2000 Chevrolet Blazer TrailBlazer review from North America
"Like a woman, a lot of maintenance, but fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All Ball joints have been replaced.
Pitman arms.
Alternator died.
Door pins and bushings.
Fuel pump and sending unit.
Oil Cooler lines leaked.
Both front hub assemblies replaced.
Rear-end cover rotted out, replaced.
CV joints both replaced.
Wheel bearings, twice replaced.
Brakes, twice replaced. 1 time for calipers.
Tie rod ends replaced.
Steering knuckles, replaced.
Power locks malfunction.
Paint from roof rack peeling.
Differential seals leaked and were replaced.
General comments?
WOW, was I glad I purchased an extended warranty. No lie, I had more warranty work done in two and a half years than the Blazer cost. All "regularly scheduled maintenance" was performed by the dealer. Still the parts went to heck. Vehicle is never abused! Basically the entire front end.
I do, however, love the truck. I drive 160+ miles per day. I fill the tank every other day at $2.99 or more per gallon.
I tow a pop-up camper and the truck is super capable.
Yup, after more than $15000.00 in warranty work and a bunch that wasn't... I still love her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.30V6 VORTEC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2005 |