2001 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability
The 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has 331 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and service brakes. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (1999–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Blazer's typical year, while the 2003 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
331
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
36
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2001 Chevrolet Blazer complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 model year, filed between 2000 and 2023. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 68 | 21% |
| Service brakes | 48 | 15% |
| Suspension | 40 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 40 | 12% |
| Fuel system | 31 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 31 | 9% |
| Air bags | 23 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 23 | 7% |
2001 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2001 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V228003 | Aug 7, 2000 | Seat belts | 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… |
| 01V364000 | Dec 3, 2001 | Exterior lighting — brake lights / switch | 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… |
| 08V231000 | May 21, 2008 | Exterior lighting — brake lights / switch | 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… |
How the 2001 compares with nearby Blazer years
Verdicts compare these Blazer model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 442 | 0 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2000 | 600 | 4 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2001 (this page) | 331 | 3 | Exterior lighting | Caution |
| 2002 | 259 | 2 | Exterior lighting | Solid |
| 2003 | 104 | 1 | Electrical system | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2001 Chevrolet Blazer reliability FAQ
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
The 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has 331 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and service brakes. Compared with nearby Blazer model years (1999–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Blazer's typical year, while the 2003 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer are exterior lighting (68), service brakes (48), suspension (40), electrical system (40). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, including 00V228003 (seat belts) and 01V364000 (exterior lighting — brake lights / switch). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer compare with the 2000 and 2002 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2000 has 600 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid); the 2002 has 259 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2001 has 331 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2001 Blazer, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.