2001 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V231000May 21, 20085,862 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Bravada 2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 01V364000Dec 3, 2001506,377 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2002, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Bravada 2000–2001

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 00V228003Aug 7, 2000156,305 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2001, Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001 +13 more

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ08001Hazard light switch failureClosed · Feb 28, 2008
• PE01032Loss of stop lamp illuminationClosed · Sep 6, 2001

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