There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup, but owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Chevrolet Pickup problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | |
| Tires | 8 | |
| Parking Brake | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 5
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 3
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
- Parking Brake › Conventional — 2
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Chevrolet Pickup complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 86,000 miles · reported Jul 9, 2014
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…
Unknown or Other · at 28,000 miles · reported May 6, 2006
I was driving on a gravel road when my spare tire under my 2000 z71 chevrolet extended cab pickup fell from under the truck. It made the rear end of my truck bounce up as it turned sideways coming under the bed of the truck. I was pulling a two wheel trailer at the time and the tire went under the trailer. I looked in my rear view mirror when I felt the truck bounce up and saw the trailer as it hit the tire. The trailer bounced about three to four feet in the air as it ran over the tumbling tire. A car behind me almost had an accident dodging the tire as it flew up in the air and landed in the…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 18,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2006
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 -
Visibility · reported Apr 28, 2005
2000 chevrolet pickup truck experiencing problems with windows freezing and not opening when the temperatures are below 32 degrees. 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.
Structure · at 38,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2004
The cable that holds the tailgate in place continually breaks. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (12 reports), followed by tires (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.