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.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: transmission slipping
11 of the 1,149 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 63 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine revved up without warning. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but there was no response. In addition, the four-wheel drive indicator was flashing intermittently. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the encoder motor in the transfer case was the cause of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v283000 (power train;transfer case,4-wheel drive). The vehicle has been repaired. The failure mileage was 122,117 and current mileage was 122,250. The consumer stated the vehicle slipped out of gear and would not move. The 4ed drive indivator light illuminated. Updated 04/16/09.
Transmission slips out of gear while in operation in all gears. On previous complaint I stated that repair was costly. At this point tech. Says that small "o" ring clip did $2,000.00 in damage to sun gear,shell, and major drive gears and casing as well. This vehicle only has 51k mi. On it. We believe there was a situation of defective this vehicle was sold as a certified used at top dollar. Parts according to the tech.
2002 chevy trailblazer, slips out of gear, 1,2,3,4. And slams back while in operation. Consulted dealer, dealer said no recalls available. This happened 3x's. We stopped driving vehicle. On second incident a qualified individual said that there are issues in the transmission. Dealer still said no bulletins on this vehicle at large. Dealer stated that I take the vehicle to the vendor in which they do business with for inspection. Vendor who is repairing vehicle claims a clip or spring slipped out somewhere destroyed come major parts and also the casing. I have asked vendor to hold all parts. So far this episode is very costly.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. The transmission was slipping gears. The contact stated that he had the original transmission replaced at 8000 mile by an authorized dealer, and now was experiencing the same difficulty with the gears slipping down speeds ,and the transmission not engaging. The contact said that this happened often at 45 MPH, and the weather has not been a factor. The contact stated that instrument panel lights turned off for a day on 1-3-07, and when the instrument panel lights turned back on the air bag light stayed on. He has had the vehicle fixed three times for the instrument panel lights turning on and off.
While driving my 2002 chevy trailblazer, I heard a loud chunk in the transmission and then a whining noise and loss of power. There is no reverse and the transmission slips when going through the gears, it finally engages but takes some foot work.
I bought a 2002 trailblazer lzt on 8/5/06 from carmax. Vehicle had been doing fine until 11/14/06. I was pulling out on the road making a left hand turn and it just slipped into neutral on it's own and left me stranded in the middle of the road with a fed ex truck barreling towards me. I shifted the car into neutral and switched it over to the 4wd and it went into gear. I had the car towed to the carmax where I purchased it from and they found a service bulletin on this vehicle for this same problem although when taken to a transmission shop they can find no evident problems with the car. I have looked up this vehicle on my car stats.com and was horrified to find hundreds of complaints on this vehicle. Gm needs to do something about this problem before people get seriously hurt or killed! I am absolutely terrified to take my (2) children with me anywhere until this problem is fixed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear. The engine revved up to 4,000 RPM's; however, this did not cause the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over and it went back into gear. The transmission slipped again, but the vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. This happened 2 more times. The vehicle was then towed to the dealership. The dealership stated there is a broken gear in the transfer case and the transfer case must be replaced.
I had a problem with the engine slipping on my 2002 chevy trailblazer. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the 4 wheel drive button and replaced it. I am now having another problem with the transmission. When I start it up the brake light and ABS light stays on. When I put it into gear the engine keeps winding up and will not shift. I then have to pull over and turn the vehicle off then start it back up. This problem occurs on a daily basis.
Dont know where to start. Squeaking noise when going over bumps (sounds like it is coming from suspension). Metal grinding noise in brakes, ticking noise from engine, seat belt and airbag lights have come on for no reason, rear latch has come open while driving, tail lights and brake lights burning out freqently, transmission was slipping on take off, no cause found in the several times it has been taken in for this. Now my transmission is out. Just happened yesturday. Don't feel like I can blame the dealership after reading all the complaints. I think the fault lies on the shoulders of gm.
Consumer states that the transmission is slipping while the consumer is driving the vehicle. The transmission will also take a few seconds before going into gear. Contacted dealer. Mr
Service bulletins that may apply
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Power train: axle assembly
- Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion
- Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo G80
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position.
- Risk
- These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
- Remedy
- Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.
Recall number 03V075000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.
- Risk
- If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V334000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began september 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V283000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
11 of 1,149 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
There are 3 recalls and 63 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Wipers 64Headlights 60Transmission failure 56No deployment 55Stalling 53Fuel smell 52Fuel leak 40Check engine light 36Loss of power 29Won't shift 29Seat belt 28Grinding brakes 27Fire or smoke 24Fuel gauge 23Fuel pump 23Airbag light 21Jerking 20Ball joint 19Engine failure 18Won't start 16Whining noise 15Brake failure 12Knocking 12Harsh shifting 12Tire blowout 11ABS 9Door locks 9Power steering loss 8Adaptive cruise 7Overheating 6Steering lock-up 6Sudden acceleration 6Hesitation 5
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