2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS from North America - Comments

I also have a 2000 Chevy Blazer and as for now it looks like it will parked where it is forever...

I have the same problems as most of everybody else and the ones that drive me crazy the most are the fuel gages (i have to measure my gas by using the odometer) and the rear windshield wiper that does not squirt. Also the driver side door doesn't shut well due to the hinges being messed up and the cassette player doesn't work and there is a ticking noise like a turn signal coming from the passenger side. The last thing that drives me crazy is all of the passenger side windows don't work except for maybe one day every two months.

I really love my Blazer, but all of the little annoyances and the ticking are driving me crazy and I am seriously considering buying another car.

2000 Blazer ZR2, 5 speed, bought new in June 2000.

- Fuel Gage failed at 50K, used odometer for 5 yrs.

- Alarm system went off while driving, 20K, could not shut down, dealer fixed.

- Original tires, GY Long Trails lasted 90K (mostly Hi-way)

- Current GY LT's have 75K - will replace this winter

- Changed to K&N air system, 35K, better mileage

- Disk pads at 45K, 105K

- Oil & Filter every 5K

- Ball-joints replaced at 95K

- Seat levers broke at 25K

- Fuel Pump failed, on Interstate at 100K, replaced, which fixed fuel gage too...yeah!

- Roof rack, rear plastic trim paint peeled, I repainted, 75K

- SP wires, Cap, Plugs replaced at 110K - did you ever try to change the plups on drivers side??!!!

- Now leak in fuel system at fillup, I think its the evap line above the gas tank... Too much work on that one!

- Heater seems to be acting up now... hope its just themostat.

- At 168K, and 8.5 years, I guess I can't complain too much, Always a Chevy guy, since 1964. Next car - The Volt.

NAH

South Jersey.

I have a 2000 Blazer with 75,000 miles and have replaced the tires and battery. With all the problems everyone is having, I have to ask why some have bought as many as three, having the same problems with all. It seem so me if they have been burned once, why keep jumping into the fire? One guy had a friend who had owned three and advised against buying one. If they were so bad, why get three of them?

I have owned my 2001 Chevy Blazer for may years now- it was/is my first vehicle, and have NOT had as many problems as you all seem to have although, the one familiar issue for me seems to be the wheel bearings. In owning the vehicle for approximately 4 1/2 years, I have had to pay to repair the front bearings three times and have had them repaired twice for free due to the close proximity of the other repair attempts- Issues were diagnosed by a separate garage and repaired by two different garages after. I just picked up the blazer from repair last Wednesday and already, I've been informed, the bearings need replacing again. After inquiring around to several businesses I've learned that it probably isn't the bearings at all but an underlaying problem that has yet to be diagnosed. The vehicle currently has 112,000 or so miles on it. No engine problems, no door problems, no transmission problems, no hub problems, no fuel line problems, or window issues etc.

Would definitely buy another Chevy.

All makes and models have likes and gripes, you just need to learn to deal with it, nothing will ever be perfect. I'm sure none of you complain about your PC's.

Have a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. 4x4, auto trans, 5 inch lift. 32 inch nitto grapplers. (need to be replaced) cold air in by K&N. straight piped 3.5 inch custom exhaust by me. Chipped... by someone. custom paint redone the red with an airbrushed Chevy symbol on the hood with a Ubuntu linux symbol inside. I really only have 2 big issues.

1. Drivers side door sags because the top weld on the top hinge is busted. = easy fix, just haul the welding gear out into the snow and reweld. -not.

2. What the heck is up with the rear hatch. The little plastic bit for the release is busted and I can't find one anywhere.

I too have a 2000 Chevy Blazer 4.3 4x4 now with 152,000 miles. No problems with the ball joints, motor mounts, door hinges or heater core but each and every other thing mentioned above has been replaced. Radiator (will def change out the Dex Cool after prev comments), fuel pump 2x, the 1st was not AC Delco and was defective, tensioner, belt, and power steering pump which made an awful noise. EVAP issues and too lean may be caused by loose connections around the MAF, air filter, gas cap, or even the oil dip stick which must be seated correctly. Easy stuff to check and fix before bringing to a mechanic. Just tuned up and bit off a little more than I could handle with #3 driver side plug. Otherwise running great, best to use high test once in a while and GM injector cleaner will prevent some issues with the injectors.

A vehicle is not made to run forever. If they were, why would there be a need for car dealers, we would only need one vehicle our whole life. I don't care what kind you have, you're going to have problems. Part of life, don't like, don't drive. Got a 2000 Blazer with over 100,000 miles on it and no problems at all. Take care of them, and they will take care of you.

I'm free, free, free at last of this horrible vehicle experience. A 2000 Chevy Blazer LT with 102k on it and 4000 in repair bills.

About 30% I have done myself; bearings, MAF, fuel pump 2x, back window, 2x idler arms, upper and lower ball joints, front suspension, my 13 year old girl broke the arm off the passenger seat slide, alternator, battery, 4x4 solenoid, 1 wiper motor (in January, last straw).

Decided to pay off my Subaru (no problems) 04 Forester and got a 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL which is awesome by the way.

I bought this vehicle when it had 40k on it in 03, and it was taken care off, never off roaded, synthetic oil every 3k, the whole bit, but just glad to unload it. Look at Consumer Reports; this vehicle all the way down the list is nothing but black.

Hope you all get out from yours soon.

Clint.

I own a 2000 Chevy Blazer and it's had its share of problems, but I wouldn't trade it for anything other than a Chevy or GMC.

