2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

◆ Worse than typical

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:44:06.758Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2000: 80 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	1
1996	1
1997	61
1998	67
1999	47
2000	80
2001	72
2002	50
2003	42
2004	41
2005	46
2006	52
2007	39
2008	31
2009	10
2010	2
2011	29
2012	23
2013	26
2014	10
2015	52
2016	51
2017	13
2018	19
2019	21
2020	42
2021	39
2022	27
2023	14
2024	49
2025	12
2026	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 53%

53% of complaints: service brakes — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON MD ROUTE 4, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED TO YELLOW AS I WAS APPROACHING DOWERHOUSE ROAD INTERSECTION. I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED A FEW INCHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120618

TIRES 21%

21% of complaints: tires — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pump and tie rod assembly.

CRASH

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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS APPROACHING A DIP IN THE ROAD, WENT ACROSS THE DIP, AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM LEFT WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001004

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR UNRELATED BODY DAMAGES WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BROKEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120806

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing underbody shields and frame and members.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE

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HAD PARKED VEHICLE & WENT AROUND TO REAR OF TRUCK. DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE & NOTICED THAT IT COMING FROM UNDERHOOD. LIFTED HOOD & THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000608

Vehicle regularly stalls while driving, going down hills and any random time at highway speeds, while in traffic, while stopped at traffic controls.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240516

Also filed under ENGINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 80

R 20000328 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS. THE TAPERED HOLE IN THE DRAG LINK END THAT ATTACHES TO THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL STUD MAY BE MACHINED TOO DEEP CAUSING THE HOLE TO BE OVERSIZED. A DRAG LINK WIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK AND THE PITMAN ARM.

Campaign 00V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed