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2001 Chevrolet Blazer Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
326Complaints
3Recalls
35Crashes
5Fires
22Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (6.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip22 · 6.7%not available
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch21 · 6.4%RecalledRecall 08V231000 · Recall 01V364000
Power Train:automatic Transmission20 · 6.1%not available
Electrical System20 · 6.1%not available
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights17 · 5.2%RecalledRecall 08V231000 · Recall 01V364000
Exterior Lighting17 · 5.2%RecalledRecall 08V231000 · Recall 01V364000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS17 · 5.2%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING17 · 5.2%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL14 · 4.3%
SUSPENSION:FRONT14 · 4.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH12 · 3.7%
Unspecified / other10 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 326 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 08V231000 · 2008 · reported 05/21/2008

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 00V228003 · 2000 · reported 08/07/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 01V364000 · 2001 · reported 12/03/2001

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“AFTER APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8016840 — filed 08/21/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHILE DRIVING ABS FUNCTION POORLY. VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY PROBLEM WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF HAZARD LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND HAZARD…”NHTSA complaint 8005845 — filed 03/18/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LEFT WHEEL PULSATES, AND OTHER WHEELS LOCK UP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE…”NHTSA complaint 8003071 — filed 01/29/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 22 of 326 NHTSA complaints (6.7%), followed by exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (21), power train:automatic transmission (20), electrical system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have?

326 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 35 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 22 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V231000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.