2000 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet S Pickup, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 1

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Chevrolet S Pickup vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Chevrolet S Pickup problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	5
Fuel System, Other	1
Tires	1
Power Train	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 4
Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Structure › Body › Tailgate — 1
Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch — 1
Electrical System › Ignition — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 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 S Pickup complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 54,000 miles · reported May 6, 2007

I turned off my 2000 chevy s10 truck and took out the key and it started dinging, like the key is in and the door is open. Then it started trying to start itself with no key in the ignition and proceeded to do this for a few minutes, eventually stopping. Under the hood, the wiring harness was on fire.

Structure · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 10, 2006

2000 chevrolet s-10 pick-up tailgate cable failed, w vehicle about 4 years old, one side only, broke in half, no injuries or damage to vehicle parts, I replaced $40 cable and latch assembly.

Structure · at 90,000 miles · reported Nov 14, 2005

In late spring of this year, I experienced a failure of my left tailgate cable during the loading of a moderate load of about 300 lbs. Thank god nobody was hurt. I went to a couple dealers around to find out about a replacement. I'm aware of the recall for the c/k tailgate cable so inquired about that for my vehicle. Was told there was none and probably won't be due to low complaint volume. I was told that this failure is normal in such a short time due to salt use on the roads here. I don't buy that; I believe they should last much longer. Gm's explanation of why they aren't recalled (Lower…

Structure · at 42,000 miles · reported Dec 5, 2004

Tailgate straps simultaneously broke on 2000 chevrolet s-10 / 4WD. This happened approx. 2 1/2 years ago. I was hand-loading a push mower into the bed of the truck, with one knee on the tailgate so that I could shove the mower farther up into the bed. The straps broke and dropped me a few inches, and causing my knee and leg to slip off the gate. I almost smacked my face into the bed, but caught myself in time.

Tires · at 48,000 miles · reported Mar 25, 2004

While driving 72 MPH, without warning the right rear tire blewout. The driver was able to pull over and check the tire and noticed that the tread had separated. Please provide further details.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Chevrolet S Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet S 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 S Pickup?

Owners report structure problems most often (5 reports), followed by fuel system, other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.