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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the brakes (59% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 11th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Brakes
78 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, power assist, disc.
The brake lines have corroded and leaked fluid out and it caused complete failure of braking system. There were no symptoms giving warning to this failure.
Brake failure due to corrosive brake lines. All brake lines need replacement. Other brake components have show problems due to corrosion such as brake calipers - adding to stopping distance - and ABS sensors - vehicle would slow to 5 to 10 MPH for a second or two prior to stopping - dealer replaced brake lines at my…
Steering
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, steering wheel/handle bar, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
Hydroboost leaking power steering fluid affecting steering and braking performance. Dipstick for measuring p/s fluid level was dry, and fluid stains all over the firewall and master cylinder resulting from the p/s fluid leaking.
While driving my 2000 3/4 ton Chevrolet at a job site . I lost power steering ang power brakes. Called Chevrolet dealer ( vetter chevy in three rivers mi. ] they told their was no recall for this defect. I had it towed to dealer and they replaced the defective power steering pump I had on warning from dash lts and…
Engine
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Exhaust manifold bolts are failing. Have two bolts on drivers side were the head has popped off the bolt and now there is a major exhaust leak.
Large intake leak, antifreeze leaking into the oil milked oil. When I checked the oil I found this so started looking for other problems. I put a pressure test on the radiator and found the leak immediately! The antifreeze came out from under the front edge of the #1 cylinder!I am very up set to hear that this is very…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The vehicle has firestone steeltex a/t tires. While driving from florida to ohio at 65 MPH, the entire tread on one of his tires separated, exposing the steel belts in the tire. He consulted the tire manufacturer and they informed him to send them the tire for…
1- firestone steeltex r4s II lt245 75r 16. Chevy Silverado 2500 was pulling traveler trailer northbound on i95 into nc on 90f day. 2- passenger rear tire of truck at complete tread separation but pressure remained in tire. 35,920 miles on failed tire. Damage occurred to tow vehicle as well as travel trailer. 3 - spare…
Transmission
7 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Automatic transmission failure requiring complete rebuild @ 61150 miles. Year: 2000 Silverado 2500 shortbed, 2 wd w/5.3l l460 transmission.
I was parking my truck and lost my brakes. Found that the brake lines rusted out and I had to replace them. Also I noticed that the transmission and fuel lines are rusted badly. I repaired the fuel line 6 months ago because it rusted threw. There should be a recall to replace all lines do to poor quality lines were…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet k2500. The contact noticed fuel on the floor underneath the vehicle. When he pulled the fuel tank from the vehicle and removed the plastic cover, he noticed that it had collapsed and split the seam open on the tank. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer was…
I was parking my truck and lost my brakes. Found that the brake lines rusted out and I had to replace them. Also I noticed that the transmission and fuel lines are rusted badly. I repaired the fuel line 6 months ago because it rusted threw. There should be a recall to replace all lines do to poor quality lines were…
Electrical
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet ck 2500. While driving 72 MPH, the fuel gauge moved from empty to full. The gauge showed that there was a half tank of gas in the vehicle; however, the engine shut off and was out of fuel five miles later. The contact filled the vehicle to capacity with fuel and was able to drive to…
Truck had hard time starting when cold for 2 weeks prior to truck not starting at all. Took truck in was told fuel pump shorted , melted wire harness and fuel pump module melted. Half of engine compartment wire harness melted also. Was told by mechanic we were very lucky that the truck did not explode. This is to cost…
Suspension
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger side wheel fractured from the axle. As a result, the contact lost control and crashed into the guard rail. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed and…
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 2500 recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
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
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.
Hydraulic pump shaft failures
Summary
The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. F
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (78 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); steering (15 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 8, 2000 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 11th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 132 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.