2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (38% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I am one of the the lucky ones. I was pulling in my driveway and the rear brake line blew and the brake pedal went to the floor! I'm very lucky I did not go through my garage door! I have the truck at sutherland chevrolet waiting for the damages $$$$ I can't give you the mileage because it at the dealership. Corroded brake lines!”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2015
“Approaching intersection green lite changed to red being first to get to crossing I applied my brakes and pedal went to floor!!! Needless to say I did not stop for red lite for 4 lane hi-way, pulled over a saw puddle forming from brake line, looking across the intersection there was a larger puddle appr. Where brake was applied. Thank god no cars were close, I sure if I hit some one the first would be said, a old man went through red lite, correct, no brakes!!!!!!! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2013
“Fuel gauge intermittent short in wiring at sending unit. Received recall notice about possible short causing explosion hazard. Contacted [xxx] chev. In hoover, al. And was told I was over mileage limit for recall. Does that mean it won't explode after 75,000 miles? I paid $916.00 for repairs. This sucks. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2010
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“2000 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton 4wd. 114m. ABS activation under 6 mph......... No lockup, no reason. Escalated to total brake loss when this condition starts. Looked on the internet at similar complaints; primarily found: rusted and leaking brakelines, or malfunctioning ABS cured by removing the fuse for the ABS system. Checked for fluid loss, there was none. Checked power booster and master cylinder; found no problems. Removed the fuse for the ABS, problem fixed, brakes function normally. A brake system should not fail to a condition of no brakes when the ABS system malfunctions......... Google this and you will find numerous accidents/loss of vehicle control. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2010
“Have a 2000 chevy silverado z71 started having problems with unwanted antilock brake activation at low speed brake applications which resulted in several close calls. Contacted dealer after finding recall #05v379000 which has limited recall to so called "salt belt" states. Told dealer that I have traveled frequently through salt belt states and his reply was the recall did not effect me and there was nothing they could do. But it is same problem listed in recall. Also told me that there is recall on airbag sensor for my vehicle" 02v178000" but my vehicle would not have recall performed because of mileage. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2007
“Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting on several agency owned 98-2000 year model chevrolet & gmc pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2007
“Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting of several agency owned 98-2000 year model chevrolet & gmc pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2007
“Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of the steering box mounting of several agency owned 98-2000 year model chevrolet & gmc pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2007
“Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting of several agency owned 98-2000 year model chevrolet & gmc pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2007
“Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting on several agency owned 2000 year model chevrolet pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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Is the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (38% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,803 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.