2000 Chevrolet Blazer Reviews

I drove this truck from Boston to San Diego in 2004. The gas gauge was broken, but I was already used to this from my 97 Blazer's broken gauge!

Good ride, and reliable at first, but around 85,000 miles my back window button broke. $350 to fix that, with $150 just for the little motor that pops the hatch. The gas gauge was going to be around $800 to fix!

Finally, the transmission gave up, and it was almost $1500 to fix that!

Overall, a fun truck to drive, and really good in the New England snow. Just know that repairs are going to be expensive, due to expensive parts, and the fact that everything is so tightly packed, that usually parts need to be removed to get to the parts that need to be replaced.

A lot with the 2000, not the 96.

Had a new 96 Blazer, and loved it. Like they said, like a rock!

So bought 2nd one.. new 2000 ZR2 Blazer; everything listed in this forum by Blazer owners, I have had to replace and repair also with the 2000...

I was curious why did the quality and workmanship go out the window!... So I looked at the failed parts and workman's location... Hmmm, my 96 Blazer was the heartbeat of America!... My 2000 was the heartbeat of China parts... Great Britain Motors... And a hodge podge of other nations...

Ever wonder why they changed from heartbeat of America to like a rock! Because the rocks come from other countries and there's nothing American about it! Was a GM fan till they jumped ship!

Over the years, I have fixed multiple items on the car. Fuel pump, brake pads and rotors, blower motor, window motors, lamps, multifunction switch (blinker arm).

Many items were done under the original warranty up to 100K miles.

With over 245,000 miles on it, it is still the most dependable vehicle I have. No rust or dents. Just a couple of minor scratches on the door panel.

Interior is spotless. Very nice ride. Will continue to buy and drive GM products. Great vehicle to drive!!!

Let me first say I have had Chevy's all my life, new used and abused ones. I still have a 1966 Chevy in the family garage. But I will tell you this, I will NEVER buy a Chevy again. The newer ones are pure trouble. Wheel bearings, fuel gauge bad, handles on seats broke off. Now a turn signal relay is bad. Also intake manifold gasket had to be replaced for 600.00 dollars. And the list goes on and on.

The local garage told me if it were not for Chevy's, he would not have any work. Also, they put his son through college.

I forgot, the automatic light sensor on the dash must be bad; at night the lights flick off very fast, then back on. But I will say this; the gas MPG is great and it's a runner, and if you keep good winter tires on it, she always gets me over the river and through the snow to grandma's house.

Next time I am going to buy a HONDA.

Like I said, the old Chevy's quick and good MPG. Also, with the right tires, she always goes, but I just don't like the thought that as I drive it, I keep wondering what will go wrong next.

What hasn't gone wrong with this car?

The fuel pump left me stranded.

Fuel injectors needed to be replaced.

Leaking lower intake manifold gasket.

Various vacuum leaks.

3rd set of ball joints are toast.

2 alternators while I've owned it.

The thing is a vertical oil filter; I pour oil in, and it just comes right out of the bottom. Leaking oil from the front and rear main seals, timing chain cover, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gaskets.

Both the front axle seals are leaking.

Both front wheel bearings needed replacing.

Interior is absolute crap, it's falling apart.

Even when this car is running, it's way underpowered for the size of the engine, and the mileage is comparable to a V8, yet lacks the power.

My 1992 4Runner had over 300,000 kms, and nowhere near the issues this Blazer has had. There's a reason GM nearly collapsed, their products are garbage.