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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 67 repairs.
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (51%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 201365300 miUS $80 | Cooling pump failed | ||
| Mar 201367000 mi | one month later the new water pump failed | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kentucky, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013100000 miUS $400 | Check engine light came on. Trailblazer started rumbling (shaking), mostly while idling. Mechanic said one of the cylinders wasn't firing. Replaced a sensor, plugs and a coil in the cylinder that wasn't firing. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016131000 miUS $80 | Regulator on rear driver's window went out | ||
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013229500 miUS $350 | Replaced alternator and computer lost it's memory. Had to reprogram computer. This did not correct the stalling issue. Ended up having to remove and clean the throttle body. | ||
| Feb 2013230100 miUS $20 | Antifreeze leak at rear heating and cooling system. I purchased the proper fittings and water hose clamps and cut off and isolated the rear heater core and reattached the hoses into a loop. Eliminated the leaking antifreeze and odor. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013139300 miUS $70 | Replaced cpas sensor (vvt exhaust cam solenoid) because it was leaking oil. Probably only needed new o ring, but it was original to the car. Replaced with ac delco part and no more drips. | ||
| Mar 2014147000 miUS $300 | Replaced fan clutch and water pump after getting a code for fan speed. Replaced water pump as precaution but pump appeared to be in good shape, even the bearings. | ||
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2008118000 miUS $125 | Replaced right side rear door window regulator & motor after the cable in the window regulator came out of the spool. | ||
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Kentucky, United States May 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201334000 miUS $45 | Had to replace the blower motor resistor. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Arizona, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013147000 miUS $300 | Fix air conditioner | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012109200 miUS $650 | Replaced both lower control arms, bushings, and ball joints. Also replaced both front stabilizer links and outer tie rod ends. | ||
| Mar 2012104000 miUS $24 | replaced left rear stabilizer bar link. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Alabama, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 200888000 miUS $284 | Engine check light. Two codes regarding catalyst flow. Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Aug 200890000 miUS $284 | Fan control nob quit working for the second time. | ||
| Jul 2011120000 miUS $115 | Motor for Vent Control Solenoid went out on driver side. | ||
| Dec 2011122000 mi | Rear oxygen sensor failed again. | ||
| Sep 2012127000 miUS $157 | Pre and post cat oxygen sensors burnt out again. Only reset warning light. | ||
| Apr 2013130200 miUS $85 | Paid labor for shop to replace the "failed" yet still under warranty oxygen sensors and catalytic converter. | ||
| Apr 2014136300 miUS $325 | Replaced sway bar end links and front shocks. | ||
| Jul 2015142200 miUS $200 | Upper and Lower ball joints replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018147000 miUS $59 | Motor mounts were replaced to stop the vibration at idle while vehicle was in drive. | ||
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201486000 miUS $880 | R/F CV and Bearings | ||
| Aug 201486900 miUS $450 | fan clutch | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Tennessee, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016277000 miUS $800 | Coil pack | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014147000 miUS $425 | Lines to Transmission corroded, leaked, and popped off. | ||
| Jan 2015US $3000 | Lines popped off, overheating Transmission, destroyed transmission, caused engine fire, burned wire harness and computer. This happened twice, the 2nd time causing fire and destroying car. Based on initial tranny repair by shop. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in New York, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010106000 miUS $80 | Front Headlight out | ||
| Jul 2011120000 miUS $850 | Power steering lines leaking, needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 200883000 miUS $800 | Front tie-rods replaced. Injector cleaning. | ||
| Jul 201096000 miUS $1400 | Cooling tubes between trans and radiator broke while driving. Also leaking front joints required replacement. Had coolant flushed and replaced. Other maintenance cost. | ||
| Oct 201097000 miUS $450 | rear passenger window motor failed. replaced. | ||
| Feb 2011101000 mi | yet another power window failure. This time rear passeger side. cannot replace as not time to leave car. Living with until school break. Now rear passenger window stopped working. Son in school 12 hours each day so the repair cannot be addressed. Window stays closed as long as nobody tries to use. | ||
| Jun 2011104000 miUS $250 | passenger rear window motor failed. replaced. | ||
| Oct 2011105300 miUS $478 | Noise when checking my kid's car made me very uncomfortable. Drove to open Sunday repair shop, turned out to be worn driver front wheel bearings. Really struggled...do not know why. Also had trouble with very rusted tire heat shield. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in North Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200863000 mi | Outside ambient temp sensor bad. Replaced with new one. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Indiana, United States May 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010158000 miUS $161 | Front differential seal replacement including labor and parts. | ||
| Dec 2010159000 miUS $200 | Starting noticing coolant leaking directly under engine; observed coolant residue on block and knew water pump seal leak. Went ahead with replacement of water pump since age of current one is unknown. Replaced fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant temp sensor. Refilled coolant. 159K miles. | ||
| Jun 2011166000 miUS $250 | Replaced both low and high beam headlights left and right side. Found right side housing was loose from the mounting clip. Adjusted left side housing up w/ adjustment screw to even out headlights. Noticed increased hesitance in starting over several trips in one day. Finally would not start. Had a friend help tow back home (<1/2 mile). Determined starter was issue (OEM part). Replaced with new and also replaced ignition switch. | ||
| Jul 2011166000 miUS $20 | Vent solenoid on gas tank causing CEL. Problem was exacerbated by running tank low on hot day. Tried filling up tank and overflow occurred. Cooled down and was able to fill. Part purchased but not installed; given to new owner. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Sep 200989000 miUS $400 | Exhaust manifold replaced (cracked) | ||
| Oct 2010110000 miUS $100 | Rear shocks replaced | ||
| Apr 2012136000 miUS $750 | Missing. Replaced one coil and 6 spark plugs. | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Nebraska, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010126000 miUS $200 | They were getting three engine actuator errors so they replaced it. They had to flush out a sensor on the engine and do a computer update The 4wd was not working and they had to replace the switch. | ||
| Jun 2010130000 miUS $280 | Rear outer tie rod was loose and worn | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Iowa, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Nov 201071000 miUS $830 | noise from front end,sounded like a wheel bearing or front differential. dealer determined it was right front wheel bearing. Also found CV joint boot defective. dealer also found several other high cost items defective. | ||
| Jun 201389000 miUS $85 | all bushings associated with the sway bar system including frame mount sway bar links. also replaced lower ball joints both sides and I replaced 3rd brake light myself. the part cost 85.00 | ||
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 200990000 miUS $250 | replaced fan and clutch on cooling system | ||
| Jun 2010100000 miUS $800 | Rear breaks were dragging | ||
| Jan 2011133500 miUS $350 | Ac compressor bearing very noisy | ||
| Nov 2011133000 miUS $55 | Replaced water pump Replaced water pump | ||
| Aug 2014151200 miUS $120 | right front wheel had grinding noise. Replaced wheel bearing hub assembly | ||
| Nov 2014152000 miUS $380 | Fuel smell when driving vehicle. Fuel pump has a flaw in the design that caused the fuel lines to corrode (rust) through. Removed the fuel tank, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the fuel tank. | ||
| Dec 2014152000 miUS $450 | Had to replace fuel pump because fuel lines rusted due to poor design and materials. | ||
| Aug 2015154600 miUS $350 | Transmission fluid leak. A transmission line to the radiator had corroded through and started leaking. All 4 lines were replaced to save a future trip to the shop. | ||
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200785000 miUS $450 | Front and rear linkages | ||
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