There have been three recalls on the 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4X4 SUV, two pertaining to the SUV's lighting system and one due to a faulty seat belt buckle base. In addition to these recalls, owners of the 2001 S-10 Blazer have reported premature failure of the vehicle's fuel pump.
The 2001 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is part of the lighting recall which pertained to different problems that arose in more than 500,000 Chevrolet vehicles. A multifunction switch in the lighting system of these vehicles developed an open circuit which prevented stop lamps and hazard lamps from working. Another lighting problem arose because the side reflectors did not meet national standards. The switch carrier needs to be replaced by the dealership which takes care of the stop and hazard lamp problems. The side reflectors must be replaced by the dealership in order to meet the standards outlined under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety rules.
General Motors Corporation recalled more than 150,000 automobiles because of defective buckle bases of the seat belt. This recall included the 2001 S-10 Blazer 4X4. The defective buckle base installed does not bear enough load to prevent the buckle base from fracturing. This defect creates a safety hazard during an accident or when the brakes are slammed. The buckle base will be replaced with a new buckle base that meets the national standard.
In addition to the recalls, owners of the 2001 S-10 Blazer 4x4 have reported a problem with the SUV's fuel pump, according to Repairpal.com. Clogging in the vehicle's fuel filter requires the fuel pump to strain in order to pump gasoline through the fuel line and into the injectors, and fuel pumps in the S-10 Blazer have been failing due to this strain. To avoid this problem, technicians at Repairpal.com recommend that the fuel filter be changed every 30,000 miles.
