2000 Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 132,013 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (43% of reports).
- 58service brakes complaints
- 132,013median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 8%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 25 of 58 complaints (43%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 22 of 58 complaints (38%)
- Line rusted: mentioned in 6 of 58 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 6 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% | 12,366 |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% | 12,206 |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 14,947 |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% | 7,299 |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 53,691 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 31,940 |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% | 64,888 |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% | 93,500 |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% | 91,850 |
| 2003 Silverado | 124 | 18% | 92,900 |
| 2002 Silverado | 70 | 10% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 40 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 58 | 4% | 132,013 |
| 1999 Silverado | 52 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1997 Silverado | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 250,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
Risk: During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. This clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. If misalignment occurs, eventually the abs would be non-functional.
Risk: The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
As i attempted to brake to a stop on dry pavement, the brake pedal suddenly stiffened,preventing me from using the pedal to come to a controlled stop. Fortunately, i was going slow at the time and was in a parking lot, so was able to steer away from colliding with a parked car.. From all that i…
The abs braking system goes stiff at low speeds. I have to jam on the brakes extremely hard in order for them to stop, the brakes eventually will stop after a 3 to five more feet.the abs braking system is extremely dangerous and serves no purpose.the vehicle works better after disabling the abs…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (4% of the 1,305 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 132,013 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 25 of 58 complaints, followed by “pedal went” (22).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Silverado problems or service brakes problems across all Silverado years.