Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619027 | Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 4114 | 10020462 | Clunk noise felt through the floor pan. *kb | 10/23/2006 | ||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016473 | Water leak in front floor carpet area. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 010866011C | 07/01/2002 | 010866011B | 634823 | Technical information - some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 020857004 | 06/01/2002 | 634506 | Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt | 10/03/2002 | |
| 010866011B | 02/01/2002 | 010866016 | 629470 | Some customers may comment that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt | 04/02/2002 |
| 010866011A | 12/01/2001 | 010866011 | 628854 | Subject regarding rear roof perforation. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010866016 | 12/01/2001 | 628852 | Concerns that the rear portion of the roof has some rust forming. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 010866011 | 11/01/2001 | 628512 | Subject regarding rear roof perforation (install new rear roof section) including 1995-1997 gmc blazer.*jg | 03/12/2002 | |
| 010866011 | 11/01/2001 | 627489 | Information regarding rear roof perforation. *yh | 02/08/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 01136C | 11/18/2003 | 10004206 | Clunk noise felt through floor pan. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/20/2002 | 1 | 06/20/2002 | |
| I purchased my 2000 blazer in 6/20/02 from a chevy dealer in pa . i purchased the extended warranty . i have until 6/07 or100000 miles i have replaced the coil and distributor cap and rotor 5 times a new fuel pump a catalytic converter windshield washer motor and turn signal switch it has gotten to the point that i can't even sell it to anyone private and i can't afford to keep it . there has been electrical and computer issues shorts that melted the fuse box under the hood that melted the relay for the fuel pump. also there was a short that wiped the computer codes out and i had a rough time passing emission testing i am at the point the extended warranty does not want to spend any more on the vehicle. i have had the motor mounts replaced twice in 4 years. i have never been notified of any recalls orservice notices . i have had the vehicle serviced by licensed mechanics and had it serviced at the appropriate mileage required for the warranty. *nm | |||
| 03/13/2001 | 83805 | 1 | 05/03/2000 |
| While driving 25 mph the transmission failed. the dealer was notified about 7 months ago but they could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak the dealer was notified of the shruddering and slippage of the transmission at 23863. the front differential pinion seal leaked, the check light was replaced due to the malfunctioning switch, the brake light had become inoperative due to an open circuit, the heating seat was inoperative, there was a rattle in right front suspension, the transmission had no reverse, and there was hard shifting into the forward gears. *scc | |||
| 08/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| While attempting to avoid an accident consumer collided into the passenger side of a vehicle which ran a red light, vehicle experienced rollover and landed on it's roof neither air bag deployed, consumer recieved 40-50 stiches in left forearm, consumer is also concerned about why the vehicle rolled over at such a low rate of speed. nlm | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 4 | 03/24/2000 | |
| Vehicle leaks water causing odor, several repair attempts, however vehicle continues to leak. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 1 | 07/28/2000 | |
| I am extremely disappointed in the paint job of my chev. blazer zr2 (2000). the paint has egg shelled in two spots. the finish on the roof rack and window trims is peeling and fading. the tire rack is rusted in all the joints. the paint did not hold up and is very distasteful.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Body is mounted crooked towards left on frame, possibly causing a rollover.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 1 | ||
| I was backing my 2000 chevy blazer and hit my 2007 yukon at less than 2 mph. there was little to no damage sustained to the yukon, but the whole rear tailgate had to be replaced on the blazer. a whole new rear tailgate assembly had to be replaced with all accessories. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2003 | 175231 | 1 | 05/10/2001 |
| The front bumper of my 2000 chevrolet blazer was completely crushed when i hit a sign pole in a parking lot. it was in my blind spot (where the front windshield meets the driver-side door, that strip of metal) when i pulled slightly forward and to the left to leave the lot. i could not have been going very fast, this pole was within 4' of my car, yet this approx 4 diameter metal pole completely crushed the bumper. this is unbelievable frailty in such an important part of the protection afforded a car's occupants. i'd like chevy to replace the bumper. this is unacceptable to me. i will never purchase another chevy. it's back to volvos for this woman. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 15000 | 1 | 08/12/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. the contact took her vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that the frame, control arm, and torsion bar had excessive rust. the technician stated that in order for the vehicle to be classified as safe, she would have to replace the entire frame and members at her expense because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 24,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf the rotors had to be replaced due to rust build-up. the driver side door pins, bushings and retainer had to be replaced due to rust. updated 10/15/08. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | 06/18/2003 | |
