MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Blazer

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-09-02

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: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1225 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: 185 complaints 2020: 213 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2002: 246 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951225
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020213
2021128
202248
202342
202443
202528
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26%

26% of complaints: exterior lighting — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY OR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENTS WERE MADE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180305

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH INJURY
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ON THIS OCCASION WE HAD A HEAVY SNOW THAT DAY AND AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD I SWITCHED TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. AS I TURNED THE CORNER, THINKING I WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE MY CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHEN IT HIT ICE AND I HIT BOULDERS AND LANDED ON A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020305

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

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY

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 (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (23 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

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WORST YEARS

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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, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.