Consumer received two recalls for the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer for windshield wipers and tail lights. Mechanic fixed the tail lights but did not repair the windshield wipers. *kb the dealer informed the consumer he would receive new blades and that would take care of the problem, however those blades didn't work any better.
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility complaints
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Exterior side mirrors with memory option fail to return to set position when key is inserted in ignition. Mirrors have to be reset almost every time key is inserted in ignition. Dealer re-programmed mirrors. But problem still exists. Dangerous because if you don't notice mirrors have moved and you go to make lane change in emergency mirrors could be out of adjustment causing increased time to change lanes.
The right side mirror on my 2002 trailblazer changes settings whenever the car is put into reverse even when this feature has been locked out. It does not return to the proper setting for driving and I have had two recent close calls by not being able to see cars approaching on my right side. The mirror and controls were checked several times and the mirror replaced once while the car was in warranty. I would be happy if the backup feature would stay locked out but have the control feature work so I could adjust the mirrors and have them stay adjusted. This has been a problem since the car was new but the recent close calls scared me into reporting it.
2002 trailblazer windshield wipers do not turn off. *ts the consumer had to remove the fuse to get the wipers to turn off. The vehicle had been recalled for the wipers and the work had been performed prior to this failure. The mileage at the time was 60000 kilometers. The wiper worked fine prior to the recall repairs. Recall 04v046000. The vehicle now has 04000 kilometers and the wiper circuit board needs to be replaced. *nm ***nar***
Tie rods, multiple transmission module problems, airbag, taillights, stop, turn signal rear problem, electrical/ wiring,radio, HVAC, pressure control,2 batteries, 2 fan clutches, among other problems.
Dt: the contact states there was the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v046000 regarding windshield wiper/washer. The dealer performed only a partial correction to the defective component. The partial repair did not correct the safety defect. The vehicle has not been fully repaired, because the contact would have to cover the cost of the repairs.
Side mirrors exhibit erratic behavior on entry to vehicle. They never return to preset position. This existed from purchase of the new vehicle, a 2002 chevy trailblazer. Delear says it requires two actuators and software update costing $400. The incorrectly positioned mirrors cause a hazzard if not noticed each time car is unlocked, entered and driven.
I took my 2002 chev. Trailblazer into sir walter chev. To have recall #agency04v046000 repaired because my wipers are not working properly. After arriving at the dealer I spoke with woody the service writer. I explained my complaint with the wipers and he told me that there would be a charge of $79.00 per hour to check it out. I explained that this should be under recall. He explained that there would still be the charge to diagnose the problem. I explained that they had already had the vehicle in for this recall. He explained that he could not do anything because "it is closed out" he said he would try to talk to the services to see if they would check it with out charging the $79.00. They took the car back and checked it and found that the wiper module was bad and that they could fix it and the cost to me would be the $100.00 deductible on my extended warranty. I told him that this repair is covered under recall. I called gm costumer service and talked to ? Mellisa elms @ 1 866 932 4368 ext. 39220 after getting my VIN and looking up the recall she agreed that the repair was infact under the recall. After speaking with mrs. Elms she called and spoke with the service manager and explained that the repair was covered under the recall and to go ahead and fix it. She then called me back and told me that they probably would not fix my car and that I should probably carry it to another dealer. I called sir walter to see if I could speek with someone to get this resolved. After about an hour ricky edwards "service manager" for sir walter called me back and told me that my wiper motor is the problem not the module as I was told euler and if I wanted it fixed it would cost me the deductible of $100.00.
2002 chevrolet trailblazer was involved in an accident as a result of the rear tail light being inoperative. *mr the consumer's vehicle was rear ended while he was slowing down in traffic. This SUV had other failures to include the windshield wipers, engine(6 times) , battery (2 times) , dash board, head light and various electrical problems.
