Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 626 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, and it carries 4 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 68 | 11% |
| Exterior lighting | 60 | 10% |
| Power train | 54 | 9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 40 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 33 | 5% |
| Seats | 33 | 5% |
| Structure | 32 | 5% |
| Fuel system | 27 | 4% |
| Fuel system | 26 | 4% |
| Air bags | 23 | 4% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
RELAY FOR 4 WAY FLASHERS IS CLICKING, ONLINE MY PROBLEM WITH FLASHER RELAY AND BRAKE LIGHTS IS LISTED UNDER RECALL 01073B. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS RECALL WAS DONE, DONE PROPERLY OR JUST TIMED OUT.
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
WHEN BRAKING THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS. IT LOCKS UP INTO A LIMITED SLIP MODE WHILE BRAKING AT A NORMAL STOP. IT DOES NOT BRAKE CORRECTLY. IT PUMPS BADLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIME A DAY WHEN DR
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
IT STARTED WITH MY GAUGES BOUNCING ALL OVER GOING ON AND OFF , THEN IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE ON AND I HAD TO GIVE IT ALOT OF GAS TO GET GOING.NOW THE DASH WILL WORK WHEN I TURN THE KEY ON BUT AS SOON AS IT STARTS IT
NHTSA complaint: Power train
I HAVE REPLACED THE HUB ASSEMBLY, IDLER ARM, & WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I DRIVE OVER 45 MPH MY CAR MAKES AN AWFUL SOUND & NO MATTER WHAT I CHANGE OR HAVE FIXED THE PARKING BRAKE/
NHTSA complaint: Wheels
STEERING COLUMN HAD SMOKE COMING OUT OF IT A WEEK AGO. I'M CONSTANTLY HEARING THE BLINKERS EVEN WHEN THEY'RE NOT IN USE, FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS NOW. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, WHETHER IT'S MOVING OR STOPPE
NHTSA complaint: Steering
DRIVER MAY HAVE SWERVED TO AVOID AN ANIMAL (DEER) ON DARK COUNTRY ROAD. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER EJECTING THE DRIVER. DEATH WAS INSTANT. THE DRIVERS DOOR CAME OFF HINGES AND LOCKS. SEE PHOTOS. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO OTHER
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
FUEL SENSOR PROBLEM THAT'S BEEN GOING ON WITH A LOT OF 2000 CHEVY BLAZER ALSO TRAIL BLAZERS AND ALSO THE DISTRIBUTOR THERE IS NO SEAL UNDER THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP CAUSE IT TO HAVE MOISTURE AND CAUSE IT NOT TO RUN AND YOU H
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
BOTH PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELTS ARE TOREN OVER 3/4 THREW THE BELTTHAT CROSSES CHEST APPROXIMATELY AT BREAST HEIGHT( HALF WAY UP FROM BUCKLE) ALSO PRIOR SIGNS OF OTHER REPAIRS TO SEATBELT STRAP
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER
Risk: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PA
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Risk: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. TH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
| Reliability raw | 58 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 68 | good |
| Maintenance | 70 | good |
| Depreciation | 92 | excellent |
| Performance | 67 | good |
| Efficiency | 33 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 626 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and suspension is the most reported area with 68 of them (11%). There are 4 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 58/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 68/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2000 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 66/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.