2000 Chevrolet Blazer

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Chevrolet Blazer
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 41 complaints 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 280 complaints 1993: 517 complaints 1994: 628 complaints 1995: 1225 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 185 complaints 2020: 213 complaints 2020 2021: 128 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 43 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2000: 589 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198841
198940
199033
1991222
1992280
1993517
1994628
19951225
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019185
2020213
2021128
202248
202342
202443
202528
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 113 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and lower ball joint.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS LOOKING FOR AN ADDRESS AT A SLOW SPEED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LURCHED; I HAD NO STEERING; I LOST ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROL; THE CAR GROUND TO A HALT; SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130826

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

URGENT- THIS WILL KILL PEOPLE PLEASE READ - MY 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER ROLLED AT 30 MPH AFTER HITTING A CHUCK HOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16%

16% of complaints: exterior lighting — 94 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 88 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990820 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Campaign 99V220000 — check if this car was fixed

2000 — complaint volume: 589
R 20000824 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010906 — PE (closed 20011220)

LOSS OF STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION

R 20020415 — exterior lighting

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 CENT

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. TH

Campaign 01V364000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020910 — RQ (closed 20030307)

FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS

I 20080228 — RQ (closed 20080709)

HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

R 20080617 — exterior lighting

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH

Campaign 08V231000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (113 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (94 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (88 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V220000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V364000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V231000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.