The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound even when the turn signal switch was not activated. Upon inspection, the turn signal indicators did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flashers were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 01V364000 (exterior lighting). The dealer was not contacted. Although the manufacturer acknowledged the recall, they stated that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

I purchased my 2000 Blazer in 6/20/02 from a Chevy dealer in pa. I purchased the extended warranty. I have until 6/07 OR100000 miles I have replaced the coil and distributor cap and rotor 5 times a new fuel pump a catalytic converter windshield washer motor and turn signal switch it has gotten to the point that I can't even sell it to anyone private and I can't afford to keep it. There has been electrical and computer issues shorts that melted the fuse box under the hood that melted the relay for the fuel pump. Also there was a short that wiped the computer codes out and I had a rough time passing emission testing I am at the point the extended warranty does not want to spend any more on the vehicle. I have had the motor mounts replaced twice in 4 years. I have never been notified of any recalls orservice notices. I have had the vehicle serviced by licensed mechanics and had it serviced at the appropriate mileage required for the warranty.

- Ephrata, PA, USA

My vehicle was recently purchased from a coworker with a known recall that was already fixed once and now is not functioning again. I called Chevrolet and they told me there is not much they could do since it was beyond the warranty, I had it diagnosed at a dealership which cost me $85 to tell me what I already knew but they would not fix it. This is failure that is known and I believe was not corrected the first time so I should not be responsible for the repair costs since it is a safety issue. The item is a 4 way switch.

- Troy, NY, USA

While vehicle was parked a fire started in the turn signal switch. The consumer stated ever since the incident happened, the ABS and brake light stay on. The dealer stated there was no problem with the brakes.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The turn signal in the vehicle began clicking even when the switch was in the neutral (off) position several months ago, however, the turn signals appeared to work properly. A couple weeks ago, while sitting at a left turn light with the turn signal on, a white stream of smoke began coming out of the steering column in the vicinity of the turn signal level. I turned off the level, and the smoke stopped. No corrective action has been taken yet, but I am afraid a fire may start in the vehicle from this. It appears there is a service bulletin (# 01073) related to NHTSA item # 636517 that may be related or the same, but the dealer says no recall is open and will only charge to replace the part(s). This seems like a safety/fire related issue and I have read numerous cases online where other owners experience the constant clicking noise from the turn signal too.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Both brake lights went out while driving. Contacted dealer. Vehicle suffered from same same problem as mentioned in recall 01 V 364 000. However, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

- Littleton, CO, USA

NHTSA recall 01 V 364 000/manufacturer's recall 01073 concerning multifunction switch: Dealer: Heritage Chevrolet Inc. ; chester, va; phone# 804/248-6464 wants to inspect vehicle, not to replace the recall part. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Richmond, VA, USA

Rear brake lights are were not working, consumer was informed by a police officer that pulled vehicle over. Consumer felt this was unsafe because vehicle could be rear ended.. consumer also stated the the hazard lights were inoperative, the dealer replaced the multi-function switch, consumer was informed that a recall was pending for the switch.

- Beauford, SC, USA

Multifunction switch has failed twice on a 2000 model Chevy Blazer. The first time was at 33939 mileage in March 01. Was replaced under warrenty. This same multifuciton switch failed again in Dec. 01 at 48659 mileage. Had to file claim with extended warrenty, dealer told me the part was only good for 12months/12K milesage. I do not believe this switch should be malfunctioning at this interval and that I have to pay for the replacement. The brake lights no long work and there is no warning of this safty problem, someone had to stop me in traffic to tell me I had no brake lights. The dealer also informed me that many other Chevy Blazer have been in with the same switch failure but no bullentins have been issued by GM. I do not want to have this happen again in another 15K miles or less. This is a real safty issue because you have no brake lights and have no way of knowing this.

- Frederick, MD, USA

We have had so many problems with this vehicle.we can not get any satisfaction thru the dealer or Chevrolet.we first had a 1999 Blazer.we had so many problems with it they put us in a 2000 Blazer.we have had the same problems and more.on the 1999 Blazer we had to replace the multifunction switch.it went out and left my wife stranded.we had to replace all the door panels because of excessive noise.we had to rplace the overhead console.T 47,000 miles the rearend went out.N the 2000 Blazer they put us in, we have had to replace the seat levers.at 34,000 miles the transmission went out.we ha to replace the multifunction switch on this vehicle too.the service manager at the Chevrolet place told us that anyone driving these vehicles will have to replace this switch.there were 5 other Blazer in the shop for the same problem when we took ours in.one of them only had 4,000 miles on it.Chevrolet knows this problems exsists but will not admit it for fear of a recall.this multifunction swich controls al your lights and ignition.it can fail and leave you stranded with no warnining.we have had no luck in dealing with Chevrolet.they told us to just keep bringing it in when something goes wrong with it.we didnt pay 27,000 dollars for a vehicle that we are afriad to drive.it now sits in our yard and we are not making the payments.thay can come get the piece of junk.its no wonder people are fed up with american car makers.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

Brake lights will not light up. Police has pulled vehicle over for brake lights not being on. Dealer replaced multi function switch, however problem still occurs, emergency flashers inoperable, dealer replaced multi function switch again and problem still continues.

- Daily City, CA, USA