the manufacturer stated they would only pay half for a new transmission.
Consumer experienced the same problems as stated in recall 01v134000 concerning transfer case. Dealership would not perform repairs free of charge because the VIN was not included.
Engine stalls ; engine hesitates; engine trembles.
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.
Consumer unable to shift gears. After trying to shift gears numerous times vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the shifter cable needed to be replaced.
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.
There were no events that took place before this happened. The failure was a coupling on the high pressure transmission line. The transmission fluid sprayed onto exhaust manifold and started a major engine fire.*ak nothing has been done at this time.
Upon startup (cold or warmed) there are high RPM's, the idle is high, engine races and does not idle down. When shifting into drive and giving gas there is low acceleration and the truck won't go over about 15 miles per hour. After driving about 2-3 blocks the truck shifts and then runs normal. Intermittent problem, dealer states if there is no problem we can't diagnose or fix it. Black box recorder is needed to install until problem is reproduced and can be recorded.
While driving 60 MPH a loud clicking noise was heard from the front. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and pulled over. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission sensor needed to be replaced.
Vehicle will randomly shift from normal 2wd to 4wd without warning. Happens at slow (parking lot) and turnpike speeds (75 MPH). Difficult to control vehicle when failure occurs on turnpike. Dealer reprogrammed tccm (transfer case control module) but did not fix problem.
1st the transmission had to be replace, then the transmission pump and not the keeps stalling,and one last item the trailblazer RPM goes up and down while I'm driving don't know why.
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
While reversing gradually consumer's vehicle was involved in a minor collision. The other vehicle only sustained a scratch while consumer's vehicle rear end bumper was smashed up . Consumer felt that rear bumper was not sturdy enough.
This is my third complaint in 3 months. This morning, I shifted from 2hi to 4hi due to ice, snow and slippery conditions. I stopped at a shop and shut off my engine. I returned, started the vehicle and pulled into the street. The lights on the transfer case dial went black and the vehicle reverted to 2hi. This is the 3rd time in three months that this has happened. My local dealer has been very good at trying to identify the problem, however, gm itself is of little assistance beyond "hoping" that nothing more serious happens. The reat question is whether the federal safety agency will now do anything as a result of the numerous complaints on its webpage.
I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer and have had nothing but problems with it since it was bought. It's been in the shop a total of 7 times. Three of the times it has been in the shop with drive train problems, two times for u-joints and once for a bearing to the driveshaft. Another two times the vehicle just stopped and the transmission could not be shifted into gear. Now after 43,000 miles the transmission failed and would not go into reverse and since the warranty is only for 36,000 miles it is now going to cost $2800.00 to repair it. I feel that a transmission in a car that is only a year and a half old should not have failed since all the maintenance since the car was bought was done at the dealership. I have also never received and of the recall notices I have read about on this vehicle. The bottom line is a transmission should last a little longer than 43,000 miles.
Vehicle transfercase shifted without command on wet ice resulting in sliding left of center going into ditch striking culvert becoming airborne landing on top . Vehicle was a total by insurance company.
I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer (purchased new) and had the transmission go out for the 3rd time in 9 months. This time the dealer has agreed to replace the transmission. But I understand there is a known defect in this new transmission (per the dealer it is in the "reverse shell" area), the same defect was in my original transmission. The dealer has also implied that perhaps the problem has to do with how we drive the vehicle and the way we shift gears! I strongly disagree. I've had several vehicles over my 37 years of driving and have never had a problem like this. I started having problems with the trailblazer back in april 2002 when the switch used to select from 2h to 4h to 4l began flashing the selector lights in each of the positions. I brought it back to the dealer but they found nothing and said I would have to continue to drive it until I got some sort of solid indication. In april of 2003 (about 14 months after I purchased the trailblazer). While driving down the interstate the vehicle suddenly shifted from 2h to 4h and finally to 4l as I brought it to a stop. I had to turn off the engine to get it out of gear. This happened a second time a few minutes later and then quit. In may 2003 and in june 2003 I had to have the transmission repaired. Now the transmission has gone out again in january 2004. This time they are replacing the transmission but I understand that this transmission has a defect ( as previously described) in it. They assure me that I won't have any more problems and have offerred a $2,000 rebate on a future purchase. After 3 transmission problems in 9 months, I have little faith in this vehicle.
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