Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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).
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. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was parked outside of his residence. The contact observed that flames ignited from underneath the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher and garden hose. There were damages to the vehicle and no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there would be a response within a couple of days. The failure and current mileages were was 120,000.
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.
Hello, I was driving and all of all sudden the car was not able to make another change and I stopped and checked the fron of my car and notice something was leaking from the engine, and had been told that if the engine hot damage I would have to have a new one put in. I could only spped up to 35 MPH
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
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. …
On the exhaust manifold, the bolts break off at the head of the bolt whether the vehicle is in motion or not. Sometimes the bolts break off flush with the manifold and sometimes they break off flush with the head. I personally have had 6 out of the 12 bolts on my engine break off. The fix is to drill out the remaining piece of bolt (threaded part) and then use a bolt extractor to remove the remaining piece of bolt that is still seized in the head. Well, the most common bolt to break off out of the 12 manifold bolts is the one directly in front of the drivers position. Unfortunately, that is the hardest bolt to remove because of it's location. Most shops I've been to say that the ticking sound that you hear once this bolt breaks off is a loose lifter. That is incorrect! …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. On September 3, 2008, the contact noticed that his vehicle was leaking antifreeze. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed that the leak originated from the intake manifold gasket, which was defective. The mechanic advised him to research to see if there was a recall for this failure before having the vehicle repaired. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and the manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 110,200 and failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the vehicle is cold and is started, the engine knocks from thirty seconds to one minute. Once the vehicle has warmed, the knocking stops. General motors stated that this was characteristic of the vehicle and is known as engine knock cold start, or carbon build up on the piston head. The contact was informed that the repair would be his responsibility. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.
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.
Engine complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the model year's 614 complaints. The component named most often is engine (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 2 fires and 0 injuries and 1 death to engine & cooling 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.