Most common 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints by model year
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What 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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.
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.
Brakes
After new ABS right front sensor was installed ABS activates at slow stop. When applying light breaking pressure only activates just before stopping and May cause accident while still moving before complete stop.
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.
Suspension
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Trailblazer rates better than average: 97% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Trailblazer at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The transmission & drivetrain — 5 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the brakes (4) and suspension (4).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005, 2002, 2006 and 2004. See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 71,000 miles; 39% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.