Complaints
32
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Automatic Transmission
#23 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
#32 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 32 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (4 complaints); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (3 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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