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2000 Chevrolet Blazer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 589 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about the suspension (17% of complaints, typically around 45,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Blazer model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Suspension
100 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 45,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
There was a clanking noise coming from the front wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front wheel bearing and hub need to be replaced.
While driving consumer heard a clunking noise coming from the front lower ball joints. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Transmission
84 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), axle assembly.
I own a 2000 chevy Blazer. In the past 3 months I have noticed hard shifting between 1st and 2nd gear after long trips on the interstate(happened 3 times). The service engine soon light came on and I took it to bill heard Chevrolet. Code error 1870 was recorded. It was a valve body assembly malfunction that caused my…
2000 Blazer transmission failed, cost $3000 to repair. Left ball joint failed and replaced all $500, pitman arm, idler arm, tie rods right and left needed replacement. Left front wheel bearing hub failed and was replaced, both $800. Overheating due to dexcool leak at intake needed replacement. I have a $20,000 piece…
Fuel system
84 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
2000 Blazer transmission failed, cost $3000 to repair. Left ball joint failed and replaced all $500, pitman arm, idler arm, tie rods right and left needed replacement. Left front wheel bearing hub failed and was replaced, both $800. Overheating due to dexcool leak at intake needed replacement. I have a $20,000 piece…
I bought a 2000 Blazer in 2002. I took my vehicle overseas in 2003. Much to my surprise, the gas gauge stopped working properly one day in 2004 causing me to run out of gas on a major international interstate. I took it to the dealership when I came back to the states only to be told, that something was wrong with the…
Lights
81 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights, turn signal.
My blinkers started blinking real fast and I couldn't figure out why. I asked my brother and he told me I had a light out somewhere, so he helped me locate it. It was my blinker on the driver side back. I replaced it and a few months later it happened again. I replaced it again. All this happened in 2013. In the…
The hazard/blinker switch is beginning to short out on my vehicle a 2000 chevy Blazer VIN []. I researched and found a recall for this problem: NHTSA campaign id number : 01v364000. However after contacting a dealership I was informed that this is a vehicle specific recall and that my vehicle does not fall into this…
Engine
64 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
While driving at highway speed the vehicle stalled without warning and coasted to the side of the road. The cause has not been determined. Please provide any additional information. In addition, consumer experienced vibrating when stopping. Dealer performed front and rear brake service by replacing worn out pads and…
Problem with the dex-cool system in my 2000 chev Blazer---heater went out july 2004, was under extended warranty and heater core replaced, radiator was flushed at the same time. One year later vehicle over-heating again, no longer under ext warranty...paid $212 for the flush today and filed complaint w/ gm due to the…
Brakes
62 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, disc.
While traveling at slow speeds, (less than 15 MPH) brake pedal pulses, and goes towards the floor. Abs then activates, and the truck does not stop. This has happened 5-10 times, twice causing collisions with curbs, and parking barriers. Garage that fixed a broken brake line, checked the brakes, and could find no…
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the heater and air conditioner failed to function. In addition, the contact stated that the four wheel drive was activated, but failed to engage and the oil pressure gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle…
Electrical
49 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery.
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. I and a friend got out of the car. Fortuitously, fire trucks appeared. It…
While driving 25 MPH the transmission failed. The dealer was notified about 7 months ago but they could not duplicate or correct the problem. The dealer was notified of the shruddering and slippage of the transmission at 23863. The front differential pinion seal leaked, the check light was replaced due to the…
Seats
49 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
The fuel pump needed to be replaced on my 2000 chevy Blazer because the sending unit was corroded, also the handle on the side of the drivers seat broke off when I used it.
Owns a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer zr2 with 68000 miles. The heater blows cold air only. The alternator has been replaced at least twice. I replaced it once, and previous owner replaced it once . Battery has been replaced at least twice. All ball joints replaced at least once to my knowledge. Fuel gauge broke before 50000…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).
Full defect summary
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 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.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
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 not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Full defect summary
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 without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hazard light switch failure
Summary
On november 30, 2001, general motors (gm) conducted safety recall 01v-364 for the subject vehicles built between september 16, 1999 and august 28, 2001 to remedy a defective hazard switch that would cause a loss of hazard and stop lamp illumination.the hazard switch is contained within the vehicle multifunction switch.odi opened this investigation based on reports that some consumers were not notified of the original recall or that they had repairs done under 01v-364 but experienced subsequent multifunction switch failures.the multifunction switch supports the operation of cruise control, windshield wipers, exterior lighting and turn signals in addition to hazard and stop lamps. On may 21, 2
Front control arm ball joints
Summary
See attached page.
Loss of stop lamp illumination
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (100 complaints, typically around 45,500 miles); transmission (84 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); fuel system (84 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2008 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Blazer?
- It is the most complained-about Blazer model year since 2000, with 589 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.