2001 Chevrolet BLAZER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
326 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
62,102 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 142 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 326 complaints (6.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 114 | 35.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 6.4% |
| Steering behavior | 21 | 6.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 5.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 14 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 21 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 16 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 |
| Suspension:Front | 13 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 22; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 21; Electrical System: 20; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 19; Exterior Lighting: 17; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 16; Air Bags:Frontal: 14; Suspension:Front: 13
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 35 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 45 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 22 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 35; 50,000 to 74,999: 45; 75,000 to 99,999: 22; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 7
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (45). 184 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 48; 2002: 63; 2003: 41; 2004: 39; 2005: 38; 2006: 23; 2007: 15; 2008: 10; 2009: 8; 2010: 14; 2011: 4; 2012: 4; 2014: 2; 2015: 8; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 114 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008910 · 2003-02-20 (February 20, 2003)
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014199 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
WHEN UTILIZING THE BRAKES, NORMALLY OR IN AN EMERGENCY, THE MECHANISM LOCK CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE. THE BRAKES REGULARLY CLICK WHEN STEPPED ON. A 'MANAGER' AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AT CHEVROLET NA STATED THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE WAY THE VEHICLE STOPS. WHEN I INSISTED, HE STATED NEXT TIME PERHAPS I 'SHOULD BUY A TOYOTA". I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR VERY SHORT TRIPS AND NOT ON ANY MAIN STREET OR HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. THE LATEST DATE IS REFLECTED BELOW. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020640 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
40,300 MILES ON 2001 BLAZER, TRANSMISSION SEALS FAILED. HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. GM OFFERED TO PAY PARTS ONLY, LEFT US WITH $1250 LABOR REPAIR BILL. PURCHASED VEHICLE AS DEALER DEMO, 7500 MILES WHEN WE BOUGHT, BUT WE HOLD FIRST TITLE
Owner-reported narrative. 40,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030954 · 2003-08-06 (August 6, 2003)
DRIVING WITHIN THE CITY I HEARD A CLACK NOISE AND A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AFTER THAT I COULDN'T USE THE REVERSE, AND FIRST GEAR WAS LONGER THAN USUAL, THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 42,000 MILES. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MECHANICS AND FRIENDS AND THIS IS A MANUFACTURER FAILURE WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE, MY MECHANIC. TOLD ME HE HAS TO FIX SO FAR ABOUT ONE OF THOSE BRAND VEHICLE PER MONTH, A FRIEND TOLD ME HE PURCHASED A CHEVY BLAZER AND MOVING IT FROM DEALER HE COULDN'T MOVE VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED, I NEED THE MANUFACTURER FIX MY C…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030954 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002261 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008415 · 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
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.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012213 · 2003-04-01 (April 1, 2003)
THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.* MR THE DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONED, THE WINDOWS WERE NOISY, THE SEAT MOVED BACK/FORTH WHILE DRIVING,THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INTERMITTENT WHILE IN USE, THE RADIO CLOCK BLINKED ON/OFF, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM, AND THE BATTERY LEAKED ACID. THE FUSES AND MODULES REPLACED, AND WOULD ONLY WORK FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN QUIT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A NEW VEHICLE. SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038191 · 2003-10-24 (October 24, 2003)
THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK THE PROBLEM COULD OCCUR AT ANYTIME. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018522 · 2003-05-11 (May 11, 2003)
I HAVE REVIEWED OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THEIR FRONT SUSPENSION, FUEL PUMP WITH RANDOM SHUT OFFS. MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS. AS OF TODAY MY VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP;I WAS DOING 35-40 MPH WHEN VEHICLE JUST UN EXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF. I WAS STRANDED ON A MAJOR ROAD WHICH CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC DELAY. I HAVE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE HOSE LEADING TO MY OIL FILTER AND THE VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT SHARPLY IF I RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING. THESE PROBLEMS ARE HARD TO FIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060472 · 2004-03-05 (March 5, 2004)
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 TIMES. THE 1ST OCCURRENCE AT 32,090 MILES, THE 2ND AT 66,442 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THE REASON FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, WAS THAT MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TOO MUCH WITH LESS THAN 1/2 TANK OF GAS. THE REPAIR WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,442 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10129738 · 2005-08-12 (August 12, 2005)
DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER WHICH HE PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2002. THE VEHICLE STALLED SIX TIMES IN 2002, TWO TIMES IN 2004, AND TWO TIMES ON JULY 21, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THIS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT UP. THE PROBLEM WAS MORE PERSISTENT IN THE SUMMER. *AK *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129738 at NHTSA ↗