**Recall Info**2001 Blazer

[blazee]

I am just posting some recall info that I found. Not all vehicles are covered by the recalls, so they may not apply to you.

Campaign Number: 01V364000 Date: 2001-Dec-03


Component: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

Defect Summary: 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 AFFECTED.

Consequence Summary: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: 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. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. To schedule service online click here


Campaign Number: 01V364000 Date: 2001-Dec-03


Component: Exterior Lighting: Hazard Flashing Warning Lights: Switch

Defect Summary: 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 AFFECTED.

Consequence Summary: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: 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. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. To schedule service online click here


Campaign Number: 00V228003 Date: 2000-Aug-07


Component: Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly

Defect Summary: 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 BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence Summary: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY REAR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

[cdwillard]

I had no brake lights. Didn't know how long I drove like that but a friend informed me. Checked everything from fuses, wiring etc. All okay. Started to research and found out about recall. Called Dealer, guess what my Vin # wasn't listed under recall even though my hazard switch was the problem. DON'T THROW IN THE TOWEL JUST YET!! A new hazard switch cost around 195.00 in my area. Also lets not forget the labor. I caused quite a ruckus at dealership until they agreed to fix it under a Goodwill policy. If you have this same problem make them FIX IT!

[rlith]

Originally Posted by cdwillard

I had no brake lights. Didn't know how long I drove like that but a friend informed me. Checked everything from fuses, wiring etc. All okay. Started to research and found out about recall. Called Dealer, guess what my Vin # wasn't listed under recall even though my hazard switch was the problem. DON'T THROW IN THE TOWEL JUST YET!! A new hazard switch cost around 195.00 in my area. Also lets not forget the labor. I caused quite a ruckus at dealership until they agreed to fix it under a Goodwill policy. If you have this same problem make them FIX IT!

The hazard switch fix actually runs 15 bux... I did a how-to on this... You don't need to replace the whole multifunction switch.

[blazee]

rlith,

You have done a lot of good how-tos that are buried in the forum. How about starting a thread with links to all the how-tos and a brief description and we can keep it bumped up near the top.

[rlith]

Originally Posted by blazee

rlith,

You have done a lot of good how-tos that are buried in the forum. How about starting a thread with links to all the how-tos and a brief description and we can keep it bumped up near the top.

Kinda hard to do that here... But you can find most of my how-to's at www.sicgmtrucks.com (formaly www.s10planet.com) They are in the S10PLANET>>HOW-TO section... Including the hazard switch how-to... This board being not dedicated to chevy stuff makes it hard to have a a good how-to section.

[blazee]

10-4

[cdwillard]

I'm glad to know someone is willing to share a cheap fix. When I tried to get just the hazard switch was told by several people that this was sold ONLY as a complete unit.

[tom3]

We have an 01 Blazer and never got anything on either recall. Any info on the VIN numbers affected? Seeing the recent safety ratings of these I would sure like to find out about the seatbelts.

[blazee]

Just call your local dealer and have them run your VIN. They are suppose to tell you if there are any open recalls.

[blazee]

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