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I could laugh at all the comments I read related to the 2000 Blazer if they weren't true. I have experienced almost every problem noted in comments dating back to 2004:
- Poor fuel economy
- Sagging, squeaky, hard to close drivers door
- Rear wiper 'squirter' not functioning
- Vibration in the front-end at 60-72 MPH
- Replaced the front brakes (rotors + pads) on this truck more times in the past 3-years than the life of any other car/truck every owned
- Front wheel bearings (I've almost lost count..3 or 4 times)
- Leaking oil cooler lines
- Plugged and noisy heater core
- Rain leaking in through the passenger side to the point where I had 3-4 inches of water in the truck when I came home from vacation. Entire interior had to be replaced at my insistence.
- Electronic 4-wheel drive switch faulty and would not engage/disengage depending on what mode I was in
- ABS system seems to engage on it's own under normal braking... light now stays on (I've pulled the fuse on the ABS to avoid it's 'help'..back to pumping the brakes the ol' fashion way)
I though this was just a lemon vehicle until I've been doing some reading. I purchased this truck after trading in my 6-month old Volvo (hated driving a car) with 2000 miles on it in 2001. This was absolutely the worst vehicle I have ever owned and the last Chevy product I will every buy. I only wish I knew more before I bought the truck. Now the wheel bearings are telling me that they need to be replaced again (after only 4000 miles on the new ones). I'm on my way to buy a new F250 SD diesel this weekend...I've had it with this truck, period.
I just had a Uhaul hitch put on and the fuel gauge has suddenly quit working...don't know what the problem is yet.
HOWEVER...I am about to tow a 4x8 trailer from New Jersey to Pennsylvania with my 14 month old and am freaked out... anyone been towing with with a 2000 2dr 4wd Blazer and had these problems or have the majority of these comments been non-towing?
Just wondering in New Jersey.
Hi all proud owners of the 2000 Chevy Blazer;
I was surfing the Internet because I wanted to research replacing my hub assembly because I had my Blazer in for its routine maintenance and was told that my right hub assembly was showing signs of wear and will have to be replaced soon. Then I happen upon this site and felt inclined to add my few cents. I purchased the vehicle new in Dec of 2001 before the month was up I had the vehicle in because the rear windshield washer was working.
- April 2002 I had the 4 way flasher and hazard switch replaced;
- Jul 2002 had both front lower ball joints replaced;
- Jul 2002 ABS light was on. Had to replace the right wheel speed sensor;
- Nov 2002 Condensation in my headlights had the seal replaced;
- Nov 2003 this is a good one!I am getting hot air on the driver's foot area when the fan is turned off and the heater setting is on cold. The fix for this let me see there was not.The problem is still being looked into. I have to put the selector on the vent;
- Jan 2004 my heater block shorted out and caught fire. I was lucky on this one, some may think other wise after plugging the truck I hear this cracking and burning sound. When I turn around to my dismay the truck was on fire. The only damage was a scorched headlight; and yes it was the one that had condensation in it;
- Jul 2004 the vehicle and it is overheating. The Radiator fluid has gummed up the vehicle has less than 50,000 Km on it. Apparently the fluid was good for a 100000 km;
- Aug 2004 CD player not working. Ref Nov 2003 update two vehicles on the lot have the same problem? Solution: This is normal for the truck?
- Jan 2005 I had upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, and pitman arm replaced;
- Since I had this vehicle I always had poor gas mileage and it seems that all I talk to has the same problem. I complained of a shutter in the rear end after being on long highway drives. I was told this is cause by the anti slip transmission. I always had problems with my door hinges on both sides; I actually carry a can of spray grease. There is this annoying rattle inside the driver door; which I cannot seem to solve. The gas gauge has always worked, but when stopping and going into reverse it does it wave from empty to full and back to the actual gas level; but I always use my trip odometer as a fail safe. Last week I noticed that my rear wiper motor is starting to give out. As for the reclining handles my count is up to three.
During this whole time the vehicle has been will maintained and has not been abused in any way.
I just dropped off my 2000 4wd Blazer with 100,300 miles at the shop. Well I shouldn't say mine its my wife's, she has never had any kind of maintenance done with the exception of oil changes and brakes she just drives it thinking nothing is going to go wrong with it. Turns out my lower ball joints, pitman arm, idler arm, wheel bearings, wheel hubs, trans pan is leaking, oil pan plug is stripped and serpentine belt needs replacing. And also having cooling system flushed as well as the trans. First time having to replace and fix after 6 years. Total cost $1500.00.
