NHTSA Campaign #08V231000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

MAY 21
2008

5,862 vehicles recalled

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- 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.

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.

Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall is expected to begin on or about 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. 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V364000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

DECEMBER 03
2001

506,377 vehicles recalled

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- 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.

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.

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 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V364000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

DECEMBER 03
2001

506,377 vehicles recalled

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER -- 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.

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.

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 »