2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS from North America - Comments

I bought a 2000Chevy Blazer last year and absolutely love it... one problem though, on occasion it will not start right away. It sounds like its going to start and after trying for about ten minutes it finally does... this happens whenever, once a month, two days in a row, three weeks later, whenever... Anyone have any ideas what it might be, or had the same problem??

I purchased a 2000 Blazer LT off lease in 5/2002 with 29,000 miles. It is a great car when I am not having it repaired.

Most of the familiar problems, without satisfaction from the dealer.

* at 43K miles - left front hub and wheel bearings.

* at 54K miles - right side front hub and wheel bearings.

(ball joints were said to be fine, but the Idler arms were starting to wear).

* at 68K miles - oil cooler lines leaking

* since 5/2002 - drivers side door hinges - door sags some.

* since 9/2003 - paint on the luggage rack peeling.

* In 10/2003 the rear wiper stopped in the middle of a stroke and did not work for the rest of the ride home. I moved it down manually with someone turning it on and off. The next rainstorm, it worked again and has been fine since.

* Occasional security system problem with intermittent starting problems. The "reset" instructions in the owners manual seem to work when this happens, but the 5 to 10 minute wait to restart is usually time I don't have.

Have to say, at 68K miles I am just about to replace the original Uniroyal Laredo tires, and the brakes are in good shape. However, I don't think I will buy a GM for the next car, despite a GM supplier discount program through my employer. While no car is perfect and they all have their quirks, at least the Ford dealer has worked with me (on both a Ranger and a Windstar) after their warranty expirations on problems that were obviously not of my doing. The GM rep in the service dept. at the dealer just laughed when the first hub/bearing went and I suggested it was a little early for this to happen.

Kevin.

I am an owner of a 2000 chevy blazer that I purchased when it had approximately 25,000 miles.

At 35,000 I replaced the right hub assembly - $200

At 70,000 I had to rebuild the transmission $1,700

Now at over 100,000 miles I am hearing noise in the front end. My gas gauge does not register correctly and my drivers side door is not closing properly. I'm sure that the problems are consistent with the other comments on this website. My "service 4WD" light just came on so I am taking it to a station today to see what that means. He has already told me that my rotors are rusty and need replaced. I have replaced my brakes.

I know I have put money into this vehicle, but it really is starting to nickle and dime me and I am considering just taking my lumps and trading it in. I wish I had read the notes in this website before I purchased the vehicle.

K - Delaware.

I have had my 2000 Blazer for a little under a year now and have had no real problems. The only thing I don't like is the fact that I get about 10 feet to the gallon. We use my husbands big ol' GMC Sierra pickup when we go long distances. Oh yeah, the levers on the driver side seat have broken off about a month after purchase. As for problems under the hood, nada. Faithful Chevy Buyer in Oklahoma.

-Alicia M.-

I purchased a 2000 Blazer LS 18 months ago with 36,000 miles on it. It ran fine until this March. My mechanic told me the car needs both sides, right and left, of wheel bearings replaced, and that this is a common problem with this type of GM vehicle. The car now has only 45,300 miles on it. From what I've read, I wonder what's next.

For me, this Blazer is enjoyable to drive. However, after reading the last 49 comments, I'll do a lot more homework before buying another vehicle.

If General Motors is not willing or able to deal with this problem, I believe they will fall into the same abyss Chrysler did in the 1970's.

I purchased my 2000 S-10 PU 4X4 new from the chevy dealer.

All went well until about 34,000 miles when the right front

wheel hub assembly went bad. That was replaced under warranty. After the 36,000 mile warranty was up the same assembly went bad again with only a few thousand miles on it. That fix was on me with an after market part for about

$250. Then the same month the left assembly went bad

for another $250. It's now been 10 months and less than 6000

miles and the left assembly went bad again. This one is covered by the parts store 1 yr warranty. At this rate it will be the most expensive car I have ever owned. Also, the door hinge pins are coming out of the hinges and have to be tapped back in from time to time. I had extensive corrosion pitting on all four brake rotors which had to be replaced. There is extensive corrosion under the car and one brake line has rusted out. There is no excuse for bearings going bad with only a few grand on them. Chevy needs to do something about this or I'll take my Chevy to the levy and hello Toyota. Just as an add on, you might find

amusing that I hit a deer and it lived but the truck almost died with $4,800 in collision damage. Thankfully, comprehensive paid for the tab.

