116 of the
885 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer are about the
suspension — 13% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
50,000 miles.
FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS LOOKING FOR AN ADDRESS AT A SLOW SPEED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LURCHED; I HAD NO STEERING; I LOST ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROL; THE CAR GROUND TO A HALT; SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I AND A FRIEND GOT OUT OF THE CAR. FORTUITOUSLY, FIRE TRUCKS APPEARED. IT TURNED OUT THEY WERE RETURNING FROM ANOTHER INCIDENT AS I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE IMMEDIACY OF THEIR RESPONSE. THEY TOOK OVER PREVENTING FURTHER AGGRAVATION OF THIS SITUATION. THE BATTERY WAS BOILING. ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESSES WERE MELTED. THE UPPER SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN. THE FIREMEN'S OBSERVATION WAS, IF I HAD BEEN GOING ANY FASTER, THE CAR COULD HAVE FLIPPED. AFTER BEING TOWED TO A NEARBY MECHANIC, I LEARNED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN. IT IMPAILED THE STARTER WHICH SHORTED. THAT MELTED THE WIRING HARNESSES TO AND FROM THE BATTERY, AS WELL AS BEING THE CAUSE OF THE BATTERY BOILING. THE KEY ISSUE IS THAT GENERAL MOTORS WOULD BUILD A VEHICLE WHERE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM IS SO FLIMSY IT WOULD BREAK. I HAVE READ OTHER INCIDENTS OF THE SAME THING WITH THE CHEVROLET BLAZER WHERE, FOR EXAMPLE, A PERSON WAS GOING 30MPH, THE CAR FLIPPED, AND THE PERSON WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. A REPEATED CORPORATE FAILURE OF THIS NATURE SHOULD HAVE CONSEQUENCES.
NHTSA complaint #10537189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesSevern, MD
SUSPENSION
NOISE FROM ENGINE. DIAGNOSED AS BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACING OR WHEELS WILL FALL OFF. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM FOR ABOUT 1200.00. NOW(JUNE 19, 2012) AT 100,000 MILES, SAME NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10462223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,500 milesGlen ARM, MD
SUSPENSION:REAR
WE HAVE A 2000 CHEVY BLAZER VIN [XXX]. SINCE OWNERSHIP THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPECTED. MY SISTER HAS COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT ISSUES WITH RATTLES, SQUEAKS AND BODY ISSUES. WE HAVE NOTICED EARLY IN THE VEHICLES LIFE THE AMOUNT OF RUST THIS BLAZER HAS ON THE UNDERBODY. THIS HAS BEEN THE ISSUE OF SOME OF THE NOISES. RECENTLY, SHE COMPLAINED AGAIN OF A SUSPENSION NOISE WHILE STOPPING, TURNING OR HITTING RUTS OR HOLES IN THE ROAD. I INSPECTED AND LUBRICATED PROBLEMATIC POINTS THAT WE ADDRESSED IN THE PAST. THE NOISE WOULD COME AND GO. FINALLY, SHE MENTIONED A FEEL OF CONTROL LOSS WHILE BRAKING AND MAKING TURNS AND THE NOISE. SHE MENTIONED THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD PEOPLE WOULD STARE OR TURN HEADS. UPON MY INSPECTION I WAS SHOCKED AND NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON ANY VEHICLE. THE REAR SHACKLES THAT HOLD THE REAR LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THUS ALLOWING THE LEAF SPRING TO FLOAT FREELY ON THE FRAME RAIL IN REAR. THIS SHACKLE ALLOWS THE LEAF SPRING TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD DURING SUSPENSION FLEX. IN ADDITION, THIS STABILIZES THE REAR END AND KEEPS EVERYTHING IN PLACE-CONSULT A MECHANIC FOR SPECIFIC FUNCTION. I HAVE DEALT WITH MANY CARS IN MY LIFE AS WELL AS TRUCKS. NEVER, HAVE I SEEN THIS RUST ISSUE IN ANY VEHICLE-CHEVY TO NOTE AS WELL. I AM DEMANDING A RESPONSE TO THIS PROBLEM AND I WILL FURTHER CONTACT TRAFFIC SAFETY ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I'M SORRY, BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AT HAND. THIS BLAZER HAS AROUND 73000 MILES AND FROM THE OUTSIDE PAINT AND INTERIOR LOOKS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. HOWEVER, WHEN LOOKING AT THE UNDERSIDE CARRIAGE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE DOOR HINGES (ESPECIALLY DRIVERS DOOR) IT IS A MESS. I AM EXPECTING A REASONABLE EXPLANATION ON THIS ISSUE AND APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT. *** THIS IS THE SAME LETTER I SENT TO GM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10378029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesLyman, ME
SUSPENSION
FRONT END IS JUNK,THE SMELL OF RAW GAS WHEN FUELING UP AND REPLACED OIL LINE, STEERING PARTS, DOOR PIN, BACK LIGHT, RIGHT HUB, BEFORE SERVICE WARRANTY WAS UP. THEN OF COARSE THE, ROTORS WENT ALONG WITH THE LEFT HUB AND HEATER CORE WENT,.. THE BLAZER HAS BEEN A LEMON SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW. CRIED ALOT.. I JUST TURNED THE 100,000 ON 7/15/10 COULDN'T GO ANYWHERE CAUSE IT WAS IN THE SHOP BEING FIXED... LEMON SO MUCH FOR BUYING NEW.
