CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,305 complaints with NHTSA, including 140 crashes, 11 fires, 89 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (491 reports).
2000 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Problem areas named in the 1,305 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 491 |
| Power Train | 111 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 97 |
| Structure | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 84 |
| Suspension | 81 |
| Steering | 78 |
| Tires | 75 |
| Air Bags | 58 |
| Parking Brake | 58 |
What owners report
TOOK VEHICAL TO GET INSPECTED SHOP SAID VEHICAL IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REFUSED TO INSPECT UNDER FUTHER INSEPTION THERE IS EXSESIVE RUST ON FRAME THAT IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR GM NEEDS TO STEP UP LIKE TOYOTA DID AND REPLACE THESE FRAMES PLS LOOK IN TO THIS . THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICAL AND NOW I DONT HAVE ONE TO DRIVE AND CANT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW ONE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED A HIGH READING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP AND ANTI-FREEZE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
"DASH BOARDS".... MY 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND CRUMBLING EVERYDAY. IT IS TO THE POINT NOW THAT I AM ADDING DUCK TAPE JUST TO KEEP IT UP. CHEVROLET SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND REPAIR MY DASHBOARD AND ISSUE A RECALL. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN 1 YEAR AGO, AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT WITH THIS TRUCK.
I WAS HAVING THE EXHAUST CHANGED WHEN I WAS NOTIFIED THAT ONE OF THE CROSS MEMBERS FOR THE FRAME HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT I WAS INFORMED THAT EXCESSIVE RUST IS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE REAR OF THE FRAME AND WILL NEED TO BE WATCHED CLOSELY. KEEP IN MIND THAT THESE CROSS MEMBERS SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK AND IF ONE WOULD BREAK, IT LOOKS LIKE IT COULD CASSETTE FUEL TANK TO FALL OFF. THE TRUCK HAS 100,500 MILES ON IT, WHICH IS NOT EXCESSIVE FOR THE YEAR. THE TRUCK SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE IN MICHIGAN, BUT NOW RESIDES IN ILLINOIS. I HAVE READ SEVERAL FORUMS HAVING THE SAME COMPLAINTS FOR THE 99-2007 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THERE ARE SEVERA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,523.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado: Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Parking Brake; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
Based on 1,305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (491), Power Train (111), Engine And Engine Cooling (97).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.