Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Blazer EXTERIOR LIGHTING

My hazards and brake lights don't turn on.

My 2001 blazer's brake lights stopped working during a recent drive, and another driver was kind enough to point this out at a stoplight. the next day the brake lights worked again, but remained on after i shut off the engine. my mechanic was able to determine the problem was the multifunction switch on the steering column. this was a known issue (gm recall number 01073) and gm recalled a number of the same make and model of vehicles, but my blazer's vin was not included in the official recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the brake lights failed to illuminate. the mechanic diagnosed that the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v364000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Brake/abs lights come on the dash, no abs brakes at all, so now what ??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected the brake lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v231000 (exterior lighting). the failure and current mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the multi-function switch for the brake light was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 01v364000, (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the manufacturer was notified who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000. updated 10/05/2011 *ln *tr

Multi function switch in my 2001 chevy blazer that controls the hazard lights and the brake lights is on a recall. my blazer does not match any of the vin # that are listed even thought i have the exact yr and problem with the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle almost crashed into him because the contacts brake lights were not illuminated. in addition, the hazard lights were also inoperable. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed but he was informed by an authorized dealer that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 52,000. updated 1/19/2010 *cn updated 03/25/11

We own a 2001 blazer and recently the brake lights are on all the time. also, the hazard lights and turn signals don't work. if you hold the hazard switch part way down and hold it very steady you can get the brake lights and signals to work. i've tried contacting my local dealer, but they tell me this is not covered by any recalls. i will have to replace the entire multi function turn switch. from what i see online, it looks like the 2000 blazer has already had a recall for a hazard switch problem. i would bet the 2001 model is identical. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the brake lights stayed illuminated at times. the dealer stated the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. the contact wanted to know why the vehicle was not repaired under recall 08v231000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) which was directly related to the failure. the current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000.

My 2001 chevy blazer stop lights are not operable due to a known gm recall 08v231000 however they are not willing to fix this without me paying up front. loss of the brake lights and turn signals have made my vehicle inoperable. there is a short in the switch that cause smoke to come from the steering column as well. *tr

2001 chevrolet blazer: brake lights stayed on while vehicle was parked and off. hazard lights did not work. turn signals did not work. engine ran while ignition was off. noticeable amount of smoke came from steering column. there was a recall (01v364) for a faulty multi function switch, dealer said they performed it already. dealership diagnosed problem and said the same multi function switch needed to be replaced again. *tr

My vehicle has the exact symptoms of a know safety defect that but chevrolet tells me that because of the vin number of my vehicle it was not included in the recall. the recall is: nhtsa campaign id number: 08v231000 rq08001 nhtsa action number: rq08001 component: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch potential number of units affected: 5862 summary: 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 lamps becoming inoperative. the center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected. there are more vehicles out there that gm needs to identify for this recall. *tr

The brake lights in the back of my 01 chevy blazer go out from time to time. we got the recall info from chevy and took it to the dealer. chevy said they fix the problem before we had the car thus they are off the hook for any liability. we bought the car used with only 20,000 miles and the problem still is occurring with the car. the cost to fix this problem is close to 1000 dollars and i feel that the problem is still occurring even though the manufacturer said they fixed it. i feel that chevy should still fix this problem because it's obvious it wasn't done right on the first attempt and more importantly it's a very dangerous situation. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the rear brake lights and hazard lamps became completely inoperative. the center high-mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions were not affected. the dealer stated that his vehicle was not included in any recalls. the manufacturer advised him to call the dealer. no repairs have been performed on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 118,000.

Rear lights do not brighten when braking, took it to dealer. dealer says there was a recall and it was done already to my 2001 blazer, but i never had taken it in for that problem was going to charged 500 dollars just to redo it. i had bought the blazer new from a dealer. *tr

My brake lights are not working, nor my turning signals and hazard lights. took it in, they said its a multi-function switch / turning signal switch.. the cost is 400 dollars. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column and the brake lights were inoperable. when the ignition was turned off, the engine would still operate. the contact had to make several attempts to turn off the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failures were related to a defective multi-function switch. the vehicle was repaired. the contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in a prior two part recall. the consumer assumed the recall was performed, however she learned that the recall was not performed completely. the consumer began having problems with the multi-function switch. the part that the consumer thought was replaced back in 2002 was never replaced. the failure and current mileages were 31,138. the consumer is seeking reibursement. updated 09/19/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the contact stated that the multifunctional switch failed, and the dealer will not repair it under recall. the current and failure mileages were 122,300.

