2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

◆ Worse than typical

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:29:27.755Z

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	51
2007	39
2008	30
2009	10
2010	2
2011	29
2012	23
2013	26
2014	10
2015	50
2016	50
2017	13
2018	18
2019	21
2020	40
2021	38
2022	27
2023	14
2024	47
2025	12
2026	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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APPLIED ABS BRAKES AT 40 MPH .BRAKES STARTED TO CATCH THEN WENT TO FLOOR CAUSING INCREASED STOPPPING DISTANCE AND VEHICLE COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030122

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TIME 15:30. ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY. NO CLOUDS. INCIDENT: SLOWING TO A STOP AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED AT APPROXIMATELY 8 MPH. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND LURCHED FORWARD INTO PEDESTRIANS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V054000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.