Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Blazer EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Brake lights will not work when applying brakes. bulbs and fuses are all ok, hazard flasher when flashing causes an electrical static sound under dash and when wiggling the hazard flasher switch, brake lights will work and come on. i also own a 1996 chevrolet blazer that had the same problem and was repaired at bob hook chevrolet 09/07/99 invoice no. 156312. very little chance that i own two of the same vehicles five years apart and same defect happens to both. this is a serious safety problem that needs to be recalled before accidents occur because the vehicle behind didn't see vehicle in front stop. i am not only concerned about my family being safe but for the safety of others! why would the dealer service shop tell me that the part will have to be ordered and there is a national back order on that part but to continue to drive the vehicle? i have contacted gm. and filed a complaint # c05965366 and they said; we will do the best we can to get the part shipped. please help get this defect recalled so potential accidents can be avoid. *ak

Both the brake lights and turn signals suddenly stopped working. when i took the car into the dealer, they informed me immediately that this problem was occurring on many similar vehicles. they confirmed that the problem was caused by the failure of the "multi function switch". in fact, this problem was so wide spread, the part was on "national backorder" and would not be avialable 10 days to two weeks. it appears that general motors does not think that thousands of cars dirving around without brake lights or turn signals is a serious problem. *ak

When brakes are applied brake light does not illuminate due to a defective brake switch. pleade provide additional information. *ak

I went to have my car inspected when i was informed that i had no brake lights. the station where i got the inspection told me this was not the only gm car they had seen with this problem. they told me they had seen this afew times in thelast month. i went to my dealership and they told me i needed a multi function switch. i called gm to form a complaint because there is no telling how long this had been like this. [xxx] at gm told me that they had failures in this switch and they were looking for a more dependable source. i couldn't even get a switch for a week because of this . driving with no brake lights could be a potentially hazardous situation. i'm reporting this so someone doesn't loose their life over these defective switches. please contact me if you need additional information. thank you, [xxx *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Consumer noticed rear brake lights were not working, dealer replaced module. please add further information.*ak

Brake and hazard lights would intermittently fail to operate. vehicle been into dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Rear brake lights were not functioning.*yd

I was driving on a road when someone pulled up next to me and told me i didn't have brake lights. only the small top center brake light was working. i was lucky that a stranger told me, i would never have known that they were not functioning. when i called the dealership they said that there was a silent recall. they had 3 other vehicles in that day with the same problem. i feel that this is a major problem because if someone isn't paying complete attention they will not notice that a blazer has stopped until it is too late. i feel that there should be a public recall for this problem. it was a simple fix (it only took part of one day). all they had to do was put in a new turn signal lever. i think that any problem like this should always be a public recall, it is not fair that the manufacturer and dealership knows about a problem and does not tell the consumer. i guess they would have told me had i gotten into an accident. but then it may have been too late. thank you very much. janet l. werner. *ak

While driving multi-function switch malfunctioned, causing brake lights to go out. spoke with dealer. *ak consumer stated this has happened twice within 2 months, consumer was informed that the part in the multi function switch is faulty, therefore causing it to go out. *jb

Faulty multi-function switch part resulting in no brake lights.

Turn signals and brake lights go out. took vehicle to dealer who indicated hazard switch was faulty. *ak

2001 chevrolet blazer developing various problems.***no answer required***. *mr the differential pinion shaft seal was leaking. when it rained the transmission slipped, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the lighter socket was replaced. the heater was not blowing hot air, the service engine soon light illuminated, the brake light was inoperable, the directional switch was replaced. the front rear rotors were rotted, the rear wheel well molding was coming undone, the drivers window was leaking water. the vehicle was not shifting properly, the alternator was replaced, the tail gate glass would not lock, the driver door did not shut easily, the battery was replaced. the headlights were inoperable. the driver seat recliner was replaced, the retractor in the seat belt was reset. the rear window molding was loose. the oil cooler lines were leaking.*jb

To whom it may concern,i'm very upset and dissatisfied first of all the first day i purchased the 2001 chevrolet blazer i had it not even a week and people where noticing the drivers side must have been damaged at the factory,so i brought it back and phillips chevrolet was shocked to see this also,and i am leasing this vehicle and definitely was going get blamed for something that was defected from the start.they where great the exchanged the vehicle for me and this is a lemon also i am very upset at the fact that this is 4times now that my fuel injectors have messed up and i have taken this vehicle 2 times to o'conner chevrolet where they have replaced one and cleaned them both times.so then it happens for a third time so i take it to phillips where i bought it thinking the will take beeter care of there vehicle,they cleah 3 injectors 3 times they said and reset the codes, and told me to use shell gas so i did this and now exactly a month later my engine service light came on again3/29/02.now im very upset to where i dont even want this vehicle. also the multi-function switch has been replaced.so now you tell me should i be happy i dont think so.icant afford to keep taking off from my job for this inconvience.what a joke. *ak