2001 Chevrolet Blazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 21%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 21% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 chevy Blazer stop lights are not operable due to a known GM recall 08v231000 however they are not willing to fix this without me paying up front. Loss of the brake lights and turn signals have made my vehicle inoperable. There is a short in the switch that cause smoke to come from the steering column as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10328240, filed 2010-04, 78,000 miles“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 switch on the steering column. This was a known issue (GM recall number 01073) and GM recalled a number of the same make and model of vehicles, but my Blazer's VIN was not included in the official recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10809342, filed 2015-12, 125,000 miles“A person in a vehicle that had been behind my vehicle stopped me and informed me that I had no break lights. I called GM motors and asked them to fix the problem because I had a piece of paper stuffed in the hazard switch on the steering column so my break lights would work. I was told by GM that my vehicle did not fall under the recall by the VIN number.”
NHTSA complaint #10132232, filed 2005-08, 70,000 miles“My vehicle has the exact symptoms of a know safety defect that but Chevrolet tells me that because of the VIN number of my vehicle it was not included in the recall. The recall is: NHTSA campaign id number: 08v231000 rq08001 NHTSA action number: rq08001 component: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch potential number of units affected: 5862 summary: general motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268280, filed 2009-05, 138,000 miles“(1) we own a 2001 Blazer. In the past our vehicle has been rear ended twice, my wife suffered a neck injury in the 1st accident. The 2nd accident just happened about a month or so ago. (2) 2-19-2005 I was following my wife home ,after having my other vehicle serviced,and noticed the stop lamps were not working. I got on the internet ,& found there was a recall for 2000--2002 blazers with the exact same problem NHTSA recall 01v364/GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112489, filed 2005-03, 37,986 milesRelated recalls
- 08V231000May 21, 2008General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Bravada 2000
- 01V364000Dec 3, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Bravada 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 2 | 22% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 54 | 22% |
| 2001 | 68 | 21% |
| 2000 | 79 | 13% |
| 1999 | 30 | 7% |
| 1998 | 40 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 21 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
51 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology