2002-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: Recall History

2002: 4WD vehicles may roll out of "Park" due to the gear not staying engaged. Dealers will update the transfer case control module.

2002: Certain vehicles may have faulty welding on the third-row seat, causing it to come off the floor in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002: Front passenger and driver seat belt retractors may become inoperative, resulting in the occupant being improperly restrained during braking. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002: One of two sensors in front seat belt retractors could be inoperative, preventing belt from restraining occupant as intended during a crash.

2002: The front lower control arm brackets may fracture, causing possible loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002: The fuel filter fitting may become disengaged, causing a no-start condition and fuel spillage. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002: The instrument panel cluster may not power up when the vehicle is started. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002: The transfer case of some vehicles may contain cracks, resulting in a loss of gear range. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002-03 EXT: Rear side door of vehicles sold or registered in specified states may not latch or unlatch properly, due to corrosion caused by road splash.

2002-03: Driver visibility may become impaired due to faulty windshield wipes. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002-03: Due to an override function, some vehicles' ignition key can be removed in a position other than park. Dealers will correct this override.

2002-03: The driver's side airbag inflator may fracture upon impact and strike occupants and the cushion may not inflate properly. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002-03: The owner's manual does not adequately explain the child restraint system. Dealers will distribute a supplement to the manual.

2002-04 EXT: Vibration and heat may cause taillamp/stoplamp bulb to loosen and flicker, eventually becoming inoperative.

2002-04: Heat and vibration may cause some tail lamps to loosen and eventually become inoperative. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2003: Some left-front brake pipes may be fractured, reducing brake pedal performance. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2003-04: Moving turn-signal lever up or down in normal way may cause front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning.

2005: Windshield might not be retained in the event of a crash, because during the curing process, the urethane bead may not have adhered to certain areas of the car body.

2005-06 Chevrolet Trailblazer w/aftermarket leather seats: Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. GM will purchase these vehicles for the full price paid for it (not exceeding the fair market value at the time it was bought), including taxes and fees, if the vehicle is returned to GM's possession by January 31, 2007. Through January 31, 2007, GM will also pay for the removal of any aftermarket accessories that may have been installed and return them to the customer.