2000 Utility Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Utility Trailer. That ranks 6th out of 10 Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Utility Trailer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Utility Trailer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
Risk: Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or utility at 626-965-1541.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Risk: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Fix: Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or utility trailer at 1-800-423-6591.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Its just told by uhaul that driving over 1500 miles on two different tires with two different treads was safe for me and my family. We drove through a storm. She offered me a $65 refund. I purchased a uhaul in ny and drove over 1500 miles with a dolly that had two different tire treads to be told…
I have a roadmaster tow dolly and one day, while just sitting there, i found a thick piece of the tread had separated, showing wires underneath. I figured the other tire may do the same thing since it was identical but my inspections revealed nothing'..the tire looked like new. Unfortunately the…
2000 utility trailer lost two tires while driving. Consumer stated that the tire crossed the median and hit another vehicle. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-89-0621
On saturday, august 11th, i experience a blow out; the blow out was on the car carrier. I called cs at 6: 25 cst and transferred to the roadside assistance-i was on hold for over 15 minutes. I called back to see if cs would have any better luck with getting roadside assistance, jana stayed on hold…
Other Utility Trailer years
← 1999 Trailer · 2001 Trailer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Trailer | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Trailer | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 Trailer | 12 | 2 |
| 1997 Trailer | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 Trailer | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Trailer | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Utility Trailer?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Utility Trailer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Utility Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailer model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.