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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

13

13 current

Combined

14.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,588

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2005328 · manufacturer campaign 05077

27 October 2005

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003

What is wrong

Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador have a rear side door latch that may not latch or not unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. If the door is not latched properly and goes unnoticed, it could open while the vehicle is in motion.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the door latch. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced.

5,138 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2004390 · manufacturer campaign 04087

29 October 2004

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004 · Trailblazer 2002–2004 · Envoy 2002–2004 · Envoy XL 2002–2004 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain 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. The loss of one or both of the tail lamps/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle's visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies and, if necessary, replace them.

38,598 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2004158 · manufacturer campaign 04037

10 May 2004

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002 · Bravada 2002

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies to determine proper vehicle sensor function, and replace them if necessary.

10,976 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2004088

9 March 2004

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004 · SSR 2003–2004 · Trailblazer 2002–2004 · Envoy 2002–2004 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hoses are not labelled with a designation that identifies the manufacturer of the assembly as required by CMVSS 106. This non-compliance has no effect on the performance of the involved brake hose assemblies.

What the dealer will do

Since this does not pose a safety risk, no corrective action is required.

52,776 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2004045 · manufacturer campaign 04005

4 February 2004

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003 · Ascender 2002–2003 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may seep into the windshield wiper module. If this were to happen, it could result in windshield wipers that will not turn on, cease operation while driving, fail to turn off, turn on by themselves, and/or continuous windshield washer pump operation. Improper operation of the windshield wiper system in a severe weather situation could reduce the driver's visibility, resulting in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a Gore-Tex patch over the windshield wiper module vent-hole. The wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and replaced as required.

28,986 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2003048 · manufacturer campaign 03012

25 February 2003

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003 · H 2 2003 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection. These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column and the overrides have covers that can only be removed with a screwdriver or other tool.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides.

24,685 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2002151 · manufacturer campaign 02032

13 August 2002

Transport Canada lists: Lesabre 2002–2003 · Rendezvous 2002–2003 · Deville 2002–2003 · Impala 2002–2003 · and 9 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have a driver's side airbag inflator that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the airbag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capacity of the bag to protect the driver.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to inspect and if necessary replace the driver side airbag module assembly.

14,654 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2002070 · manufacturer campaign 02016

1 May 2002

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002 · Bravada 2002

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have a fuel filter fitting which becomes disconnected. This could result in a fire or engine stalling.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers.

5,463 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2001253 · manufacturer campaign 01065

22 October 2001

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002

What is wrong

Certain (4 wheel-drive) Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicle. The calibration of the active transfer case control module may cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.

What the dealer will do

dealers are to reprogram the active transfer case control module (ATCM) calibration to increase gear engagement.

4,631 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2001252 · manufacturer campaign 01064

22 October 2001

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002

What is wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles Trailblazer and GMC Envoy (4 wheel-drive). The calibration of the automatic transfer case control module or a range shift collar that was not machined properly may cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "Park" and a crash could result without warning .

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to perform a "clean neutral" test, as described in the bulletin and if the ratcheting noise is detected during the test, the dealers are to replace the transfer case.

1,068 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2001226 · manufacturer campaign 01061

5 September 2001

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002

What is wrong

Certain 4WD vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks. This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration.

64 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2001098 · manufacturer campaign 01034

19 April 2001

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002 · Envoy 2002 · Bravada 2002

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, either front lower control arm brackets may fracture, which could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame. This could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets.

1,016 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 52% of 124 2002 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
340 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 13 recalls on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
NRCan rates the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer at 14.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 340 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,588 in fuel, producing roughly 6,838 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.