2000 Chevrolet C/K PICKUPS: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10031429 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE OUT OF CONTROL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 27,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10031429 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 10045152 · 2003-10-30 (October 30, 2003)
BROKEN TAILGATE CABLES. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047636 · 2003-11-26 (November 26, 2003)
SINCE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK TRUCK BACK FOR SERVICE I COMPLAINED ABOUT A KNOCKING NOISE. I WAS TOLD THAT YES THERE WAS A NOISE BUT IT WAS OK . SINCE THEN I HAVE TRIED TO SELL THE TRUCK BUT DUE TO THE NOISE NO ONE PURCHASED. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10047636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052843 · 2004-01-11 (January 11, 2004)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (FRONT) KICK IN DRY CONDITIONS,WHEN NOT NEEDED.TRUCK HAS ONLY 60,000 MI.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052843 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 10065608 · 2004-04-06 (April 6, 2004)
BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED UPON LOWERING. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 44,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065608 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V005000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Reported: 2005-01-07 (January 7, 2005)
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.
Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA campaign record ↗