Two problems related to front suspension lower control arm have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Every time the vehicle is driven 5 mph or less, the brakes make a grinding noise when they are applied. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. Nhtsa campaign id number 01v126000 (suspension:front: control arm:lower arm) was referenced. The current mileage was 54,977 and failure mileage was 47,000.
I have had my Trailblazer for 6 months (since 9-29-03). I bought it used and have taken it in to get things that have gone wrong with it checked. I bought the 3/36,000 warranty and have not benefited from it. I have read that there was recall on the front lower control arm brackets, which may fracture. I took it in because I was hearing a noise when I turned. They told me what the problem was and I drove it for another month while the parts were being ordered and the ok from gm to cover this repair. I have taken it in to solve the problem of the tail lights to keep burning out and failing. I have received many warnings from legal authorities and my response is that I did not know and have just gotten it fixed. I also have a problem with the engine dying while driving, idling, or accelerating. Dealership says that they are "trying to reproduce the situation" but cannot. I know that it happenned, just fix it. I have tried to trade it in, but owe too much still and I am very unhappy with gm and their approved dealership.