2000 Chevrolet Pickup
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
41% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKES, I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WENT TO APPLY BRAKES PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR, LUCKY THERE WERE NO VEHICLE PASSING WHILE BACKING UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140709
25% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
THE END OF JULY, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE AND SOME SEPARATION. I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND HAD THE REMAINDER CHECKED AND ROTATED. ON AUGUST 17 WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM TUCSON, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20020912
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 20001128
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED 5 FLAT TIRES, 2 OF THOSE WERE UNREPAIRABLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 20001120
9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and tailgate.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE TAILGATE SNAPPED AND COLLAPSED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR BACK INJURIES (MILD PAIN). *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20031031
9% of complaints: parking brake — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing conventional.
6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.