Complaints
464
per 10K Sold
31.1
US Sales
149,195
Crashes
43
Fires
5
Injuries
27
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Blazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:62,060 mi
Crash-related:6
#221 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Avg mileage:71,092 mi
#320 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,810 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 22 | 6 | — | 62,060 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 21 | — | — | 71,092 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | 2 | 71,810 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 20 | — | — | 71,377 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | — | 105,025 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 17 | 1 | — | 62,595 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 | 12 | — | 62,925 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 14 | — | — | 24,252 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 12 | 1 | — | 44,664 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 27,428 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 9 | — | — | 86,266 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 9 | — | — | 62,863 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 52,821 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 7 | — | 92,200 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 7 | 1 | — | 24,272 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 75,001 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 39,881 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 53,642 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 47,730 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
22
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,060
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,092
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
71,810
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,377
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,025
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,595
Air Bags:Frontal
14
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,925
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,252
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,664
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,428
Fuel Pump
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,266
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,863
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,821
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,200
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,000
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,272
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,001
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,881
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,642
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,730
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Chevrolet Blazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has 464 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (22 complaints, avg 62,060 mi); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch (21 complaints, avg 71,092 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 71,810 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,874 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer include 43 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Blazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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