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2000 Chevrolet Blazer Recalls

What To Do If Your Blazer Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2000 Blazer take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2000 Blazer Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

    • Recall Announced MAY 21 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #08V231000
    • Number Affected 5,862

    Summary: General Motors is recalling 5,862 MY 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, MY 2000-2001 GMC jimmy, and MY 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 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: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on June 17, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com . note: This campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01V364).

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V231000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

    • Recall Announced DECEMBER 03 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V364000
    • Number Affected 506,377

    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: 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.

    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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V364000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

    • Recall Announced DECEMBER 03 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #01V364000
    • Number Affected 506,377

    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: 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.

    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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V364000 »

  • SEAT BELTS Recall for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V228003
    • Number Affected 156,305

    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: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V228003 »

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Recall for 2000 Chevrolet Blazer

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #99V220000
    • Number Affected 3,947

    Summary: Vehicle description: S -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "Hydraulic Service Brake Normal, Emergency, And Park Braking Performance."

    Consequence: If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V220000 »

Chevrolet Contact Information

Phone:
(800) 222-1020
Web:
Chevrolet Customer Service
Mail:
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170

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