Most common 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Share of the 132 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints by model year
Best Silverado 2500 years: 2014, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015, 2025. Compare all years →
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
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.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500:
Hydraulic pump shaft failures
The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury…
Hydraulic pump failres
GM is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between May 1999 and October 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early October 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes.
What 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners say
Brakes all 78 →
My son rear ended a semi-tractor trailer truck in a snow storm last week. He was wearing his seat belt. Air temps previous week were in the -20 to -40 range. Temperature at time of accident was -15. I raise this as indicated below. My concerns are: 1. The air bag did not deploy. There was $6000 damage to our 2004 Chevy k2500 crew cab pick-up to include grill, radiator, both quarter panels, hood, bumper and forward engine components. The impact speed was estimated at 25 MPH. That should have deployed the bag. I realize that there were no injuries and my insurance would have covered the bag, but I think (as did everyone else who have seen the damage) that the bag should have deployed. 2. ABS system failed. Truck rear end slid to right toward traffic. My son was able to regain control. …
On 11/23/2011 at 6:45 am est, I was headed down a snow covered road when I noticed a plow truck coming towards me at a high rate of speed. I then hit the brakes at normal pressure and the pedal went to the floor with next to no resistance, having no brakes I downshifted the automatic transmission slowing me but not fast enough, I collided with a fire hydrant at the top of a steep embankment on the side of the at approximately 35mph and knocked the fire hydrant out of the ground. Had the fire hydrant not been there, I could've fell more than 50 feet down to my demise. Luckily, the hydrant was shut off and the only damage (because the plow frame absorbed most of the impact) was the front bumper. …
Steering
On 09/27/2000 I was slowing down for a dip,with my foot on the brake. As I crossed the hit the dip and/or just after the dip, I heard a noise come from the left front drivers side of truck. At the same time the left front of truck dropped a little. I was still rolling and didn't think anything was wrong, so I rolled on about 100 ft. To a right curve. When I tried to turn the vehicle it only turned from a 2 oclock position to a 4 oclock position. Truck went into ditch, and stopped on the other side. The front wheel was broken off with lug nuts, studs, and other pieces of metal still in the left front tire under the truck. When the wrecker came, I got into the truck to try to guide it as they pulled it out. I put my foot on the brakes before I tried to start the truck, and there was no brake pressure at all. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 extended cab. On April 18, 2007 the pitman arm snapped while making a left turn at 10 MPH, causing the vehicle to veer slightly into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was towed to a local Chevrolet dealer. The police arrived, but no police report was filed. The dealer stated that they had never seen a pitman arm snap unless it was involved in a major accident. Also, they stated that there could be a defect in the pitman arms. The contact stated that there was no major accident, structure, or body damage. The manufacturer claimed that nothing could be done, and advised the contact to consult the owner's manual. The contact would have to pay $400.00 to have the pitman arms replaced. The vehicle has been at the dealer since the failure. The current and failure mileages were 150,000. Updated 06/08/07
Engine & cooling
Large intake leak, antifreeze leaking into the oil milked oil. When I checked the oil I found this so started looking for other problems. I put a pressure test on the radiator and found the leak immediately! The antifreeze came out from under the front edge of the #1 cylinder!I am very up set to hear that this is very common and would like to see g.m. Recall their trucks for this problem! I repaired the problem myself. If I had to pay some one to fix this problem it would have cost in the range of $700-$900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that an abnormal odor entered into the vehicle cabin accompanied by an unusual noise from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the manifold bolts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The VIN was not available.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 11 / 15 / 12 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good car?
Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Silverado 2500 rates average: 32% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Silverado 2500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The brakes — 78 complaints, 59% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the steering (15) and engine & cooling (12).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent from August 8, 2000 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015 and 2025. See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 86,000 miles; 18% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.