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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNCT18W7YK205566 · Checked Aug 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1GNCT18W7YK•••••• 2000 Chevrolet BLAZER

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467on the model
93builds in total
Most reported Steering 1 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Oct 2008
Smoke from steering column,after the smoke from the column the hazard lights and switch would not work, break lights would not work either. Gm dealer replaced the multifunction switch @ a cost of $438.50 and said they never heard of this problem before. Vehicle was recalled and…
Seats Dec 2003
I have a 2000 chevy blazer with 44,000 miles. Since the warranty expired in july I have had numerous problems that seem to be common among owns of this type of vehicle. Gm refuses to address these items since the car is just out of warranty. Some I consider to be safety issues.…
Fuel System Nov 2003
Fuel gauge does not read accurately. When I fill the tank the gauge goes to full. It seem to read accurately until getting to half tank. At that time it remains right at half full no matter how much further I drive. I have noticed several other identical complaints with the same…
Steering May 2000
Steering gear worn. Excessive "play" in steering wheel. Vehicle very difficult to control. Dealer identified as "normal". Transmission shifts very "rough". Possible universal joint failure. Also identified as "normal" by dealer. Loud pre-ignition noise on any acceleration.…
Service Brakes  
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired braking system seven times

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNCT18W7YK205566 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.