My 2000 blazer is at the dealer right now because the transmission is funny. only for the reason that its been only 13 days since I bought it. I do all my own repair work and always have and ill fix faithfully whatever this truck throws at me. why? because I love GM's S-series. if you think you're doing a lot of repairs on your blazers... go buy a ford explorer. you'll wish you had your blazer.
~essten.
My wife and I own a 2000 Chevrolet 4dr 4x4 blazer LT. In the last 3 months we have had to replace a fuel pump (complete assembly), a right front hub & 2 tires (less than 1 yr old), a transmission, front and rear rotors and I have to change the pads every 10-12,000 miles front brakes- (I'm on my 3rd set of rear brake pads). I'm also on my 4th set of tires. All this and less than 90k miles. Come on Generous Motors you can do better.
I have a 2000 Blazer. When I give it gas slowly, it accerates fine till about half way off the pedal, then it will lack power and sputter. When I punch it, it just sputters and doesn't want to go.
Today, my wife and I went out in it, and barely made it home. It was like it had no power at all.
Changed 2 months ago the cap rotor, wires, plugs, fuel filter, ran injector cleaner in it, still the same thing.
No service engine light is on, if that helps? Also took out all 3 O2 synsors and tried it, same thing.
Can some one please help me?
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OK I have a 1999 chevy blazer ls 2door, 2wd and I have 240,000 miles on it!!! and my mom just gave it to me and she got it with about 110,000 miles on it (home health nurse, all she did was drive around) and I know at one point in time she had to replace the computer chip in it, cause it went bad, but after all the years that we have had this truck, I'm just now having problems with the wheel bearing and hib assembly, I got quoted $700 cash to do both sides with labor and parts, but then again I can do it by myself for a little under $400, this is really the only problem I have gotten from it, other than doing the usual oil change and tune-up... I can't understand why people are having so many problems. right now here are problems with MY blazer.
Rear winshield blade sticks
front wheel bearing and hub assembly
needs tune-up
that's all my problems after all these miles and years of driving it. if anyone has any questions about my truck or anything please email me Garebear926@hotmail.com l8er Gary.
I purchased my 1999 Blazer LS ZR2 with 29000 miles on it. I now have 110000 on it now. I have had all of the issues that every has discuseed on this forum. I have replaced the alternator, the transmission (rebuild twice), fuel pump, engine (due to water pump failure while on a trip), catalytic converters, fuel line (steel gas lines rubbed through from vibration and sprayed on manifolds), rear rotors replaced due to pitting, and bad fuel cap (which will stop you from starting your car)
I believe there was some one in this forum that is having problem with pick up when you give it gas it bogs out? The reason is your catalytic converter is plugged. If you have a California emissions,which you most likely you do, it will run you about $800 + to have it replaced. I would not recommend you repairing your self unless you are willing to pull your engine. Mine plugged up at 72000.
A little info on your exhaust.
It has a "Y" connector with a single catalytic up front (one piece) can only purchase from GM. The second cat is located on the left side below the passenger door. not difficult to get to, but the cross member does cause a problem to get it in and out.
I am now looking at replacing the LF wheel bearing assembly and was looking on price when I found this site. I don't mind working on cars, but this a little redicules for any vehicle. I do wish the best of luck to all of you.
From my experience on a variety of cars that I have owned and worked on, I would place this vehicle to date as the worse.
I now realize what GM stands for.. Garbage Makers.
I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 4x4. I am trying to find out if anyone else has a problem with it running just fine for several miles, then out of the blue it will stall at any speed you may be traveling?
I took it to a dealer and they put it on the computer and drove it for a couple of days. They tell me they can't find the problem. I have 100000 miles.
I am in complete & utter agreement with all of the comments listed on this page. My husband and I purchased a 2000 Chevy Blazer LS in August of 2005 (we wanted something big for the dogs to ride in) What a horrible decision, we have not even had this vehicle for a year and already we have a list of problem after problem with this vehicle!!
-Gas gauge doesn't work - Sept 2005
-CD player (factory) doesn't work, spits out CD's with ERR reading - Oct 2005
-TRANNY BLEW!!! $2000 Feb 2006
-Front right wheel bearing assembly needed replaced $500
March 2006
-Now I hear the left front wheel bearing going out!!
April 2006
-Front brakes replaced $250 April 2006
-Now brakes are screeching again!
However the best thing in the world happened to me, I never thought I would say it, but I was glad to be in a car wreck!! My BLAZER it TOTALLED! I could not be happier and I will NEVER EVER by a GM model ever again.
