2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 34 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 72 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
56% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle, a larger GMC dually. I was traveling at 55 MPH when the other vehicle entered my lane at near or equal speed and struck me head on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-16
Also filed under Air bags
Rusted thru break lines.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-25
Structure
21% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing underbody shields and hinge and attachments.
Air bags
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
Vehicle speed control
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Due to the lack of acceleration contol vehicle brakes are under a strain when stopped at a traffic light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-15
Steering
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first
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2001-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-05-22 Vacuum brake booster
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2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2005-02-14Power train05V005000 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…
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.
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V005000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.