2001 Chevrolet Blazer Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,500 miles. 1 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.
“The gas pedal hangs up on the floor carpet (the wear strip integrated into the carpet that is under the gas pedal and wraps up along the side of the transmission tunnel) when the gas pedal is pressed all the way to the floor. The shaft that the gas pedal is attached to has part of it sticking out past the gas pedal and has a sharp edge that snags the edge of the wear strip. The carpet is not worn, it is in great shape, and is only getting damaged when the gas pedal snags the carpet wear strip. It has happened about a dozen times in the past 5 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334160, filed 2010-06, 212,000 miles“On three different occasions my 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has nearly caused me to have a terrible accident. Twice while just driving along at a normal rate, the motor sped up to probably 70 or 80 MPH creating a very dangerous situation. It was very lucky that there was nothing in front of me. This has been an ongoing defect with this vehicle. The service manager states that this a very dangerous defect in my car. I am afraid to drive it as each time they say it is repaired, it has happened once again. This is a very serious situation which could easily lead to a dreadful accident and loss of life. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013779, filed 2003-04“Dt: the contact stated the check engine light came and the engine started missing. The air reflector on the bottom of the throttle bottle plate disintegrated; the air reflector has gone through the motor. The plate was embedded in the pistons, broke two spark plugs, and bent push rods. He changed the spark plugs. He then pulled the vehicle in and realized the push rods and lifters were bad. He contacted the dealer they offered no free remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10142351, filed 2005-11“Whenever foot was removed from accelerator pedal vehicle failed to slow down without depressing on brakes. Vehicle had manual 4wd. Sometimes would increase due to gravity. Had taken to dealership 4 times for this problem, but it was not resolved. Consumer states when you take your foot off the gas, sensors detect error signals, that cause the systme to inject more gas and air so the vehicle does not slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #892012, filed 2001-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 47 | 6% |
| 1996 | 28 | 2% |
| 1995 | 44 | 4% |
| 1994 | 24 | 4% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 11 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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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