Three problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2001 Chevrolet Blazer 2wd, 2dr. Problem with brakes, went to auto shop and brake condition was explained as "hazardous". Had to get entire new rotor systems for front and back including new pads, etc. I bought this vehicle new & it was garage stored. Rotors were rusted through and "barely there". Was told by auto shop that they have been seeing a lot of Blazer's with the same problem. Total repair cost for brakes was $2,200!! vehicle was properly maintained and only 4 years old at the time of repair.
Brake rotors flaking and requiring replacement with less than 32000 miles on the vehicle. We own two gm products that have had all rotors replaced below 32000 miles of wear.
On the 10 of July I took my 2001 chevy Blazer in for routine brake service, I was then told by my mechanic(satch whitt) that I had 4 defective rotors that needed to be replaced, that they appeared to be defective. He stated that the metal was just flaking off and to him it appeared that they had been made from reprocessed metal. He also stated that he had seen alot of this in the newer chevy products recently. Although I was lucky and did not have an accident I feel that this is a very real safety concern for american families. I have kept the rotors in hopes that Chevrolet would stand behind thier product. Thank you for your time and consideration in this safety matter, mark wiley.