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2001 Chevrolet BlazerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 326 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Blazer median · #9 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32659 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

326 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting681
Suspension402
Electrical system406
Service brakes, hydraulic366
Power train311
Fuel system, gasoline260
Engine and engine cooling230
Air bags2219
Visibility151
17 other systems11211

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 08V-231 · May 21, 2008 · 5,862 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 01V-364 · Dec 3, 2001 · 506,377 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do exterior lighting problems start?

75kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 31 exterior lighting complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles23under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Chevrolet Blazer safety ratings

2001 Chevrolet Blazer 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Chevrolet Blazer frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2001 Chevrolet Blazer side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 2 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATIONPE01032 · closed Dec 20, 2001
    Led to recall 01V-364
  2. HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURERQ08001 · closed Jul 9, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-231
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2001 BLAZER'S BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING DURING A RECENT DRIVE, AND ANOTHER DRIVER WAS KIND ENOUGH TO POINT THIS OUT AT A STOPLIGHT. THE NEXT DAY THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORKED AGAIN, BUT REMAINED ON AFTER I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM WAS THE MULTIFUNCTION…
Complaint 10809342 · Dec 9, 2015 · 125,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10712148 · Apr 22, 2015 · 95,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED…
Complaint 10473742 · Sep 4, 2012 · 130,000 miles

Own a 2001 Blazer?

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