Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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).
Driving at approximately 30 MPH, started to make right turn and engine suddenly shut off and just as quickly kick started. Later same day engine shut off in parking lot, but I was able to immediately restart it. The next day engine did the same thing (shut off) but again, I was able to immediately restart it.
Fatal collision occurred on 8/20/15 on sr 126e in lane county, oregon. Vehicle drifted off roadway and sustained frontal impact with large tree resulting in engine fire. This is the third of three chev silverados that have been involved in frontal impacts this year that has resulted in a fire
While pulling into my driveway, the brake pedal stated chattering like the anti-lock brakes were activating. The ABS light came on intermittently and when the truck was being parked in front of the garage it would not stop and went through the garage door.
While driving one day, I noticed the tow/haul button didn't work, then the gas gauge. Eventually, within a year, all the gauges stopped working. Sometimes they go on and later off again. I don't know if they are even accurate to any degree when they do come on. About a year ago the truck shut off while I was driving but after I was safely off the road it started again. That has not happened since. I have tried to find the problem but as of now I have been unsuccessful. Myself or my mechanic, who works for the county and is very capable. I know many people with the same or similar vehicles and this seems to be quite common. I also own a 2003 suburban and these things are starting with that truck too. These have been good trucks but I want to be safe and not have to get rid of my vehicles. ABS,wipers,defrost,HVAC, and all gauges are affected. …
When air temperature is above 65 degrees the security light is displayed in the information center. Several weeks later the truck failed to start after repeated attempts. Fuel filter, spark plugs were replaced. Dealer informed me that the pass-lock security system malfunctioned, and thinks that I'm trying to steal the truck. Sensor, wiring harness and one other pertinent part were replaced to fix the problem. Several months later, problem recurred. Mileage at that point exceeded the warranty, leading to more money coming out of my own pocket. Several months passed and problem has once again become apparent.
My truck has a tow/haul feature where you push a button to turn the feature on and off. I bought a travel trailer, I pushed the button and it didn't come on. I researched the problem and found many other complaints with the same problem. I found out that there is a orange wire in the steering column that tears. Every person that I saw with the problem had that orange wire broken, I opened up my steering column and sure enough that was the problem. There is a brace where the wire fits in. The brace had cut the wire. I tried to fix it but the wire is so small I couldn't.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the security system failed causing the vehicle not to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the main wiring system was repaired. The contact stated that the repair caused the headlight and radio to become inoperable. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for a diagnostic test for the headlights and radio failure before being repaired. The headlight and radio were not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,694.
The positive post broke off the delco battery which came with the vehicle when it was purchased new from the dealership. The dealership which sold the vehicle refused to honor the warranty which came with the battery when the vehicle was sold. The consumer told Chevrolet that battery acid was leaking and it was a safety issue, and the battery clearly states that it has a six year warranty and general motors should uphold that coverage.
My car has only 50,400 miles-its a 2009, yesterday while driving I felt a jolting in the rear end of the truck and it continued each time I stopped and started driving again. I took it to my mechanic who informed me it was a transmission shifting problem. I went on line and discovered that this issue has been related to other Silverado trucks as a recall due to a shift cable adjuster problem which can lead to a roll away.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the code for the body control module was missing and causing the vehicle to engage the 4-wheel drive. The vehicle was extremely difficult to control when the failure would occur. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 114,446.
Electrical complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the model year's 614 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › module (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system 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 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 120,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries and 1 death to electrical system 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.