2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
464
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
The 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 464 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (22 complaints), Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (21 complaints), and Electrical System (20 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER, potentially affecting up to 1,174,921 vehicles.
Recall 08V231000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 5,862 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V364000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 506,377 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V364000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 506,377 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 00V228003 — SEAT BELTS
| 156,305 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
464 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Chevy Blazer has low milage. However, it still has several electrical issues radio at engine start goes to loudest point and car seats move backwards at awkward times which can cause an accident. Suspension very off guard, truck drifts to the sides while driving and makes an awkward sound when turning steering wheel. The complete break / steering system is off and may cause an accident if not properly take care right away. I have no money to do this big job. Please remediate.
Chevy Blazer has low milage. However, it still has several electrical issues radio at engine start goes to loudest point and car seats move backwards at awkward times which can cause an accident. Suspension very off guard, truck drifts to the sides while driving and makes an awkward sound when turning steering wheel. The complete break / steering system is off and may cause an accident if not properly take care right away. I have no money to do this big job. Please remediate.
Chevy Blazer has low milage. However, it still has several electrical issues radio at engine start goes to loudest point and car seats move backwards at awkward times which can cause an accident. Suspension very off guard, truck drifts to the sides while driving and makes an awkward sound when turning steering wheel. The complete break / steering system is off and may cause an accident if not properly take care right away. I have no money to do this big job. Please remediate.
Seatbelt randomly becomes unbuckled while I am driving.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. There was an abnormal fuel odor detected. Additionally, the vehicle was slow to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact was concerned about the fuel odor and a possible fire. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N222359240 — VISIBILITY
Customer Satisfaction Program - certain vehicles may have a condition in which the driver side mirror does not auto dim. Dealers are to replace the front door wiring harness.
18NA099 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
040604015 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 SET. *TT
030849014A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN E AND 1/4 TANK, GOES FROM 1/4 TO EMPTY TOO QUICKLY, EXCESSIVE EMPTY FUEL RESERVE. *TT
062403 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INOPERATIVE OR STUCK IN ANY MODE. DIAGNOSIS. *TT
990730016A — POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
010856001 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE SECURITY LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS...
291100 — SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE DURING SHARP TURNING MANEUVERS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER BUMPS. *TT
3170B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER INTERIOR AND/OR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1,579 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1,098 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 1,025 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 612 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 885 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 301 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 103 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 67 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 18 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 20 complaints
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