Chevrolet Blazer Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 337 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Blazer across 18 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (79). The words owners use most often: “multi function” (15% of reports).
- 337exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $690typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- Multi function: mentioned in 51 of 336 complaints (15%)
- Turn signal: mentioned in 50 of 336 complaints (15%)
- Brake switch: mentioned in 40 of 336 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the Chevrolet Blazer at $690, and half of them between $630 and $840.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 160 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 337 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.
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 (3)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
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
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
Exterior lighting
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
Fix: Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Headlights Daytime running lights only 50% ? no back up lights no Brites, windshield wash not working then on going 6 dealer trips 9 days in shop for info screen / GPS,Radio&Phone
My car will be running fine but the lights on the AC panel wont work. My car will stop and shut down while driving. Ive taken it in for service and they told me my battery cabels were lose. The second time it happened I got a notification of low battery level and it shut off and will not start. I…
My bright lights do not go off when oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front of me are close and when they do dim they go on and off. People flash their brights at me causing me not to be able to sleep and this happens even when they turned off of auto. Another item of concern is that the car would…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that there was a dark shadow and circle on the headlight while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at night, the driverâs side headlight failed to illuminate properly, and contact was unable to see more than 30-feet ahead of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Blazers have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 337 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Chevrolet Blazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Blazer exterior lighting?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners report a typical cost of $690 (half paid between $630 and $840), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most frequent phrase is “multi function”, in 51 of 336 complaints, followed by “turn signal” (50).
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