Owners have filed 156 complaints
about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2025.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 17 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 45
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 76
14.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 15
9% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado 2500
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
21.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
43.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1311.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1715.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2320.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
3329.7%
150,000+ miles
1917.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2000peak 5Jul 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA04012Opened 30 Apr 2004Closed 28 Feb 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
PE04004Opened 8 Jan 2004Closed 30 Apr 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES
THE PRELIMINARY EVAULATION IS BEING UPGRADED.DURING THE EA ODI WILL LIMITITS INVESTIGATION TO ONLY THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYTEMS.VACCUUM BRAKE BOOSTER VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.ODI HASEXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE EA TO INCLUDE MODEL YEARS2003 AND 2004, ASDURING THE PE, ODI LEARNED THAT THE HYDROBOAST PUMPS WERE MODIFIED IN FEBRAURY 2004.THEREFORE,ODI HAS EXPANDED THE SCOPE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS.ODI'S IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THISISA SUDDEN FAILURE THAT AFFECTS TWO CRITICAL SYSTEMS OF THE VEHICLE, BRAKES AN...
Recalls on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk: 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
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.
Risk: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 240,000 milesUvalee, TXCrash
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015
NHTSA complaint #10610906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,000 milesUvalee, TXCrash
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015
NHTSA complaint #10610906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 226,835 milesWestminster, MDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TRAVELING ON ROAD AT POSTED SPEED OF 35MPH APPROACHING A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. TRIED TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TRUCK WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT AND THROUGH INTERSECTION OF A SECTION OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 8 LANES WIDE. IF NOT FOR EARLY TIME OF DAY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOT MORE TRAFFIC AND KILLED SOMEONE. STOPPED TRUCK BY SLAMMING INTO PARK. NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT PRIOR TO THIS OR AFTER.
NHTSA complaint #10537842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,905 milesPenacook, NHCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ON 11/23/2011 AT 6:45 AM EST, I WAS HEADED DOWN A SNOW COVERED ROAD WHEN I NOTICED A PLOW TRUCK COMING TOWARDS ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I THEN HIT THE BRAKES AT NORMAL PRESSURE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NEXT TO NO RESISTANCE, HAVING NO BRAKES I DOWNSHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLOWING ME BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH, I COLLIDED WITH A FIRE HYDRANT AT THE TOP OF A STEEP EMBANKMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND KNOCKED THE FIRE HYDRANT OUT OF THE GROUND. HAD THE FIRE HYDRANT NOT BEEN THERE, I COULD'VE FELL MORE THAN 50 FEET DOWN TO MY DEMISE. LUCKILY, THE HYDRANT WAS SHUT OFF AND THE ONLY DAMAGE (BECAUSE THE PLOW FRAME ABSORBED MOST OF THE IMPACT) WAS THE FRONT BUMPER. I HAVE HAD TO PAY $75 JUST TO HAVE THE LINE PATCHED GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE TRUCK TO BE DRIVABLE, WITH IMMINENT FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES ACROSS THE REAR AXLE AND THE FRONT BRAKE LINES TO THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH BOTH MY CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (MODEL YEAR 2000) AND MY CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (MODEL YEAR 1999).
NHTSA complaint #10445136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesJackson, PAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET 2500 6.0 ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPING CAUSING THE MAIN BOLTS TO BREAK OFF LEADING TO EXHAUST LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10349400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesScottsville, VACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2000 CHEVY PICKUP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE KICK IN AND HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES AND TRUCK ACCELERATED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT.
NHTSA complaint #10306338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that a friend was doing research on Facebook Market and discovered that the contact's former vehicle was listed on the website. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was sold through a private sale. Upon original sale of the vehicle, the mileage was approximately 330,000 and at the time of searching the vehicle on Facebook Market, the mileage was 123,456.
