2001 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 326 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 7th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (68 complaints, 21%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 35 crashes, 5 fires, 22 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 326owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 35complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 68 | 21% | 75,000 | “multi function” (24%) | $680 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 40 | 12% | 56,218 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 11% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 31 | 10% | 56,696 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 8% | 66,442 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 7% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 5% | 22,158 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 5% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 3% | 18,051 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 3% | 36,999 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 3% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 39,659 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 43,457 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 110,935 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Seat belts
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hazard light switch failure (RQ08001) — opened Feb 28, 2008, closed Jul 9, 2008, led to recall 08V231000.
- Loss of stop lamp illumination (PE01032) — opened Sep 6, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001, led to recall 01V364000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
I have a 2001 blazer that keeps popping up a check engine light codes.i.e p0301,p0753,p0756,p0758. I have had these parts replaced twice in the last few months. Mechanic said it was related to the electrical system. The codes come back after driving for about 100 miles.
My hazards and brake lights don't turn on.
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 Blazer | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 68 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.