Blazer (2000)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
L35
4.3L 6-cylView details
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Chevrolet Blazer Unidentified Engine
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L43 - Flex fuel
2.2LView details
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LL8
4.2L 6-cylView details
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LU3 90 Degrees
4.3L 6-cylView details
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L43
2.2LView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Blazer, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
On a used 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the suspension (98), the fuel system (83) and the transmission and drivetrain (82). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer about the suspension.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer about the fuel system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer about the exterior lighting.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer about the engine.
Recalls (4)
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 HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
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.
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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
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 PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer complaints?
Owners have filed 584 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the fuel system and the transmission.
Is the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 584 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer have?
NHTSA has 584 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2000-2000 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Blazer?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the fuel system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Blazer have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 584 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.