NHTSA complaint #11677484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesPasadena, TX
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C/K2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact’s husband replaced the spark plugs and added transmission fluid. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle was driving sluggish, and the gear shifter failed to function as intended. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact's husband lifted the hood and noticed transmission fluid was leaking out of the transmission line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission line failure. The contact was informed that the transmission line needed to be replaced. The contact received Manufacturer Recall Notification N930018. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed the failure began. The contact stated that the failure did not began until the recall repair was performed. The contact was informed that the transmission line needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission line would be replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
NHTSA complaint #11623701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albert lea, MN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Runs weird and windshield is broke
NHTSA complaint #11589803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albert lea, MN
ENGINE
Runs weird and windshield is broke
NHTSA complaint #11589803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albert lea, MN
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Runs weird and windshield is broke
NHTSA complaint #11589803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holden, MA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Tire size LT245/75R16 While driving on highway at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, front driver's side tire started to vibrate. Cause of vibration was not known at the time. Within 50 miles of driving, the entire tread on the front left tire separated from the tire while traveling at 55 mph. The tire has less than 12,000 miles of wear on it at the time of failure, and the tires were bought new. Control of the vehicle was maintained during tread separation and fortunately the projectile tread did not hit other cars or people. Tire remnants are available for inspection.
NHTSA complaint #11546327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesPisgah, AL
STEERING
STEERING LOCKED UP BRAKE QUIT WORKING. IN MOTION
NHTSA complaint #11374695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesPisgah, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
STEERING LOCKED UP BRAKE QUIT WORKING. IN MOTION
NHTSA complaint #11374695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 325,400 milesBrenham, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE TOOK A LONG TIME TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN BARELY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPPED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO JERK FORWARD. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 325,400. *BF
NHTSA complaint #11235095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
League City, TX
AIR BAGS
THE GM RECALL CAME OUT IN MAY, 2016, IT IS NOW JANUARY 2018 AND STILL NO REMEDY. THEY HAVE BEEN BUILDING MORE NEW VEHICLES FOR 7 MORE MODEL YEARS, WHAT AIRBAGS ARE THEY USING IN THEM? AND NOW THEY STAND TO GET MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM TAKATA. WHO IS HELPING THE CONSUMER HERE? THIS MAKES NO SENSE. THERE NEEDS TO BE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE AIRBAGS CANNOT BE REPLACED IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER.
NHTSA complaint #11064399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MO
STEERING
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
NHTSA complaint #11013624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
NHTSA complaint #11013624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
NHTSA complaint #11013624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesBasehor, KS
SERVICE BRAKES
I AM UNHAPPY THAT GM MADE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING HOWEVER SINCE I DO NOT LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORING STATE I CANNOT HAVE MY PROBLEM FIXED. I ALSO LIVE IN THE "SALT BELT" BEING IN KANSAS, I LIVE 20 MILES FROM THE STATE OF MO. I AM HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL - 05V379000. I WISH I KNEW WHO I COULD CONTACT TO AID ME IN SOLVING THIS PROBLEM. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS RESULTS IN A CRASH DUE TO CONSTANT CORROSION. IF YOU LOOK AT STATISTICS OF KANSAS CITY. WE ARE EQUIVALENT TO KANSAS CITY MO. I'M FEELING VERY FRUSTRATED ABOUT THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11000727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,125 milesMarana, AZ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH REAR BED OF TRUCK BROKE AND DROPPED ONTO A CITY STREET WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT.
NHTSA complaint #10940278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesBettendorf, IA
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO A PARKING LOT AND COASTED TO A STOP. I HAD NO BRAKES FRONT OR REAR. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE PREVIOUS STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WORKED AS USUAL. AFTER HAVING THE PICKUP TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP I WAS TOLD AND SHOWN THAT THE BRAKE LINES AT THE FRAME BEHIND THE LEFT TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS FAILURE CAME WITH NO WARNING AND AT NO TIME DID THE DASH BRAKE LIGHT COME ON.
NHTSA complaint #10924450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,900 milesGladys, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 25 MPH WITHIN 100 FT. TOWARD A RED LIGHT. A TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER PULLED ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL HELD FOR A SECOND AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT OF THE TRUCK, MISSING IT AND PUSHED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. REALIZING I ENCOUNTERED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE I CAUTIOUSLY DROVE THE TRUCK INTO A MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER. THERE WAS NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK. ON THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR THE UNDERSIDE WAS SOAKED WITH BRAKE FLUID. WHERE THE 4 BRAKELINES ARE BUNDLED TOGETHER DIRECTLY ON THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR, ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES HAS A SPLIT IN IT. THE TRUCK IS PRESENTLY BEING EVALUATED FOR REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10894645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 216,563 milesMays Landing, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION AND FRACTURED. ALSO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PRESENCE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,563.
