Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
04V527000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/2000 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)87147311/22/2004ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/01/200411/03/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. if this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.
Consequence SummaryAn inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. the recall began on november 22, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 04087. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
06E025000POLI-AUTO, INC. E (Equipment)145005/02/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/21/200603/21/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPoli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
0408711/16/200410011954Tail lamps/stop lamps product field action announcement. *tt administrative message. *tt02/08/2005
04017A08/01/200410009630Tail lamps/stop lamps. special policy service bulletin. *tt10/13/2004
18100110/18/2001628013Information regarding headlight or instrument panel dimming or flicker condition. *tt03/01/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
00651B11/18/200310004201Rear brake light bulb out. *tt11/21/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
368010016544Automatic headlamp defeat inoperative after bcm replacement. *tt09/20/2005
05084200103/01/200510015012Diagnostic information on headlamps flicker or momentarily dim while driving. *tt05/13/2005
3317A3317B10013495Headlamps flicker or dim while driving. *tt04/20/2005
304401/01/200410009649Location of the headlamp driver module (hdm). *tt10/14/2004
03084201009/01/200310004328Daytime running lamp feature cannot be disabled after body control module (bcm)replacement. *tt12/02/2003
03130303/13/200310001913Unable to disable the daytime running lamp feature when following the procedure in the owner's manual. *tt *jb07/25/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
03084200405/01/200310002391Headlamp low beam bulb socket now available for service use. *tt08/27/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
333510017179Supplement to campaign 04087 / screws break in the tail lamp housing. *sc10/26/2005
0408711/01/200410014003Tail lamp that may become inoperative prematurely. *eh04/27/2005
04017A09/29/200410010181Tail lamp/stop lamp(s) may become inoperative. gm administrative message. *nm11/04/2004
1101200211/01/200210009580Servicing the rear tail lamp bulb or socket assembly. *tt10/07/2004
0401708/05/20040401710007440Special policy adjustment - tail lamp/stop lamp inoperative. answers to assist in responding to customer inquiries. *mj this is the first phase which was released june 3, 2004. *tt this is the second phase - phase ii. *tt phase ii06/22/2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
09220309/22/200310005045Tail lamp circuit board part number information. gm voicemail log. *tt01/28/2004
030842006A06/01/2004030842006B10004774Tail lamp circuit board now available for service use. *tt01/07/2004
03084200606/01/200310002867Tail lamp circuit board now available for service use. *tt09/29/2003

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
EA04021GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/03/200411/04/2004BRAKE LAMP FAILURE04V527000
 Gm states that some brake/tail lamp bulbs can prematurely become inoperative due to malfunctioning brake/tail lamp sockets.on march 2, 2004, gm initiated a 6-year/72,000 mile special policy for 989,487 subject vehicles to inspect and replace the rear brake/tail lamp bulb socket assemblies.on april 4, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe04-032) based on consumer complaints alleging brake lights not operating when the brake pedal is depressed.on august 3, 2004 odi upgraded pe04-032 to an engineering analysis (ea04-021).by letter dated october 27, 2004 gm notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa # 04v527) covering subject vehicles that were not already repaired under gm's special policy.my 2004 subject vehicles built after august 8, 2003 contain improved brake lamp assemblies and are not included in the recall.gm dealers will install the improved brake lamp assembly on subject vehicles built on august 8, 2003 and earlier.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
PE04032GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/06/200408/03/2004BRAKE LAMP FAILURE
 The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation on model year (my) 2002-04 chevrolet trailblazer vehicles.gm reports that other vehicles sharing this platform and brake lamp design are the my 2002-2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext; gmc envoy, xl, xuv; oldsmobile bravada and 2004 buick rainier.complaints allege that the rear brake lamp does not operate when the brake pedal is depressed.there is no indication to the driver from inside the vehicle that one or more brake lamps bulbs are not functioning.gm found that heat from the bulb could deform the lamp socket, produce electrical arcing and an inoperative bulb.to correct the condition, gm changed the bulb to a bulb that transmits less heat to the socket and changed the socket to a thermoplastic polymer to improve thermal stability.these changes were implemented into production vehicles on october 1, 2003.gm implemented a special policy by notifying consumers that if they should experience a brake lamp failure to go to their gm dealership to have the circuit board containing the brake lamp replaced along with new bulbs.this policy is good for the first 6 years or 72,000 miles of the life of the vehicle.odi will upgrade this investigation to ea 04-021 and include the above mentioned vehicles.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11/10/20101000831
 The dash lights and gauges all go out intermittently . *tr
11/10/2010100083
 The dash lights and gauges all go out intermitentely .
08/02/2010
 Left front headlight goes out periodically. replace light and within at least a week it goes out again. have seen several trailblazers with left left head light out.
11/01/2010115000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the brake light overheated and caused the bulb socket to melt. the contact replaced the bake light socket assembly himself but the failure was not corrected and the brake light failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
11/01/2010115000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the brake light failed due to overheating that caused the bulb socket to melt. the contact replaced the bake light socket assembly himself, but the failure was not corrected the brake light failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted, and they advised to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. li
02/02/201030000
 The rear right and left brake lights and rear turn signal lights have burned out repeated. i purchased the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer in december 2001. the problem first started to occur when the brake lights failed at 30,000 miles in 2003. i had to replace the circuit boards the lights plug into at my own cost to fix the problem. there was a recall to replace the circuit boards in 2004, nhtsa #04v527000, which i had performed on the vehicle. subsequently the circuit boards burned out again a few years later. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they said they wouldn't replace the circuit boards at their expense. i then purchased and installed the circuit boards myself. in 2010 the circuit boards burned out again. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they investigated and said they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle other than the circuit board. they charged me $191.50 to investigate the problem and change out the circuit boards again. this is a safety issue because the rear brake lights and rear turn signal lights not working increases the risk of a crash. i received a ticket/warning on 2-2-11 for the brake lights not working but expect the brake lights will become inoperative again soon as this is the 5th set of circuit boards that have been placed in the vehicle and they keep burning out, and chevrolet/general motors hasn't supplied a satisfactory correction to solve the problem. current mileage is 159,000 and the problem started at 30,000.
