2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · data through 07/14/2026

68Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) complaints

5.9%Of all 1,149 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION163 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM120 · 10.4%

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)68 · 5.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS65 · 5.7%

AIR BAGS65 · 5.7%

Share of the 1,149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer overview page.

What owners report

“ON 12/13/01, CONSUMER HAD RECALL 01V283000 REMEDY PERFORMED ON THE TRANSFER CASE. ON 1/6/02 WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15MPH IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODE, THE BACK END…”NHTSA complaint 8023610 — filed 12/03/2002

“CONSUMER STATES AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE. CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A TREMEDOUS LOSS OF POWER, TOSSING CONSUMER LIKE…”NHTSA complaint 8023443 — filed 11/29/2002

“CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODE, THE TRANSFER CASE ON 4HI AND 4LO LIT UP, AND THE SERVICE 4WD LIGHT IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 564591 — filed 03/05/2002

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Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) problems?

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 68 of 1,149 complaints on file (5.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have in total?

1,149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 103 involved a crash, 35 involved a fire, 98 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.