Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V005000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
98,221
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-07
Owners notified
2005-02-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes569,854 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic542,302 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip554,090 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields490,734 mi
Air bags297,980 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module260,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments236,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1112,000 mi
Child seat197,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Fuel system, gasoline1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1118,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission142,302 mi
Seat belts197,980 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1150,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump166,590 mi
Structure: frame and members1101,841 mi
Tires: tread/belt127,700 mi
Vehicle speed control193,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal161,860 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.