The Lemon Index
200020022nd generation
192 owner complaints, first 3 years 14–17 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
- Engine stalling14 complaintsmostly at 58,000–80,000 miles (93,000–129,000 km)
- Wheel bearing13 complaintsmostly at 45,000–60,000 miles (72,000–97,000 km)
- Rust / frame corrosion12 complaintsmostly at 27,000–111,000 miles (43,000–179,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 325 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 26,000 and 52,000 miles (42,000–84,000 km) (the middle half of the 45 complaints, of all 192 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 08V231000 (lights), 01V364000 (lights) and 00V228003 (seat belts) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Chevy sent dealers 364 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Loud popping noise from the rear suspension area when traveling over bumps”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 192 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 51K miles (42K to 84K km) on the car (45 of all 192 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
When brakes are applied brake light does not illuminate due to a defective brake switch. Pleade provide additional information.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer owner · NHTSA complaint 899281
More owner reports
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.
NHTSA complaint 10103216
Battery leaks acid onto the engine compartment. As a result, while driving 65 mph, vehicle shut off.
NHTSA complaint 10097772
Fixes owners look up most.
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Before you buy, watch
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2000 chevy blazer 4x4 problemszachary moore · 29K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2001 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 364 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Loud popping noise from the rear suspension area when traveling over bumps
- Pop snap noise in the front suspension when braking
- Instrument cluster prndl inoperative and or battery light
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Lights · recall issued 2008
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Chevrolet Blazer recall, all years · All Chevrolet recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedHazard light switch failure2008
- ClosedLoss of stop lamp illumination2001
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★☆☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★☆☆☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,550–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Blazer year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 5 older years (1995–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 17 Chevrolet Blazer years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 121; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Blazer year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (20%), electrical (17%) and suspension (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer get?
14 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 26,000 and 52,000 miles (42,000–84,000 km) (the middle half of the 45 complaints, of all 192 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2001 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer cost in fuel a year?
About $3,550 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer have?
4.3L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Blazer year is better than the 2001?
Nearby, the 2004 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (somewhat fewer complaints than the average car). Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works