Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 247 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V231000 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V364000 GM/MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 54 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
Of the 247 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 247 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chevrolet Blazer has a below-average reliability profile, with 247 complaints and two recalls focused on the brake light system. Electrical and powertrain issues are among the common concerns. The complaint data is varied, and while there are several areas of concern, the evidence is limited in providing detailed insights into specific failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake light switch | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
| Transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering brake lights
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Vibrations while driving
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.