01/01/200999000
 Front end problems , 4 wheel low comes on at anytime . problem after problems with this 2002 chevy trail blazer ..
12/17/2010160878
 My headlights started to flicker one seasonably winter day. i had the heater motor replaced 2 months prior to this incident and back wiper motor just a month before this.then the heater motor cut out, and did so numerous times as i traveled on a 20 degree day. it seemed to run fine after that for the most part that day. i later got into it and again headlights flickered and heater motor cut out. especially when i would accelerate or turn to the right. i replaced the battery, alternator and had ground wires cleaned only to have it recur a week later. i do most of my driving at night and when the lights went out and came back on i had had enough. this had become quite costly and my mechanic was at a loss as to what to do next. i took it to a chevy dealer and traded it in on another vehicle, as i can no longer afford to keep spending money on a mystery issue.
11/12/200277784
 Tl- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trail blazer. the contact stated the right head light is now pointed up in the air at a higher angle then it used to be. the dealer looked at the vehicle and stated there was no adjustment for the headlight. the contact stated the left headlight is point straight ahead and feels the right headlight should be pointed in the same direction. when the vehicle was placed in front of a wall to inspect the angle of the head lights, the right light hit the wall about 8 inches higher than the left. the failure mileage and current mileages was 77784.rl
08/21/2009120000
 I was leaving a football game on a friday night, driving down the road my headlights just shut off. i turned on my high beams left them on for a few minutes (5-10) then turned them off, the headlights came back on. i had a mechanic to look at it, they could not determine what was causing the problem. there is no certain time that this occurs, i am just driving down the road and the headlights will just go completely out. i almost had an accident one night. i was out of town leaving a football game getting on the intersate, i almost hit the medium because i could not see. this occur approximately 2-3 time in a month.
08/19/20091730851
 Details: i have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. when i press on the accelerator the vehicle will lose power for a moment and regain power in heavy traffic. also, the service engine light will come on. i took this vehicle to a service center and they told me the repairs that it supposedly needed . everything from the fuel pump to every sensor that you can think of . now it seems to be something with the electrical system. i have already replaced the whole steering collum and everything that they suggested . but the problem with the vehicle did not change. this vehicle has been doing this for 8 months with . i believe that there is a electrical issue somewhere in my vehicle. somebody help! *tr
01/11/20061
 I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer. my inside lights have stopped working and i assumed that is was due to a blown fuse. i took it to the chevy dealer ship and they stated that i may have a wiring problem. the wire the connects to my headlight burns out easily and my bulbs for my taillight has to be replaced often. can you please assist. i have to replace the head light wiring several time and have to replace the tail light bulbs. the problem started several years ago. the last time that i had to replace a part was december of 2009. *tr
10/07/2009800001
 Low beam headlamp sockets have had to be replaced at least 4 times on 1 side and at least 1 time on other side due to melting. parts store has the socket highlighted in their parts catalog because they get so many requests for this part. same problem: melted sockets. *tr
03/06/2009800001
 I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer and i have had my headlights checked because not always but once in a while they just completely turn off sometimes at night time while driving. i took it in to a repair shop and nothing was found wrong with it but the problem continues i have to have headlights and brake lights changed like every month or so my truck one day didn't turn on couldn't figure out what was wrong with it sat in my garage for about 3 days and everyday i would try to turn it on but nothing after the 3rd day went and tried again it came on without a problem and it's been okay just the problem with my headlights still going off at night once in a while. i know 2 other people who have 2002 chevy trailblazers and have had kind of the same problems. i believe that their is an electrical problem with the 2002 chevy trailblazers. *tr
02/20/20091075501
 The passenger-side low beam headlight socket caught fire and melted. this same socket and bulb were replaced due to melted contacts only 4 months ago. i was aware of the current situation as there was a strong burnt odor inside the vehicle. the fuse for the headlight did not blow in either situation. *tr
10/26/20081
 My headlight on the drivers side of the vehicle is out. i can not just replace the bulb because my wires that connect the headlight assembly to the wiring system is burnt where it looks like it has tried to catch fire. now my whole lighting system is flashing and when you drive down the road the headlights flash and dim down. *tr
09/30/200890000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. in december of 2007, the headlights stopped working. the contact discovered burnt plastic and he replaced the socket and the bulbs. on september 30, 2008, the failure recurred. the dealer diagnosed the failure as electrical; however, they could not locate the failure code. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 106,000.
01/01/2006700001
 I have had to replace both drivers side and passenger side brake lights numerous times only to have them burn out within 4-6 months of installing new ones. this cannot be normal. *tr
07/13/200889000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance, in which the passenger side headlamp was replaced. two weeks after the repair, the passenger side headlamp failed. she took the vehicle back to the repair shop and they inspected the headlight and concluded that the wiring melted. the contact then called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 06e025000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and was informed that her vin was excluded from the vin range. she would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 89,000.
