I do believe that this is a safety recall meaning that they (the dealership) should replace the part whenever this type of failure occurs. Problem is proving that it is the multifunction switch the second/third/etc time around. You'll basically have to have the dealership do the investigation into the problem and determine that the recall covers the repair necessary before you get it for free. All depends on how honest your dealership is and how well you know them.

 

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:

CHEVROLET / BLAZER

2000-2002


GMC / JIMMY

2000-2001


OLDSMOBILE / BRAVADA

2000-2001


Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V364000
Mfr's Report Date : NOV 30, 2001

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 506377

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

Consequence:
THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

Hmm... Felt like reviving an old thread did ya! HAHA!!

 

It probablyhas a bad multifunction switch. The center brake light is fed directly from the brake light switch. The right and left side lights have to go through the multifunction switch before getting to the rear lights (turnsignals and brake lights are the same bulb) the right turnsignal and brake light is a green wire, and the left turnsignal and brake light is ayellow wire both from the multifunction switch. That is why the center light would work when the others don't.

 

I am going to bring this thread to the top again. I'm experiencing the same problem with an 01 Blazer, but the hazzards do work. No brake lights, but the 3rd light does work. Do you think that this could still be something with the multifunction switch?

Thanks,
Josh

 

Yes, replace the multifunction switch, and everything will be OK!!

 

Corey-

If the recall has been performed already, will the dealership do it again? Just wondering.

Thanks!