Like one guy in here said, they aren't made to run forever! If you take care of the car and have regular maintenance done on the vehicle, it will last a long long time.

Mine has 154,000 on it right now. I bought it in 2004 with 52,000 miles on it, and she's had a few problems, she even recovered from a possible new engine situation WITHOUT the new engine... Stupid mechanic!

She runs beautiful, just had new brakes put on her, and yes the security light has just started to come on randomly, but once again... it will be fixed (Thanks Bryan).

My Blazer has had nothing by Mobil One Synthetic oil in it since the day I brought it home. Nothing but the best for my baby!

So I feel the pain from all these people complaining, but just remember it's still an American car and we aren't all perfect. Those who think they are perfect drive foreign cars. Sad!

Keep Chevy Alive!

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I fixed the plastic clip and rewelded the door hinge. Did a re-alignment and new torque converter. Now with a broken wrist. I am plaz cutting some pesky metal bits out of my rear wheel wells. They are eating my nice new 34in tires, so they have to go.

No other real problems. Original owner never changed the diff fluid or transfer case, so that is next on the list when the wrist heals.

I do have a strange knocking sound when I'm slowing down coming from my right frunt tire area. Anyone got any ideas???

Also if in Utah, I service all vehicles and especially blazers. email at ltsniper2fire@hotmail.com

2000 Blazer 4x4 purchased used in 2001 with ~ 17K miles. I loved it when it was new to me. The years have not been kind.

-Alternator failed at about 40K miles.

-Transmission failed at ~ 50K miles.

-Fuel pump failed (spraying my $4/gallon fuel all over the parking lot) at ~ 85K miles.

-Due to Dexcool, intake manifold gasket failed at ~90K miles. Just got it back. Mechanic said manifold is very pitted and may fail next.

-Fuel gauge hasn't worked since about 70K miles.

-Rear defroster broke. The actual cable came loose from the window. I was able to solder it back on.

-Rear windshield wiper broke but magically fixed itself after a few months.

I'll never again make the mistake of buying a GM product.

I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer and it is the biggest hunk of junk I have ever had. Like the rest, I have experienced all of the same problems.

* Fuel gage issues

* Leaking fuel

* Leaking antifreeze - replaces intake valve

* Broken seat adjuster on passenger side

* Door off hinges of drivers side

* Squealing noise for 3 months because of a warped pulley. 3 months! I went through belts like they were going out of style!

* Oil leaks

* ABS lite stays on

* Sunroof leaks, it's like Niagara Falls when it rains.

* Rear windshield wiper works when it feels like

* Luggage rack has peeled paint

It is such a shame that this county makes such crap vehicles. I hear the same thing from every mechanic, these trucks are known for that. Every single problem! It's crazy. I have never owned anything other that a Pontiac. I should have never changed to Chevy. What crap it is. Like most of you, I want to dump it in the nearest river!

My 2000 blazer ZR2, bought it new.

Much like everyone else's complaints on here.

Heater core at 40,000, a $750 repair.

Gas gage at 45000, still using trip at 80,000.

Front hubs 2x's, did them myself, $320 each time.

Seat handles, fixed myself.

Paint peeling off luggage rack... never used it, going to repaint it.

Oil lines leaked within 2 yrs after I bought it.. Changed myself for 70 bucks and 4 hours of time.

Was impressed that my BF Goodrich long trails lasted almost 80,000.

Sun visor lighted mirrors hinges broke.. $340 a piece to replace... I'll do without.

And just when I thought I was done repairing everything... you guessed it... intake manifold gaskets leaking like a sieve.

So it's parked once again because I'm broke after making all the other repairs! Thank god my 93 S-10 p-up runs like a charm... also replaced everything in that like 3 times over!

I think I'm fairly lucky with my 2000 Blazer, it's only started being a real pain lately.

Well, kinda...

Bought the car in 2003 with 17,000 miles on it, within one year I had to have the ball joints replaced. Drivers side window has always leaked.

Air Conditioner died in 2004, but heat worked perfectly. Had the AC fixed in 2008, now the heat doesn't work.

2005 the four wheel drive lights started working on their own. Had fuses checked and replaced, still not working right.

Started doing some crazy overheating in 2008. Had the water pump, fan clutch, and thermostat replaced to the tune of $1700.

Within the last month the visor hinges snapped, buttons for the passenger seat controls migrated inside the seat, gas gauge does what it wants, new 'clicking' noise, doors squeak, hood has to be punched to open, and this morning...

Oil leaking with no oil pressure! Yay!

This car has under 80k miles on it, regular maintenance, and besides a drive to South Carolina once a year from north Florida it's used to drive kids four blocks to school and home.

I have owned a 2000 S-10 Blazer LS for a little over a year now. It had 115,000 miles on it when I bought it, and it now has 122,000.

So far it has been really reliable, but after reading some of the comments from other Blazer owners, I am starting to get little nervous.

I had to replace all 4 rotors, ball joints and brakes for inspection.

My rear wiper motor does not work, neither does the washer fluid in the rear window.

My gas gage does not work, and I run out of gas just after 260 miles. I cannot afford to have it fixed.

I now have a really loud noise coming from underneath when I am driving down the road. I can't tell exactly where it is coming from. My boyfriend claims it is a universal joint. I only hear the noise when I hit the gas, and it stops when I let off the gas.

Does anyone ever have problems with their gas pedal sticking when you are going down the road?

My key ignition keeps locking, and I have a horrible time getting it unlocked when I go to start up the engine.

I have only owned 2 GM vehicles, and I think that is it. My first car was an 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and I had nothing but problems with it. I do agree that GM is going down.