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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 614 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the brakes (69% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints614
Recalls0
Crashes reported69
Fires reported5
Injuries reported333 deaths reported

Most common 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

  1. Brakes

    421 complaints · 69%

    Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, conventional.

    : the contact stated while driving a brake failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where only the right front brake hose was replaced due to rust causing a leak which resulted in loss of brakes. Replaced brake line to right front wheel to ABS box. Total charge was $212.05.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 102,000 miles
    Whenever I apply my brakes normally, the anti-lock brake system engages when the vehicle speed decreases to approximately 6 MPH. This causes the brake pedel to lock and the vehicle continues forward until it rolls to a stop or it hits somthing. I have already hit several cars and rolled through many intersections.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 105,398 miles

  2. Fuel system

    41 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.

    Brake line failure on 2000 chevy Silverado 1500. Has happened twice due to lines rusting out, and now mechanic says fuel lines are rusting out. I live in ky with little salt and have heard numerous other complaints about the same issue. Driving along and bam, no brakes due to corrosion. Last time it happened to my…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 99,180 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The fuel gauge indicated that the vehicle was low on fuel when it was actually full. The failure occurs while driving 50 MPH and also when the vehicle is stopped. The dealer stated that the failure was common among other vehicles of the same make and model. The failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 97,800 miles

  3. Body and structure

    33 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    Vehicle became very bouncy in the rear, would bounce enough to nearly spin out while driving. Went to change rear shocks and saw that both cross members of the frame are rotted off. This supports the frame and is the attachment for shock mounts and gas tank. Nothing has been done to the vehicle to correct this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 110,000 miles
    2000 z71 3 door brake line failure due to excessive frame rotting the load limiter that hits the axle became week and rotted it tilted and was able to come in contact with the brake line leaf spring bracket broke went through the bed cross members rusted off excessive tilt in truck caused rear end to go rocker have…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 110,000 miles

  4. Wheels and tires

    32 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, hub, sidewall.

    After traveling about 350 miles on I-95 & I-26 we experienced a blowout on the rear tire. It did 1300.00 in body damage to our 2000 Silverado 1500 p/u's rear fender. After replacing the tire with the spare we continued to our destination where we replaced all 4 tires with new ones. There was still approx 8000 miles…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 84,559 miles
    The spare tire fell off of my 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and rolled into a school bus. These tires are secured underthe rear of the truck by the same type of cable that was involved in the on going tail gate cable recall. All chev and gmc pickups have these defective cables holding the spares tire and they all…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 81,989 miles

  5. Air bags

    31 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 138,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.

    I was traveling approx 25 MPH in the rainy, wet evening of june 15, 2010 at 10:30 pm traveling east on cr 87 and turning to get up on the overpass bridge of exit 234. I started to hydroplane when I hit the gravel, rock part of the road and skidded into the right side of the bridge hitting my passenger tire and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 138,000 miles
    My wife and I were involved in a near head on collision on may 6,2007 while driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab pick up. The speed at impact was approximately 40 MPH , and the air bags did not deploy. The seat belts performed as designed. However, the 2 injuries could have been reduced if the air bag…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 135,000 miles

  6. Suspension

    23 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 129,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.

    I have noticed that my 2000 silverado leans on the drivers side due to coil spring defect.iv'e seen other silverados on the road body styles between 99-02 that also leans on the drivers side.this is something that should be looked into as a recall .
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 140,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact started the ignition, and when pressure was applied to the brake his foot immediately traveled to the floor without a response. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they stated that the brake line failed due to rust corrosion. The vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 118,000 miles

  7. Engine

    21 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.

    Exhaust manifold bolts broke off resulting in pinging noise. My mechanic verified the broken bolts and told me this could lead to other more serious problems including possible fire. He also suggested I should contact a gm dealer to see if there was a recall for this problem. I have been driving for more than 50 years…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 89,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the engine has been making a strange noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they found no failures. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the pistons striking against the metal because there was not enough…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 87,000 miles

  8. Electrical

    20 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 117,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.

    The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the code for the body control module was missing and causing the vehicle to engage the 4-wheel drive. The vehicle was extremely difficult to control when the failure would occur. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 114,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the security system failed causing the vehicle not to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the main wiring system was repaired. The contact stated that the repair caused the headlight and radio to become inoperable. The dealer stated…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 119,694 miles

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 Silverado 1500 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.

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Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (421 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); fuel system (41 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); body and structure (33 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
It is 13th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 614 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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