While traveling at at 55 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle, vehicle flipped 7 times before landing in a ditch. None of the airbags deployed. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
2002 GMC Blazer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 GMC Blazer with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Blazer year, for its age
#308 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 GMC Blazer problems
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No recalls for the 2002 GMC Blazer
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC Blazer. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2002 GMC Blazer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
From a complete stop the vehical was turned around to pull into a parking area. The front bumper hit a tree stump where the license plate mounts. The vehical was moving less than 5 miles per hour, the air bags did not inflate. The bumper was cracked and more importantly the bumper brackets are mounted to the radiator which also broke. So this poor design of having the bumper mounted to the radiator caused aproximatly $1800.00 Worth of damage.
Lower control arm went out while driving, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.*Ak in less than a month after purchase the vehicle had a recall. *Yh
GMC Blazer: every year compared
All Blazer years2002 GMC Blazer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC Blazer | 3 | 0 | D | |
| 2002 GMC C/K Pickup | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 GMC C Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2002 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Blazer
Does the 2002 GMC Blazer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 GMC Blazer right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Blazer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 GMC Blazer had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 19, 2001 and the latest on July 2, 2003. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 GMC Blazer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC Blazer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC Blazer years have the most complaints?
2000 (5), 2002 (3), 1998 (2). See every GMC Blazer year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 GMC Blazer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data