Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chevrolet Blazer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 589 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V231000 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V364000 GM/MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V220000 GM/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 99 complaints
- Power Train 82 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 77 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 60 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54 complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
Of the 589 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 589 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chevrolet Blazer shows a below-average reliability rating largely due to 588 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Frequent suspension, powertrain, and exterior lighting issues highlight some concerns. However, it's important to note that the available data remains somewhat limited in detailing the specific mileage or precise failure points for these issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | 100,000–140,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Delayed gear engagement
- Dim or non-functioning lights
- Brake pedal softness
- Frequent engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.