10/04/200755000107/22/2002
 Transmission has failed at 55,000 miles, not driving car but was about to run errands. have had to replace power steering block, alternator, starter, tail lights, instrument panel, radio and electric on a car that is just over 5 years old. the instrument panel, power steering block and transmission are all not under warranty. *jb
12/01/200310
 Numerous problems. car stall 3x , battery went out, windshield wiper worn and tail light out, considered not safe. *bf the vehicle was hit in the rear. the dash system went out and the vehicle idled rough. *sc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
7
 Brake lights malfunctioned repeatedly/turn signal lights failed three times/headlights, and parking lights also malfunctioned. vehicle had been in repair shop for these issues at least seven times. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
08/01/200665000100012/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the headlights dimmed. the dealer stated that the dimmer switch failed. as october 3, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact stated that the brake lights also failed to illuminate. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: brake lights (nhtsa campaign id number 04v527000), however, the dealer refused to perform the repair. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
08/21/2007111/10/2005
 Both brake lights constantly fail. im tired of going back to the dealer, having them tell me they've corrected the problem and a few days later my brake lights are out again. it is truly a pain to travel with infants knowing that the back brake lights are out. we've attempted everything possible and the problem still persists. there appears to be no long term or permanent fix. *tr
03/19/200755000409/10/2006
 Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when the brake pedal was depressed, the exterior brake lights would not illuminate. the hazard lights would not illuminate when he turns on the switch. he felt that the vehicle should be a part of recall # 01v364000. the manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle is not part of the recall. the vehicle's current mileage was 55,000 miles.
08/01/20051
 Who do i contact about recalls not being performed on my vehicle? *nm
06/16/200555700202/10/2002
 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.
05/01/2005101/01/2002
 Dealer refused to complete repairs for stoplight assembly recall on the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer.*mr consumer received numerous safety recall notices regarding air bags, defective stop light assemblies, etc. serviceman performed the seat belt tests, informed that both of the tail light assemblies required replacement under the recall notice at no charge to consumer. no delivery date was available for parts. *bf
04/03/2005304/02/2002
 Stop lights keep going out. *ak
12/15/2004111/01/2001
 Nhtsa recall campaign 04v527000 concerning brake lamp failure. no parts were available.*ak......*ak
09/20/2004125000510/18/2003
 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.*ak
11/08/20044
 The brake light would go off on its own. the light bulbs needed replacement. mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak
10/17/2004603/01/2002
 I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer on which i has replaced the right brake light 6 times, and left brake light 3 times in 44,000 miles. i have a relative who also owns the same make/model and is about even with that count. chevy has offered to extend the warranty and replace these lights and sockets for free but this does not fix the problem as i have had 3 light failures since my socket was last replaced as has my relative. it is apparent that chevy is not willing to fix this problem, only patch it up. with tail lights, you only discover it is out if a cop hands you a ticket, or someone else is kind enough to tell you when you stop. given the frequency with which this occurs, it is very likely that you would end up driving around with no brake lights at all and not realize it.
08/17/200436600106/10/2002
 Left brale light failure due to socket not holding bulb tight dealer would not fix because about 600 miles over warranty. *ak
06/01/200469000406/14/2002
 During four consecutive oil changes, it was noted that a brake light was out. *nm
08/17/2004530001
 Consumer stated brake lights failed. *ak
07/29/2004410000806/04/2002
 Brake light failure, left rear (drivers side)brake light bulb burns out on a regular basis. i have noticed this same condition on many other trailblazers. many trailblazers that i see on the road, i notice their same brake light out and the driver is unaware! i need to replace this bulb every few months.*ak
07/28/200424000501/08/2002
 My 2002 trail blazer brake lights go out all the time. i changed the bulbs several times, but the problem seems to be the board that holds the light bulbs. the bulbs fit lose in the board, and it does not make a great connection.
09/10/2003506/10/2002
 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. *ak
05/13/20041
 Left brake light does not work, even after replacing the bulb with a new bulb.*ak
01/01/19011
 2002 chevrolet trailblazer automobile dispute settlement program.*mr *cb
07/17/200446000206/27/2004
 Both rear brake lamps not working when pedal is pressed. both bulbs and all fuses seem to be fine. *jb
08/01/20015000105/20/2001
 The brake light socket on my 2002 chev trailblazer lt is not secure so the brake light does not work consistantly. actually it does not work at all. i have replaced the bulb numerous times and it has worked temporarily but now it does not work at all. the dealer for the manufacturer has even told me they have a defective product but due to the mileage on my car will not replace the defect. this problem was occurring long before i reached the mileage but i did not know it was a defect. mileage does not affect the wear and tear on this item. *ak
09/20/200337000209/20/2003
 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. *jb
04/24/2004300001505/27/2002
 Brake lights went to working occasionally to not working at all now.*ak
05/02/2004105/15/2002
 2002 trailblazer - rear brake lights burning out - had left side replaced under warrenty by gm dealership (circuit board where lights plug in burnt out) back in feb. 2004 -- dropping truck off again at dealership for same problem with the the right side brake lights -- went through 12 bulbs since jan. 2004 - got stopped by police for brake lights out. also experiencing problem with front end making noise when going over bumps and passager side seat belt locks up for no reason - dealership ordered new one back in feb. 2004 and still waiting for it - see what happens tomorrow when i bring it back to dealership for these above problems. *ak
02/28/200450000211/21/2002
 Trailblazer service engine light on, engine reving, seems to be fan clutch stuck in high speed, causes poor acceleration, poor gas mileage, and costs over 500 dollars to repair. dealer in small town states they have replaced several in the same year model truck. due to the high cost of this repair, i am forced to drive my vehicle until i can come up with the money to repair it. hopefully it will not damage any other parts in the mean time. there seem to be several complaints that deal with this same thing. also, the rear brake lights keep going out .
04/02/200448000305/01/2001
 The driver-side brake light bulb repeatedly burns out (3 times in as many weeks). appears that the bulb doesn't make a snug fit in the socket. i found a tsb from gm regarding this. the dealership refused to correct the problem under warranty (48k miles). i purchased the replacement parts listed in the tsb, replacing the board, which resulted in a snug fit between bulb and socket. no issues since. this is probably related to defect investigation pe04032. this is on a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt with 2wd and i6 engine.
