2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Vortech V6

Summary:

Not a good buy

Faults:

4WD switch broken at 29000 miles. Warranty fixed.

Rear window washer broken at 29000 miles. Warranty fixed.

Oil cooler lines failed at 30000 miles. Warranty fixed.

Center cap on front passenger wheel has fallen off twice. 30 bucks a pop to replace.

Muffler baffle went bad at 42000 miles. Warranty fixed.

Oil cooler lines are leaking again. They have been since 66000 miles.

Front hub or CV joint (s) are going bad. I now have a vibration and a slight humming coming from the front end.

Transmission or U-joints are going bad. I have a lot of play/clunking in the drive train.

Driver's door hinge is starting to fail.

Need to have cooling system flushed as the rusty colored buildup in the overflow tank has started to worry me. Dex-Cool is notorious for this problem.

General Comments:

I haven't had this vehicle back into the shop yet to fix these repairs. I'm currently in the process of purchasing an extended warranty/service contract to try and cover these repairs before they become serious problems. From the prices I've seen it will probably be well worth it.

Fit, finish, and reliability of the interior has been superb. I've had no problems with anything in this area.

However, an interior doesn't do you much good if you can't drive the car you're sitting in.

I am NOT satisfied at all, and I too owe more than what it is worth or will get for a trade in. Lesson learned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 3rd April, 2004

2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3

Summary:

Don't buy a Blazer

Faults:

Oil cooler lines leaking at 15,000, slow at first, now I have to replace them at 40,000.

Seat back adjustment lever broke on passenger seat at 30,000. $75.00 dealer only part.

SUV developed rattle in driver side door at 32,000, I just live with it for now since not effecting anything, but getting worse.

CV boot on passenger side is leaking grease at 40,000. replacing boot asap before it ruins cv joint.

Drivers side door weatherstripping is failing to seal, water drips inside car when there is a heavy rain and there is loud wind noise going down the road.

Spare tire mount on back is difficult to shut and can easily not latch, you must get it latched or will it cause a dimple in passenger side of rear quarter, I know from experience.

General Comments:

This SUV is reliable even with the problems, but I have little confidence in it.

Small problems are all adding up to a bad experience, what will break next.

Value of vehicle is dropping extremely fast. Owe more than vehicle is worth.

Very dissatisfied with this GM product.

I will never buy another GM product.

Poor gas mileage 15 mpg, even with manual transmission.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 24th March, 2004

2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3 V6

Summary:

Like a Rock is a load of crock

Faults:

Wheel bearings went at 80,000km's.

Lower Ball Joints went at 80,000km's.

Oil coolant hose went at 85,000km's.

Driver's door seals improperly right after I bought it.

General Comments:

This vehicle has some serious issues with bearings, ball joints, oil coolant hoses, and door bushings and hinges.

Also watch out for those heater cores which always seem to fail as well.

Remember, those bearings aren't cheap, I paid 700 dollars for one installed. It had the wheel speed sensor on it which messes up your Anti-lock brakes if you don't get it fixed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th March, 2004

2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3

Summary:

I ordered a base model, few things to go wrong and extended warranty, I got what I paid for

Faults:

Small dent as new missed at the time of pick-up, oh well that was my fault.

Rear window defroster was omitted at build time, dealer installed failed at 5000 miles.

Front end noise investigated, a slight squeak, never fond, still have it at 51000 miles.

Fuel level indicator went hay-wire, corrected at no cost, 24000 miles.

Rear brake lights failed just before recall, no cost to me, at 33000 miles.

Right door speaker blew out, free replacement.

Driver's seat control broke off, free replacement at 33000 miles.

Both front wheel bearings replaced, 39000 miles, no cost. This made extended warranty worth every penny for me.

Replaced battery at 39000 miles, $160, seems strange not to be a warranty item.

Replaced brake Master cylinder at 39000 miles due to mushy pedal feel, still not happy with feel, but it does not effect stopping power.

Had to clean tape display garble, another freebie.

Rear door panel, seems loose at top middle section, will be in dealer at next oil change and inspection.

Right rear seatbelt does not retract and will be repaired at next visit.

General Comments:

Dealerships seem not to care a lot about customers and their complaints.

This truck was a bare bones build, not too many power options, none actually. besides color, front bench and trailer hitch. Less to go wrong and it has been fairly dependable.

Extended warranty has paid for itself and now I will be highly critical for the final year and 24000 miles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th March, 2004