2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 162 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
162
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT BEING INOPERATIVE. *MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE HE WAS SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. THIS SUV HAD OTHER FAILURES TO INCLUDE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ENGINE(6 TIMES) , BATTERY (2 TIMES) , DASH…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA has 162 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.