Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Blazer

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 885 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V231000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,862
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-21
Owners notified
2008-06-17

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V364000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
506,377
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-03
Owners notified
2002-04-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V220000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,947
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-11
Owners notified
1999-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission4667,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner3145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2998,500 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2760,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2741,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2556,000 mi
Electrical system22100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch21131,000 mi
Suspension2050,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1898,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1850,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1764,999 mi
Suspension: front1742,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1680,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1667,000 mi
Unknown or other1560,000 mi
Air bags1485,210 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1434,950 mi
Exterior lighting1390,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1250,810 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1259,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1175,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1170,000 mi
Seats1160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1141,920 mi
Engine and engine cooling1070,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1087,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1071,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1037,979 mi
Tires1087,120 mi
Vehicle speed control1093,732 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)958,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor941,699 mi
Structure: body: door915,000 mi
Power train855,000 mi
Steering880,000 mi
Suspension: rear872,500 mi
Wheels830,500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator758,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring630,000 mi
Fuel system, other6130,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls6—
Exterior lighting: tail lights537,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit537,000 mi
Structure52,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub552,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer541,699 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery450,000 mi
Equipment443,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.437,979 mi
Seat belts4126,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust452,052 mi
Service brakes4122,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment441,699 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate44,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Equipment: electrical340,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights355,980 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings345,703 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system354,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system398,000 mi
Interior lighting3134,000 mi
Parking brake3134,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads334,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm3—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control385,000 mi
Visibility374,789 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer346 mi
Wheels: rim358,425 mi
Electrical system: horn2120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2140,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module253,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash234,695 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings258,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe260,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2120,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Equipment: other: labels2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit2—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump244,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2125,100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter242,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor223,931 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light283,805 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module254,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2134,000 mi
Steering: linkages260,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: bumpers2175,231 mi
Structure: body: hood2120,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments254,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Structure: frame and members215,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2—
Tires: tread/belt237,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core256,400 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module157,754 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Child seat1—
Child seat: base1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1120,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables134,695 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine1143,118 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control198,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal155,980 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery12,784 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages178,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch153,760 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1670,923 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline158,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1130,000 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other149,001 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler183,805 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor188,420 mi
Service brakes, electric195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring173,640 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper16,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman170,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments150,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf137,979 mi
Tires: sidewall1100,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1131,195 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages172,000 mi
Wheels: hub155,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.