4 Star Reviews for 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.04/5 Average
295 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

This fully redesigned Trailblazer now sports a longer, wider and noticeably stiffer chassis, along with an all-new 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine and a more refined suspension that is light years ahead of its predecessor, the Blazer. Unique sheet metal now differentiates the Trailblazer from its GM cousins, the GMC Envoy and Oldsmobile Bravada, while a restyled interior makes better use of the additional passenger room inside.

Pros:
  • Class-leading engine power, forgiving ride, room for seven in the EXT version.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Good all around vehicle - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    I like the power of the Trailblazer. The ride could be more stiff to handle a 6500 lb. trailer load that it claims it can handle. The transmission could also have a more solid shift. I love the room and it is priced fair. Overall I like it and wouldnt change much. I personally get great fuel mileage. 22 mpg.

  • 2002 trailblazer - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    My only complaint is a cold engine noise that quickly clears up, and a taillight recall, theyre on backorder. Could also use a larger gas tank..

  • Happy with It - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    I enjoy the vehichle gratly. The performance is very good for its size and weight. The comfort is exceptional for an Suv.(my 2nd).The improvements I would make have been made from Chevrolet already.

  • Need to work the bugs out! - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    I am pleased with the vehicle overall but have had problems. I had the vehicle only two weeks when I noticed a whine in the rear. It turned out that the entire rear end needed to be replaced. Problems with electrical system Ive had to have the wiper motor replaced and now the recirculation fan on the a/c isnt working. Im also experiencing trouble with the automatic climate control system. Sometimes it blows cold and sometimes warm when set at 60 the fan speed changes even when it is set to manual control. I have also had occasions where the entire driver information system, including gauges, went dead on me. There is a wind noise issue with this vehicle.

  • Not that great - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    My wife and I love the look and feel of our Trailblazer but the reliability is what brings us down. Transmission went out at 25,000 miles and dealership kept car for 3 weeks to fix it. ENORMOUS amount of AC problems over the last 1 1/2 years. Dealership can sometimes "duplicate" problem and they just keep replacing parts but nothing on the AC gets fixed. Also, the clock will sometimes change to a totally different time by itself (jump ahead a few hours and minutes). One time, the complete dashboard electrical system just went out (all the displays and the speedomoter). I got it to come back on after I turned the engine off and on again. Car sometimes has trouble starting too.

  • So far so good - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    Only 900 miles so far, mostly city, and driving, comfort, sense of security and somewhat fresh styling are all making me glad I bought it. Vehicle is a big hit with family and friends, partly due to plush LTZ features. But the truck has a nice sturdy feel. While I give a slight edge to Envoys exterior, I went for "it is what it is" simplicity of the Chevy interior vs. the Envoy "wanna be luxury" styling. Flexible dealer, great price made this a value not to walkaway from.

  • Happy Customer - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    Overall we love the Trail Blazer, it is a pleasure to drive. It is quite and smooth with little road noise. The gauges are plan and easy to see and read. Road visibility is very good. The stock sound system is above normal in quality and performance. The drive train is sound and powerful. 2WD likes to change on its own to AWD and/or 4WD and some times it feels like the truck could easily be rolled if turning to quickly. Not happy about the three recalls but they were taken care of in a timely manner.

  • 2002 trailblazer - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    We bought our trailblazer new in July, 2001. We were attracted by the size (not too big) and design. We occasionally pull an 18 foot boat and the towing ability is excellent. Also, it is very comfortable for trips and safe for my wife to drive around town. Our LTZ came with all of the "bells and whistles" availabe when they first came out. We had a choice between a DVD player or sunroof, and chose the roof.

  • Happy when it works - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    I really enjoy driving it when it is not having problems. It is a company car that gets every dealership recommended service and oil changes at 3K miles however, there have been several recalls, transmission failure at 38K miles, 4wd went out, electrical issues that impacted tail light, air conditioning and rear wiper, horrible noise when turning sharply in 4wd that had to be fixed, parking break stopped working. Though I enjoy driving it, I am reluctant to buy another one for fear of spending several times a year at the dealership.

  • Good by chevy - 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    Great ride, good size, good styling, roomy 3rd row that can fit adults. Many AC problems over two years. VERY disappointed over residual value. A $37000 car is now worth $12000 after two years on a trade. Chevy has lost a customer forever.

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