Six problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While attempting to back out of the driveway, the contact heard a squeaky noise emerging from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower driver's side control arm fractured and needed replacement. The contact stated that the failure started approximately five months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed and the contact crashed into a wall. The vehicle was flipped onto the driver's side. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The contact was later treated at a hospital for his injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed as destroyed and the contact was informed that the front lower control arm bracket fractured, which caused the crash. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While the vehicle was being serviced at a local repair shop, the contact was informed that the front lower control arm was loose. The contact referenced recall 01v126000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.
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 around car and found passenger front tire was at a 45% angle. Rod holding tire in place not connected and looked clean on the end. Took car to a chevy repair shop and they stated that the part that came loose should not have do so with the age and use of the car. Transmission case was pierced and needed replaced, axle bent and adjacent parts needed replaced. Old parts are available. Complete write up on damage available. A police report was filed since I was in someone's front yard it was considered an accident.
I just had an alignment done on our 2002 Trailblazer and was told that the right front tie rod is going to need to be replaced. The mechanic showed me how much play was in the right front tire and wheel. It was atleast one half inch. There are no grease fittings on the 2002 chevy Trailblazer because they are sealed. The mechanic said that for this to happen it would of not had enough grease put in at the factory. He also said that this is a major safety issue because the wheel can break at the tie rod and the front wheel will not be controllable.
Lower control arms.