2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 1 safety recall and 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

132

Crashes / fires

9 / 4

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Recall 00V-222: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Aug 8, 2000 · 3,758 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105.

Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	54
Service Brakes	25
Steering	18
Engine and Engine Cooling	11
Tires	9
Power Train	7
Electrical System	5
Suspension	4
Air Bags	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Unknown or Other	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 10
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 5
Tires › Tread/Belt — 5
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 4
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 3
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 3
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,000 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.

Recent 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 123,456 miles · reported Jul 31, 2025

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.

Power Train · at 300,000 miles · reported Nov 5, 2024

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 contactâs 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…

Tires · reported Sep 25, 2023

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.

Service Brakes · at 325,400 miles · reported Jul 26, 2019

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…

Air Bags · reported Jan 23, 2018

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: 00V-222 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (54 reports), followed by service brakes (25). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,000 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.