Dt: the brake lights and hazard lights were not working, there was no recall but a service bulletin. It has been fixed twice, and currently consumer has to pay out of pocket to fix it. Called the dealership, they had no record. But went to mechanic shop, they had a record. Contacted gm, they also had it on record for the bulletin, and they contacted the dealer. This first happened about a week ago on july 10, 2005. Replaced the battery, but the brake lights and hazard lights did not work, checked the fuses, and went to repair shop the put in new switches and still did not.
2002 Chevrolet Blazer lights complaints
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I was informed by my husband, as he was following me, that my brake lights did not work. We took the vehicle to the dealership from which, I purchased the vehicle to have it checked out. They said the multi-function switch was bad and needed to be replaced. We paid $391.72 to have the switch replaced. I later found out there is a recall for the same year vehicle, on the same part, with the same problems as we have experience, however the VIN # of our vehicle is not included in the recall because our vehicle was manufactured at a different plant.
While the vehicle was parked driver noticed that the brake lights were inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.\, and mechanic determined that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. This information was provided by catherine's son tracy williams.*ak
Vehicle experienced problems with the hazard light switch and rear tail lights, which became inoperative. Owner contacted the dealer and called the manufacturer, and was informed that although the VIN fell within those affected by the recall they still refused to accommodate the owner with repair assistance.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in the federal safety agency recall 01v364000. Sport utility vehicles. The multi function 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. Dealership indicated consumer's vehicle not included in the recall due to VIN.
1) rear brake lights and saftey hazzard lights fail do to an open circuit caused by switch malfunction 2) rear brake lights do not operate and no malfunction is displayed on instrumentation display. The loss of stop lamps and hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, and could result in a crash. 3) had gm dealer repair hazard switch assemby. The federal safety agency recall no. 01v364/gm recall no. 01073 has been issued on some 2002 chevy blazers, but the VIN number for this car was not included in the recall list.
Brake lights and hazard lights do not work. Spoke to gm and they said that there is a recall for this issue, but my VIN didn't qualify. Was told by gm to pay for the repairs, and that they would reimburse if a new recall was issued. Called dealer and was quoted $360 for the repair.
The stop lamp and the hazard lights are inoperative. There's a switch recall (no. 01v364000) on brake light switch, but VIN isn't included.
While driving at any speed stop lamps and rear hazard lamps malfunctioned. Dealer indicated sorry this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak (recall number 01v‑364)
The consumer didn't meet the requirements of the recall even though he experienced problems with brake lights working randomly. *ph recall#01v364000 *sc
Consumer started the vehicle and pressed the gas pedal but the vehicle did not move. The consumer applied pressure to the accelerator, and it took little while for the vehicle to start moving. The dealer inspected the vehicle three times and could not resolve the problem.*ak *cb the consumer stated the transmission made some noises, the dealer discovered some parts of the transmission were damaged, however days later the vehicle went back to not accelerating and the engine racing. The consumer was told that the manufacturer would extended the warranty on the transmission. The brake light was inoperative there was a clicking noise in the drivers seat.
Both rear brake lights continually burn out. Dealer replaced rear brake lights several times, has been replaced many times, but problem recurring.
When driver stepped on brakes all rear lights failed to illuminate ( driver took vehicle to the dealership, and was informed by the mechanic that rear electrical system shorted out.
While driving at night with the headlights on, the headlights would fail. The headlights and dome light would dim whenever the brakes are applied. Ts
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