2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT documents three engines under one four-door sport utility body: a 6.0L overhead-valve V8 of 364 cubic inches, the 4.2L twin-cam inline-six of 256, and a 5.3L overhead-valve V8 of 325, all naturally aspirated on gasoline, in Base, LT and SS trim. That range spans two very different valvetrains, so the engine chapters are kept distinct, while the driveline, chassis and body electrical sections are common to every version of the truck.
Engines covered
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.2L inline-six (256 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.3L V8 (325 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- LT
- SS
Known issues on the 2002 Trailblazer EXT. Three recalls stand on the federal record for this year, and all three begin with water, salt or vibration. In one, road splash and salt corrode a rear side door latch until it will not latch or release, and a door believed shut can open while the vehicle is moving. In another, heat and vibration loosen a tail lamp and stop lamp bulb in its socket until the lamp quits. The third covers wiper modules that water can short or corrode, leaving the windshield uncleared. Of 1,283 complaints, 299 name the power train and 143 the engine and cooling, both diagnosed here.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WER
IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE I
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM
DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHI
DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MO
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME IN
AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
Showing the 8 most recent of 86 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY
1)DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET WITH NO WARNING. WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT. CAR WENT INTO THE YARD OF SOMEONES HOME BOUNCING OVER AN EMBANKMENT OF DIRT. LOOKED A
FRONT END CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF, A FEW MINUTES LATER SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD AND IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. POPPED HOOD AND FUSE BLOCK AND RELAY W
Showing the 4 most serious of 120 complaints filed with NHTSA.