NHTSA complaint #10351618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesMillbury, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
BALL JOINTS THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED MASSACHUSETTS YEARLY INSPECTION 2 YEARS IN A ROW DUE TO SLOPPY BALL JOINTS. IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED THE RESULT COULD BE RATHER HAZARDOUS TO ME AND PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10247625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,500 milesMancelona, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND HE MADE THE REPLACEMENT. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
NHTSA complaint #10206642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDumfries, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
2000 BLAZER TRANSMISSION FAILED, COST $3000 TO REPAIR. LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND REPLACED ALL $500, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE RODS RIGHT AND LEFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BOTH $800. OVERHEATING DUE TO DEXCOOL LEAK AT INTAKE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAVE A $20,000 PIECE OF JUNK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY.THIS WAS ONGOING FROM EARLIER YEAR MODELS BUT NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR ,WHY NO BODY DIED ? FUEL GAUGE BOUNCED.
NHTSA complaint #10196403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDumfries, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
2000 BLAZER TRANSMISSION FAILED, COST $3000 TO REPAIR. LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND REPLACED ALL $500, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, TIE RODS RIGHT AND LEFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, BOTH $800. OVERHEATING DUE TO DEXCOOL LEAK AT INTAKE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAVE A $20,000 PIECE OF JUNK SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY.THIS WAS ONGOING FROM EARLIER YEAR MODELS BUT NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR ,WHY NO BODY DIED ? FUEL GAUGE BOUNCED.
NHTSA complaint #10196403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clearville, PA
SUSPENSION
I BOUGHT THE 2000 BLAZER USED JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. TO BEGIN, I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP, AND VIRTUALLY ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN THE FRONT END WITH JUST OVER 65,000 MILES. ON VACATION DURING ONE OF THE HOTTEST DAYS OF THE YEAR TRAVELING HOME THE BLAZER OVER HEATED AND LEFT MY FAMILY AND I STRANDED ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE WITH NO A/C FOR NEARLY AN HOUR BEFORE GETTING TOWED TO THE WORST CHEVROLET DEALER IN THE COUNTRY(RICHMOND, VA). WE WERE FORCED TO PAY FOR A NEW RADIATOR AND MISCELLANEOUS PARTS TOTALING OVER $600. THEY SAID THE COOLANT SYSTEM WAS FULL OF RUST AND THE RADIATOR WAS PLUGGED AND COULD NOT BE REUSED. NOW I'M EXPERIENCING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON THAT WILL NOT GO OUT. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER THAT STARTED WITH LEAKING OIL COOLER LINES, THEY SAID THAT THE CRANK SENSOR WAS GOING BAD. I REPLACED IT, STILL THE LIGHT STAYS ON. NEXT THEY SAY THERE IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2, I REPLACE THE PLUGS, WIRES, ROTOR, AND CAP. STILL THE LIGHT STAYS ON. ALL OF THESE REPAIRS WITHIN THE FIRST 14 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS JUNK AND IT IS NOT ANYWHERE NEAR BEING PAID FOR. GM NEEDS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE SPOKE WITH OTHER BLAZER OWNERS AND THEY TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. AND THE BIG 3 WONDER WHY THEY ARE LOSING CUSTOMERS AND MARKET SHARE. HAVE THEY EVER HEARD OF QUALITY? LOOKS LIKE I'M GOING FOREIGN.
