2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Typical pattern 7.6% of complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2000 vehicle — around the middle of the 213 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 9.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is service brakes, hydraulic (52 complaints), typically at 9.8 yr or about 90,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 145
- Median age at failure
- 9.1 yr
- Median mileage
- 90,000 n=107
- Crash / fire / tow
- 12.4% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 3
07E088000 2007-10-24
Equipment
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000 2006-05-19
Fuel system
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.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
00V222000 2000-08-08
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Steering mileage not reported 0 mo in service
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HAVING TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP ON FOUR OCCASIONS DUE TO LEAKAGES. *AK
Steering mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY AT 55 MPH STEERING WHEEL WON'T STAY STRAIGHT, AND WILL PULL TO SIDES, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL IN MANY OCASSIONS.*AK
Steering mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
TIE RODS ENDS FRONT LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT REPLACED 3 TIMES, POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *JB
Service brakes, hydraulic mileage not reported 1.5 yr in service
4 TIMES I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER. BRAKE SYSTEM IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK