2001 Chevrolet Blazer steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2001 chevrolet 2dr 2wheel drive blazer. The wheel bearings and spindle / parts have already needed to be replaced on both sides/front. I found this problem because the wheel of my front passenger side came off while I was driving. Thankfully I heard the grinding and slowed my speed to 5-6…”
filed Jan 6, 2005
“While driving 45 mph steering wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to unlock the steering wheel. This caused the vehicle to hit a curb. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined steering column needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak”
filed Apr 1, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Blazer | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Blazer | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 Blazer | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 Blazer | 15 | 11% |
| 2020 Blazer | 40 | 18% |
| 2019 Blazer | 27 | 15% |
| 2004 Blazer | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 Blazer | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Blazer | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 Blazer | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 Blazer | 18 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.