| Purchased a 2000 chevy blazer from harry green chev. in bridgeport,wv.we have had a water leak coming from the drivers door. the wind and water comes in around the door. we have notified them numberous times and they said they would check to see what they could do but have done nothing. the last time we talked to them they said we would have to pay to have the problem fixed. the problem was there since we purchased the vehicle and they should stand good to fix the problem. seems as if the vehicle may have been wrecked beofre we purchased it but car fax said there wasn't nothing listed. we started off making payments and that was fine they would make regular check ups but as soon as we paid the vehicle off in full they have been giving us the run around. they told use they would take care of the problem but they won't and they want us to pay to have it fixed. the windshield also looks as if it may have been replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2002 | 04/07/2000 | ||
| Left door misaligned door is hard to close, must be lifted to close. *nlm | |||
| 11/24/2002 | 41699 | 1 | 11/24/2000 |
| Purchased 2000 blazer 11/24/00. many problems since. transmission cooler line, warranty repair. oil cooler lines, upper and lower, warranty repair. warranty expired and they are leaking still. problem never really fixed. idler arm, warranty repair. driver side recline handle driver seat fell back would not return to upright position, warranty repair. both front wheel bearings and rotors, warranty repair. from day 1 numerous rattles and squeaks. door panels rattle constantly. passenger seat rattles and squeaks. windshield wiper entire arm came off, repaired at my expense. out of warranty, at 41,699 miles but not even (2) years old, transmission had to be rebuilt at my expense. chevy customer service is a joke! cost of transmission $2,442 and the cost of a two week car rental. even when transmission line had to be repaired we had to rent a car at our expense because local dealer refused to supply a loaner. again chevy customer service a joke! called chevy hot line/help line and was just given the run around. i will never buy chevy american made auto again. why is it you can buy any item at most department stores and take it back and receive satisfaction, but spend $25,000+ for a chevy product and you are screwed when you simply want the reliability and service you were promised. i tell every person i meet not to buy a chevy. solid like a rock? what a lie! *jb | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 1 | 05/23/2000 | |
| Engine stalled while driving, dealer determined fuel gauge was broken, mastercard was replaced.*ak consumer stated the gas gauge read ? of a tank, dealer found broken fuel card and replaced the card, parking brake hose broke of and drum was rusty causing parking brake to hang up, dealer replaced damaged shoes and rusted drums, brake lights and lights intermittently inoperative, while braking and turning to the right vehicle is making grinding noise from front, dealer replaced left hub, while driving brakes make noise, dealer found rotors out of round, wipers will intermittently not work, and also there was a burning smell coming from fuse area, driver side seat would not lock into place and the recliner broke, drivers side door panel was loose, dealer replaced side door panel and drivers window was loose and rattling, molding was also rattling. *yd | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| We have had so many problems with this vehicle.we can not get any satisfaction thru the dealer or chevrolet.we first had a 1999 blazer.we had so many problems with it they put us in a 2000 blazer.we have had the same problems and more.on the 1999 blazer we had to replace the multifunction switch.it went out and left my wife stranded.we had to replace all the door panels because of excessive noise.we had to rplace the overhead console.t 47,000 miles the rearend went out.n the 2000 blazer they put us in ,we have had to replace the seat levers.at 34,000 miles the transmission went out.we ha to replace the multifunction switch on this vehicle too.the service manager at the chevrolet place told us that anyone driving these vehicles will have to replace this switch.there were 5 other blazers in the shop for the same problem when we took ours in.one of them only had 4,000 miles on it.chevrolet knows this problems exsists but will not admit it for fear of a recall.this multifunction swich controls al your lights and ignition.it can fail and leave you stranded with no warnining.we have had no luck in dealing with chevrolet.they told us to just keep bringing it in when something goes wrong with it.we didnt pay 27,000 dollars for a vehicle that we are afriad to drive.it now sits in our yard and we are not making the payments.thay can come get the piece of junk.its no wonder people are fed up with american car makers. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Rear driver's door not properly attached to frame / panel. dealer notified, and informed consumer that door has to be removed and be reattached. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/21/2000 | 1 | 12/06/1999 | |
| Left front door is misaligned. (attorney for consumer) yh | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer woke up and vehicle's interior was all burned up. took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was not caused by the vehicle. consumer felt that the fire was caused by the electrical seats. *ak *ml | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 142000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the driver and passenger's side door bushings on the hinges are wearing out prematurely. the hinges start wearing into the bracket which causes the doors to drop down. the dealership informed the contact this was a common problem with these vehicles. | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 91500 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| The grommet on door hinge is worn due to misalignment of door which caused the door latch to hit the striker improperly. this resulted in the striker bending and eventually caused too much pressure on the door well causing the body frame to crack. according to the body shop estimator this is extremely common in chevrolet blazers. *nm | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 96500 | 1 | 04/06/2001 |