Dt: contact bought a 2002 trail blazer in 2004. Contact complained about electrical problems. Brake lights/headlights/ 4-wheel switch , and blower switch went out. On 12-720-04 she started having transmission problems. It started grinding when she put in fourth gear. When she took vehicle to the dealer ,they told her that gears were faulty. When she put vehicle in 4-wheel drive, it broke. She had it repaired, and then the headlights went off because the headlight switch burned out. Then she had a new actuator put on it and a month later, she had to have another actuator put in. On 7-20-05 while driving, the 4-wheel drive switch came on, and was switching between 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. Vehicle stopped, and she put it in 4-wheel drive. Went back to the dealer, who told consumer differential failed. Before she could drive home the transfer case module went out. The name of the dealer where she has been taking the car was gillelands at 3019 division street, st. Cloud, mn 56301.*ak in addition to all the vehicle's problems, the sunroof was broken and the sway bar links were loose.
Have had many of the problems I read on posted complaints: new engine required within nine months-one year of owning new vehicle, inside driver door panel replaced three times, change oil and service engine lights staying on, hood not closing properly, back glass needing replacement, fabric problems in back seat, etc., etc. And this morning it is a $200 problem with the headlight switch. Too many things to even remember or name, but chevy has a pretty thick file on me and my vehicle.
Who do I contact about recalls not being performed on my vehicle?
While driving to lax airport after rounding curve to get off on airport ramp, tranmission failed. Vehicle would not move. Local airport police assisted to get me towed ($45) to police lot. Notified onstar and was towed to closest chevrolet dealer, albertson oldsmobile chevrolet in culver city, california. After three days the dealer had not even looked at the vehicle. I then ha car towed to aamco transmission in orange california where after less than 24 hours I was informed transmission was completely burned up. A pump had failed and the inside of the transmisson assembly was filled with metal shavings. In october of 2003 the transmission had failed and the car had to be towed to gateway chevrolet in la mirada, california. Car was repaired. I have also had many other problems with this vehicle including brake lights, windshield wipers, heating & air conditioning system.
Dt: rear defroster was looked at while still under warranty and consumer was told it was alright, but when consumer used it, it would not work. Now vehicle is out of warranty and consumer was told, by the dealer, consumer would have to pay for it. Manufacturer said to talk to zone man who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and it is consumer's problem.
Noises coming from underneath the SUV ,check engine light constantly came on and one night I was going around 55 MPH my 15 yr old daughter,we heard a loud pop it sound like we had hit something in the road so I stop to see what it was, we saw nothing but the squeaking sound from under the SUV got louder some day later jumped in the car started the car and there was that loud sound again only this time the SUV would not move in reverse I could hear some spinning like noise so I took it to a shop and I was told that the transmission was striped out in reverse, and that some shaft had broken or something, the mechanic also told me that he had several people come in with the same problem the same model trailblazer 2002 what hurt me so bad is this was my first brand new car, I only had it for two years, and if I every buy another car it want be from gm, I also had problems with my tailgate lamps ,windshield wipers,steering column.
Side view mirrors do not retain memory position. Every time you unlock the vehicle with the remote unlock feature the mirrors wander to a faulty location. This has almost caused crashes because of visibility issues.
While driving any speed the rear windshield wipers would turn on. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The front windsheild wipers on my 2002 chevrolet trail blazer lt, have a problem. When they are set for slow speed, they skip (jerk) at the same spot during the wipe. When set for normal operation, they do not skip. I've cleaned the windsheild, and replaced the wiper blades, but the problem still exists. I believe this is a problem with the wipper motor. This happens whenever I have to turn on the wipers when it's raining. It started over a year ago, but the most recent incident date was 11/30/04. Have there been any other complaints with this problem?
Automatic (programmable) side view (exterior) mirrors do not maintain their settings. They must be changed each time the vehicle is started and sometimes move while the vehicle is moving. Dealer first stated they couldn't duplicate the problem. I told them that was impossible and took the service tech out to experience the problem. He climbed out of the vehicle and said "gosh, I don't know." I have complained about the problem to this dealer several times throughout my warranty. The mirror on the other side was replaced because the nut was stripped inside the mirror. Now that my car is at 34,000 and they tell me I've owned it for 3 years effective october that my warranty is no longer any good. I would think a previous problem would have overridden this.
