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
- 613
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
69% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 613 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
69% · 421 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show 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, 2012-09-22
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, 2012-06-30
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, 2012-06-05
Structure
6% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Air bags
5% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30â40 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15
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, 2024-10-19
Tires
5% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
Parking brake
4% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing linkage and cable and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 421 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.