2001 Chevrolet Blazer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 4% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On several occasions, in the mornings when Blazer is cold and the weather is cold, I have heard a rumbling noise when I turn the steering wheel to the left. Once the vehicle is warmed up the noise goes away. The first day I took the the shop, the repair man said it was unusual but he did hear the noise and said it sounded like it was in the steering shaft. He made an appointment for the following day. While checking the vehicle they did not hear the noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047141, filed 2003-11, 26,000 miles“I own a 2001 Chevrolet 2dr 2wheel drive Blazer. The wheel bearings and spindle / parts have already needed to be replaced on both sides/front. I found this problem because the wheel of my front passenger side came off while I was driving. Thankfully I heard the grinding and slowed my speed to 5-6 MPH and had turned my hazard lights on. From what I am learning this is a problem that is some what common with my make/model vehicle. I have also seem complaints of this nature on canadian auto club sites.”
NHTSA complaint #10105877, filed 2005-01, 60,000 miles“I have reviewed other owners complaints regarding their front suspension, fuel pump with random shut offs. My vehicle is experiencing the same and similar problems. As of today my vehicle is in the shop;I was doing 35-40 MPH when vehicle just un expectedly shut off. I was stranded on a major road which cause a significant traffic delay. I have an oil leak from the hose leading to my oil filter and the vehicle pull to the right sharply if I release the steering wheel. The vehicle makes a popping sound when turning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018522, filed 2003-05, 1,000 miles“My wife's 2001 chevy Blazer made a hard right turn all by its self. She can't turn the steering back to the left and rolled down a 300 ft canyon. Thank god she lived to tell what happened. The car was a problem from the day we purchased it. One week into ownership the steering gearbox had to be replaced. 26,000 miles later the right wheel hub assembly failed. Fast forward to feb 25, 2003 while driving home her Blazer turned right and lock to the right. From day one we always heard a popping noise but the dealer said there was nothing they could found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045658, filed 2003-11“I purchaced this vehicle december 04, 2000 and was confident that I was buying a safe vehicle with a good history.2 months and less than 3800 miles into service the power steering failed. After being towed to a local chevy dealer I was told the hose just fell off. They said it was repaired and I was on my way. Less than 10 miles down the road it happened again. The shaft snapped and the power steering pump was replaced. My concern is that what if I had been driving at a higher speed or in an off-road environment? Also, the repair man said he has seen this happen to three other blazers. …”
NHTSA complaint #741221, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 15 | 11% |
| 2020 | 43 | 19% |
| 2019 | 28 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 29 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 6 | 20% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 5 | 17% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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