2000 Chevrolet B Series recalls and problems
The 2000 Chevrolet B Series has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Chevrolet B Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Chevrolet B Series recalls
Recall 01V-044: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall 01V-140: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
2000 Chevrolet B Series problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 160,000 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.
Other Chevrolet B Series years
No other model years have data.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet B Series have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet B Series: 01V-044 (steering), 01V-140 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet B Series?
Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 160,000 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.