2000 GMC SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
The 2000 GMC SILVERADO has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (8 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS OBSERVED WET AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND STARTING TO LEAK. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART, AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE SERVICE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED BRAKE ROTOR BACKING PLATES AND A REAR BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND APPROVED REPLACING ONE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST BUT WOULD NOT APPROVE REPLACING THE ROTORS AND 4 OTHER BRAKE LINES THAT WERE BADLY RUSTED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BECAUSE THE RETAING CLIP THAT HELD THE BRAKE SHOES IN PLACE HAD RUSTED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPALCED.UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS OBSERVED WET AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND STARTING TO LEAK. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART, AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE SERVICE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED BRAKE ROTOR BACKING PLATES AND A REAR BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND APPROVED REPLACING ONE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST BUT WOULD NOT APPROVE REPLACING THE ROTORS AND 4 OTHER BRAKE LINES THAT WERE BADLY RUSTED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BECAUSE THE RETAING CLIP THAT HELD THE BRAKE SHOES IN PLACE HAD RUSTED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPALCED.UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE BRAKE LINE WAS OBSERVED WET AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND STARTING TO LEAK. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE FLAKING APART, AND THE MAIN BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE SERVICE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED BRAKE ROTOR BACKING PLATES AND A REAR BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND APPROVED REPLACING ONE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST BUT WOULD NOT APPROVE REPLACING THE ROTORS AND 4 OTHER BRAKE LINES THAT WERE BADLY RUSTED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BECAUSE THE RETAING CLIP THAT HELD THE BRAKE SHOES IN PLACE HAD RUSTED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS REPALCED.UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC SILVERADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
181000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING HARSH ONE-TWO SHIFT ON THE 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS INVESTIGATION IS FOCUSED ON HARSH ONE-TWO SHIFTS ON 2000 MODEL YEAR SILVERADO AND SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC SILVERADO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 GMC SILVERADO.
Other Model Years of the GMC SILVERADO
- 1999 GMC SILVERADO — 17 complaints
- 2000 GMC SILVERADO (current)
- 2001 GMC SILVERADO — 11 complaints
- 2002 GMC SILVERADO — 10 complaints
- 2003 GMC SILVERADO — 3 complaints
- 2004 GMC SILVERADO — 3 complaints
- 2005 GMC SILVERADO — 2 complaints
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