2002 trailblazer acted like transmission going out, took to dealer they upgraded computer. Front right low beam wired burned and melted, took to dealer they wanted to charge 250.00 plus labor for light assembly when all it needed was a piggy plug, bought plug at napa and fixed myself. Never have had two back lights working at same time... Cant take to dealer to get the recall work because it seems that these vehicles are using a "weak" oil pump and my trailblazer has been in shop for last month or more waiting to be fixed. The weak oil pump caused damage to rod bearings, main bearings, and crankshaft. Gm says out of warranty and my customer service specialist said "I'm sorry" about 10 times but she was still closing my folder and marking dissatisfied. She can't help me because I'm out of warranty. I hate this vehicle. I have found quite a few recalls but can't do most because its in the shop. I never got any recall notices.
The side view mirrors inadvertently moved once they had been set. Please provide more information.
Vehicle type: 2002 chevy trailblazer. Brake lights, tail lights, and turn signals at the rear of the vehicle fail without warning. Light bulbs burn out in hours or days, rather than weeks or months. No signs of moisture in the tail light assemblies that would shorten bulb-life. The total light failure has happened 6 times in the past 3 months. No accidents, but several near misses. Have spent more than $150 in new bulbs for tail lights and brake lights over this time frame. Old bulbs do not always appear to have burned or broken elements, but have replaced them anyway for safety sake. Windshield wipers don't work when turned on, or come on when switch is in the off position. Dash lights all light up for no reason. Heater/air conditioner blower won't work, and power windows won't work when dash lights are lit. Took this problem to the dealer for repair. Said they couldn't find anything, but reset the computer just in case it was malfunctioning. This happened again on the way home from the dealer. Called them back the next morning, they said there wasn't anything else they knew to look at. This happens about once every other week and is intermittent. This part of the problem does not occur at the same time the brake and tail lights fail. Problems have been on-going since I purchased this vehicle in february 2004.
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.
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.
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers failed. Recall,04v046000 wa sissue don this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN.
Purchased feb 1, 2002. Since then have had nothing but problems. Had into 4 different dearlerships fixing many problems but after each visit another problem occurs. From tail lights burning out, windhshield wiper motor failures, instrument cluster replaced, heater control panel replaced once, memory mirror modules replaced 2 times, heated seat switches replaced 2 times, rear window defogger/replaced entire rear window 1 time, battery replaced 1 time ( said battery was at fault for current problems) battery was fine and charged me $ 150 for new battery that was not the correct battery replacement, exhaust gasket became loose/loud and had to be replaced, the fuel pump replaced because it just cut off as I was on the expressway going approx 65 miles an hour, I had to get to the side of the road quickly- had to be towed to dealership. Problem fixed, however after I picked it up then the current problem began. I could go on and on with the problems that I have had. Present problem is that whenever I turn on the heat it dies out with no warning---just stops and stalls. Dealership says they fixd it but upon pick up the problem still exists. Gone to pick it up 2 times, but when I start it and put on heat, it dies all over again even after dealership claims they fixed it. I live in chicago and it has been a cold winter. Almost caused a crash on another expressway on way home from having the airbag sensor and a complete brake job done and all fluids changed. This vehicle is not worth $ 37,000 and I feel it is time that gm accept some responsibility for this lemon of a vehicle. It is my only vehicle and I am still paying dearly for it but lately cannot even use it as it remains in one dealership after another at my expense. I will not purchase another vehicle from gm. I need help and answers as I am not getting anywhere even with this vehicle still under warranty.
While driving in a snow storm windshield wipers quit working. When this occurred it reduced the driver's visibility. Recall 03v15900 was issued for windshield wiper motor, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Brake and tail light on 2002 chevy trailblazer ext have failed on four occasions since leasing this new car on 5/24/02. Service people have been great in fixing the problems. This first incident on 11/6/2002 involved only one tail and brake light but the fourth incident on 11/21/2003 involved both tail and brake light. The failure comes without warning and only is noticed when a good citizen driver informs me. The latest incident was noticed when a driver almost rear ended me because both lights were out. Fortunately, the top (dole) light worked. The dates of the repairs are: 11/6/02, 8/7/03; 12/23/03; 11/21/03. In a related problem the windshield wipers and/or washers have faied on three occasions: 7/2/02; 11/6/02 and 12/23/02.
Windshield wipers stopped functioning while driving in rain. Vehicle has 39,000 miles on it. Dealer had to replace wiper control module (not covered by warranty since mileage exceeds 36,000 miles).
Problems with vehicle's door locks and window equipment.*mr (nar)
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