2000 Chevrolet Blazer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 14%of 589 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer, 14% of the 589 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It started with my gauges bouncing all over going on and off , then it felt like the brakes were on and I had to give it alot of gas to get going.now the dash will work when I turn the key on but as soon as it starts it goes out with the exception of the oil pressure and the charging gauge. The transmission isnt working right at all and I dont dare drive it anywhere. The fuse box under the hood does not test right, only about half of it has power and I am at a loss there! There has been electrical probnlems with it ever since I bought it.”
NHTSA complaint #11351063, filed 2020-08, 140,000 miles“I was driving to work when all of a sudden a heard a loud pop. Then my vehicle would not accelerate. I got to work and my vehicle would not go in reverse. I call my mechanic and had my vehicle towed. It was my transmission that went and it only has 50k miles on it. It cost me 1,400 for the transmission,84.00 for the tow and 102.00 for the rental.”
NHTSA complaint #10104701, filed 2004-12, 50,000 miles“I bought this Blazer 5 months ago and it only has 77,000 miles on it. I took my inlaws to the airport on saturday morning, 11/29/03, and the transmission went out, no reverse, only 1st and 2nd gear works. I am told by 3 different transmission shops that this is a common problem with this transmission. This is not right, why wasn't this been recalled?”
NHTSA complaint #10049135, filed 2003-12, 77,001 miles“I have a 2000 chevy Blazer on december 16, 2005 the transmission went out. It only has 70,000 miles on it. When I went online to see if I could find a transmission for it, all I found was several websites that complained about the 2000 chevy Blazer transmission and all the problems it was having.”
NHTSA complaint #10148181, filed 2006-01, 72,000 miles“2nd chevy Blazer I've owned that had ball joints go bad. I've owned several vehicles for as long or longer with more miles & never had to replace ball joints on those. 1st Blazer was a 1997 that I replaced ball joints on in 2003, now I have a 2000 Blazer and have to replace the ball joints on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10175802, filed 2006-12, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10143757Jul 9, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 12 | 22% |
| 2021 | 19 | 13% |
| 2020 | 75 | 33% |
| 2019 | 64 | 34% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 16% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 10% |
| 2000 | 84 | 14% |
| 1999 | 54 | 12% |
| 1998 | 74 | 10% |
| 1997 | 110 | 14% |
| 1996 | 96 | 8% |
| 1995 | 68 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
100 complaintsFuel system
84 complaintsExterior lighting
79 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsSeats
49 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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