2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 20, 2013 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 9th out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 37%), typically at around 74,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~74,500 mi
Tires4
Wheels3
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~5,000 mi
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Parking Brake1
Service Brakes1 · ~99,000 mi
Service Brakes, Air1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~37,534 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic737%74,500——
Tires421%———
Wheels316%———
Engine and Engine Cooling211%5,000——
Electrical System15%———
Fuel System, Gasoline15%———
Parking Brake15%———
Service Brakes15%99,000——
Service Brakes, Air15%———
Vehicle Speed Control15%37,534——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 6 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 3200032001: 2200122002: 2200222003: 3200332004: 1200412005: 6200562013: 120131

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When attempting to brake, the brake pedal went completely to the floor, causing me to swerve into the other lane. No warning lights, no soft pedal..........nothing. Had the truck towed to a repair shop. All the brake lines were severely rusted and had to be replaced at a cost of nine hundred eighty…

Service Brakes · received Oct 20, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10548585

Dt: the contact stated the accelerator pedal was sticking. The accelerator would have to be pushed hard to release. The vehicle would speed up while the accelerator was stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they performed two upgrades to the vehicle. There have been no problems since…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10143812

Under a normal stop in city driving under dry conditions my abs brakes engages and has almost caused me not to stop behind other cars. After contacting chevy dealer and chevy they the recall for the abs sensor does not apply to my state (but it does other states). My mechanic cleaned and verified…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 24, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10143597

I am being told by both the dealer where i purchased my truck and an independent garage i trust, that i need to replace my brake rotors as they are rusted and pitted to the point of not functioning as designed and could eventually be dangerous as they deteriorate. The dealer is not saying that but…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 10, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10139206

I can not stop as the anti-lock brake sensors are malfuctioning. The chevrolet dealer says it's from too much salt on the roads causing excessive rust which in turn causes the sensors to malfunction. The vehicle is unfit to drive as is. Maybe a lawsuit is what they need to address the issue. I…

Service Brakes, Air · received Jun 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10123882

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.