2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

156

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 5 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 156 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (35 complaints), Service Brakes (25 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 213,741 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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).

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Recall 00V222000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

| 3,758 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

156 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 35 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 25 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 5
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that a friend was doing research on Facebook Market and discovered that the contact's former vehicle was listed on the website. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was sold through a private sale. Upon original sale of the vehicle, the mileage was approximately 330,000 and at the time of searching the vehicle on Facebook Market, the mileage was 123,456.
The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C/K2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact’s husband replaced the spark plugs and added transmission fluid. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle was driving sluggish, and the gear shifter failed to function as intended. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact's husband lifted the hood and noticed transmission fluid was leaking out of the transmission line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission line failure. The contact was informed that the transmission line needed to be replaced. The contact received Manufacturer Recall Notification N930018. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed the failure began. The contact stated that the failure did not began until the recall repair was performed. The contact was informed that the transmission line needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission line would be replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
#11589803 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Runs weird and windshield is broke
#11589803 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Runs weird and windshield is broke
#11589803 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
Runs weird and windshield is broke

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Safety Rating for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

130522001B — SERVICE BRAKES

Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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