2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others recall: switch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 3, 2001. It covers about 506,377 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 506,377
reported: Dec 3, 2001
owners notified: Apr 15, 2002
related complaints: 255

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

What is 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.
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.

Recall number 01V364000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Blazer 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
GMC Jimmy 2000-2001 2000 2001
Oldsmobile Bravada 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 255 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Chevrolet Blazer 2002 Chevrolet Blazer 2000 GMC Jimmy 2001 GMC Jimmy 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

Questions about recall 01V364000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others switch?

Yes. Recall 01V364000, reported on December 3, 2001, covers about 506,377 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V364000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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