03/15/200424000108/15/2004
 Found both main brake lights inoperable at the same time. both bulbs needed replacement after just 2 years. bulbs also loose in sockets leading to intermittent operation and probable shortened bulb life. also noteworthy: 9 out of 10 suv/pickup trucks that i see with inoperable tail/driving lights are recent model gm products.
12/08/200211/09/2003
 Repeated brake light failures, both left and right sides, dealer has replaced both lamp modules, problem continues. bulbs work loose dur to road vibration and lose contact with clamp devices
12/14/2003532002
 Brake light failure....repeated burnt out bulbs on drivers side brake lamp switch control module for 4x4 replaced under warranty at 34,000 miles. module has acted quirky since replacement. i have experienced temporary failure which corrected itself by next day. possible loose wire??? *jb
03/12/20031006/20/2003
 I have a problem with brake lights on my trailblazer. they have gone out numerous times and i am sick and tired of people telling me that my brake lights are out. there seems to be a problem with this and i feel that something needs to be investigated on this. my wife also, had a 2002 chevy trailblazer in which she had the circuit board replaced because of these problems.*ak
03/19/2004112/21/2001
 Brake lights on chevrolet trailblazers are continuously going out. every single trailblazer i see on the road that is not brand new has either one brake light missing or both. went to dealership to question if there was a recall on this incident and said no, but has to replace circuit boards on models of trailblazers. this is not fair if the vehicle is no longer brand new and without a warranty. this defect should not be at the cost of the owner for a defect of this caliber. this is dangerous to other drivers if they are not able to see the vehicle braking in front of them. *la
03/18/200253000
 The brake light in my truck failed. i have had chevy replace the circuit board but the problem still exists. the vehicle goes through light bulbs about once a month. the problem is in the contact between the bulb and the circuit board. it burns out the metal wire used in the contact. the filament never burns out.*ak
09/04/200311654310/08/2001
 Brake lights defective. i have had the brake lights replaced 3 times on my 2002 trailblazer. my family owns several trailblazers (2002 and 2003 model years) and every one of them has had at least one defective brake light, some vehilces with multiple failures. can be either left or right brake light that fails. i have also noticed many other trailblazers with defective brake lights on the road.*ak
02/13/200452000103/13/2002
 Ongoing brake light failure on '02 chev trailblazer. in the last year or more, i replaced the driver-side brake light bulb four times and once for the back-up bulb. most times the bulb looks fine but i replace anyway. sometimes the brake light works intermittently. according to chev parts dealer, the sockets on the circuit board gets corroded and causes a short, so i replaced the circuit board (out of pocket costs) on 2/14/04 but the brake light still doesn't light up. i loved driving the vehicle but this could be a deal- killer for gm in the future. they had better recall and fix this issue, or there will be several others like me who will go to another manufacturer.*ak
02/10/200450004
 Our 2002 chevrolet trailblazer has problems with its lights. we have had multiple problems with headlights and brake lights. we know others with the same problems and see many on the roads with brake lights out.*ak
02/07/20046000108/23/2002
 Vehicle brake lights keep on failing, bulbs burn out very often. *ak
01/27/20041400006/01/2002
 Brake lights have gone out 5 times in as many months. vehicle idols extremely high, shifts hard into second gear and bad vibration when braking.
01/25/200050002
 Rear brake lights and signal lights are constantly not working. vehicle has been to the dealer once to get the entire system replaced. within a month the lights were not working again. *ak
11/25/2003412/01/2002
 The brake lights in my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer have gone out 4 times in 9 months. each time the dealer has replaced the circuit board and bulb. i consider this a serious safety defect with my trailblazer. no one seems to know why this problem keeps happening, and i am worried about future problems. *la
11/21/20036553405/24/2003
 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. *la
11/10/2003206/26/2002
 This is the second time that my brake lights have failed. luckily someone behind me has been nice enough to let me know before i am rear ended. i have two small children and hope that gm fixes this problem before someone is seriously hurt. the socket has been replaced once and appears to be the problem again. if you pull the bulb slightly out of the socket the brake lights will work, the only problem is that the first bump or two you go over shorts the lights out again. i only hope i continue to have nice people, who are paying attention, behind me when i am traveling, otherwise i may be writing back to report serious damage. let's get this fixed-it is obviously a problem-just read the complaint list. *ak
11/06/2003311/01/2001
 Brake lights keep burning out...3 times so far.. also i see the same situation on may other trail blazers on the road.*ak
10/22/20034
 I own a 2002 chevy trailblazer with approximately 40,000 miles. i have had to replace the brake lights 3 times. they are out again. both of them. a lady stopped me this morning to tell me. that explains why someone almost rear-ended me last evening. *la
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 Brake lights malfunctioned repeatedly/turn signal lights failed three times/headlights, and parking lights also malfunctioned. vehicle had been in repair shop for these issues at least seven times. *ak
08/03/2002503/18/2002
 Brake lights have been not been working on several occasions since buying 2002 chevy trailblazer in 2002. *la
10/03/2003112/07/2001
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09/15/20031
 Brake light failed intermittently. dealer stated computer board failed. *ak
09/19/20033
