Seven problems related to hazard flashing warning light unit have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the hazards light and rear break lights were defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the multi function switch on the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v231000 ( exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 137,702. Pm.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. While parked, the contact noticed that the hazard and brake lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the multi-function switch would have to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 01v364000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS. The contact stated that the hazard light switch exhibited a short circuit, which caused the brake lights to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08v231000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). The dealer then advised that the hazard switch carrier would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and offered a discount to the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/14/11.
2002 Chevrolet Blazer defective hazard switch. Because of faulty switch, I have no brake lights and no hazard lights. This defect is discussed on the internet. I have called Chevrolet only to be told they won't cover it. This switch is mentioned in an NHTSA recall. This is a dangerous situation. The hazard switch did not wear out. How often does a person use this switch? it is a bad design.
My brake lights and the hazard light was found defective and repaired on November 24, 2008 at rinke Chevrolet. I had to pay for the repair because the listed defect & recall for this exact problem was not listed on my VIN#. I want my money refunded from Chevrolet because a 2002 Blazer is made the same no matter what package is included - brake light defects could cause major serious injury accidents.
Brake and hazard light failure. Due to a bad hazard carrier switch the brake lights fail to eliminate, along with hazard lights. It happens daily, as the part is no good. Gm forced me to pay over $500 to replace the switch- even though there was a recall.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the multifunction switch located in the steering column, which controls the hazard lights and brake lights, failed. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer and they informed her of NHTSA campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact later received a phone call informing her that general motors denied the claim. She called general motors and they stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 82,000.