2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2002

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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%)

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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

102500 mi

US $650
Replaced both lower control arms, bushings, and ball joints. Also replaced both front stabilizer links and outer tie rod ends. 
104000 mi

US $24
replaced left rear stabilizer bar link. 
136300 mi

US $325
Replaced sway bar end links and front shocks. 
142200 mi

US $200
Upper and Lower ball joints replaced. 

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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

120000 mi

US $850
Power steering lines leaking, needed to be replaced 
151200 mi

US $120
right front wheel had grinding noise. Replaced wheel bearing hub assembly 
71000 mi

US $830
noise from front end,sounded like a wheel bearing or front differential. dealer determined it was right front wheel bearing.  
89000 mi

US $825
all bushings associated with the sway bar system including frame mount sway bar links.  also replaced lower ball joints both sides 
110000 mi

US $100
Rear shocks replaced 
130000 mi

US $280
Rear outer tie rod was loose and worn 
83000 mi

US $800
Front tie-rods replaced. 
105300 mi

US $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. 

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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

85000 mi

US $450
Front and rear linkages 

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2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Suspension Problems

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