2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS from North America - Comments

Hi! I unfortunately became one in this group of Chevy Blazer owners to find out about the front suspension problems Blazers have. Yesterday morning I smelled smoke when pulling into work. I parked and got out to see flames in the front. The Fire Dept. came and ended up axing my hood to put it out. I looked at it later, and it looks like the front balljoint/ arm broke, and the tire rubbed, causing the fire. It's now totalled. 44 days ago I purchased it from Todey Chevrolet in Oxnard, Ca. They claim no responsibility. I'm out the $13,000 I paid. Included, there is a comment dated 21st Apr 2003, 12:40 from -ER in Oxnard, Ca.

I would appreciate it if you could give me their e-mail address, or give them mine. I'm curious as to whether they purchased theirs at the same dealer, as it's the main one in this area. I'm desperate to resolve this $13,000 dispute.

Warren Webb

visitor123321@webtv.net

This sounds like a major problem with these Chevy Blazers. I have a Blazer LS 2000 4X4, which I am experiencing the same thing. These are some things I have had problems with:

The two levers on the bucket seats had to be replaced

The drivers door hinge were worn and needed to be replaced

The hazard switch had to be replaced twice

The ball joints made a lot of noise, the Chevy dealer just added grease.

This was all covered under the 36,000 mile warranty!

Now that I have 43,000 miles, both my front wheel hubs went bad, which cost me $1,175 to replace, and the ball joints are still making noise.

Chevy is suppose to be built like a rock, but it is more like the Man in the Mountain-it just crumbles!

We need to find a solution…maybe we should not buy another vehicle from Chevrolet next time!

I too own a 2000 Chevy blazer ls 4wd. 43,000 miles on it. I love my truck, everything works great and I have owned a 1991 blazer as well, that rock was traded in for the new rock at 168,712 miles. the term like a rock refers to my trucks cause I do not beat them like a rock. I have taken well care of mine and kept up with the maintenance and have had zero problems. lemons happen to all car makers, glad mine is not one of them.

I thought it was my tires making the noise in the front end. Just turned 40K and decided to check the net to see if anyone else has has this noise. WHAT A SHOCK. I guess I will be replacing the front hubs this weekend. The truck really hasn't been any trouble otherwise. But right now front end noise become intolerable.

Next time I buy a car I will check here for complaints. I loved my 2000 Chevy Blazer, but same situation as described by others. Soon after my warranty expired problems began. At 37,000 miles the cooler lines were replaced. At 50,700 miles my Idler arm needed replacing. Now at 62,000 miles both my left and right front wheel bearings have been replaced. I have also had my regular brakes done, but figured that was normal. Today I had to have the ABS serviced because the front right wheel sensor quit. The car is not even paid off yet and I have spent over two thousand on repairs.

I have serviced my Blazer 2000 ls 2wd to the tee and what do I get in return? Bad motor mounts and transmission mounts at 55k. Recently, my transmission began to whine, my mechanic says the pump is bad.

I should have gone with the Nissan Xterra!!

I own a 2000 4WD LT Blazer and I'm very pleased with it! The only problem I've encountered is the creaky hinge on the driver's door. To all the people replacing ball joints: You have to get dirty and grease them on a regular basis!! If you think Chevys are all lemons, you're crazy. Look at other websites for different manufactures. All of them have their problems and must be maintained and serviced.

28july 03

we too will join the many with 2000 Blazer problems. We bought ours in 2001 with 18,000 miles and we bought it with the front end clunking every bump one hit and the dealer telling us the spare tire was loose. WRONG. We finally took a service tech for a ride for him to say OK, I know the problem.Two days later our ball joints were replaced. Yes we still had warranty. Yes, finally it was fixed, for awhile. It's back and we brought it and they moved some cables that could have been rubbing. sure, whatever. Oh and yes our front seat levers have also broken off. After reading I'm thinking it's time to trade ASAP.

Just a little irritated in Pella, IA.