I bought my 1999 Chevy S10 Blazer 4WD a couple of years ago, with 40,000 miles. For the first year, everything seemed OK. But in the past year, I had to replace the front bearings ($800), ball joints ($800), electric window controller ($150), and plugged heater core ($500). Anyway, given that the car has only 55,000 miles, I'm not a happy camper. There won't be any more Chevy's in the future at my household.

Wish I had found this site and read the comments prior to my buying a 2000 Blazer.

I traded a 1988 GMC pick up (with 250,000 trouble free miles) in on the Blazer, thinking one GM product is as good as another. Was I wrong, I have had all of the listed problems, Wheel bearings, Transmission and fuel sending unit and now the fuel pump. I just bought a FORD

Charlie

Colorado.

I'm really surprised at the comments on the 2000 Chevy Blazer. I'm having the same problems as stated above. Only had the vehicle for 2 1/2 months, and now ready to replace the fuel pump at 800.00 dollars. Wish I would have seen this web site before making a purchase, so much for a vehicle history report on line. Good luck everyone with your 2000 Chevy Blazer.

I also purchased a 1999 Blazer and have similar problems to those posted above. Replaced idler and pitman arms front wheel bearings, flasher switch, problems with fuel gauge, passenger seat lever fell off. I recently was unable to shift out of 4lo despite trying everything and just today I couldn't back up (tranny problem...) lucky I bought the extended warranty. Total piece of junk. I always had Toyota's before and should have paid a little more to purchase a reliable vehicle that also retains their resale value.

John (Canada)

Research, Research, Research, Unfortunately I didnt do mine and purchased a 2000 Blazer 4x4 LS less than a year ago. First problem at 74000 mile Transmission needed rebuilt. Reverse and second gear will go out. After spending $1,470 on this repair; my mechanic then told me that both front bearing are bad and the upper and lower ball joints are also bad. Approx. another $800 fix. The rear window wiper stopper working. $120. Lever on passenger seat broke, door trim on passenger door cracked and falling off. Service 4WD light came on after trans. Repair.? Other than these common problems we like the vehicle. If you go by any GM factory you wont find many Blazers on the lot. Guess the employees know something we dont. Phil in Ohio.

I purchased my 2000 Chevy Blazer in October of 2003. I found this website and thought of all the reviews to be hilarious! The fact that we share all the same pains about this particular vehicle doesn't seem to impress anyone at GM. I too have had the encounter with the front left wheel bearing going bad during rush hour in the notorious traffic on I-5 in California. The paint is also peeling on the roof rack and guess what?? The passenger side seat lever also broke off after the second day that I had it. That's why all I can do now is sit back and laugh. I guess I've been lucky because I'm a little over 100K in mileage and that's all that has happened so far. I can safely say that this will be my last Blazer experience. I'm currently saving up for a BMW.

-Kelli in Naples, Italy.

I was thinking of buying a used 2000 Chevy Blazer LS with only 71,180 miles on it, but after reading all the comments and problems this vehicle has, I have decided that since I now have done some of my homework, will opt for another pathfinder, mine is a '93 with 178,160 miles on it and it still gets me where I need to go. Thanks for all the helpful comments... SUV lover... now in AZ..

Has anyone out there had a problem with the Blazer "bucking"

when you reach 15-20 mph or when driving at a constant 70 on the interstate? I have fixed the transmission, replaced the

fuel filter, and cleaned/lubed the throttle. All of the mechanics in this area of Ohio are stumped. Can anyone help?

Kevin in Ohio.

After just spending $1000 on brake and suspension work, then having it strand me in a grocery store parking lot on a Sunday afternoon due to a dead fuel pump (another $1000), never, ever again for a Chevy product. Maybe I was lucky to get 90,000 miles out of it. When this '99 TrailBlazer leaves my house for good, only another Honda will accompany my 1994 Prelude in the garage. When GM can build a reliable vehicle, I'll buy it. Until then, never again.