2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,573
- rank #150 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 231 complaints (15%)
- Reported harm
- 152 crashes / 142 injuries
- 8 deaths; 52 fires
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,904
- rank #100 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 603 complaints (32%)
- Reported harm
- 77 crashes / 68 injuries
- 1 deaths; 33 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
331
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Top component overlap
Different families
Power Train vs Electrical System
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer problem mix
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 163
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 120
- POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 68
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 65
- AIR BAGS 65
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 432
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 429
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 171
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 105
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 95
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,573 vs 1,904). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).