Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Silverado

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,614 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V066000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component: Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 805,368
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-08
Owners notified: 2006-04-10

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Safety risk

IF ONE CABLE FRACTURES, THE REMAINING CABLE MAY RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURE, THE TAILGATE WOULD DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. IF ANYONE IS SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THEY COULD FALL AND BE INJURED. ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A BUMPER, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP TO A LOWER POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GALVANIZED SUPPORT CABLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL SUPPORT CABLES. IN ADDITION, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE TAILGATE HINGE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-08-29
Owners notified: 2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component: Parking brake
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 90,242
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-22
Owners notified: 2005-07-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V129000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component: Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 3,662,211
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-03-17
Owners notified: 2004-09-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

Safety risk

ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V178000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 525,254
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-07-01
Owners notified: 2002-08-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.

Safety risk

IN A VEHICLE CRASH, FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE SDM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V345000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,383,922
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-30
Owners notified: 2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF CONTACT OCCURS AND THE BRAKE PIPE BECOMES DAMAGED, IN HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL REACHES THE INDICATOR LIMIT.

Safety risk

DURING BRAKING, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR, THIS SECTION OF THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGNED BRAKE PIPE SECTION. IF THERE ARE NOT SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE BRAKE PIPE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPACER CLIP TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V055000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 10,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-02-28
Owners notified: 2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.

Safety risk

THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	262	52,000 mi
Service brakes	58	132,013 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	57	82,518 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	52	48,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	51	70,000 mi
Tires	49	36,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	47	34,199 mi
Parking brake	45	46,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	44	84,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	42	15,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	42	32,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	34	60,000 mi
Suspension: front	30	70,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	28	69,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	28	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	25	35,226 mi
Suspension	22	140,242 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	21	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	19	60,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	19	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	18	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	18	40,000 mi
Unknown or other	16	48,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	15	48,800 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	15	30,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	15	35,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	14	40,399 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	14	26,513 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	14	43,000 mi
Electrical system	13	61,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	11	32,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	10	15,000 mi
Structure: body	10	100,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	9	65,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	9	58,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	9	54,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	9	71,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	9	34,470 mi
Suspension: rear	9	—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	9	59,100 mi
Wheels	9	65,000 mi
Air bags	8	50,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	8	36,900 mi
Seats	8	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	8	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	8	29,171 mi
Suspension: front: hub	8	32,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	7	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	7	26,028 mi
Steering	7	38,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	7	40,399 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	6	38,607 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	6	70,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	6	40,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	6	74,450 mi
Structure	6	69,988 mi
Structure: body: door	6	—
Visibility: windshield	6	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	5	153,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	5	—
Parking brake: conventional	5	50,000 mi
Power train	5	144,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint	5	50,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	5	99,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	5	42,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	5	46,261 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	5	48,860 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	5	28,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	4	15,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	4	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	4	15,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	4	95,498 mi
Power train: driveline	4	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	4	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	4	45,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	4	25,990 mi
Steering: column	4	60,000 mi
Steering: linkages	4	25,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	4	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	4	34,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	4	114,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	3	135,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	39,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition	3	—
Electrical system: wiring	3	41,000 mi
Engine	3	94,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	75,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	3	—
Equipment	3	45,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	37,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	3	54 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	50,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	3	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	3	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	3	45,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	3	—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	3	30,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	3	70,204 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	48,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	112,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	70,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	2	—
Exterior lighting: back up lights	2	28,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	2	10,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	52,000 mi
Seat belts	2	80,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	—
Service brakes, electric	2	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	84,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	2	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	2	—
Tires: sidewall	2	—
Trailer hitches	2	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	2	60,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	2	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	—
Wheels: hub	2	38,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	48,000 mi
Child seat	1	67,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	15,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices	1	—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit	1	66,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	90,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	121,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	83,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	39,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: axle hubs	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve	1	9,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc	1	60,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper	1	50,100 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	148,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	86,500 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman	1	33,998 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	80,270 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	30,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	94,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle	1	—
Unknown	1	44,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	—
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	—

The 1999 model has about half as many 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.