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2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the transmission (19% of complaints). It is 13th of 17 Trailblazer model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Transmission
5 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
When driving at any speed 4-wheel drive changed from auto 4WD to high 4WD, then tried shifting into low 4WD without warning. The switch was set to auto, therefore, the problem shouldn't have occurred.
I have researched this a lot and found the internet full of problems with blazers and the transmission going out / the dealership also told me this is a common thing for blazers (the trans going out) in west virginia I was told by a sales department that this is common for chevy blazers. Gm told me and some other…
Brakes
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Suspension
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: front.
While driving at a moderate speed (~40 MPH) the front end of the vehicle began to shake. I slowed down, and turned on to a side road. As I came to a stop the front, driver's side wheel collapsed inward. Fortunately, there were no injuries or further damage to the vehicle. There was no previous hint of a problem. Per…
: the contact stated while turning at various speeds there was a loud popping noise from the front end. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the front lower and upper control arms, as well as the lower/ upper ball joints were replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent…
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: frontal.
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. Driver sustained injuries to the neck, upper/lower back/left shoulder separated, and a…
Tl 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. The driver suffered from a concussion and laceration that required medical attention. A…
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 Trailblazer recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (5 complaints); brakes (4 complaints); suspension (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- It is 13th of 17 Trailblazer model years by number of complaints, with 26 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.