| 1) misalignment of driver side door observed; followed by awareness of increasing wind noise while driving 2) removal, repair, and replacement will increase with time; $250 for pin and bushing replacement, up to $1,200 for complete door hinge replacement 3) removal and replacement of pin and bushing on drivers door recommended. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 4 | 05/09/2002 | |
| I have multiple complaints, the gas gauge on my vehicle stop working and i ran out of gas in the middle of the street when i realized problem 2 the rear brake lights and hazard lights do not work. the other problem is the vehicle stalls, and when it finally take off, the car jerks and the driver seat moves/slides back from the hinges which caused me to not be able to reach my breaks and run into a curb. also the driver side door sticks and is difficult to open. lastly the wheel baring and ball joints have gone bad twice and the car has less then 75000 miles on it. i called gm customer service department and explained all of my concerns and was told they we not aware of any nationwide problem and there was nothing they could do except fix the hazard light malfunction. i researched on the net and found many many people complaining of the same concerns i have. *jb | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 54000 | 2 | |
| Consumer noticed that hood lever failed to open and driver's door handle failed to release in order to lock. consumer contacted the dealer for an appoint to inspect and repair vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/22/2003 | 67000 | 3 | |
| Front driver side door comes out of alignment. door had been repaired twice. however, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway without prior warning the driver side door hinge fell off. please fill additional information. dealer is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| 05/07/2003 | |||
| While driving the door hinge fell off. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The door hinges were loose, the consumer was concerned the door may fall off. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The welding on the top hinge of the driver door separated. *jb when the consumer searched for the source of the wind noise, he discovered that the upper door hinge was loose, and the groove was worn into the bracket. also the hinge bracket was coming loose from the door frame. the dealer stated that this was a defect. scc | |||
| 01/18/2003 | 49712 | 4 | 01/17/2003 |
| 2000 chevrolet blazer 4.3l 2 door utv - vehicle was purchased as gm certified used with 49712 miles, on 1/17/03. defective driver side door hinge was noticed on the following day, 1/18/03, and brought to the attention of the selling dealership when they opened for business on monday 1/19/03. a subsequent body shop estimate requested by the selling dealership found all four (driver and passenger) door hinges, to be in need of replacement due to inferior welds. *nlm | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| Front passenger door would stick it would take all your effort to open it. they adjusted the door stricker and lubed the hinges 5/24/00. 7/25/00 door was still sticking again they adjusted door and stricker. powertrain- rear 7/25/00 reported that rear shakes and shimmys on acceleration from a stop. they could not duplicate. 8/30/00 took in again for shutter in rear, they replaced 1 gasket 5.399 sp 2 bearings 5.536 sp and 1 case asm 5.510. 6/1/01 took in for the air bag light staying on found history code for no communication between computers could not get it to duplicate. 7/16/01 air bag light check for history codes reset and test drove could not find problem. i also had no brake lights this visit. it had blown 3 fuses. they found that multifuntion switch was defective and was hoping that that would solve the air bag problem. 9/25/01 took in for air bag light again. codes that showed up were v1000, v1016,v1041,v1064,v1096 reset codes said that it was stating that it was not registering a problem wit the air bag. this trip i had the window lock overide replaced. all windows were locked except for the drivers. 10/10/01 took back in for air bag light. not registering again. traced wiring to splice pak 201 cleaned and reroute and reinstall buss. this trip the rear passenger door lock was not working and it was replaced. told me to call if light came on again. 10/23/01 light came on while driving home. called and took back to shop 10/24/01. it was not reading any codes. they drove car 140 miles and could not get it to come on. they told me the next time it comes on if in daytime monday- friday to call them and they will come and get the car, not to cut it off and they will hook it up to the computer while the light is still on. please help!!!!! what options do i have? does the lemon law apply here???? | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Doors hinges and attachments are corroded. dealer notified, and willing to cut and weld on some new hinges. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| All of my doors sound as if they are rattling on the hinges. two different dealerships have tried to repair them a total of 4 times. chevrolet has been contacted and will do nothing about this. my brakes also make a terrible grinding noise while applying them. on 3 occassions i have almost hit my house because the brakes didn't stop me. this has also been reported to chevrolet and they will do nothing. | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Improper assembly of doors has compromised the structural integrity of the vehicle. this has caused a safety defect on the right front and rear doors of vehicle. both doors are welded improperly to vehicle body. both doors require replacement of all hinges welded to vehicle body and rear door shell requires replacement due to crease on exterior sheet metal. gm factory authorized body shop will not certify welding to be to factory specifications. this vehicle is not safe. gm has refused to exchange vehicle. it is not necessary to have a fatal injury in order to recall or fix the problem. please help. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Pin from bottom hinge of driver's door comes out. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 4200 | 1 | 11/30/2000 |