NHTSA complaint #10660885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,000 milesUvalee, TXCrash
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015
NHTSA complaint #10610906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,000 milesUvalee, TXCrash
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015
NHTSA complaint #10610906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,632 milesParis, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
MY OLDEST SON WAS DRIVING MY 2000 CHEVY 2500 PICKUP TRUCK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. HE NARROWLY MISSED REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY HOME WITH A VERY MUSHY FEELING BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN I INSPECTED THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED SO BAD THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED AND WAS LEAKING FLUID UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #10609072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,500 milesGwynn OAK, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAD JUST PICKED UP A TRAILER AT U HAUL AND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HILL IN FRONT OF THEIR STORE TO FINISH SIGNING THE PAPERWORK. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I CAME CLOSE TO RUNNING INTO THE U HAUL BUILDING BUT THE TRUCK FINALLY STOPPED JUST IN TIME. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. I WENT TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK, LOOKED UNDER AND SAW NOTHING. I WENT TO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND LOOKED UNDER AND THERE WAS FLUID STEADILY DRIPPING AND A HUGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE TRUCK. I DISCONNECTED THE TRAILER AND CALLED A FRIEND TO PICK ME UP. ONCE I GOT THE TRUCK HOME, I BEGAN SEARCHING FOR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK (AT THIS POINT I THOUGHT I HAD BUSTED A BRAKE HOSE) I QUICKLY REALIZED THIS WAS NOT A BRAKE HOSE THAT HAD RUPTURED. THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS PAST THE GAS TANK AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND HAD A HOLE IN IT. ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK A PICTURE OF THE LINE WITH THE HOLE AND WENT OFF TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD BY THE YOUNG MAN WORKING THE PARTS COUNTER THAT CHEVROLET DID NOT SELL REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINES. HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BUY BULK BRAKE TUBING AND MAKE MY OWN LINES. I LET HIM KNOW THAT THE LINE THAT RUPTURED ON MY TRUCK HAD OVER 20 BENDS ON IT AND THAT THE LAST FOUR BENDS WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO BEND BY HAND. I GOT NOWHERE WITH CHEVROLET ON REPLACEMENT PARTS. I WOUND UP ORDERING NEW STAINLESS STEEL LINES FROM INLINE TUBE. I REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE LINES. WHILE TAKING THE FUEL TANK OUT SO I COULD INSTALL THE NEW BRAKE LINES......IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTING ALSO. I REPLACED THEM AS WELL. CHEVROLET SHOULD NOT BE USING SUBPAR MATERIALS FOR ANYTHING. POOR QUALITY BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WILL GET SOMEONE SERIOUSLY HURT!! SHAME ON CHEVROLET :(
NHTSA complaint #10577548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesSpringfield, MO
STEERING
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES AND STEERING WHEN I AM BRAKING AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GO OUT . I HAVE TO USE ALL ME STRENGTH TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE TURN AND LET OFF THE BRAKE THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS BACK IN PLACE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BOOSTER, SUPPLY LINES ON BRAKES, POWER STEERING PUMP AND SUPPLY LINES AND TRUCK STILLS HAS SAME PROBLEM. THE MECHANICS TELL ME THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET WILL NOT RECALL AND REPAIR. ALL OWNERS OF THESE TRUCKS NEED HELP AS THIS IS A VERY DANGERS PROBLEM. I HAVE JUST SEEN ON THE NEWS THAT CHEVROLET IS RECALLING A LOT OF VEHICLES AND MY MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED ALSO.
NHTSA complaint #10576095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesSpringfield, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES AND STEERING WHEN I AM BRAKING AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GO OUT . I HAVE TO USE ALL ME STRENGTH TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE TURN AND LET OFF THE BRAKE THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS BACK IN PLACE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BOOSTER, SUPPLY LINES ON BRAKES, POWER STEERING PUMP AND SUPPLY LINES AND TRUCK STILLS HAS SAME PROBLEM. THE MECHANICS TELL ME THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET WILL NOT RECALL AND REPAIR. ALL OWNERS OF THESE TRUCKS NEED HELP AS THIS IS A VERY DANGERS PROBLEM. I HAVE JUST SEEN ON THE NEWS THAT CHEVROLET IS RECALLING A LOT OF VEHICLES AND MY MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED ALSO.
NHTSA complaint #10576095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesPedricktown, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DUE TO A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE CAUSED BY EXTERNAL CORROSION. LUCKILY IT WAS NOT AT A STOP STREET, OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. IT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY, SO MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE HOME. I HAD TO HAVE ALL OF THE STEEL LINES REPLACED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10566311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.