2000 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
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0
recalls
32
owner complaints
0
fire reports
41,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Pickup years (#7 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (29%)
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)29% · 9 complaints
Tires26% · 8 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)10% · 3 complaints
Parking Brake10% · 3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6% · 2 complaints
“Vehicle did not stop, applied emergency brakes, I was backing out of my driveway went to apply brakes peddle went to the floor, lucky there were no vehicle passing while backing up. After further investigation found that brake lines were rusted, had to get towed to mechanic for repair at a cost of $1,000. The vehicle only has 86,000 miles, the only part on the whole vehicle that is rusted are the brake lines, I hope that this can be rectified because this was an expensive repair and could of become deadly. ( the mechanic used stainless steel brake lines for the repair which he showed me the receipt at a cost $35.00 the rest was labor cost 2 days in shop). *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2013
“2000 chevrolet pickup truck experiencing problems with windows freezing and not opening when the temperatures are below 32 degrees. *mr it would take up to 30 miles before they would un-thaw. Both cables had broken at a cost to the consumer. (driver side) gm is aware of this problem and has placed too small of a cable in the motor assembly and would not recall them. *sc *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2005
“Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal it felt as though something grabs then it will release. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been to the dealership at this time to determine the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 3/20/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2005
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“While driving 65 mph rear passenger side tire tread separated, causing a blowout. Consumer managed to pull over to change tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Goodyear , 275/75r16, dot#m63dekwr200. *ak it was later determined that the steel band broke. The consuer request a written report on the numner of similar goodyear tire failures. *nm”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2004
“While driving at 65 mph rear passenger side tire tread separated without warning. Dealer notified. *ak tread separated while driving on the highway. Consumer couldn't control the vehicle due to the entire tread coming off the tire. Tire didn't blow. *ph”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2003
“Emergency brake on 2000-1500-z71-pick up failed at 37,000. Service shop claims they have this trouble quite often--between 10,000 miles on up. Shop claims factory problem. Cost to repair-$300.00 *jb”Owner report · Parking Brake · Feb 2003
“I bought this vehicle in dec. 2001. I had problems with the ABS from the beginning. The dealer had certain part of the ABS replaced, but problems persisted. The ABS does not stop thew vehicle at low speeds( under 35mph) and this has resulted in 2 crashes and vehicle damage. Dealer can not seem to repair problem.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2002
“The cable that holds the tailgate in place continually breaks. *ak the dealer told the consumer to bring the truck in to be repaired but when he got there they told him the repair was only for the full size truck. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2002
“Ground strap to engine block came loose. Starter ground current then passed through a hydraulic hose causing it to severely overheat. Hose later failed resulting in simultaneous loss of power brakes and power steering.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2001
“I have had 3 tires fail begining at 13,000 miles on the vehicle and 7500 miles on the first tire. The second and third tire failed 8/30/01 and had 13850 and 21980 miles on the tires respectively. All failures were tread separation. The tire failure caused. *ak (tiresize: 245 75r 16)”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 41,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.