| I have a tailgate/hatchback combination. the latching mechanism has separated from the glass. the glass company that the dealership sent me to told me this was a manufacturer's defect and that new glass would have to be ordered. i went back to the dealership and they told me that it could be that, but also offered an implausable explanation for a scenario were separation from the glass might have occurred. they refuse to rectify the situation or even investigate it. the alternate scenario was offered by a regional dealer manufacturer who has never seen my car and who refused to inspect it personally when i requested it.*ak | |||
| 09/09/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| When lifting rear hatchback window popped up. when closing window on the way down, it shattered into pieces, glass flew every where. dealer contacted.*akjlg | |||
| 08/27/2002 | |||
| While vehicle was in park and with no warning hatchback release button will not work, and consumer is unable to open hatchback door, even when using key. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states rear hatch will not stay up. *tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 120000 | 12 | |
| The handle that allows you to recline the seat broke off flushed with the seat, this happened to both the driver and passenger seats in june 2005. the hood will not pop up when the lever was pulled until one banged on the grill or the hood in certain spots, which just started in march of 2007. the gas mileage dropped from 20 mpg to 16 mpg within 6 months. the back glass stuck and was hard to open, started in 2006. when turning on the air conditioner (a/c ) the car had no power, i have to turn it off when accelerating on the interstate or on hills. if the cruise control was set it kicked off when the a/c was on. when i needed to stop quickly the brakes failed, and felt a grinding sensation through the pedal, but the mechanic changed the brakes and checked the rotors, but hasn't found any problem. suspected a defect somewhere in the brake system as of 2005. the fan kicked on all the time, even when the engine was cold, and in winter when first starting. one mechanic told me that in many blazers the catalytic converter broke off in the muffler, which had to be replaced. had been told this happened so much that most people left them off. too many other problems to mentioned. also, the horn worked only when it wanted to, problem in the steering wheel. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 4 | ||
| I have had numerous problems with my 2000 chevy blazer ls 4x4. under warranty the dealer replaced the oil lines by the oil filter, whole seat mechanism, driver side window motor, rear shock. they also fixed my hood rattle after 5 visits to the dealer and i told them what was wrong the first time it went in. since then at 40,000 miles the driver side wheel bearing went out and had it replaced and at the same time had the fuel pump replaced since that went out also. at 50,000 miles the same one went out again and had it replaced. now at 68,000 miles the passenger side wheel bearing is bad. also on my first wheel bearing replacement, they told me the ball joints were very loose and should think about replacing those also. these things should never be going wrong with such low miles. from what i am reading on the web and hearing from the dealers, this is a very frequent problem that chevy will not recall and take responsibility. i sure am happy that i haven't had a wheel fall off and kill someone yet. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 54000 | 2 | |
| Consumer noticed that hood lever failed to open and driver's door handle failed to release in order to lock. consumer contacted the dealer for an appoint to inspect and repair vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 55 mph consumer smelled smoke coming from the vents. consumer pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. consumer lifted up the hood, and the hood release lever did not open. consumer called for road side assistance. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 1 | ||
| I was backing my 2000 chevy blazer and hit my 2007 yukon at less than 2 mph. there was little to no damage sustained to the yukon, but the whole rear tailgate had to be replaced on the blazer. a whole new rear tailgate assembly had to be replaced with all accessories. *jb | |||
| Cold weather conditions caused mechanism that releases the tire on swing gate to freeze. after driving assembly defrosted with no indication that tire was released/ swing gate opened when a turn was made. please give angy further details.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 50000 | 9 | 04/01/2005 |
| Owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer zr2 with 68000 miles. the heater blows cold air only. the alternator has been replaced at least twice. i replaced it once, and previous owner replaced it once . battery has been replaced at least twice. all ball joints replaced at least once to my knowledge. fuel gauge broke before 50000 miles. seat handle on passenger's side broken before 50000 miles. tailgate won't open. passenger side windshield wiper only moves half the time. that is all that i can recall right now.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a 2000 2wd chevy blazer. when it rains alot. when it rains i get a puddle in the back floor and it leaks all the way to the front of the vehicle. there should be some type of recall for this. i have to use the wet vac to clean this up every time. the other item when it rains is sometimes the blazer will not even start. it is like if the car has to dry before it can start and stay on. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 15000 | 1 | 08/12/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. the contact took her vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that the frame, control arm, and torsion bar had excessive rust. the technician stated that in order for the vehicle to be classified as safe, she would have to replace the entire frame and members at her expense because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 24,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf the rotors had to be replaced due to rust build-up. the driver side door pins, bushings and retainer had to be replaced due to rust. updated 10/15/08. *jb | |||