NHTSA complaint #10186677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesPawtucket, RI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
DRIVERS SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF OF A MAIN STREET ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE WHEEL FOLDED INTO THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING THE 2000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. CHEVY BLAZER CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. MY FAMILY WAS VERY LUCKY WE WERE NOT GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000 MILES. I HAD JUST LUBED THE FRONT END AND CHANGED THE OIL CHANGE THE DAY BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10162677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesKalamazoo, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10148536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesKalamazoo, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10148536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesGerrardstown, WV
SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER REPLACED AT 40K AND 100K MILES. WILL BE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AGAIN VERY SOON AT 140K MILES. THE REPLACEMENT AT 40K WAS A TOTAL FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINTS TO WIT: VEHICLE WAS INCAPACITATED AS WHEEL WAS LEFT 'BENT'. FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED WILDLY IF LESS THAN 1/3 TANK OF GAS. FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10143941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Deltona, FL
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON SEPT 10 2005 I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE A TUNE UP DONE ON IT AND THE MECHANIC TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THE REAR END OF MY VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO GO. I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ABOUT 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A 2000 CHEV BLAZER, WITH THAT LOW OF MILEAGE. I HAD NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY IN TURN WANTED TO PUT ME INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT I WANTED I HAD WANTED THEM TO FIX MY CAR THE ONE THAT THEY HAD SOLD TO ME. I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO GET MY CAR TO RUN RIGHT, SO THAT I MAY USE IT AND NOT PAY FOR ONE TO SIT IN MY DRIVE WAY. AND I WANTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS HAPPENED TO ANY OTHER 2000 CHEV BLAZERS? SINCERELY YOURS SUSAN BURGOS.
NHTSA complaint #10137898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hudson, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER BALL JOINT BROKE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD.
NHTSA complaint #10135605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesHudson, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
DT: THE BALL JOINTS ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE SENT HEAD ON AUGUST 13, 2005. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY WERE OF NO HELP. CONTACTED GMC, THEY TOOK A COMPLAINT. DID NOT HEAR ANY TYPE OF NOISE OR ANY TYPE OF WARNING. THIS SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM ON THE 4X4 VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10132868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesHudson, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
DT: THE BALL JOINTS ON DRIVERS SIDE BROKE SENT HEAD ON AUGUST 13, 2005. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY WERE OF NO HELP. CONTACTED GMC, THEY TOOK A COMPLAINT. DID NOT HEAR ANY TYPE OF NOISE OR ANY TYPE OF WARNING. THIS SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM ON THE 4X4 VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10132868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesHoneoye, NY
SUSPENSION
POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE REGARDING THE CHEVROLET S10'S AND THE CHEVROLET S10 BLAZERS.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS ON HER 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER REPLACED PREMATURELY AT 73000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10130179 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Callander, 00
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
GIVE THIS VOQ TO ALBERTO JIMENEZ
NHTSA complaint #10125064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Callander, 00
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
DT: EVERY SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE BLAZER IN 2003 THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS THE ONLY OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE AND SHE ONLY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WORK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 170,000. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS HAD TO BEEN REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #10121643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesSouth Jacksonvile, IL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT SAFTEY ISSUES: AIR CONDITIONING DOESN'T WORK; DOOR HINGE PIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; DRIVER'S WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME, RESULTING IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE WINDOW CRACKED AT LEAST A 1/4 OF AN INCH (WAS TOLD BY FRIENDLY CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD IL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BE FIXED; CALLED CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER AND PAY THEM TO REEVALUATE THE PROBLEM; ) SAFTY ISSUES: BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED;GAS GAUGE SENDING UNIT DOESN'T WORK;;DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THIS NEEDS TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RETHREADED TO FIND OUT HOW BAD THE LEAK IS; WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOOSE AND FLIPS OFF TO THE LEFT OF THE WINDSHIELD IN HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW; ELECTRICAL HARNASS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; ENGINE INSOLATION PEALING OFF UNDER HOOD; ENGINE LIGHT ON CONTINUALLY; CAR STALLS INTERMITANTLY(FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED); AT EVERY START UP, ENGINE STAYS IN NUETRAL (HAS NO EXCELLERATOR POWER)THEN CATCHES AFTER ABOUT THREE MINUTES); WORK DONE: THERMOSTAT HOSES REPLACED;DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED;SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS REPLACED; SEPENTINE BELT REPLACED; PART BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE U JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; OIL LEAK FIXED;FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED; I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WILL GO WRONG WHEN; IT'S LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN RULLETT WHILE DRIVING; HAVE RENTED VEHICLE TWICE; WILL ALSO NEED TO RENT VEHICLE FOR CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP NEXT WEEK; WILL NOT RISK DRIVING THIS CAR; (INCIDENT DATE: FIRST INCIDENT-DAY ESTIMATED)