I have lost about $3000 - $4000 on this deal.
What is up guys. I just bought a 2000 Blazer with 124,000 miles and until today I have not had any of these problems. I had owned a 1994 Ford Mustang that was a lemon and salt. I will never own another Ford again because I spent more than 1,000 dollars in 1 month of owning it. Almost every pay check would go into the car. Right now the Blazer is running fine. I took it out of town this past weekend and it did not give me any problems. I have a 1992 Camaro convertible and I've never had a problem with it. It is still running good. Always a Chevy Guy, I'll never go back to a Fix Or Repair Daliy car again.
WOW!... Where do I begin?... I'm a 29 yo single sailor who enjoys... Wait a minute, wrong website.
Since I was four years old and watched, in awe, as my dad changed the brakes on our '77 Suburban (front and rear), I have never had as tough a time as I do with my 2000 2dr 4wd front end.
I have read everyone's remarks and have come up with two conclusions.
One: until Chevy helps out with all (o.k. some) of these problems, I WILL NEVER buy another Chevy!! Completely lost my respect and is unacceptable! I have owned several, in fact, I'm as staunch a fan as the next.
Two: I type really slow.
Shortly after I purchased my girl in 2002 with 37400 miles I experienced the dreaded fuel gauge dance.
Then the ol' passenger side seat recline handle snapped off (I still blame my friend Tom).
Had some shing shing shing problem and replaced my pads and rotors. Early... It seemed to help, but soon re-appeared. I'm thinking it's a byproduct and stems from the poor design (given the comments) of the front suspension and/or fabrication of product.
DISCLAIMER: I have not, however, had transmission problems yet (expect to though after that jinx), nor have I had problems with fuel economy.
Some of the problems I have read seem to be from unsuspecting mechanic believers. I just can't believe that almost a complete front suspension was needed. The wheel hub and bearings I can understand. I'm wondering a couple things here... I recall "right" side hub/bearing problems (uhh safety problem?) and I think I found out what that shing shing shing thing is. The leak (Driver side), the hinges (driver side), I like venting (driverside) ;)
I have not heard anyone describe what the sounds are or the feel is when they experience these migraines. I believe it would help in the effort and wallet categories.
I have a (get ready for this) "DUNK" type sound when I pull into a parking space or sharp left or right turn. If someone can help me with this, I will name my first born after your favorite star.
Also, has anyone written a columnist or news station? Maybe we can pull in other Blazer owners///Don't forget, power in numbers( seemed to work for the Romans) I wonder if they had fuel gauges?
Thanks for this session. It is almost as if this is a self help program like AA. I think someone on the assembly line had a few too many...
Its funny reading everyones posts on here about the Chevy Blazer, because mine is starting to act up.
I have a 99 Blazer LS 2-4 wheel drive with 85k miles. I bought it in October 2004. Since then the gas gauge is going bonkers. It never stays in one spot. It seems to work from full to half a tank, then anything below that, it goes up to full etc… and floats around. I have to use my trip counter now.
Also my gas mileage is horrible. I fill my tank to the top and only get about 280 miles out of it till it’s on empty again.
My back wiper stopped working for some reason. And now I have the annoying sound of a blinker going on and off while driving. It’s a constant sound of a blinker noise coming out of the glove compartment. When I hold down the 4 way hazard switch, it seems to stop. But as soon as I release it, it does it again. Once in a while it will stop for a few minutes. It has to be a bad switch.
Recently I’ve replaced my brakes and now the ABS light won’t turn off. (Maybe the ABS sensor?)
It seems to be leaking a little oil from somewhere under the engine.
The radiator cap is always corroded.
Once in a while I get an overheating smell, but it doesn’t actually overheat.
Two weeks after I bought it, the left ball joint snapped. Considering all of these things, I probably would not purchase another one again. The biggest reason is the horrible gas mileage. I understand that parts get old, but the gas guzzler is the main reason.
I have a 2000 Blazer with 127,000 miles, and after reading all these comments, I feel like I have found my people. I've had many of the same problems, but never realized we all have the same problems. My fuel gauge went haywire, and was repaired under warranty, my roof rack has some peeling paint, Just the other day, my doors were creaking, fixed it with some grease. Had problems with my hood latch, fixed 3 times under warranty. Bad mileage as well. Belts have been squeaking when its wet outside, dealer fixed 3 times under warranty, but still happens from time to time. Yesterday, the car started to sputter and lose power, brought it in, and its the fuel pump. Unfortunately, I'm no longer under warranty, and its going to cost about $900 or so.