Six problems related to transmission slip out of gear have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission shifted out of gear and the anti-theft lock and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading when the fuel tank was full. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
Transmission slips out of gear while in operation in all gears. On previous complaint I stated that repair was costly. At this point tech. Says that small "o" ring clip did $2,000. 00 in damage to sun gear,shell, and major drive gears and casing as well. This vehicle only has 51k mi. On it. We believe there was a situation of defective this vehicle was sold as a certified used at top dollar. Parts according to the tech.
2002 chevy Trailblazer, slips out of gear, 1,2,3,4. And slams back while in operation. Consulted dealer, dealer said no recalls available. This happened 3x's. We stopped driving vehicle. On second incident a qualified individual said that there are issues in the transmission. Dealer still said no bulletins on this vehicle at large. Dealer stated that I take the vehicle to the vendor in which they do business with for inspection. Vendor who is repairing vehicle claims a clip or spring slipped out somewhere destroyed come major parts and also the casing. I have asked vendor to hold all parts. So far this episode is very costly.
1) no special events. Normal operation, backed out of parking place, heard metal noise, now tranny has no reverse, and won't shift out of 1st gear. Vehicle was left there at that point for tow. 2) vehicle is now being towed and serviced by aamco transmission. After reading numerous online discussion boards, it's very apparent to me that gm knows there is a problem with the 4l65e transmissions failing, but refuse to do anything about it, in the form of a recall. My wife was driving, since this is her vehicle, but I'm thankful that hers failed in a parking lot. I read some discussions that should definitely be a true safety hazard. As in, when some of these transmissions fail, the wheels lock up, which makes you skid. This could be very dangerous, especially for those of us that live in snow country!.
2002 chevy Trailblazer, at 37k miles the transmission went out. Dealer repaired under warranty. At 60k miles, the exact same part on transmission went out again. Gm agreed to split repair at 50/50. The transmission went out while driving. I was stranded over 100 miles away from home. Now at 90k miles on the vehicle, the exact same part has gone out again. I was driving home from work when the transmission would not shift out of first gear. It was a hazard to myself traveling on a state highway with a speed limit of 55 and the car would not move past 30 mph. It will not go in reverse. Gm has said they will not do anything other than a 10% assistance to repair. I have read a number of other Trailblazer owner's complaints who have experienced the same issue. It seems to be a design default on the vehicle and gm does not want to look at it.
While driving at high speeds there is a vibrating sensation. Ts also, when starting engine,sometimes there is a higher than normal engine idle, and it won't idle down. When starting to drive idle is still high, but it wouldn't shift out of low gear. This happens intermittently.