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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V364📅 Dec 13, 2001

2000–2002 Chevrolet Blazer & 2000–2001 GMC Jimmy + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V364000
Manufacturer recall #
01073
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
506,377
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 15, 2002
Built
Sep 1, 1999 – Jul 31, 2000
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V364 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V364?

2000–2002 Chevrolet Blazer & 2000–2001 GMC Jimmy + 1 more. 506,377 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.