2000 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2014 · 32 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pickup years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 6th out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 34%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. 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 Pickup problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic11 · ~18,000 mi
Tires8 · ~34,000 mi
Parking Brake3 · ~37,000 mi
Structure3 · ~51,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~46,000 mi
Power Train2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes1 · ~86,000 mi
Steering1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1134%18,000——
Tires825%34,000——
Parking Brake39%37,000——
Structure39%51,000——
Electrical System26%46,000——
Power Train26%———
Engine and Engine Cooling13%———
Service Brakes13%86,000——
Steering13%———
Suspension13%———
Unknown or Other13%28,000——
Vehicle Speed Control13%———
Visibility13%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 9 complaints
2000: 3200032001: 9200192002: 6200262003: 7200372004: 3200432005: 1200512006: 2200622014: 120141

n = 32 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)

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

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

  • 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.

Vehicle did not stop, applied emergency brakes, i was backing out of my driveway went to apply brakes peddle went to the floor, lucky there were no vehicle passing while backing up. After further investigation found that brake lines were rusted, had to get towed to mechanic for repair at a cost of…

Service Brakes · received Jul 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10609144

I was driving on a gravel road when my spare tire under my 2000 z71 chevrolet extended cab pickup fell from under the truck. It made the rear end of my truck bounce up as it turned sideways coming under the bed of the truck. I was pulling a two wheel trailer at the time and the tire went under the…

Unknown or Other · received May 6, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10156911

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal it felt as though something grabs then it will release. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10150133

2000 chevrolet pickup truck experiencing problems with windows freezing and not opening when the temperatures are below 32 degrees. *mr it would take up to 30 miles before they would un-thaw. Both cables had broken at a cost to the consumer. (driver side) gm is aware of this problem and has placed…

Visibility · received Apr 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10119302

While sitting on the tailgate, the support straps snapped. *jb *sc

Structure · received Nov 17, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10099143

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, parking brake problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?

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