2000 Workhorse W20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W20 years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Workhorse W20. That ranks 7th out of 9 W20 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Workhorse W20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Workhorse W20 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Risk: A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch (see campaign 03e064000). The recall began on august 1, 2004. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.
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
- Overheating disc brake caliper (EA07016) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Aug 19, 2009, led to recall 09V110000.
- Overheated brake calipers (PE07032) — opened Jun 25, 2007, closed Nov 19, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer was driving on the freeway when the emergency brake locked up without incident. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and as of today has not received a returned phone call. *ak
Other Workhorse W20 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 W20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 W20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 W20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 W20 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 W20 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 W20 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 W20 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Workhorse W20?
Owners most often report parking brake problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Workhorse W20?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Workhorse W20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W20 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.