13 of the
1,614 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado are about the
equipment — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
49,000 miles.
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13
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Equipment
323.1%
Trailer Hitches
215.4%
Electrical
215.4%
Carrier/Rack
17.7%
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
17.7%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
17.7%
Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
17.7%
Owners/Service/Other Manual
17.7%
Wrecker AND Wheel Lift Devices
17.7%
Equipment & Accessories across every Chevrolet Silverado year
TYPE : VEHICLE YEAR : 2000 MAKE : CHEVROLET MODEL : SILVERADO MAKE : GMC; MODEL : SILVERADO; I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT AND I THINK MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THUS I WAS IN A EXTREMELY BAD. MY TRUCK ENDED UP ROLLING OVER 3 TIMES DOWN A HILL BEFORE STOPPING. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE BRAKE ISSUE I WAS READING ABOUT UNDER YOUR INVESTIGATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #10251673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesOttumwa, IA
EQUIPMENT
THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE ABS SYSTEM IS BEING ENGAGED WHEN YOU STOP AND INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE ACCERATOR STICKS. YOU HAVE TO PUSH HARD AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT MAKE THE TRUCK LEAP FOREWARK OR BACKWARD.
NHTSA complaint #10112573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Forest Park, GA
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING, GAS PEDAL STICKS, SPEEDOMETER RATTLES WHEN IT'S COLD, REAR DOORS ARE HARD TO LATCH WHEN IT'S COLD, HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM AND LIGHTS BLEW OUT, SPEAKER BLEWOUT.*MR CC: NHTSA
NHTSA complaint #10048453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,000 milesMetairie, LA
EQUIPMENT
TAILGATE CABLES RUSTED THROUGH. TAILGATE WAS PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND THE TAILGATE CAME OFF OF THE TRUCK BEING DRAGGED BY A DECENT CABLE. CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE TAILGATE AS WELL AS THE HINGES THAT ONCE HELD IT.
NHTSA complaint #10045477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellville, MI
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
DEVICE USED TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE SO IT CAN BE REMOVED HAS A DESIGN FLAW, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE.CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8016650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
TRAILER HITCHES
THE HITCH TO THE VEHICLE BROKE OFF. THE FRAME BROKE AND FELL OFF TO ONE SIDE. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHEVROLETS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO REMEDY HAS BEEN ATTEMPTED AS OF YET.
NHTSA complaint #566596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blue EYE, AK
EQUIPMENT
THE POWER STEERING PUMP CONTROLS BOTH THE BRAKES & STEERING, WHEN THE PUMP GOES OUT YOU LOOSE BOTH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #9002647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, IL
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
MANUFACTURER STATED A TOOL BOX MOUNTED IN THE TRUCK BED CAUSED THE SEPARATION. TOOL BOX WAS INSTALLED PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF SCHMITT MOTORS' BODY DEPT. BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED UNDER THE TOOLBOX TO KEEP WEIGHT OFF SIDERAILS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 TRUCKS WE'VE OWNED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. TOOL BOX HAS BEEN INSTALLED 3 DIFFERENT WAYS, ALL WITH THE SAME RESULTS. WE HAVE SINCE TRADED THIS TRUCK FOR A DODGE RAM TRUCK, BUT STILL FEEL THE PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE REPORTED. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #741376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
I FEEL THIS VEHICLE SUFFERS GREATLY IN BUILD QUALITY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #740875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wichita, KS
TRAILER HITCHES
CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ALLOWED OF THE FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH RECIEVER WHICH MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FATIGUE ANF CRACKING.
NHTSA complaint #553935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sunnyvale, CA
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MESSAGE CENTER DID NOT INDICATED ANY PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION - CONTINUED TO DRIVE TRUCK - NOW TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #725670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fontana, CA
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
TOWING EQUIPMENT IS DEFECTIVE. ADVERTISED THAT VEHICLE CAN TOW 8500 LBS, BUT OWNER'S MANUAL SAYS MAX TOWING IS 7500 LBS. *AK
NHTSA complaint #861603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wasilla, AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE DIES OUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. MESSAGE CONTROL PANEL READS A BIG RED BATTERY, AND THE POWER SURGES. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #858524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.