 My wife has a 2-year old chevy trail blazer. the right brake light has burned out twice and the left brake light has burned out once. i've noticed many trail blazers on the road with burned out brake lights. is this a quality issue or a design issue? is gm aware of this problem? are they doing anything about it? thank you. *jb
01/02/2003230002512/28/2002
 2002 trailblazer ls. left brake light continues to fail. each time i pull the bulb out, it is ok, so i put it back in and it works for a day or two. i have now noticed that it seems to work longer if you pull the bulb out slightly instead of seating it fully into the socket. this is a very common problem in this vehicle, according to my son, an ase certified mr. goodwrench technician, employed for years by gmc and chevrolet dealerships. brake lights going out are going to eventually cause a fatal accident, and i don't think chevrolet wants that! make them accountable!!! *jb
09/04/200336439103/09/2002
 I have had every recall there is and then some that should have been on the recall list. brake lights is a big issue, they are not on the recall and they should be! they are not sealed properly so the circuit boards are exposed to the elements and then they go out constantly! if you are out of warranty, you pay!!*ak
06/24/2003108/01/2002
 The rear right brake light was inoperative. *ak. also the seat belt buckle was loose, the brakes squeaked and the front stabilizer was replaced because a noise was heard when the consumer made slow turns. *jb
08/01/200335500202/28/2002
 I own a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls. i currently have 37,000 miles and therefore am out of my initial warranty period. the problem i am having is with my brake lights. i have taken my vehicle to the dealer twice to have my brake light circuit board replaced because water keeps getting into the area causing shorts in the board. water comes off the rear tires and directly underneath the tail light casing and makes contact with the circuit board because there is no protection for the board. now that my vehicle is out of warranty i am forced to continue replacing this item every time it occurs. this can cause serious problems because the brake lights are very important in traffic. also, individuals can be ticketed for this problem.*ak
12/06/2002180001204/01/2002
 The brake lights have failed, on both sides, on numerous occasions. the dealer replaced the assembly into which the bulbs plugs into, on both sides. the problem continues. either the bulbs burn out, or they become loose. this results in loss of that brake light.
10/10/2002107/21/2002
 Ever since i bought my 2002 trailblazer i have had nothing but problems. i have a stack of paperwork of everytime i brought this into the dealership to fix and have had about 5 rental cars due to this. now after searching this site i find there have been alot of recalls on these and i havent been informed about any of them besides the one for security. please help me. im a single mom with 2 children that ride in this truck. *ak windshield wiper module replaced under warranty at 48,594 miles. *kmb
03/01/2003102/25/2002
 The brake lights have burned out in the last 3 mos. 3 different times. the passenger side brake light seems to go out every month. i was complaining about the passenger seat belt locking up but thought i was just doing it wrong. after reading other complaints i noticed that it is a common occurrence. i have had the trail blazer in the shop for the noise under the front when you hit a bump. they can't seem to find the cause of the noise. the back gate would pop open just driving down the road. dealer adjusted the latching hook. has not done it since. now after doing some research i have found that there are 8 recalls on this vehicle and i have just received 2 notices. this is a bit unnerving. *jb
06/01/200302/02/2002
 The brake lights on my 2002 chevy trailblazer recently stopped working. the dealer replaced/repaired them at no cost. discovered through an internet user group this problem has occurred in many trailblazers. would like to log my complaint mileage = 30k in-service - feb-2002.*jb
06/10/2003501/28/2002
 I bought a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt new about 10 months ago the truck has been in for service many times for different things as for seatbelt looking up and wont release,brake lights failing,derectionals that blowout every few days,radio/cd player wasnt working,leakage of water everytime it rained etc etc.. anyways i just took it back on 6-9-03 for seatbelt to be done again and for the derectional that failed again and also to have truck inspected i picked it up later that day and found that the inspection sticker had a wrong vin # on it and that other work was done i left there knowing they said they dont know why the light in derectional keeps failing but they did change the bulbs { this is everytime i bring it this is all they do to fix it} on 6-10-03 the derectional wasnt working again my husband changed the light bulb this time due to the fact it takes me almost 40 mins to get to dealership .....i will be going to the dealership to ask for a copy of the history on truck and will be getting a lawyer involved and also contact the dealers commintion and channel 12 on this matter .....i payed almost 30,000 for a truck that is not worth it and i am a very unhappy costumer ..*ak
02/03/200326000104/29/2002
 Left rear brake light shorted out requiring replacement of circuit board. service manager indicated this was occuring frequently. ak
06/10/200329000104/04/2002
 Left brake light shorted out at 29,000 miles. service manager at dealership had indicated that this was very common in 2002 trailblazer. if i didn't have someone behind me nice enough to tell me, it could have been a problem. dealer indicated some type of circuit board needed to be replaced. *ak
05/01/200317000205/25/2002
 Left rear brake light and the right rear brake light have gone out 2 times in less than 1 year requiring the bulb to be changed. *jb
04/01/20023000503/27/2002
 Have had numerous promblems:front passenger seat belt tightens on passenger will not release until taken off.brake lights have been worked on 5 times since suv was purchased in 2002.have seen numerous trailblazers on the road with the same promblem. i believe there is a promblem !!!!
