2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 611 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 361 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1433 |
| 2015 | 1101 |
| 2016 | 791 |
| 2017 | 711 |
| 2018 | 514 |
| 2019 | 1058 |
| 2020 | 709 |
| 2021 | 792 |
| 2022 | 602 |
| 2023 | 365 |
| 2024 | 288 |
| 2025 | 87 |
| 2026 | 74 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
69% of complaints: service brakes — 421 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ON 9/18/12 I WAS TRAVELING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON RT 29N IN COLUMBIA MD WHEN TRAFFIC SLOWED AND THEN STOPPED. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120922
WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE 3 IN NH I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND A CONSTRUCTION AREA HAD SLOWED TRAVEL ALL THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN AND AS I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND MY TRUCK...
NHTSA ODI report, 20120630
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SHE WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON OUR 2000 CHEVY PICKUP WHEN THE BRAKE LINE ON THE TRUCK RUPTURED AND SHE COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN REARENDED THE JEEP IN FRONT OF HER CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120605
6% of complaints: structure — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: air bags — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
From the initial report, the driver was over speed limit. However, the airbags DID NOT deploy that could have potentially saved his life.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241019
MY SON FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A TREE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HE HAD HIS SEATBELT ON HOWEVER I DON'T THINK IT WORKED PROPERLY EITHER DUE TO HIS CHIN HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20201013
Also filed under SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SEMI TRUCK. BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181123
5% of complaints: tires — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
CRASH INJURY4% of complaints: parking brake — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkage and cable and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (421 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (30 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.