2000 Chevrolet C10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C10 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet C10. That ranks 5th out of 7 C10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet C10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet C10 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tailgate doesn't latch. It came open while driving. *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet C10?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet C10?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet C10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C10 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.