2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 80 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (36% of complaints); the 1999 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle regularly stalls while driving, going down hills and any random time at highway speeds, while in traffic, while stopped at traffic controls. This problem happens repeatedly and is apparently related to the "pump mounted driver", which is prone to failure due to inadequate design for the use and environment. It creates random failures Of the pump to deliver fuel.”Owner report · Engine · May 2024
“During operation of vehicle, power braking and steering is lost. Vehicle fails to stop or steer easily and therefore will not stop in safe distance. Occurs usually at slow speeds but increases stopping distance and requires extreme strength to turn. May happen several times during short trip. Vehicle has hydraulic assist (steering pump) brake system. Definitely unsafe and appears canada has already acted on.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving at various speeds, the rear passenger side turn signal failed without warning. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side socket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. ...updated 01/20/16 *bf *cn”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2012
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was being repaired for unrelated body damages when he was informed that the drive shaft was broken. The contact was informed that the power steering pump and filter would have to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v005000 (power train: drive line: drive shaft). The failure and current mileages were 117,000. Updated 9/10/12 *cn updated 09/18/12”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2012
“Had multiple brake line failures in the last 2 months. First being the main line to the rear brakes, then brake line to the right front wheel, then line to left front wheel. While truck was being worked on it was noticed that the front frame rail was starting to rust through near where the front bumper mounts, also noticed rust on the frame at front of cab area, this is not surface rust, this is rusted through the frame and has large rust scales. It is primarily in the area of the cab and forward. Frame seems to be okay from the cab back, problem is where the frame is enclosed. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k3500. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted but advised that they were unfamiliar with the failure as the contact described. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure nor repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 56,000.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2011
“Time 15:30. Road conditions: dry. No clouds. Incident: slowing to a stop at pedestrian crossing, the ABS system activated at approximately 8 mph. Vehicle failed to stop and lurched forward into pedestrians. Condition replicates the ABS failures in similar vehicles that are under recall; dealer indicated this vehicle was not part of recall but has same issue. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k3500. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, he applied the brakes and the anti lock brakes engaged. The vehicle was not taken to dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2011
“Left rear tire became "lumpy" tire dealer inspected and said cords have separated replaced tire with different manufacturer. Failed tire was an adventurer futura 265/75 r16 load range e. Tire was on chevy 3500 single axle 2wd. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet c3500. The contact stated while braking from approximately 35 mph, the brakes did not engage and the contact proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the brake lines were rusted and corroded. One of the brake lines had fractured at the rear driver side wheel. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was left at the repair facility where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 135,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS. THE TAPERED HOLE IN THE DRAG LINK END THAT ATTACHES TO THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL STUD MAY BE MACHINED TOO DEEP CAUSING THE HOLE TO BE OVERSIZED. A DRAG LINK WITH AN OVERSIZED HOLE MAY NOT "SEAT" THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL WHEN ASSEMBLED. THIS COULD CAUSE HIGHER THAN NORMAL FRICTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS DURING OPERATION, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN JOINT SEPARATION OR A BROKEN BALL STUD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK AND THE PITMAN ARM.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 47,975 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.