Eight problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Failure of rear brakes due to defective metal used in brake rotors which caused rotors to become heavily rusted causing brake pads to drag on rotors destroying boy=the pads and rotors.
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 65 mph on the highway, the brakes pulsated, and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined that all four rotors were corrosive and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
After less than eighteen months of ownership and having not even taken a lengthy trip our LS has racked up more head aches than a little. Just a few months ago dealers wanted to charge over $600. For a repair of the "fan clutch" something that never happens to vehicles to our knowledge. I have owned gm products for many years; this will certainly be the last one! now we are faced with our dealer advising us that the vehicle needs all rotors replaced, as well as pads, parking brake, etc. How could this be? most vehicles get brake pads; this thing requires all the components be replaced due to rust! (sounds like chevy is manufacturing a faulty vehicle) we are not going to settle for it. In fact we had recommended the product to fiends and family who bought three of them. We are going to tell everyone of the experience, as well as recommend that they get rid of them as soon as possible because of such unpredictable problems. My recommendation is all owners sue to make Chevrolet take the trucks back! we also contacted Chevrolet about the unusual rusting on the underside of the hood, especially where the hinge is located - we were promptly ignored.
When making a turn a scrapping noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that both front rotors needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion. Manufacturer was notified.
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, rotors were badly corroded and coming apart. The brakes and rotors were replaced, however the vehicle made a squealing noise when the brakes were applied.
Brakes pulsate when applied. Dealer found rear brake rotors out of round and resurfaced rear brake rotors.
When applying the brakes vehicle pulsated. Owner discovered that the rotors were warped.
Brakes pads are not worn but rotors are warped. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.