2000 Chevrolet Blazer Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake switch” (14% of reports).
- 79exterior lighting complaints
- 88,750median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake switch: mentioned in 11 of 79 complaints (14%)
- Multi function: mentioned in 9 of 79 complaints (11%)
- Turn signal: mentioned in 7 of 79 complaints (9%)
- Hazard flashing: mentioned in 6 of 79 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Chevrolet Blazer exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Blazer | 4 | 9% | 6,000 |
| 2021 Blazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Blazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Blazer | 1 | 20% | 82,400 |
| 2007 Blazer | 2 | 22% | 104,455 |
| 2005 Blazer | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% | 19,831 |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% | 99,892 |
| 2002 Blazer | 54 | 22% | 73,698 |
| 2001 Blazer | 68 | 21% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Blazer | 79 | 13% | 88,750 |
| 1999 Blazer | 30 | 7% | 95,506 |
| 1998 Blazer | 40 | 6% | 117,750 |
| 1997 Blazer | 15 | 2% | 94,088 |
| 1996 Blazer | 21 | 2% | 105,670 |
| 1995 Blazer | 12 | 1% | 5,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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).
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound even when the turn signal switch was not activated. Upon inspection, the turn signal indicators did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that while driving, another driver informed that the rear brake lights failed to operate. In addition, the contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed, an abnormal sound and smoke emitted from the safety hazard switch…
My customer complained of a transmission failure involving, but not limited to a dtc p0785. I asked my customer if the involved vehicle (2000 chevrolet blazer) had any dealer or after market accessories installed, customer adamantly replied: no, "bone stock gm." my customer was not aware that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Blazers have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (13% of the 589 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “brake switch”, in 11 of 79 complaints, followed by “multi function” (9).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Blazer problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Blazer problems or exterior lighting problems across all Blazer years.