Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER · model year
2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 S/T BLAZER is suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2000 S/T BLAZER, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080414ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 S-10 BLAZER LS. VERY NICE SUV BOUGHT FOR MY SON TO GO TO COLLEGE. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT BUT INFORMATION FOR OTHER OWNERS. A/C AND DEFROST DID NOT WORK BUT NO TIME FOR IT TO BE IN SHOP FOR FIRST SUMMER. READ SOME ON HERE AND SAW "CLOGGED HEATER CORE" WITH VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. TOOK TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP I USE. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND HAD IT BACK IN LESS THAN 4 HOURS. CLOGGED HEATER CORE DUE TO CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF LONGLIFE ANTIFREEZE. FLUSHED AND TWO CLAMPS REPLACED ALL FOR UNDER $50. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
20080329FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
STRONG FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK. 2000 CHEVROLET S BLAZER. NO SMELL IF TANK IS FILLED LESS THAN 3/4 FULL. *TR
20060922SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
TRAVELING SLOW ON A CITY STREET. ON TURNING A CORNER, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED UNDER THE CAR. THIS MOMENTARILY THREW THE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL BUT WAS QUICKLY RECOVERED. UPON INVESTIGATION, WE LEARNED THE UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED, SEPARATING AND CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FOLD UNDER WITH ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. *NM
Mileage: 47,000
Compare 2000CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER have?▼
The 2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Is the 2000 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.