Complaints
1,614
Crashes
163
Fires
11
Injuries
109
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1262 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:68,311 mi
Crash-related:39
#258 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:126,246 mi
Crash-related:6
#357 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:95,674 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 262 | 39 | — | 68,311 mi | |
| Brakes | 58 | 6 | — | 126,246 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 57 | 6 | — | 95,674 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 52 | — | — | 61,227 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 51 | 1 | — | 63,076 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 49 | 2 | — | 69,892 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 47 | 2 | — | 34,416 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 45 | 3 | — | 51,988 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 44 | 44 | 1 | 82,717 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 42 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 42 | 2 | — | 37,863 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 34 | 5 | — | 69,698 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 30 | 3 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 28 | — | — | 69,971 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 28 | 2 | — | 88,233 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 25 | — | — | 49,662 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 22 | — | — | 137,081 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 21 | 6 | — | 53,753 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 19 | 1 | — | 62,198 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 19 | 1 | — | 54,646 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 92,111 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 18 | — | — | 37,669 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 15 | 3 | — | 53,553 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 15 | 1 | — | 34,196 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 15 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | 1 | — | 44,550 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 14 | — | — | 48,256 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 14 | 1 | — | 59,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 2 | 67,875 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
262
complaints
Crashes
39
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,311
Brakes
58
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,246
Hydraulic Brakes
57
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,674
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,227
Automatic Transmission
51
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,076
Tire Defects
49
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,892
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
47
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,416
Parking-Brake Issues
45
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,988
Air Bags:Frontal
44
complaints
Crashes
44
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,717
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
42
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,863
Unintended Acceleration
34
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,698
Suspension:Front
30
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,971
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,233
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,662
Suspension Failures
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,081
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
21
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,753
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,198
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,646
Gasoline Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,111
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,669
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,553
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,196
Tires:Tread/Belt
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,550
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,256
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,500
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
67,875
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has 1,614 NHTSA complaints, 163 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 262 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (262 complaints, avg 68,311 mi); Brakes (58 complaints, avg 126,246 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (57 complaints, avg 95,674 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,070 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado include 163 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 109 injuries, and 2 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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