2001 Chevrolet Blazer
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1225 |
| 1996 | 1153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2020 | 213 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
25% of complaints: exterior lighting — 83 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
MY HAZARDS AND BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T TURN ON.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190518
15% of complaints: electrical system — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
JUST GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND CAME BACK AND TRUCK WAS FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171228
2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ISSUES ALSO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTION DURING ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER AND HER SON WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT, HER SON DIED. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20150902
Also filed under AIR BAGS
I HAVE A 2001 BLAZER THAT KEEPS POPPING UP A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES.I.E P0301,P0753,P0756,P0758. I HAVE HAD THESE PARTS REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20201117
15% of complaints: service brakes — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY13% of complaints: suspension — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON MAY 12,2001 WHILE DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-290, A CAR IN THE LEFT LANE CUT ME OFF. I SWERVED MY SUV TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, AND THE TRUCK LOST CONTROL, TIP OVER ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND STARTED TO ROLLOVER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010605
10% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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 NO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed
LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION
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 CENT
Remedy: 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. TH
Campaign 01V364000 — check if this car was fixed
HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
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
Remedy: 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
Campaign 08V231000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2001 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (83 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (50 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V231000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.