Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving with cargo, the cables fractured, and the items in the bed of the truck shifted to the tailgate and cause the tailgate to become inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 04V129000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000 Parts distribution disconnect.
This truck has had issues since I first purchased it. Brakes would not stop the truck in a safe distance which ended up with me having an accident with it. The brake line rusted out after less than 100,000 miles and needed to replace them all. Now with 173,000 miles the gas lines are leaking and the frame is rusted so bad that it cannot be put up on a lift to fix the brake lines.
In October 2014 went to have annual state inspection to be performed. Was rejected due to excessive rust on frame. As truck was lifted the frame was bending. Inspection station said truck was unsafe to drive. No rust in wheel wells, tailgate, bumpers. Truck has less than 91,500 miles driven. Appearance is in excellent condition. Have reported to gmac (case # 71-1508539581)and they have made no attempt to replace frame. Do not drive it in salt water and do not trailer any boats or other near salt water. Have been without vehicle for over a year. Was told that this truck if driven is a danger to drive: have reviewed your complaints for this vintage vehicle and many complaintants wonder why something hasn't been done to remedy this apparent inferior material used in these trucks over a number of years in manufacturing. …
Had to disconnect the anti lock brake so I could stop. When driving slow and pressing on the brake pedal, the pedal is solid and does not move. Very dangerous. Cannot stop the vehicle at all. Brake lines rotted out. Has to replace. Transmission lines rotted out. Had to replace. Transmission oil cooler rotted out. Had to replace. Fuel lines are rotting out. Not replaced yet. Drive shaft is questionable. Severely rusted. Rear backing plates rotted off, no more parking - emergency brake. Check engine light will not go out. Replaced catalytic converter many times with no results. Engine leaks oil. Loosing coolant, possible burning it. Fuel mileage is terrible. Body rusted out. Rocker panels are gone. Cab corners are gone. Rear bumper is gone. Putting the spare tire underneath is a stupid idea. The cost to replace these parts is too expensive. …
Went to get vehicle inspected was informed that the frame is rusted out and is uninspectable and that I need to junk the truck the body is great has 150000 miles but the cross braces are rusted out and its cracked over the rear axel with all the problems oyhers are having and with Toyota having recall on frame rusting out GM should be doing the same they say that the NHTSA is the one to tell them to do a recall and untill they are told to there is nothing thay can do
Extreme rust on under carrage of vehicle. Brake lines rusted out causing brake failure frame rusted out at rear leaf springs and frame rail cross members. Rear shock hangers rusted off vehicle. Frame rusted so bad that it prohibits toung of any type of trailer. Toyota had same problem and they had to do a recall so why has GM not had to do the same thing. It is a very large safety issue affecting many vehicles on the hwy today.
Typical GM product, rear bumper rust out, brake likes rusted completely out, rear cross members, fuel tank cross member has rusted out completely on passenger side where the shock mounts to and the same for the rear crommm member where the shock mounts to on the driver side. I mean the fuel tan cross member holds the tank in place and if that tank dropps then I'd assume that it would be a safety issue. Atleast I hope so.
The spare tire fell off of my 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and rolled into a school bus. These tires are secured underthe rear of the truck by the same type of cable that was involved in the on going tail gate cable recall. All chev and GMC pickups have these defective cables holding the spares tire and they all are eventually going to fail .
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the engine has been making a strange noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they found no failures. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the pistons striking against the metal because there was not enough clearance between the pistons and the cylinder. The manufacturer could not correct the failure and there were no recalls for the issue. The mileage on the vehicle has exceeded the warranty; therefore, the manufacturer will not assist. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a slack in the rear, which could be repaired by replacing the yoke with a nickel plated cover. The repair was not performed because the contact feels as if the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair cost. …
Chevrolet Silverado z71 pickup truck, 3 door extended cab version. Year 2000. Severe body, brake line and frame rust through. Frame members and fuel tank, exhaust and shock absorber supports rusting through and failing. Creating very dangerous condition to occupants and other drivers. Brake lines failed completely twice. Brake caliper failure. VIN: [redacted]. Have had to make body panel repairs and replacement to control rust through, have had a brake line failure while exiting I-10 in florida while on a vacation trip, could not stop at end of exit ramp and continued through a 4 corner intersection with only the use of the parking brake. Almost caused a major accident with 3 vehicles. Had to get emergency tow and repairs to continue return trip to massachusetts. Second failure occurred in traffic after leaving repair shop having had to replace a rusted left front brake caliper ! …
Body complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the body & structure of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the model year's 614 complaints. The component named most often is body (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.