KnownCarProblemsHome › Chevrolet › Blazer › 2001
2001 Chevrolet Blazer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 326 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the lights (22% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Blazer model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Lights
71 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, hazard flashing warning lights, turn signal, tail lights.
I was in a drive through which looped around the building. I applied the brake to stop at the window and could feel the ABS engage and the vehicle did not want to stop. It scared me and of course I reapplied the brake quickly, to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me, and I was finally able to stop. This happened…
: the contact stated the brake lights remain illuminated. In order to shut off the brake lights, the battery has to be disconnected to keep from running down the battery. An NHTSA recall, 06v139000; was performed on the vehicle concerning, the; exterior lighting: brake lights: switch however; the recall did not remedy…
Brakes
49 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, pedals and linkages.
Dt: consumer stated ABS brakes were not working correctly. The ABS was initializing at low speed stops. The problem was ongoing for 5-6 weeks. The consumer's mechanic indicated that the brakes were fine. The consumer found information on the internet about other complaints of the same nature. The ABS would not stop…
Dt: the contact stated when applying the brakes the vehicle had no braking capability. Upon inspection, the contact found the hydraulic brake lines were punctured. This failure was due to the brake lines rubbing against other components of the vehicle. There were no prior warnings indicating a problem with the…
Suspension
40 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle, rear.
My 2001 chevy Blazer had uneven tire wear indicating the need for a front end alignment. During the inspection I was informed that the lower ball joints had to be replaced as well as the idler arm and should do the upper joints as well. I had never heard of a vehicle with 56,000 miles needing to have this done. Of…
Vehicle was stalling without warning and could not be restarted until a minimum of 30minutes had elapsed. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined original delco battery leaked through the battery tray and damaged the function of the vehicle's computer. Ts consumer stated the engine stills shuts off at times. The…
Electrical
40 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
Caller stated that vehicle was in park with the ignition off, and about fifteen minutes after caller parked the car, someone notified him that the vehicle was on fire and burning heavily. Fire seemed to be confined to the engine compartment. Caller speculated that the fire began on the passenger's side of the engine…
Vehicle was stalling without warning and could not be restarted until a minimum of 30minutes had elapsed. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined original delco battery leaked through the battery tray and damaged the function of the vehicle's computer. Ts consumer stated the engine stills shuts off at times. The…
Fuel system
33 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage, carburetor system.
Vehicle was stalling without warning and could not be restarted until a minimum of 30minutes had elapsed. Vehicle checked by dealer who determined original delco battery leaked through the battery tray and damaged the function of the vehicle's computer. Ts consumer stated the engine stills shuts off at times. The…
This complaint cover 2 occurrences, 1st aug. 19,2002 & the latest of march 3, 2004. My daughter was driving on the freeway both time with her mother, when all of a sudden the engine stalls, and would not restart. Having towed it to the stewart dealership in colma, ca. It was found that the fuel pump had gone bad both…
Transmission
31 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), manual transmission, driveline.
Loud clanking noise heard under normal driving conditions. Transmission failed, no reverse and no 3rd or 4th gear. Vehicle has only 53,500 miles.
Front wheel bearings had to be replaced for a second time. The car has only 60,000 miles on it! The second time, the bearings were no longer covered under warranty and I incurred over $1000 in repair costs.
Engine
23 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Lost complete oil pressure. The oil cooler lines are placed directly on the steering gear box, and the vibration caused the lines to rupture, which resulted in all the oil draining out.
The AC compressor has been replaced 3 times - the last time was on 9/2003. The exhaust pipe seal has been replaced, the muffler has been replaced, cluster dash went out and replaced, front suspension replaced, brake lights went out and replaced. The back window was not aligned properly and had to be fixed. The front…
Air bags
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Vehicle slipped while traveling on ice at 55 MPH, causing the vehicle to strike a concrete retaining wall, and it rolled over. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was a momentary loss of vehicle control, the vehicle struck a nearby tree stump, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the front of the vehicle. The police were alerted, and a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hazard light switch failure
Summary
On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. On may 21, 2
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (71 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); brakes (49 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); suspension (40 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2008 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Blazer model year since 2000, with 326 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.