2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:33:25.086Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trailblazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 1149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1081 complaints 2005: 1466 complaints 2005 2006: 1107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2021: 192 complaints 2021 2022: 108 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 21 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2000: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021149
2003901
20041081
20051466
20061107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021192
2022108
202366
202432
202521
20267

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, 20180806

AIR BAGS

3 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20150327

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, 20040830

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, 20040805

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 26 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.