NHTSA Recall 01V364000: Switch (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 506,377 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Blazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V364000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01073 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS › SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | December 3, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V364000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| GMC Jimmy | 2000, 2001 |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.