Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 114 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V054000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,462
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-28
Owners notified
2000-03-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS. THE TAPERED HOLE IN THE DRAG LINK END THAT ATTACHES TO THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL STUD MAY BE MACHINED TOO DEEP CAUSING THE HOLE TO BE OVERSIZED. A DRAG LINK WITH AN OVERSIZED HOLE MAY NOT "SEAT" THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL WHEN ASSEMBLED. THIS COULD CAUSE HIGHER THAN NORMAL FRICTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS DURING OPERATION, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN JOINT SEPARATION OR A BROKEN BALL STUD.

Safety risk

IF THE JOINT SEPARATED OR THE BALL STUD BRAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK AND THE PITMAN ARM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1258,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic940,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt930,926 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Tires672,803 mi
Service brakes490,123 mi
Electrical system320,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump32,100 mi
Structure3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Exterior lighting279,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads210,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor210,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Suspension2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior250,000 mi
Wheels: hub2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch163,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump118,064 mi
Latches/locks/linkages135,000 mi
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1117,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper167,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1135,000 mi
Steering1127,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector115,000 mi
Steering: linkages125,000 mi
Structure: body156,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1125,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields156,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1—

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

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