After finding out my 2001 chevy blazer had no brake lights the second time since new, this first went out & was replaced by avenue chevy, batavia on 11/7/2001 w/ only14,790 miles . and not imagining the problem could be the expensive entire turn signal unit again, i asked around, even guys at avenue chevy, batavia, ill. i purchased a brake switch part # 15128745 on 3/4/08 for $14.09 & replaced ny unit but this did not fix the problem. i went back to avenue chevy and on 3/11/08 they replaced part # 26100937 multifunction switch for a total of $442.79 ! ! ! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. all of the brake lights malfunctioned except for the window brake light. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current and failure mileages were 31,000.

I have a 2001 chevrolet blazer that recently had to be repaired. i feel that a recall item should cover cost of the repair. the chevrolet customer representative that i spoke to said that it is not covered by the recall. in a nutshell, the symptoms that the car had are exactly the same as those mentioned in nhtsa campaign id number : 01v364000. both rear, outside stoplights stopped working. the center stop and the turn signals worked fine. i had the car repaired at a cost of $470.29. on the invoice the item replaced is a multifunction switch? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the brake lights would not illuminate. as of september 24, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the current and failure mileages were 76,000. updated 12/12/07

2001 blazer has defective brake lights. this is intermittent, and is related to the hazard flasher switch assembly. there is a recall on this issue for selected vins. gm will not cover this problem on my vehicle which has experienced this problem at least 2 times in the past year. *ak

I own a 2001 chevy blazer, my brake lights and hazard lights stopped working for no apparent reason. the bulbs are in working condition, the fuses are not blown. i then did an internet search and found out that the 2001 blazers were recalled for this very same problem nhtsa campaign 01v364000, so i phoned a chevy dealer and was told my vin # was not included in the recall and it was over i don't feel that i should be burdened with this problem when it is clearly defective manufacturing. *jb

I was in a drive through which looped around the building. i applied the brake to stop at the window and could feel the abs engage and the vehicle did not want to stop. it scared me and of course i reapplied the brake quickly, to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me, and i was finally able to stop. this happened again a few weeks later at a large intersection at a red light. i was 7 months pregnant at the time and was pretty scared. i have heard several of these complaints and i know that the brakes on every year before this were recalled. i also had trouble with the brake lights and four-ways, which stopped working. i was driving and the four ways came on. i had to pull over and ended up holding the button down while i drove in order for them to stop flashing. shortly after the turn signals stopped working. finally, the speedometer temporarily stopped working, then shortly after that, the heat stopped working, the vehicle only blowing cold air. we replaced the thermostat but the heat still would not function. i ended up getting rid of the vehicle because of the numerous malfunctions. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights remain illuminated. in order to shut off the brake lights, the battery has to be disconnected to keep from running down the battery. an nhtsa recall, 06v139000; was performed on the vehicle concerning, the; exterior lighting: brake lights: switch however; the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

Switch failure for stop lamps other vehicle did stop and advise of problem. gm did recall some vin #'s but not this unit. dealer charged $400. for same items in recall #01v364000. *nm

Dt: the contact stated while parked at a bank smoke came from the steering column. when he took the vehicle to the dealership , they found that the brake lights and turn signals were not working. the turn signal assembly was replaced and there have been no further problems. *ak

I bought my chevy blazer in may of 2001. we had a recall for the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. we brought it back to the dealer we bought it from and they did replace it. we are having the problems with the same part once again (no brake lights). we called the dealer and they're telling us this part is not covered. if there's still a problem with it, which i understand we're not the only ones reporting this, why wouldn't this be covered? my husband has owned his gm truck for over 10 years and has never had to replace this part. why would a newer vehicle have to replace it twice within a 4 year period? please advise.*jb

A person in a vehicle that had been behind my vehicle stopped me and informed me that i had no break lights. i called gm motors and asked them to fix the problem because i had a piece of paper stuffed in the hazard switch on the steering column so my break lights would work. i was told by gm that my vehicle did not fall under the recall by the vin number. *nm

2001 chevrolet blazer rear left tail light does not work , canged bulbs changes fuses, but yet nothing happens, a few years back i brought it in for a recall on a tail light switch that was recalled yet, it seems as if the new part might be malfunctioning again

Both the brake lights and hazard lights were inoperable. consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was notified that this vehicle is not included in the hazard light nhtsa recall 01v364000. *ak

