Complaints
731
Crashes
87
Fires
8
Injuries
42
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1162 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:133,959 mi
Crash-related:11
#2146 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:105,306 mi
Crash-related:18
Fires:1
#352 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:84,877 mi
Crash-related:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 162 | 11 | — | 133,959 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 146 | 18 | 1 | 105,306 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 52 | 9 | — | 84,877 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 20 | 1 | — | 62,696 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 20 | 1 | — | 92,457 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 12 | — | 160,600 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 138,170 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 59,853 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 1 | — | 165,266 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 11 | — | 107,400 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 2 | 1 | 131,370 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 1 | 1 | 97,505 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 10 | — | — | 123,603 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 117,201 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | 2 | 1 | 109,683 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 9 | — | — | 102,909 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 5 | 1 | 122,088 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 8 | — | — | 58,167 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 35,714 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 111,833 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 181,400 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 148,898 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 174,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | 92,939 mi | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 5 | 1 | — | 72,497 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 4 | — | — | — |
Brakes
162
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,959
Hydraulic Brakes
146
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,306
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
52
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,877
Parking-Brake Issues
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,696
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,457
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,600
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,170
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,853
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
165,266
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,400
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,370
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,505
Tires:Tread/Belt
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,603
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,201
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,683
Structure:Frame And Members
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,909
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,088
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,167
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,714
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,833
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
181,400
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,898
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
174,000
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,939
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,497
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 731 NHTSA complaints, 87 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 162 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (162 complaints, avg 133,959 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (146 complaints, avg 105,306 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (52 complaints, avg 84,877 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 113,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include 87 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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