2001 Chevrolet Blazer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“A frontal impact occurred at 40 MPH as another motorist pulled out in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver seat belt did not properly restrain me and I was forced into the roof at the trim edge of the windshield, sustaining a minor scalp laceration, cervical disc damage, and a concussion. The vehicle was totaled by nationwide insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #10184395, filed 2007-03, 80,000 miles“I had warranty repairs completed on my 2001 Blazer in november, 2005 that totaled around $2200. I paid a large deductible. The work was done at good Chevrolet in renton, wa the seat belt simply stopped latching shortly after my vehicle was repaired by GM........ Obviously Chevrolet did not completely fix all repairs covered by the warranty. I need GM to assume responsibility for expenses for the seat belt, because I'm disabled and on social security and could never afford to have a seat belt repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167332, filed 2006-09, 78,000 miles“I bought my 2001 Blazer for the sole purpose of having a family car that was not too expensive. I wanted an SUV so when we had a child I could place the car seat in the rear center position- the safest position in an event of a crash. My daughter is now 8 months old and in researching car seats for 1 year olds I have found that in my owner's manual it states do not use center seat positions for child restraints. The restraint will not function properly. That is all it said. I have tried over and over to get an answer as to why the seat belt will not function properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179403, filed 2007-01“My 9 year old son unbuckled the left rear seat belt (where he had been seated) after I parked the vehicle in my driveway. Somehow he became entangled in it when he turned around in the seat to look in the cargo area. The belt became wrapped around his stomach as he struggled to free himself, and because the belt would not release, but kept getting tighter and tighter, there was no way to get him out of it . I had to get my sewing scissors to cut him free as the belt wouldn't give us any slack, but kept reeling in , getting tighter and tighter. …”
NHTSA complaint #755795, filed 2001-12“2001 Chevrolet Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues also airbags and seat belts malfunction during accident. The consumer and her son were involved in a roll over accident. As a result, her son died.”
NHTSA complaint #10760554, filed 2015-09Related recalls
- 00V228003Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle…Covers: Chevrolet Blazer 2000–2001, Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 16% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18% |
| 1988 | 12 | 30% |
| 1987 | 5 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
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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