MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Blazer

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 32 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 278 complaints 1993: 511 complaints 1994: 620 complaints 1995: 1224 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2002 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 182 complaints 2020: 208 complaints 2020 2021: 121 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2002: 246 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198840
198938
199032
1991222
1992278
1993511
1994620
19951224
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019182
2020208
2021121
202242
202337
202438
202525
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

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2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FLEX PLATE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLEX PLATE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 11/27/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE, IT TAKES MORE CLICKS TO GET TO DRIVE THEN IT WOULD IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20010604

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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CONSUMER'S MOTHER IN LAW'S VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND BURNED UP. FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A LOT OF FUSE BLOWOUTS.*AK THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030602

The Blazer is showing many codes in the ECM, even though it seems to be running properly. The codes include: p0171, p0174, p0101, p0128, p0155, p0300, p1870, p0128, p0155.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL" VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO ONLY GO RIGHT AND I COULDN'T TURN LEFT AND ENDED UP HITTING THE GUARDRAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST TOTALLED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160307

CONSUMER STATES "LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE TRYING AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR. VEHICLEL FLIPPED 7 TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030702

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020415 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. TH

Campaign 01V364000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080228 — RQ (closed 20080709)

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

R 20080617 — exterior lighting

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH

Campaign 08V231000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V231000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:brake lights:switch, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.