(1) we own a 2001 blazer. in the past our vehicle has been rear ended twice, my wife suffered a neck injury in the 1st accident. the 2nd accident just happened about a month or so ago. (2) 2-19-2005 i was following my wife home ,after having my other vehicle serviced,and noticed the stop lamps were not working. i got on the internet ,& found there was a recall for 2000--2002 blazers with the exact same problem nhtsa recall 01v364/gm. (3) i called gm at 1-800-222-1020 gave them my vin number,they said my vehicle was not part of the recall .but i should take to vehicle to a gm dealer as soon as possible ,have the multi-switch repaired,& they would reimburse me for the expenses then ,the first person i spoke with never called me back as they stated they would,i called him back twice. after no response i called ,& spoke with another person , she was going to call the location i had the multi-switch replaced,& call me back , her co-worker called me ,& told me she was in a meeting ,& i should call her back. since then i have called her back 3 times,just got her voice mail ! still waiting to hear back from her. i can not believe gm is not taking this safety problem serious!! my wife,& children could have been killed because of this defect. if our blazer is not part of a recall then gm must be trying to hide this problem!. *ak

While driving 30 mph consumer was informed by another driver that the brakes lights were inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard switch carrier needed to be replaced. *ak

Multi function switch experienced the same defect as stated in recall 01v364000; however, this vehicle wa snot included due to vin. *ak *bf *nm

While expecting the vehicle noticed that the brake light doesn't appear at all. *ak

The multi functioning switch recall 01v364000 remedy failed, and the defect recurred. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that while stopped at a light, another motorist informed him that the brake lights were not illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). after the repairs, the failure occurred a second time. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostics and repair. the contact was not aware of the repairs that were performed, but believed the hazard switch carrier was replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

The 4 ways do not work and are effected by the same components as the brake lights. since the brake lights sometimes work but most of the time do not, the dealership will not replace these lights. the dealership stated that they worked today when they checked them out and said there was no recall on this particular part. my concern is my family getting rear-ended by another vehicle or me getting pulled over by a police officer and getting a ticket. this is a serious problem that could possibly affect other people as well as my passengers.*ak

Brake light switch is not working and can cause an accident. *ak *mj

Nhtsa#recall01 v 364 000/manufacturers recall 01073, concerning multi-function switch: rear stop lamps are inoperative. dealer notified and informed consumer that this vehicle is not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak consumer had the repairs completed at another dealer. *slc

Brake lights have failed. *ak

Recall 01 v 364 00/multifunction switch: rear tail lights are inoperable. dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak consumer was rearended by another vehicle, the other driver stated that he did not see consumers brake lights, consumer was charged to have the recalled part replaced. *slc

Hazard light switch had shorted out. vehicle had no working brake and turn signals, they had to be replaced. there is recall 01v364000 concerning multi-function switch failure, but this vehicle is not affected.*ak

While driving abs function poorly. *ak vehicle is experiencing multi-function switch assembly problem which caused loss of hazard lights, brake lights, turn signal lights and hazard lights. consumer is stating that the vehicle had a recall, # 01v364000, when he called chevrolet corporation, they told him that the cost would be covered but dealer said no. consumer is looking for reimbursement of $362.92. *yd

I purchased my vehicle in 4/01 and seven months later i began experiencing a host of problems with my vehicle, starting with multifunction switch worn, then hood hinges worn, exhaust (muffler broken) right speaker inoperable, left front seat adjuster broken, grill assembly loose, brake pedal broken and finally transmission failure (needs replacing). i have done a bit of inquiring to other chevy blazer owners and found out that they have or had experience some if not all of the same problems that i am experiencing now. i am hereby respectfully requesting your assistance in rectifying this complaint. i don't think that after 11mths of purchasing my vehicle i should be needing my transmission replace. from passed experienced with replacing a transmission on my wife new vehicle (mazda mx3) back in 1992 it has never been the same. we had been having the same problems and more with it. we were able to actually get another vehicle and the same problem keep occuring . after that long and tiring experience with my wife's car i now that this won't be no different. i have purchased a lemon and i need to know what recourse i can take to insure that i would not be stuck with a vehicle that would be costing me more to have it constantly fixed and replace. i thank you for your help and assistance in this long and tiring ordeal. i anxiously await hearing from you. respectfully yours. *ak

While driving, brakes and hazard lights went out with no warning. cause unknown. *ak consumer found that the vehicle had a recall on hazard and break lights, nhtsa campaign id number: 01v364000 and 01v364000, dealer will not honor the recall and consumer had to pay $362.91 for the repair. consumer is asking a full refund from manufacturer. *yd

The brake and hazard lights do not come on at all making drivers any passengers very unsafe and vulnerable to rear end crashes on the roadway.*ak

Brake and hazard light switch fails. two known cases. tech says all 2001's will fail! no recall???*ak