2000 Chevrolet C/K PICKUPS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
77,803 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 34 complaints (14.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 52.9% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 20.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
Service Brakes: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 4; Air Bags: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 2; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2005: 6; 2007: 7; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10026113 · 2003-07-15 (July 15, 2003)
DUE TO THE LACK OF ACCELERATION CONTOL VEHICLE BRAKES ARE UNDER A STRAIN WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. VEHICLES RPMS ARE EXCEEDING OUT OF CONTROL AND CONSUMER CANNOT CONTROL ENGINES FUNCTIONS.IF BRAKES WERE TO FAIL COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.BULLETIN NO:00-06-04-007 FROM ALLDATA DATE 02/2000 STATES PROBLEM AND AWARENESS FROM GM. GM NEEDS TO RECALL VEHICLE DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE.MODELS:1999-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K PICK UP MODELS (SILVERADO AND SIERRA) WITH 4.8L,5.3L,OR6.0L V8 ENGINE (VINS V,T,U-RPOS LR4.LM7,LQ4). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 93,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033055 · 2003-08-18 (August 18, 2003)
BRAKES FAIL IF THEY ARE APPLIED AT THE SAME TIME THERE IS SLIGHT BUMP. DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T REPRODUCE THE ISSUE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 26,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120146 · 2005-05-06 (May 6, 2005)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 CHEVROLET PICK UP (4 WHEEL DRIVE SILVERADO) WHEN, WITHOUT ANY NOISE OR OTHER TYPE OF WARNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND THE MECHANIC SAID THEY HAD DONE THREE OR FOR OF THESE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SHAFT IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP SNAPS IN HALF WHERE IT HAS BEEN MILLED TO FORM THE GEAR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT TAKES A VERY STRONG PERSON TO EVEN TURN THE WHEEL SLIGHTLY WITH NO POWER STEERING.
Owner-reported narrative. 66,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183316 · 2007-02-23 (February 23, 2007)
SEVERE VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION/RUSTING OF FRONT FRAME EXTENSIONS, PARTICULARLY IN AREA OF STEERING BOX MOUNTING ON SEVERAL AGENCY OWNED 2000 YEAR MODEL CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCKS. DISPOSITION IS SCRAPPING VEHICLES AS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,605 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062470 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
1ST.- PROBLEM WITH BRAKE BOOSTER, CAUSING A MAJOR VACCUM LEAK CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE AND STALL WHEN ACCLERATING ON TAKE-OFF. EVENTUALLY ENGINE WOULD CUT-OFF. AFTER A LOT OF EFFORT, DEALER REPAIRED THAT PROBLEM. 2ND.- 3/4 TON TRUCK, HD TOWING PACKAGE, EVERYTHING SUPPOSED TO BE HEAVY DUTY ACCORDING TO SALESPERSON AND STICKER IN WINDOW. BRAKE PADS ON FRONT ARE FOR A 1/2 TON, LIGHT DUTY TRUCK.VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP VERY WELL, AT TIMES, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH LITTLE STOPPING EFFECT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED DURING 1ST. PROBLEM ENCOUNTER. DEAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,302 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240744 · 2008-09-03 (September 3, 2008)
WHILE DRIVING MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND I HAD NO BRAKES. THE FAILURE WAS A RUSTED BRAKE LINE THAT RUPTURED. I QUERIED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND HIM,ALONG WITH 3 SERVICE TECH'S STANDING AROUND SAID IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND ALL THE BRAKE LINES FAIL AFTER 4 TO 6 YEARS DUE TO RUST. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND FOUND OUT ONE DOES NOT EXIST. AT PRESENT MY TRUCK IS AT THE DEALERS GETTING REPAIRED. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DOWN SHIFTING AND APPLYING THE EBRAKE AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. WHEN I IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240744 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10373576 · 2010-12-30 (December 30, 2010)
FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENT SHORT IN WIRING AT SENDING UNIT. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE SHORT CAUSING EXPLOSION HAZARD. CONTACTED [XXX] CHEV. IN HOOVER, AL. AND WAS TOLD I WAS OVER MILEAGE LIMIT FOR RECALL. DOES THAT MEAN IT WON'T EXPLODE AFTER 75,000 MILES? I PAID $916.00 FOR REPAIRS. THIS SUCKS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373576 at NHTSA ↗