Most common 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 complaints by model year
Best Trailblazer 360 years: 2002, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2007, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360:
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle.GM states, the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which May lead to a fuel leak.corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment.odi has upgraded this pe to engineering analysis (ea07-009) to further assess this issue.
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their…
What 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Driving home parked Trailblazer in driveway, went into house and heard a loud "boom" sound, then went outside to see what the sound was and seen smoke coming from under the Trailblazer hood, then lifted hood and seen fire and smoke, then ran to get the fire extinguisher to put the fire out, and called the fire department, noticed the transmission dipstick was out about a foot and there was trans fluid all over the under side of hood, motor, and the ground. Fire was put out. Thank you
I have had problems with the fan clutch and water pump. I've replaced the fan clutch twice and the water pump once. The water pump has gone out again and I still have the roaring and ticking from the fan clutch.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 Trailblazer 360 rates better than average: 82% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Trailblazer 360 at the same age. It is one of the best Trailblazer 360 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (2) and lights (2).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007, 2006 and 2005. See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 122,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.