Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Blazer

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 464 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2263,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2162,700 mi
Electrical system2060,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2053,500 mi
Exterior lighting17118,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1770,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1450,500 mi
Suspension: front1426,356 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1237,986 mi
Unknown or other1026,356 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump967,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing958,000 mi
Suspension847,642 mi
Air bags780,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash750,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)714,162 mi
Vehicle speed control7
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline663,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch6
Service brakes665,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5
Engine and engine cooling540,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine51,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor551,925 mi
Tires531,002 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery458,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring436,000 mi
Parking brake435,000 mi
Seat belts410,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic447,642 mi
Steering41,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal463,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system347,642 mi
Equipment35,100 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater3
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit379,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3
Fuel system, other3
Interior lighting3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch380,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light363,000 mi
Structure: body: door3
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments317,400 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint356,218 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint340,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub366,100 mi
Tires: tread/belt358,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core365,902 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls335,000 mi
Wheels: hub352,401 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel275,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control232,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment adaptive/mobility2134,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights270,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch270,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2110,935 mi
Power train2205,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission242,900 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly278,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module218,914 mi
Service brakes, electric2125,000 mi
Structure: body2134,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments226,916 mi
Structure: body: tailgate210,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor233,580 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator131,620 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap146,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system140,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly158,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly159,892 mi
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator142,900 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components144,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment163,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm160,000 mi
Structure1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear135,000 mi
Tires: markings1101,851 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring136,000 mi
Wheels126,660 mi
Wheels: rim126,916 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 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.