I was told yesterday by another driver that my I didn't have brake lights. today, I went to the store to buy new fuses, tried every fuse in the box and it didn't work. I replaced the bulbs, but didn't work. I get on-line to try to find help with the situation and came across recall information... 2001 chevy blazers recalled for faulty hazard/brake lamps...etc...etc... I went out to check my hazards and to my amazement... they didn't work.. i called the dealer explained that I now know of the recall I was never notified about... and so far it seems like it won't be a problem, we will see tomorrow. they can recall vehicles for whatever reason, but until your car shows signs and symptoms of hazards, you will always think that "oh, that's not my car!" everyone needs to check the recent recalls or call the NHTSA hotline to report the issues... wish me luck! very irritated!

I have had much of the same problems with my 2000 blazer, this is my second blazer. My last one was a 1996 and had very few problems, the only fault was the doors rattling. I bought a 2000 blazer 4wd 2dr when it had just over 41000 miles on it. At first the ride was far better than my 96. but at 42000 miles front end the wheel bearings had to be replaced, at about 43000 miles the doors started to rattle every time I hit a bump, this still continues. just recently at 46000 miles a loud sound started coming from the right front side of the vehicle. this problem was fixed. despite the problems it is a very good all around truck... now if Chevy could just do something about improving the quality.

I was so excited to purchase my 1998 blazer. It was only 2 years old and 35,000 miles. First the Cassette play went and then the cd player after that. Back window wiper had to be fixed. There is a dead spot on the wipers so they will stop from time to time. About a year after I brought it the passenger side wheel bearing had to be replaced. I just replaced the alternator. Now I took it in for inspection and I have a lower ball joint that needs replaced and the bearing that I had replaced about a year ago is going again. I am trading it in on a Honda Civic. I am sad because I really love the car, but it has been one thing after another and with a $360/m payment I can't put out anymore money.

Let me add my own experience with my 2000 Blazer 4x4. Here is a list of problems I've dealt with.

Driver door hinge and bushings 35k miles

Fuel Filter and Idler arm replacement 30k miles

Alternator bearings 44k miles.

Unexplained creaking in the door continues. Dealer tells me it is the welded hinge on the door and he can't fix it. Recommended a body shop even though I'm still within my extended warranty period.

Is it me, or could every GM Service department really care less about fixing your car. They make me feel like their doing me a huge favor for fixing the lemon they sold me. I'm sick of it!!! Bring on the imports!!

Hi.

I just purchased a 2000 Chevy Blazer from a lease trade in... (8 days ago)

Only 37,000 miles..

None of the problems described seem to be happening.

I did purchase the extended warranty service with the $200 deductible.

There are some minor engine vibration, but only when the car is first starting up or idling in park for a while. These problems were described in the consumer reports review. So, I'm not to worried because it isn't all that significant.

The thing I am most concerned with is the ball bearing problems and the hazard lights issues...

Any suggestions on how to safeguard against such failures?

Can I have a mechanic investigate and determine if these parts are currently in good working order?

All help appreciated.

Concerned in Arizona.

"Like a Rock" More like "Like a Lemon" I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer that I purchased about a year and a half ago. At about 80,000 Miles the following problems occurred within 3,000 miles of each other.

1. Alternator quit 200.00

2. Front right rear bearing assy failed. 500.00

3. Power window motor quit 200.00

4. Carrier bearing failed in the Rear End.

(will have to have all bearings and carrier replaced)

1200.00.

5. And the windshield fluid line is leaking

6. Left front bearing assy is starting to make noise also.

Will have to be replaced soon. another 500.00

7. Now it feels like the transmission may be slipping.

I am getting the rear end fixed now and will trade in for either a Ford Ranger or a Toyota.

"NEVER< NEVER< BUY CHEVY> THEY SUCK.

Mike.

As for the 2000 Blazer. I used to work for a Chevrolet dealership for 5 years. All of the problems listed are well known problems to the dealer. Also, just a FYI, all dealer Service Managers have authorization to make what they call "goodwill repairs" up to 50,000 miles. But I will tell you, when making that decision, they base it on whether you have had your maint. work done there, or any customer pay work done there. It does pay to do your oil changes and tire rotations at dealership, they can cover most all of the concerns that have been previously addressed.

Former chevy svc. advisor

Warren, OH.