15 problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My car has been swallowing gas. It uses 1 gallon per 5 or 6 miles, it doesn’t accelerate, and it keeps turning off when I slow down, and I have to re-start it. It has become very unsafe for me and all the drivers around me. I took to the dealer. They said they checked it, and they replaced only one little gas cap. They said that it will take care of the problem. It didn't. I still have the same problem of high fuel burning. I took it back to the dealer. They checked again. They said the fuel tank needs to be replaced and they want to charge me $1027 to replace the fuel tank. Several mechanics told me that there was recall on fuel system on my type of vehicles. I shared the recall information with the dealer, but they said that there is not recall. I have checked recalls on line, and have checked more. Others drivers have had similar problem. . Read more...
I have been smelling a gasoline odor on the side of my SUV where the fuel door/fuel tank is located. Research on the internet yielded many Trailblazer owners reporting fuel tank/sending unit/pump corrosion resulting in a fuel leak. A family member of mine just had this exact problem repaired on a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. I believe this same issue is starting with my 2002 Trailblazer. I replaced the gas cap to eliminate the possibility of the gas odor coming from the tank fill area, but the odor persisted. The odor resembles an actual gasoline spill and/or leak and not just gasoline vapor odor, filling the tank. Like I stated before, internet research yields many Trailblazer owners reporting this issue and having to pay for costly repairs. Any issue regarding the fuel system/gasoline, in my opinion, should be an immediate safety concern. I have not received any information from gm in regards to a recall bulletin. I am going to conduct more investigation, but in the meantime the smell of a gasoline leak is unmistakable. I hope this information is helpful and I hope that a recourse regarding this issue and its repairs can be formulated. In the meantime I feel that a major safety issue is present and needs fast and efficient attention. Thank you. The consumer stated the fuel pump was severely corroded on the top including two fuel lines that exit the top of the fuel pump. There was a fuel leak resulting from corrosion. The consumer paid for the repairs at his expense. Updated 12/16/10.
There was a smell of gas, so I took it in to the dealer after they said it should be covered. They found rotted fuel module and hoses, removed fuel tank found fuel sending unit rotted,lines and hoses. . Replaced sending unit lines and hoses. Mdle kit 3. 107 part# 19206122 . . Pipe 3. 163 part#15174333. . . Pipe 3. 163 part#15015511. . . Sensor 3. 107 part#16238399. . Now tell me it would have been covered if I brought it in earlier, I only just got the notice to have it looked at , so how could I have brought it in earlier.
I have a 2002 Trailblazer ext and the gas tank leaks at the filler tube connection.
Found a crack in the filler pipe leading to the gasoline tank on my 2002 Trailblazer ext. First started smelling gasoline, then loss of gas mileage and then check engine soon light remained on.
Filler neck is fractured at the fuel tank.
The check engine light came on. I took the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer to the dealer, who determined the gas tank leaked from the top of the tank where the gas entered. There was no way this could occur from wear and tear. This was a defect in the workmanship, product liability. It will cost approximately $800 for repairs.
: the contact stated the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the fuel pipe that entered the tank was leaking. The tank needed to be replaced.
I own 2002 Trailblazer and twice the fuel tank had broken around the filler neck letting fuel leak out. The problem is several other owners have had the same problem. The second time it broke I replaced it my self and I am sure it is a manufacturing defect. If a owner had this problem it could cause fire/explosion.
I have a crack in the fill neck of my gas tank. Very expensive fix on a 2002 Trailblazer ext. Caused a loss of speed on the highway and effects the pick up especially when going up hills, even small inclines.
Chevy Trailblazer 2002 ltz - VIN 1gnet16s226129036 there is a crack in the connection between my gas tank and the filler pipe. Chevy told me that currently they have a "special policy" #05012 which covers this flaw, however my car does not fall under that even though the symptoms are the same. How can I pursue this and get it fully covered. Phil. . . .
After smelling gas fumes and having the "service engine soon" lamp illuminated, I took my 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext to my mechanic for service. The attachment from the fuel filler line and the gas tank was loose. He relayed that chevy was having a lot of problems with this. After pursuing this with gm, I found a special policy # 05012. Gm will fix the problem on vehicles with up to 70,000 miles. My vehicle has 72,000 miles. Gm refuses to repair this defect.
Metal plate with all of the connections to the plastic gas tank rotted away, causing fuel vapors to enter the vehicle. We only have 38,000 miles on the truck. Tank design will hold mud and water in a depression on the top of the fuel tank, promoting rust holes, that not only allowed vapors to escape also leaked gas when the tank was filled.
The fuel tank filler neck detached from the tank. As a result, when filling the vehicle with fuel it poured out onto the ground.
The accident happened 10/29/2004 around 7:00 pm. My husband, robert e. Alford was traveling on highway 27 north coming home from vicksburg, ms. The accident report claimed he lost control of the 2002 Chevrolet trail blazer he was driving and crossed into the other lane. He was hit on the passenger side of the vehicle by the vehicle in the south bound lane. The accident report used the phrase "t boned" in describing the impact of the vehicles. My husband's vehicle caught fire almost immediately on impact and he couldn't be saved according to the witnesses.