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2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3 Vortec from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2010
Most recent year of ownership2011
Engine and transmission 4.3 Vortec Automatic
Performance marks 7 / 10
Reliability marks 8 / 10
Comfort marks 4 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
6.0 / 10
Distance when acquired109000 miles
Most recent distance109600 miles
Previous carChevrolet Caprice

Summary:

Not bad

Faults:

The day I got the car, I had to replace the radiator.

This was my mom's car before. She had work done to the head gaskets.

She also had problems with the power steering and the fuel pump, but she got it fixed.

The rear window wipers don't work.

When the car first starts, it will not accelerate, but it does after a minute of driving. I don't know much about cars, but I think it has something to do with the fuel pump.

General Comments:

My mom has owned this car for about 8 years, and she took very good care of it.

All problems were fixed immediately, and it received regular maintenance. So the car is in very good shape; even the paint is still near perfect.

The power is decent, and it's pretty good for towing smaller things like our pop up camper.

It's a good looking little truck.

However I hate the steering; the wheel is difficult to turn, and I have to straighten it out myself.

It doesn't handle very well, it's a chore to drive, and I constantly have to re-adjust the wheel to keep the car straight.

Also, I constantly have to be on the gas to keep it up to speed.

I feel just about every bump in the road; it's not smooth at all.

It is terrible on gas; even worse than my Caprice.

The seats are not comfortable, and the back seat isn't very spacious.

The speakers suck.

All in all, it's not a bad vehicle though. But compared to my first car (an '86 Caprice) it sucks.

The only reason I bought the Blazer is because some stupid girl smashed every single one of my windows, and I needed four new tires and I didn't have the money to replace them. And my mom gave me the Blazer for basically nothing.

There is no doubt that my next car will be a Caprice. I love those cars to death.

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

Review Date: 13th January, 2011

13th Jan 2011, 15:08

Try injecting grease into the lower and upper ball joints (if it has uppers) and outer tie rod ends. It may end your steering blues. It also sounds like your engine needs a basic tune up.

6th Sep 2011, 19:32

I have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 and a 2005 Blazer 4x4 LS, and have had zero problems with either of them. I bought the 2000 used and the 2005 new. These cars must be lubed and oiled regularly per the manufacturer's recommendation. The drive train is incredible, the ride, when the manufacturer's tire pressure is adhered to, is very good. No complaints from me. I would buy another, if it was a one owner, in a minute.

2000 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2011
Engine and transmission 4.3 Automatic
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 5 / 10
Comfort marks 7 / 10
Dealer Service marks 0 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 2 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
3.8 / 10
Distance when acquired17000 miles
Most recent distance135000 miles

Summary:

Overall disappointed

Faults:

The first issue I had was with the transmission cooler in the radiator cracked, and filled my transmission with coolant.

Had to change numerous wheel bearings.

Door pins.

Brake calipers.

All front ball joints.

CV joints.

General Comments:

Car was great until 60000 miles, then everything started falling apart.

The motor has been solid; just a lot of other issues.

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

Review Date: 5th January, 2011

2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L V6 Vortec from North America

Model year2000
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2006
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission 4.3L V6 Vortec Automatic
Distance when acquired50000 miles
Most recent distance100200 miles
Previous carFord Ranger

Summary:

Going back to a Ford Ranger

Faults:

Rear hatch lock broke as soon as I drove off the lot.

Rear wiper motor broke within 6 months of purchase.

Front bearings replaced within 60 days of purchase.

Idler arm replaced within 60 days of purchase.

Head gasket replaced within 6 months of purchase.

Fuel pump replaced within 1 year of purchase.

Entire turn signal wand broke off.

Mirror directional switch does not work anymore.

Almost forgot, the 4wd light never turns off. Even if you service the 4wd.

Driver side seat recliner handle broke off.

Battery and alternator needed replacing after 2 1/2 years.

Head lights never turn off.

Car "bucks", occasionally, when I accelerate.

Driver side door sags slightly.

Original scissor jack folded in half (the wrong way) when jacking up the car.

Dummy lights go crazy after 1 year of replacing battery and alternator.

General Comments:

I can't say I'll never buy a Chevy again, but a Blazer is most certainly out of the question.

Blazers are most definitely a money pit.

However, it's a practical vehicle to have for light duty work.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th September, 2010

Average review marks: 5.4 / 10, based on 145 reviews