Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Dextero Tires, Tire Line: DHT2, Tire Size: LT245/75/R16, DOT Number: Y9B0LL1X3718. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the doors were rattling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the lug nuts were checked but no failure was found; however, the contact felt a large bulge on the front passenger's side tire. The tire was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and approximately a week later there was a bulge in the rear passenger's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the tires were no longer in stock. The vehicle was taken back to the residence, and all four tires were removed and inspected. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with general ameri 660 as tires (na), size: p255/70r16 (na). While driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud thump sound near the rear driver side tire and the contact lost control of the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and observed that the tread separated from the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 93,000 and the tire failure mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 05V161000 (parking brake) and 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the dealer refused to perform the repair due to a wheel hub failure. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 182,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a collision with a roadside barrier. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. The contact was taken to a hospital with neck injuries, fractures of the ribs and foot, and facial lacerations. A police report was taken, and the vehicle was considered a total loss. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Updated 10/25/2006 -
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 .
The consumer has experienced the following: when the antilock is engaged, the pedal goes to the floor (on slow braking/it will cycle the ABS), the hub rusts and renders the wheel, and the speed left front sensor is inaccurate and was dropping out at 6 MPH and under. Scc
After traveling about 350 miles on I-95 & I-26 we experienced a blowout on the rear tire. It did 1300.00 in body damage to our 2000 Silverado 1500 p/u's rear fender. After replacing the tire with the spare we continued to our destination where we replaced all 4 tires with new ones. There was still approx 8000 miles left on the warranty, but we purchased a different brand. We saved the defective tire and sent it to the manufacturer who claimed it was road hazard damage. We did not encounter any road hazard and maintained the correct air pressure and tire rotation schedule.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t tires. The contact noticed an air bubble on the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The tire store replaced the tire. Approximately four months later, while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop and noticed the tread had separated on the driver side rear tire. Recall # 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt) was found. The current mileage is 70,600 and failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the spare tire detached from underneath the vehicle due to a fractured cable which was severely corroded. The tire was immediately released onto the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Regarding the Firestone tire recall of 15" tires. On the news last night(8/22/00) in atlanta, ga, I saw a lady whose Firestone wildnerness at 16" tire separated from its tread, just like all those incidents of the 15" tire. On my 2000 Chevy truck I have Firestone wilderness at 16" tires. What is to prevent those tires from a tread separation and causing a terrible accident!!! I have three children and a husband. It would be horrible if a tire separation happened on my vehicle causing my death. Ever since I bought my new truck last September '99, I have had nothing but trouble with those Firestone tires. Only after 4,000 miles the front tires started cupping and had to be replaced. Now again, after 6,000 more miles(after alignments and tire rotations) the front tires are doing the same thing. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the model year's 614 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to wheels & tires 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.