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2000 Chevrolet Pickup Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup, most often about the brakes (44% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Pickup model year since 2000.

Most common 2000 Chevrolet Pickup problems

1. Brakes

   14 complaints · 44%

   Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional, power assist.

   Emergency brake on 2000-1500-z71-pick up failed at 37,000. Service shop claims they have this trouble quite often--between 10,000 miles on up. Shop claims factory problem. Cost to repair-$300.00

   : the contact stated while applying the brake pedal it felt as though something grabs then it will release. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been to the…

2. Wheels and tires

   8 complaints · 25%

   Parts named most often: tread/belt.

   While driving at 65 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated without warning. Dealer notified. Tread separated while driving on the highway. Consumer couldn't control the vehicle due to the entire tread coming off the tire. Tire didn't blow.

   While driving 65 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated, causing a blowout. Consumer managed to pull over to change tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Goodyear , 275/75r16, dot#[VIN]. It was later determined that the steel band broke. The consuer request a written report on the…

3. Body and structure

   3 complaints · 9%

   Parts named most often: body.

   The cable that holds the tailgate in place continually breaks. The dealer told the consumer to bring the truck in to be repaired but when he got there they told him the repair was only for the full size truck.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Chevrolet Pickup recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

• Hydraulic pump failres

  EA04012 · opened April 30, 2004 · closed February 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000
  Summary

  Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup?

By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (14 complaints); wheels and tires (8 complaints); body and structure (3 complaints).

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Pickup?

It is the most complained-about Pickup model year since 2000, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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