2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370

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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:04.805Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006
2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006
2002: 6 complaints 2002 6 2003: 14 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 237 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2006

2002: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20026
200314
200415
2005237
200616

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

2 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Electrical system

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was slowing down as I was entering an intersection and there was traffic in front of me. I suddenly lost all power steering and power brakes and struck the car in front of me. None of the occupants of either vehicle was hurt, per police report.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-04

Also filed under Steering and service brakes

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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I have a 2002 Trailblazer, the transmission just went out on it. I only have 75,000 mile and after doing some research have found out that I'm not the only one that has had this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2007-03-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-07-10 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
  2. I
    2007-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-06-12 Fuel tank leak
  3. I
    2007-07-10Engineering analysisClosed 2008-08-28 Fuel pump module leaks gasoline

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.