04/20/20037900209/03/2002
 Both left and right brake lights failed to operate. vehicle was bought new 7.5 months ago and has about 8000 miles. found the fuses good and the light bulb filaments good. while checking the light bulbs, i discovered that moving them slightly in the out direction, the lights would come on. upon examination, it appears the metal connection tabs within light socket and/or the bulb wire- type connections may have been damaged by heat. there is some discoloration on both. although the bulbs are not burned out, they will not work when fully seated into the socket - there is no electrical connection. they do work when pulled slightly out. i installed new bulbs which do work when fully seated. i now wonder how long it will be before this problem occurs again. i believe there may a design defect with either the socket or the bulb, where heat buildup in the connection was not taken into account. *jb
12/23/200107/01/2000
 Failure occurred in traffic in st. louis, mo. a large truck following behind had to brake abruptly to avoid rear ending my vehicle. the other driver was kind enough to tell me that my brake lights were not working. i took the vehicle to the dealership and had them repaired. the service man told me that they have had to replace several of the switches in the steering column. i believe the company has a defective part if the service people are noticint a trend. i contacted cheverolet and the started a file.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
03/01/200754823204/20/2006
 A couple months ago my right rear brake light went out. and i replaced it. then last week my truck did not start. and i realized i had a dead battery, but nothing had been left on. i then discovered my left rear brake light had burned out . no sooner before i could replace it my right rear , the center rear and the left rear all stay on like the brake is applied . this is very unsafe to operate and am concerned on how i am going to get this repaired let alone get it to a automotive shop. *jb
06/24/200644030105/21/2001
 I experienced total brake light failure with no warning or indication on a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 44,000 miles (which i take very good care of)! i was sitting at a stop light and the nice driver behind me informed me that my car has no brake lights. he said that happens a lot with these cars, the brake light switch blows. i wish i had more time to talk to him, bill estes chevrolet in indianapolis charged me 200 dollars to diagnose the problem and put electrical tape around it. i nearly got rear ended driving to the dealer with my hazard lights on! at the dealer, the mechanic explained to me that when i applied the brake, the brake lamp switch harness was pinched between the bracket and something else. the documentation from the dealer reads like this: diag as shorted brake lamp switch harness aproximately 3 from brake lampswitch. repair harness and reroute away from braket. the only parts described were 'shop supplies' (electrical tape?). the customer service rep explained to me that they don't design these cars; indicating, that he thought it was a design issue. while i'm disappointed that we had to spend 189.54 to get the thing fixed, i am thankful that no one was hurt - i transport my 3 year old twins in this car. i am very disappointed in this issue and concerned for the safety for other drivers. i decided to check out the nhtsa website after i read on an internet chat room that there was consideration to ordering gm to recall the cars for this issue. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
03/19/200755000409/10/2006
 Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. when the brake pedal was depressed, the exterior brake lights would not illuminate. the hazard lights would not illuminate when he turns on the switch. he felt that the vehicle should be a part of recall # 01v364000. the manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle is not part of the recall. the vehicle's current mileage was 55,000 miles.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
07/20/2005
 Have replaced the head light in the trailblazer 3 times due to the connector for the lamp melting then burning out the headlights. *tr
08/31/20081125621
 Headlight plug melted 3 separate times causing the headlight to become non-functional. *tr
04/26/2008118000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cheverolet trailblazer. while driving aproximately 70 mph, the headlights failed without warning. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer stated that they were receiving similar failure compalints on the same model of vehicle. he is taking the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 118,000.
01/10/200859500506/17/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 55 mph, the headlights shut off without warning. an independent mechanic confirmed that there was a recall on the electrical system. the mechanic replaced the multifunction switch and the lights began operating normally. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 60,210 and failure mileage was 59,500. the recall number for this vehicle and defect is as follows: 06e025000. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr
08/01/200665000100012/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while driving 40 mph, the headlights dimmed. the dealer stated that the dimmer switch failed. as october 3, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact stated that the brake lights also failed to illuminate. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: brake lights (nhtsa campaign id number 04v527000), however, the dealer refused to perform the repair. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
11/30/2006152848911/09/2001
 Since purchasing this vehicle i have spent quite a few dollars in replacing low-beam headlight bulbs. i notice the lights are occasionally flickering and frequently burn out bulbs. i constantly have to drive at night without low-beams, having to use my high-beams which is annoying to other drivers and could cause an accident. i have had bulbs replaced and even the lamp socket assembly at one time, but the problem continues and my warranty ran out.*jb
10/10/20051
 Dt: the contact stated the headlight on the driver's side flickered while on low beam. this problem occurred every time the contact used the low beams. the flicker disappeared when high beams were used. he contacted the manufacturer; they said to make an appointment with the dealer. now he has a pending appointment with the dealer. *ak updated 12/7/2005 - *nm
10/01/200550000105/01/2004
 Dt: the consumer owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the front headlight unit would go on and off. a local repair station said that the wiring to the headlight unit needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the headlight unit. the consumer did not call the local service dealer because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, but did report this problem to the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised him to contact nhtsa because there was no recall on this component. *ak (11/22/05) *sc
12/07/200440000407/04/2004
 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. *tt
03/02/2005310/20/2001
 I have had the right front headlight replaced on my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer on 2 separate occasions because the bulb burned out. it recently burned out again and i went to have the bulb replaced again only to be told that the entire socket had burned out and had to be replaced . i questioned the technician about this but he had no concrete answer as to why the socket would burn out. he speculated that perhaps the bulb (which they had replaced twice) had not been put in securely or it had been loosened during normal driving. i am upset because this burned out socket ending up costing $65.00 to replace. had they done this during one of the other instances, my warranty would have covered this. i think this problem is a defect because i have encountered many trailblazers on the street with one of the headlights not operating. *ak
01/24/20053
