2000 GMC Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Silverado. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 71%), typically at around 51,234 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 GMC Silverado 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 | 10 | 71% | 51,234 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 14% | 56,617 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 51,234 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | 51,234 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Silverado.
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 (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Tailgate support cables (EA05007) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed Apr 11, 2006, led to recall 06V066000.
- 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc silverado. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed corrosion around the cross member that supported the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were not available.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the brake line was observed wet and rear brake rotors were flaking apart. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the brake lines were rusted and starting to leak…
Rust on rotors!! - gmc 1500 1/2 ton pickup. 2000 yr. To make it short for now, was told by a gmc technician at 19000 miles that rust was forming on brake rotors. Dealership told me gm had a problem with the metal for the rotors. I have a case number with gm about the problem. But like i said i will…
Dt; 2000 chevrolet k1500 silverado. The anti lock brakes engage under normal stopping. When pulling into a stop the brakes do not stop the vehicle, and the anti lock brakes are triggered, and this creates a slow stop. This happens at least 50% of the time, and this is unpredictable. It is…
Abs sensor problems on 2000 gm 2500. Abs engages at low speed and prevents stopping. Sensors have ben replaced or cleaned at least three time under warranty. Now at 55,000 miles abs has again failed. For safty reasons i have disconnected the abs system.
Other GMC Silverado years
← 1999 Silverado · 2001 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Silverado?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 GMC Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.