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.

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.