2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

65Air Bags complaints

5.7%Of all 1,149 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION163 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM120 · 10.4%

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)68 · 5.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS65 · 5.7%

AIR BAGS65 · 5.7%

Share of the 1,149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer overview page.

What owners report

“THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED AT 40 MPH RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE…”NHTSA complaint 8022077 — filed 11/01/2002

“WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 8017851 — filed 09/04/2002

“WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH, LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER…”NHTSA complaint 8017783 — filed 09/03/2002

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 65 of 1,149 complaints on file (5.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer have in total?

1,149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 103 involved a crash, 35 involved a fire, 98 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.