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Chevrolet Blazer 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

326Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
48Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting86 complaints

86 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V364000, 08V231000.

Brakes54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V228003.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V228003Reported August 7, 2000 - 156,305 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 156,305 vehicles across all affected models.

01V364000Reported December 3, 2001 - 506,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 506,377 vehicles across all affected models.

08V231000Reported May 21, 2008 - 5,862 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 5,862 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE01032Opened September 6, 2001 - Closed December 20, 2001

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 01V364000.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

RQ08001Opened February 28, 2008 - Closed July 9, 2008

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V231000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
200148
200263
200341
200439
200538
200623
200715
200810
20098
201014
20114
20124
20142
20158
20162
20171
20191
20201
20211
20221
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.