2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2000: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1,149 |
| 2003 | 901 |
| 2004 | 1,081 |
| 2005 | 1,466 |
| 2006 | 1,107 |
| 2007 | 732 |
| 2008 | 193 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2021 | 198 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
7 of 26 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and upper arm.
Power train
5 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Service brakes
4 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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After new ABS right front sensor was installed ABS activates at slow stop. When applying light breaking pressure only activates just before stopping and may cause accident while still moving before complete stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-06
Air bags
3 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hydro planned and traveled across the lawn. The vehicle then crashed into a house and the air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-27
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on crash at 65 MPH, and rear ended. Upon impact, frontal air bags deployed. Driver and a child sustained injuries, and they were transported to the local hospitals by private vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-30
While driving 60 MPH consumer lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a guard rail. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. One of the passengers sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-05
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 26 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.