2001 Chevrolet Blazer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 2% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 chevy Blazer 4 door 4wd, 80,000 miles we could not keep the drivers door closed when we investigated we found the door latch segment on the center post of the vehicle had broken off the center post. The sheet metal holding the heavy latch metal had fatigued through all the way around, and the latch was then not hooked to any thing. We welded a heavy plate to the frame and re-attached the latch to it. We checked the passenger side and found it in similar condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10163876, filed 2006-07, 80,000 miles“After pulling into the parking lot of work, I was getting out of the vehicle and the spring that was attached to the truck door just fell off and on the ground. Now, as the time is passing the interior light doesn't work and the electrical panel on the driver's door is getting worse. I can only lock the driver's door from the outside and the alarm goes off everytime I open the door. I have to keep slamming it to make the door completely close. I haven't been to anyone yet because I believe this will be a big expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10215712, filed 2008-01“The contact stated the driver's side door sounded as if it was going to fall off. The vehicle was taken to a dealership ,where they determined the latches on the door corroded. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10147257, filed 2006-01, 85,000 miles“Ajar light for tailgate would come on intermittently, but tailgate would be closed. Dealer has been notified, and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003064, filed 2002-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
68 complaintsBrakes
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 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.
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