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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 132 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

1
recalls
132
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 00V222000 · reported August 8, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 3,758 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 31, 2025 · Electrical system · 123,456 miles

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…

Nov 5, 2024 · Power train · 300,000 miles

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…

May 20, 2024 · Engine

Runs weird and windshield is broke

Sep 25, 2023 · Tires

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…

Nov 14, 2020 · Service brakes · 105,000 miles

STEERING LOCKED UP BRAKE QUIT WORKING. IN MOTION

Silverado 2500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 113294
2001 1388177
2002 1351216
2003 0449238

Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent reported on August 8, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (53 complaints), followed by service brakes (25).
How many 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 132 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2025.