2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls and problems

The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 1 safety recall and 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

6 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls

Recall 00V-054: Steering

Reported Feb 28, 2000 · 1,462 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	37
Tires	17
Steering	10
Electrical System	6
Structure	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Power Train	5
Wheels	5
Suspension	4
Service Brakes	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Visibility	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 12
Tires › Tread/Belt — 9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 7
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 3
Vehicle Speed Control › Linkages — 2
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 2
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 2
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 2

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 Silverado 3500 complaints

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

Electrical System · reported May 16, 2024

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 âpump mounted driverâ, which is prone to failure due to inadequate design for the use and environment. It creates random failures Of the pump to deliver fuel.

Service Brakes · at 127,000 miles · reported Dec 26, 2016

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.

Electrical System · at 79,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2015

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

Service Brakes · at 90,123 miles · reported Jan 25, 2014

First time the brake failure occurred was in the driveway. My son, a newly licensed driver was taking the vehicle to school when he came back into the house and said the brakes on the truck don't feel right and the pedal goes to the floor. He stated that as he was backing out of the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor. As a mechanic, I took the vehicle to the shop and found the brake line from the master cylinder to the rear brakes had failed. I replaced this line. Less than a month later another brake line burst when I had my foot on the brake in a parking lot. This time it was the…

Power Train · at 117,000 miles · reported Aug 6, 2012

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 updated 09/18/12

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: 00V-054 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (37 reports), followed by tires (17). 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.