2002 Chevrolet Blazer reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 301
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- 20 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 22 injuries · 6 fires
What owners report fails — 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 20
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 19
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18
- AIR BAGS 11
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2002 Chevrolet Blazer 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
NHTSA has 301 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Chevrolet Blazer units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (20), power train:automatic transmission (19), exterior lighting (19), electrical system (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.