2000 Chevrolet PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
41,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 32 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 40.6% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.1% |
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, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Tires: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Parking Brake:Conventional: 2; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2000: 3; 2001: 9; 2002: 6; 2003: 7; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10015572 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED AND DOES NOT WORK. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016511 · 2003-04-25 (April 25, 2003)
EMERGENCY BRAKE ON 2000-1500-Z71-PICK UP FAILED AT 37,000. SERVICE SHOP CLAIMS THEY HAVE THIS TROUBLE QUITE OFTEN--BETWEEN 10,000 MILES ON UP. SHOP CLAIMS FACTORY PROBLEM. COST TO REPAIR-$300.00 *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 744686 · 2001-04-28 (April 28, 2001)
GROUND STRAP TO ENGINE BLOCK CAME LOOSE. STARTER GROUND CURRENT THEN PASSED THROUGH A HYDRAULIC HOSE CAUSING IT TO SEVERELY OVERHEAT. HOSE LATER FAILED RESULTING IN SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 744686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 752262 · 2001-09-16 (September 16, 2001)
UNEVENTREADWEAR-TREAD SEPARATIONCAUSINGREARSIDEPANELDAMAGE-POWERSTEERING PUMPSHAFT BROKEWITHLOSSOF STEERING AND BRAKES. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 752262 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042742 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE. *AK *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 770612 · 2002-12-08 (December 8, 2002)
SEEMS TO BE A SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WITH A FULL TANK. SOMETIMES WHEN U OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE FUEL GUAGE GOES BACK TO FULL AND THE LIGHT GOES OUT. THE THROTTLE SEEMS TO STICK ALL THE TIME I RUN 89 OCTANE FUEL IN IT AND RUN FUEL SYTEM CLEANER THRU IT ALSO BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. IT SEEMS TO HAVE A CATCH IN THE PEDALWHEN U FIRST PUSH ON IT. WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHEN THE ROADS ARE WET OR ICY. BECAUSE U HAVE TO MASH THE PEDAL SO HARD. CAUSING OVER ACCELERATION. ALSO THE SWITCHES FOR THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE GO O…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 770612 at NHTSA ↗