2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
608 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 488 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 162 of 608 complaints (26.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 435 | 71.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 31 | 5.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 25 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 14 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 1.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 0.3% |
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 | 162 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 146 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 51 |
| Parking Brake | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 20 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Tires | 14 |
Service Brakes: 162; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 146; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 51; Parking Brake: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 20; Air Bags: 16; Suspension: 15; Tires: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 37 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 80 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 102 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 152 |
| 150,000 and above | 96 |
Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 37; 50,000 to 74,999: 80; 75,000 to 99,999: 102; 100,000 to 149,999: 152; 150,000 and above: 96
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (152). 120 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 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2000: 24; 2001: 22; 2002: 16; 2003: 15; 2004: 10; 2005: 27; 2006: 37; 2007: 40; 2008: 43; 2009: 26; 2010: 61; 2011: 64; 2012: 45; 2013: 46; 2014: 48; 2015: 27; 2016: 22; 2017: 13; 2018: 7; 2019: 3; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 435 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 31 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 25 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 10004705 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: WHEN THE ANTILOCK IS ENGAGED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR (ON SLOW BRAKING/IT WILL CYCLE THE ABS), THE HUB RUSTS AND RENDERS THE WHEEL, AND THE SPEED LEFT FRONT SENSOR IS INACCURATE AND WAS DROPPING OUT AT 6 MPH AND UNDER. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022221 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
THE BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. THE CONSUMER FELT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN DEFECT. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK THE DEALER FOUND RUSTING WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE ROTORS. *TT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001788 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 62000 MILES. GM WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NO RECALLS OUT. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10139757 · 2005-10-15 (October 15, 2005)
STATE SAFETY INSPECTION- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, 158.24 REPAIR. PARKING BRAKE PADS. MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET AND GM PICKUPS OF SEVERAL MODEL YEARS(MINE IS A 2000) CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THERE IS A RECALL ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS OF THIS TRUCK. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THIS PROBLEM WOULD NOT BE KNOWN BY MOST CONSUMERS UNLESS THEY HAVE A REQUIRED SAFETY INSPECTION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160999 · 2006-06-28 (June 28, 2006)
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY TAHOE. THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING AN ODOR OF GASOLINE AND LEAKING GASOLINE FROM THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE MECHANIC SHOP FOR SERVICE. THE PROBLEM AREA WAS LOCATED AND DETERMINED TO BE THE FUEL MODULE CONNECTOR LEAKING GAS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 85,790 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168208 · 2006-09-13 (September 13, 2006)
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS FAILED TO SECURE VEHICLE. I REALIZE THAT RECALL HAS BEEN MADE FOR MANUAL TRANS BUT THIS HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW TOTAL FAILURE. FAILED SAFETY AND STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION. THE INTERNET BOARDS ARE FILLED WITH EXAMPLES OF FAILED PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKES ON 2000 YR SILVERADO. THIS CONSTITUTES A DESIGN DEFECT AND GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS. LINKAGE IS NOW LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION EFFECTIVELY PROVIDING NO EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS IN ADDITION TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SENSING MODULE IN FUEL TANK AND TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099955 · 2004-12-08 (December 8, 2004)
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET BROKE FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. ON THE FIRST OCCASION THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. ON THE SECOND OCCASION DEALER WILL REPAIR PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK THE SEAT BRACKET FAILED ALLOWING THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD THROWING THE CONSUMER INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099955 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109886 · 2005-02-05 (February 5, 2005)
IN EARLY JANUARY I NOTICED ON TV THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. FOR THE DRIVESHAFT ON THE POWER STEERING UNIT. I OWN A 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO, HOW LONG DOES THE MANUFACTURER HAVE TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS ON THE RECALL? OR ARE THEY REQUIRED TO DO SO. I BELIEVE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL SOME TIME BACK ON SAME MODEL FOR THE CABLE STRAPS( TAILGATE SUPPORT) BUT NEVER HEARD A THING FROM THE DEALER. I MADE A PHONE CALL ON FEB 4 TO THE LOCAL DEALER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING AND HE HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY SUCH RECALL. THIS I KIND OF …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109886 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044832 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)
THE POSITIVE POST BROKE OFF THE DELCO BATTERY WHICH CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY WHICH CAME WITH THE BATTERY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD.*AK THE CONSUMER TOLD CHEVROLET THAT BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING AND IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THE BATTERY CLEARLY STATES THAT IT HAS A SIX YEAR WARRANTY AND GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD UPHOLD THAT COVERAGE. *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044833 · 2003-10-27 (October 27, 2003)
THE POSITIVE POST BROKE OFF THE DELCO BATTERY WHICH CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY WHICH CAME WITH THE BATTERY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217291 · 2008-02-06 (February 6, 2008)
JUST BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE ABS ON MY 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ACTIVATES AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. OFTEN TIMES IT WILL OCCUR AT STOP LIGHTS OR PULLING INTO PARKING STALLS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10241344 · 2008-09-08 (September 8, 2008)
2000 CHEVY SILVERADO1500 V6 STALLS WHEN DRIVING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO INDICATE ANY ISSUES WITH ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT CANNOT OFFER ANY REASON AS TO WHY THIS OCCURS. I HAVE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR BUTTON. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND CAN NOT BE TRACED TO ANY ONE SOURCE BY ME. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LAST COUPLE OF TIMES IT WAS RAINING. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I LOSE THE ABILITY TO USE THE BRAKES AND IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL.*TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10241344 at NHTSA ↗