 The headlights do not operate, making it difficult to see the road at night. took vehicle dealer for repairs twice, but the problem recurred. *ak
08/08/2004111/17/2001
 Front right low beam headlight has burned out four times ... i only have 20k miles and the dealer can't find the problem. *ak
07/09/200440000310/11/2001
 The right passenger low beam socket burned/melted twice since 5/2003 and three bulbs have been replaced. reported to chevrolet 7/04. this is a t.s.b. listed on alldata.com, but chevrolet refuses to use t.s.b.'s listed anywhere but the gm site and the nhtsa site. *ak
06/01/2004411/05/2001
 Headlight failed for the 4th time...i looked at the connector and it has burned area indicating a short...no fire this time but may cause one in future...if the light fails this often, can both fail and cause injusry or death due to no headlights while driving at night??? too many failures for a car that is only 2 1/2 yrs. old...*ak
02/10/200450004
 Our 2002 chevrolet trailblazer has problems with its lights. we have had multiple problems with headlights and brake lights. we know others with the same problems and see many on the roads with brake lights out.*ak
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 Brake lights malfunctioned repeatedly/turn signal lights failed three times/headlights, and parking lights also malfunctioned. vehicle had been in repair shop for these issues at least seven times. *ak
10/10/2002107/21/2002
 Ever since i bought my 2002 trailblazer i have had nothing but problems. i have a stack of paperwork of everytime i brought this into the dealership to fix and have had about 5 rental cars due to this. now after searching this site i find there have been alot of recalls on these and i havent been informed about any of them besides the one for security. please help me. im a single mom with 2 children that ride in this truck. *ak windshield wiper module replaced under warranty at 48,594 miles. *kmb
602/28/2003
 Problems with 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the headlamps went out while driving. the 4wd light appeared on the dash board, while driving, the gear switched to 4wd which caused the vehicle to jerk.*mr *ts. also on 2 occasions the consumer was unable to shift the gear from park to drive. *jb
04/20/20031
 The head lights worked intermittently. *jb
03/20/20031
 Instrument panel lights burned out. the left rear door handle broke. the windshield wiper and washer came on and could not be turned off. the headlights failed. the rear hatch pull strap broke. *ak *nlm no longer owns vehicle. *kmb
09/09/2002010/15/2001
 Front right headlight blown for 2nd time. ts
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
10/09/2004388006
 2002 chevrolet trailblazer -- i have experience a reoccurring problem (about 6 times over the last couple of weeks) where the low beam headlights go off during operation of the vehicle. nothing i have found can force them to come back on; however, usually after 5 or 10 minutes they seem to return to the normal on condition by themselves. the high beams work ok, tail lights, dash lights, turn signals, etc. are not effected while the low beams are in this condition. additonally one day i noticed the day time running lights in this same state. i had the vehicle in the dealer, bill heard chevrolet (sanford, fl), and they were unable to reproduce the condition. i contacted gm/chevrolet, and they agreed that unless the condition could be reproduced, there would not authorize or make any attempt to replace any parts to attempt to correct the problem. this seems to be a rigid stance to take, especially since i never know when this can happen again, and it is obviously an extreme safety issue for not only myself and family, but others on the road with me at the time. i don't know how to proceed at this point, and don't know if this has been reported by any other owner.*ak
07/30/200306/16/2001
 Rear view outside mirrors change settings unexpectedly while car is in motion. dealer had one recall. didn't fix problem. ............ also intermittent loss of high beam..... they either come on or don't come on. this has been happening since we purchased the car.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
08/01/200507/21/2001
 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. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
12/19/200782000110/21/2001
 The electrical gauges on our 2002 chevy trailblazer did not function properly when the fan clutch failed, leading to engine overheating. the overheated engine blew the head gasket before the engine itself blew up. my husband was had just backed out of the driveway and had driven about 200 yards when this happened. it is important to note that warning systems malfunctioned: there were no lights, bells or any indication that complete engine failure was imminent. there wasn't even the odor of an overheated engine. if this had happened on our local freeway i could be suing gm over my husband's injury or death. *tr
03/24/200711011310002/12/2007
 I jim emmert have had my trailbazer in the shop more times then i care to remember for all electrical lights not working changing clusters & tail lens . i have had two dealers look and post to have fixed the problems and still haven't. i have spent at least 2,000 dollars and do you know what the manager said don't bring it back take it somewhere else? *tr
06/01/2007100000112/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:tail lights. on august 18, 2007, he arrived at the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. after servicing the vehicle for five hours, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. the reason was because there was a part in front of the defective part and, if the mechanic broke the part that was not included in the recall, then the dealer would not be responsible for any damages. the dealer further stated that the responsibility and repair costs would fall on the contact. as a result, the vehicle has not been repaired and the tail lights continue to fail. the manufacturer stated that they are looking into the matter, but cannot offer any assistance at this time. as of august 21, 2007, the manufacturer has still not responded. the nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
05/01/200716500106/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the tail lights on the rear driver side are filled with 3/4 of water. he stated that there are no visible cracks on the tail light covers. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage is 16,600 and failure mileage was 16,500.
09/10/200547427102/28/2002
 1. other than several recalls for a faulty tail light, which still does not work properly on 2002 trailblazer did not have any major problems prior to the incident on september 10, 2005.*ak 1. while driving home on about the evening of september 10, 2005 my 2002 chevrolet trailblazer with 47,427 miles suddenly groaned loudly and rapidly decelerated approximately 1/4 mile from my house. i was able to get home at a speed of about five mph. when i arrived home i contacted my mechanic who said it sounded like a transmission problem. my mechanic looked at the vehicle and told me it was the transmission which he was unable to repair. he suggested i contact my dealer as he felt the vehicle did not have high enough mileage to warrant tranmission failure. i contacted tillery chevrolet in moriarty, nm where i purchased the vehicle and spoke with mr. glen tillery. he asked if i had purchased the extended warranty package. upon hearing i did not purchase the extended warranty package mr. tillery gave me the approximate price for his dealership to repair my vehicle. i felt his price was high and the dealership is located approximately 50 miles from my house which was too far to drive my vehicle in its condition. i received recommendations from other people and took my trailblazer to budget transmission in albuquerque, nm. budget looked at the transmission and stated it needed to be replaced which i authorized. when i picked up my vehicle the technician informed me my transmission failure was due to a faulty sunshell. the price to repair the vehicle was $1,813.68 3. the repairs included a rebuilt transmission and torque converter. the original parts are not available.
