Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 157 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V222000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,758
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-08
Owners notified
2000-09-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic3590,212 mi
Service brakes25125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1075,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system563,000 mi
Steering579,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt581,400 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump445,000 mi
Air bags3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe364,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission361,150 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Tires362,000 mi
Unknown or other3
Electrical system260,670 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2123,456 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine252,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline282,823 mi
Fuel/propulsion system217,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings279,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist240,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: linkages2150,000 mi
Suspension2240,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1232,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment128,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly183,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic1125,441 mi
Power train1142,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor184,159 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1125,441 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: hub1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1121,843 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels1240,000 mi

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half 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.