2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 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 10009446 · 2003-03-11 (March 11, 2003)
IN A FRONTAL CRASH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009446 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014588 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)
THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED BY THEMSELVES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017957 · 2003-05-01 (May 1, 2003)
THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND THE WHEELS FELT UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RATTLING WAS COMING FROM THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017957 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 10032470 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY DID NOT RESPOND. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 65,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039928 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED CRACKS BETWEEN ALL FOUR TIRE TREADS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039928 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.