11/11/2005101/22/2002
 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. *jb
01/15/20057500007/07/2001
 Failure to addquetaly repair recall stop light system for the tail lights
08/20/2004258481
 Re defective 2002 chevrolet trailblazer 4x4, problem with 4 wheel drive, a/c, batteries, taillights and electrical problems. *bf while driving 55 mph the vehicle's 4-wheel drive went into four wheel high or low intermittently. the vehicle's battery loses it's charge. the taillights went out and the blower in the air conditioner had to be replaced. fuel splashed out of the filler while the consumer was filling the tank. the vehicle stalled intermittently. *nm
07/19/20038000506/25/2002
 Vehicle constantly displays service engine lamp, air bag module had a problem, rear brake lamps blew out, 4 wheel drive mechanism on dash was replaced, ignition never turned off all the way, killed battery because it drained battery. *nm
03/01/200420000603/28/2002
 Tail lights burning out. *ak
06/15/200460000105/21/2003
 While driving 40 mph steering pulley failed. vehicle lost power. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle switches itself into 4-wheel drive while the manual switch is in 2-wheel drive. the taillights failed. at new computer had to be installed. the rack and pinion needs to be replaced.
09/05/2003407/20/2002
 On my 2002 chevy trailblazer, i have ben pulled over by police 3 times because of one of my rear taillights always being out. i have brought it to the dealership 3 times since and have had it reparied. this will be # 4 in repairs to the light. *ak
08/01/20031
 Right rear tail light does not work when brake is applied. have had this problem for several months, almost a year. i have changed the brake lights several times and the tail light still will not work.*ak
04/19/2004530005
 Tail lights failed. tail lights repaired four times. however the problem recurred. dealer stated the circuit box mafunctioned. *ak
04/06/2004195328
 While driving 40 mph, the engine light illuminated, then the vehicle stalled. this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, hitting a wall. the consumer had the vehicle towed. the dealership tried to repair the vehicle 7 times, but did not resolve the problem. the air bag also failed to deploy during the accident. *ak the pcm failed due to a circuit inside, fluid leaked from the power steering hose, the engine revved high and was loud when the vehicle was started, the consumer saw sparks under the hood fuse block at the same time the gauges fluctuated and shorted, the right rear tail lights were inoperative, and the fuel gauge made a whirring sound when the vehicle was started. *sc *jb *cb
06/01/200219000702/01/2002
 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.*ak
47003
 Intermittently tail lights malfunctioned this was due to a socket wire short that blew out the bulb . bulb was replaced 3 times before the dealership replaced the tail light assembly. *ak
11/21/20036553405/24/2003
 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. *la
07/15/2002207/15/2002
 There is a knock in the engine of my vehicle. the new engine with the new design of the pistons straight layout is making my engine have a continuous knock. my four wheel drive does not work due to a electrical short in the dash harness. wire harness is located behind dash. tail lights constantly burning out. *la
07/31/20028
 I have had numerous of problems with my 2002 trailblazer. i have had to replace my rear tail light housing 3 times in the last year. i have also had to replace the clutch fan 3 times within 3 months. my hood keeps squeaking and has to be readjusted every other month. my instrument panel has gone out twice. the alarm also works when it wants to and the passenger side seat belt always locks up. on 6/13/03 it left finally left me stranded on the side of the road on the way to california. i live in arizona and was traveling with my wife, mother-in-law and our 3 year old daughter. i had to pay for a rental car and had to submit to gm to reimburse me for the rental car. by reading all the complaints on these 2002 trailblazers i think we should all get together and do a class act law suit towards gm. e-mail me with your thoughts. jorgutierr5@aol.com. *nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
04/19/200580000408/09/2002
 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. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
11/23/200553958104/15/2002
 Chevy trailblazer directional signal lever activates four way flashers. chevy recalled 286,478 2003 vehicles (recall id no. 05v198000) but not 2002's. same problem occurs on 2002. issue is driver can not signal intention to turn. *jb
03/21/2004180006
 Stop light and rear turn signal light sockets are defective in that these lights cease working. when i go to change the bulb, the bulb is ok. after cleaning contacts, bending contacts and fiddling with the light bulb and socket, the light will work again, only to fail in 2-3 months. this has occurred 5-6 times since purchase of a 2002 chevrolet traiblazer in the fall of 2001. *ak
01/25/200050002
 Rear brake lights and signal lights are constantly not working. vehicle has been to the dealer once to get the entire system replaced. within a month the lights were not working again. *ak
06/10/2003501/28/2002
 I bought a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer lt new about 10 months ago the truck has been in for service many times for different things as for seatbelt looking up and wont release,brake lights failing,derectionals that blowout every few days,radio/cd player wasnt working,leakage of water everytime it rained etc etc.. anyways i just took it back on 6-9-03 for seatbelt to be done again and for the derectional that failed again and also to have truck inspected i picked it up later that day and found that the inspection sticker had a wrong vin # on it and that other work was done i left there knowing they said they dont know why the light in derectional keeps failing but they did change the bulbs { this is everytime i bring it this is all they do to fix it} on 6-10-03 the derectional wasnt working again my husband changed the light bulb this time due to the fact it takes me almost 40 mins to get to dealership .....i will be going to the dealership to ask for a copy of the history on truck and will be getting a lawyer involved and also contact the dealers commintion and channel 12 on this matter .....i payed almost 30,000 for a truck that is not worth it and i am a very unhappy costumer ..*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
11/11/2005101/22/2002
 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. *jb
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 Brake lights malfunctioned repeatedly/turn signal lights failed three times/headlights, and parking lights also malfunctioned. vehicle had been in repair shop for these issues at least seven times. *ak

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