2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 11th out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (53 complaints, 40%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 132owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 53 | 40% | 85,000 | “brake lines” (36%) | $1,300 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 19% | 127,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 11% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 8% | 63,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 7% | 86,526 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4% | 130,728 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 82,912 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | 240,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 81,125 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 83,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 125,441 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 240,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Hydraulic pump shaft failures (PE04004) — opened Jan 8, 2004, closed Apr 30, 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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that a friend was doing research on Facebook Market and discovered that the contact's former vehicle was listed on the website. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The…
The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C/K2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contactâs husband replaced the spark plugs and added transmission fluid. The contact stated that the following day…
Runs weird and windshield is broke
Tire size LT245/75R16 While driving on highway at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, front driver's side tire started to vibrate. Cause of vibration was not known at the time. Within 50 miles of driving, the entire tread on the front left tire separated from the tire while traveling at 55 mph. The tire…
Steering locked up brake quit working. In motion
Other Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.