2002 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
- Complaints
- 246
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 246 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
26% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing switch and brake lights.
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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, 2018-03-05
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
13% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
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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, 2002-03-05
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27
Transmission is defective, it takes more clicks to get to drive then it would in any other vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-04
Service brakes
9% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
9% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
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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, 2003-06-02
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, 2023-11-06
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-04-15Exterior lighting01V364000 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…
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.…
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2008-02-28Recall queryClosed 2008-07-09 Hazard light switch failure
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2008-06-17Exterior lighting08V231000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 65 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V364000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08V231000 · Exterior lighting
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.