2002 Chevrolet Blazer
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 72 of 250 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more fire reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 328 in 2001 to 250 in 2002.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | vs. 2002 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450–4,150 | 3,650–4,450 | 3,650–4,450 | 3,650–4,150 | 3,900–4,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–18 | 14–17 | 14–17 | 15–17 | 15–16 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–15 / 16–21 | 13–15 / 16–20 | 12–15 / 16–20 | 13–15 / 17–21 | 13–14 / 17–19 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494–592 | 523–635 | 523–635 | 523–592 | 555–592 | |
| Complaints filed | 591 | 328 | 250 | 79 | 51 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 46 | 35 | 14 | 15 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
Visibility & Lighting: 72 of 250 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer get?
EPA rates it 14–17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer?
EPA estimates $3,650–$4,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 14 mpg | 20 mpg (high) | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | 17 mpg (high) | $3,650 (low) | 523 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,150 | 592 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 12 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | $4,450 (high) | 635 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 22 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Brakes | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 24 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 72 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · Campaign 08V231000 · May 22, 2008
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH · Campaign 01V364000 · Dec 13, 2001
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.