Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Blazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 301 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2066,500 mi
Exterior lighting1994,224 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1940,000 mi
Electrical system1833,000 mi
Air bags1142,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights959,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch990,000 mi
Steering9108,735 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine713,016 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6143,000 mi
Service brakes6128,000 mi
Unknown or other635,000 mi
Air bags: frontal526,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Fuel system, gasoline5103,961 mi
Suspension5108,735 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing548,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer57,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings431,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic420,000 mi
Engine3145,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights359,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module358,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor327,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly317,210 mi
Structure32,700 mi
Structure: body: door3128,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3200 mi
Air bags: side/window261,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2241,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling219,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system274,555 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system27,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch234,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel system, other2—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system26,129 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines269,048 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: axle hubs233,760 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner240,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments247,002 mi
Tires220,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system299,925 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels236,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: wiring139,127 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)13,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor144,817 mi
Equipment1200 mi
Equipment: electrical114,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights118,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump187,341 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1127,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake137,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional130,000 mi
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1130,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other170,900 mi
Seats117,900 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads127,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1110,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front17,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint160,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint160,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub139,990 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor118,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 3 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.