NHTSA complaint #10120916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesSouth Jacksonvile, IL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT SAFTEY ISSUES: AIR CONDITIONING DOESN'T WORK; DOOR HINGE PIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; DRIVER'S WINDOW SLIPS OFF TRACK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME, RESULTING IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE WINDOW CRACKED AT LEAST A 1/4 OF AN INCH (WAS TOLD BY FRIENDLY CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD IL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CAN NOT BE FIXED; CALLED CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER AND PAY THEM TO REEVALUATE THE PROBLEM; ) SAFTY ISSUES: BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED;GAS GAUGE SENDING UNIT DOESN'T WORK;;DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THIS NEEDS TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RETHREADED TO FIND OUT HOW BAD THE LEAK IS; WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE LOOSE AND FLIPS OFF TO THE LEFT OF THE WINDSHIELD IN HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW; ELECTRICAL HARNASS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; ENGINE INSOLATION PEALING OFF UNDER HOOD; ENGINE LIGHT ON CONTINUALLY; CAR STALLS INTERMITANTLY(FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED); AT EVERY START UP, ENGINE STAYS IN NUETRAL (HAS NO EXCELLERATOR POWER)THEN CATCHES AFTER ABOUT THREE MINUTES); WORK DONE: THERMOSTAT HOSES REPLACED;DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED;SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS REPLACED; SEPENTINE BELT REPLACED; PART BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE U JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; OIL LEAK FIXED;FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED; I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WILL GO WRONG WHEN; IT'S LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN RULLETT WHILE DRIVING; HAVE RENTED VEHICLE TWICE; WILL ALSO NEED TO RENT VEHICLE FOR CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP NEXT WEEK; WILL NOT RISK DRIVING THIS CAR; (INCIDENT DATE: FIRST INCIDENT-DAY ESTIMATED)
NHTSA complaint #10120916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesHoneoye, NY
SUSPENSION
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED.*MR
NHTSA complaint #10120416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesApple Valley, MN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER S10, 80000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING UPPER BALL JOINT ON DRIVERS SIDE FRONT GAVE OUT. CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION, ABS, AXEL AND MORE. WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF ON HIWAY WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED. ENDED UP REPLACING ALL PARTS MENTIONED ABOVE FOR ABOUT $5K. STILL HAVE OFFENDING BALL JOINT IN A BOX AT HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10118368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,189 milesHilton, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1/5/04 - LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE (MILAGE 68,189) - REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS (OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE) 12/09/04 - LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE (MILEAGE 88,616) - REPLACED DRIVER FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND PASSENGER IDLER ARM AND (OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE) 3/2/05 - LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE (MILEAGE 92,516) -REPLACED DRIVER FRONT WHEEL BEARING (OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE).
NHTSA complaint #10114039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesMilford, PA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE WORE OUT. AS A RESULT, THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.
NHTSA complaint #10113386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Puyallup, WA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
I HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT HUBS, I CAN UNDERSTAND ONE BUT AMAZING THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN TO BOTH. THE FIRESTONE WHERE I GO TO DID NOT DETECT A PROBLEM A MONTH BEFORE AND CONSIDERED IT STRANGE THAT BOTH WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10110161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesLees Summit, MO
SUSPENSION:FRONT
MY BLAZER NOW HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT IS IN NEED OF FRONT END REPAIR - SPECIFICALLY THE BALL JOINTS ARE BADLY WORN, THE BOOTS ON THE FROND AXLE HAVE A BAD CRACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND THERE IS SIGNIFICANT IDLER WEAR. IN DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT NUMEROUS BLAZER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. I HAVE ALSO HAD TWO OTHER ISSUES THAT I AM NOW DISCOVERING ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH A GREAT NUMBER OF BLAZERS. BOTH FRONT RECLINING SEAT HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF. I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS SEEMING TO NOT ALIGN PROPERLY - AS IF THE WELDS OR HINGES ARE FAILING. THESE HAVE ALSO BEEN MENTIONED REPEATEDLY IN YOUR COMPLAIN AREA FOR THIS MODEL. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN THESE ITEMS REPAIRED AS OF THIS DATE. THE BLAZER IS NOW PARKED UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #10107682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Swampscott, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 BLAZER WERE IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION AND COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME. IN FACT HE SAID THAT THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS LIKE QUITE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. HE ALSO SAID IT WAS NOT SURPRISING GIVEN THE LACK OF QUALITY PARTS USED BY CHEVROLET IN THE MANUFACTURING. WHILE LOOKING AT CUSTOMER REVIEWS / COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS.COM I NOTICE AT LEAST 2 MORE PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10104405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Swampscott, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 BLAZER WERE IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION AND COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME. IN FACT HE SAID THAT THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS LIKE QUITE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. HE ALSO SAID IT WAS NOT SURPRISING GIVEN THE LACK OF QUALITY PARTS USED BY CHEVROLET IN THE MANUFACTURING. WHILE LOOKING AT CUSTOMER REVIEWS / COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS.COM I NOTICE AT LEAST 2 MORE PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10104405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.