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2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Trailblazer model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
26
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
65
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    4
  • Suspension
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Body
    2

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    4
  • Suspension
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Locks
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer 65

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 65 bulletins for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer

What 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Brakes · 2 miles · MN

After new ABS right front sensor was installed ABS activates at slow stop. When applying light breaking pressure only activates just before stopping and may cause accident while still moving before complete stop.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hydro planned and traveled across the lawn. The vehicle then crashed into a house and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered from a concussion and laceration that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Acceleration · 135,000 miles · MN

We were driving on the highway and the speedometer jumped up to 120+ MPH. I was going 70mph. This has happened a few times. Its very annoying and dangerous not knowing how fast you are going. Please get a recall out on this problem. I have read quite a few stories about this happening and gm not doing anything.

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · KY

Fuel level indicator failed. This is a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection where they stated that a sensor in the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Lights · 163,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the brake lights failed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Body, Locks · 24,997 miles · MD

The drives door hinges, bushes, and pins are constantly needing replacement. As a result of the constant wearing of these parts the door catch has become damaged also. The hinges are being replace a third time in a nine years. They were replaced in 2003 and 2007. As a result of the wearing the vehicle is not drivable because the door will not close.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Steering · 49,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet trailblazer. On october 22, 2008, while stopped at a traffic light, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they diagnosed the failure as the multi-function switch. The switch was replaced in october of 2002 by the manufacturer. The dealer will replace the multi-function switch at the cost of $430. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they would notify the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 49,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2008 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · NC

I went to start the blazer to go to work. Turned the key and all electrical components went died and key stuck in the ignition. Had the blazer taken to my mechanic and they installed a new battery, two hours later the vehicle was died again. The mechanic spent the next three day trying to trace the draw that was killing the electrical system. All components checked fine. No codes. The door and window systems would not operate at all after failure. The fuel system built up to much pressure and blow out a line. The vehicle is inoperable and being sent to a local gm dealer service department for expensive diagnostics.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · TN

2000 chevy trailblazer had transmission failure with only 71,000 miles. Dealer claimed that it was a "natural thing" for these transmissions to fail. Gm customer service refused to assist even though hundreds of these type complaints have been filed. An immediate recall should be imposed on chevrolet for distributing faulty transmissions that fail even before maintenance is due. I would not be surprised to see a class action lawsuit over this due to the high number of transmission failures. Someone will eventually get severely hurt or even killed because there is no warning before the transmission breaks.

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Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer, fewer than a typical Trailblazer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (310 complaints), 2003 (103 complaints) and 2004 (62 complaints).

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