Chevrolet Trailblazer 2000
Model Trailblazer made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 36 consumer complains as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 01073 | 04/08/2002 | 636517 | Safety recall 01073 regarding the multifunction switch which may develop an open circuit condition with the bottom contact in the hazard switch carrier that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps becoming inoperative. *tt | 11/09/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| 3046A | 3046B | 10009382 | Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00822B | 01/01/2004 | 00822C | 10005474 | No 2nd, no 4th and no reverse. to include 2004 light duty automobiles and trucks equipped with 4l60e or 4l65e automatic transmission. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| PIT-4722 | 10/01/2008 | 10026804 | Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. all 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission. *pe | 12/18/2008 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 32000 | 1 | 05/05/2003 |
| Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on crash at 65 mph, and rear ended. upon impact, frontal air bags deployed. driver and a child sustained injuries, and they were transported to the local hospitals by private vehicle. driver sustained injuries to the neck, upper/lower back/left shoulder separated, and a sprained left wrist and left elbow. child sustained a sprained right wrist. *ak | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into a guard rail. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. one of the passengers sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. vehicle was towed home. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2008 | 131000 | 1 | 03/01/2007 |
| 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. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 11200 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, resulting in steering and brakes failures. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 27700 | 1 | |
| Coolant line was leaking. consumer was concerned that vehicle will catch on fire. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 163000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. the contact referenced nhtsa 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. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Fuel level indicator failed. this is a common problem with this vehicle. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 92000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 92000 | ||
| 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. kmj | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet trailblazer. the contact stated that the gas gauge failed. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection and they stated that a censor in the gas take needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 92,000. ap | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 08/30/2009 | 24997 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While traveling electrical doors locked and unlocked. consumer took vehicle to dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 71000 | 1 | 04/08/2002 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 07/14/2001 |
| At approx. 50,000 miles i had total transmission failure in my 2000 chevrolet trailblazer. this vehicle was used under normal conditions. the result was a replacement of the transmission (gm rebuild) installed at a dealer for cost of approx. $1800.00 which was unacceptable that i had to pay anything in my opinion, even though the vehicle was out of warranty. i have spoken with other owners who experienced the same issue. | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| I have researched this a lot and found the internet full of problems with blazers and the transmission going out / the dealership also told me this is a common thing for blazers (the trans going out) in west virginia i was told by a sales department that this is common for chevy blazers. gm told me and some other internet people that there is nothing that can be done. i think an investigation needs done /truck has always had a weird noisy that which we complained about and we were told until something happens there is nothing that can be done. i went to back out and the truck would not go into reverse. 2. unable to drive truck due to not going into reverse. 3. called to schedule estimate. gm said they could offer a rebate customer appreciation but they are already advertising this option to anyone. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2003 | 1 | 05/12/2003 | |
| Powertrain transmission - 50,000 miles and the transmission goes out.... sunshell i believe is what they called it. highway miles only and serviced regularly. this should not happen!*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 22504 | 4 | 07/12/2002 |
| When driving at any speed 4-wheel drive changed from auto 4wd to high 4wd, then tried shifting into low 4wd without warning. *ak the switch was set to auto, therefore, the problem shouldn't have occurred. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 163000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. the contact referenced nhtsa 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. kmj | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 163000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that someone told him that his brake lights have failed. the contact found a recall, nhtsa campaign id number: 08v231000, component: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. the contact stated that he called the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in this recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 163,000. ap | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brakes a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| The abs light illuminated on the dashboard.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 11200 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, resulting in steering and brakes failures. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/22/2008 | 49000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 11200 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, resulting in steering and brakes failures. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/30/2009 | 24997 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1. ice storm in tn jan/feb 2005 2. rear tailgate door would not open fully until thawed, one side was cracked...in august the top of the tailgate broke off completely while driving. 3. estimated damage was $500 even though i still have the tailgate flap! *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| The rear end slid from the rear, which caused the vehicle to sway from left to right.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 90500 | 6 | 02/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds there was a loud popping noise from the front end. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the front lower and upper control arms, as well as the lower/ upper ball joints were replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the same parts needed to be replaced again. the ball joints were replaced 5 times and need to be replaced again. the problem persisted right after repairs have been done.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 90500 | 6 | 02/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds there was a loud popping noise from the front end. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the front lower and upper control arms, as well as the lower/ upper ball joints were replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the same parts needed to be replaced again. the ball joints were replaced 5 times and need to be replaced again. the problem persisted right after repairs have been done.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 90500 | 6 | 02/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds there was a loud popping noise from the front end. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the front lower and upper control arms, as well as the lower/ upper ball joints were replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the same parts needed to be replaced again. the ball joints were replaced 5 times and need to be replaced again. the problem persisted right after repairs have been done.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/30/2006 | 90500 | 6 | 02/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds there was a loud popping noise from the front end. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, and the front lower and upper control arms, as well as the lower/ upper ball joints were replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the same parts needed to be replaced again. the ball joints were replaced 5 times and need to be replaced again. the problem persisted right after repairs have been done.*ak | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 81100 | 1 | 05/10/2003 |
| While driving at a moderate speed (~40 mph) the front end of the vehicle began to shake. i slowed down, and turned on to a side road. as i came to a stop the front, driver's side wheel collapsed inward. fortunately, there were no injuries or further damage to the vehicle. there was no previous hint of a problem. per the garage mechanic, the upper ball joint on the driver's side had separated, causing the wheel to collapse. the part was replaced, and the damaged part (which i viewed) was thrown away. the vehicle rides fine now, but i worry about the other ball joints. *jb | |||
| 1 | 11/13/1999 | ||
| While exiting the interstate, the right front wheel collapsed with a broke upper ball joint. *ph *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | SAINT LOUIS | 63126 | JIM BUTLER CHEVROLET | 314-966-3311 |
| NC | MONROE | 28110 | GRIFFIN MOTORS | |
| TN | ALCOA | 37701 | WEST CHEVROLET | 865-970-9378 |