2000 GMC Silverado
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
12 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Structure
1 of 14 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 GMC Silverado. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed corrosion around the cross member that supported the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-23
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Parking brake
1 of 14 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 5 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
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2005-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2006-04-11 Tailgate support cables
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2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2000 GMC Silverado reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Silverado?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 86% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Silverado have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.