2000 Chevrolet C10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 10, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C10 years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
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.

Chevrolet C10
Caminhonete Chevrolet C-10 vermelha ano 1975, com placa preta. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet C10 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Latches/locks/linkages1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Latches/locks/linkages1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Chevrolet C10 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumAug 8, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V222000 · 3,758 vehicles

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

Latches/locks/linkages · received Mar 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10013607

Other Chevrolet C10 years

← 1999 C10 · 2001 C10 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 C1001
200011
1999 C1031
1998 C1012
1997 C1073
1996 C10166
1995 C10407

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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.