Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Silverado owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
As I was topping the curve of an entrance ramp, I felt the rear of the truck lose traction on the wet asphalt and the tail started to move. I let off the gas pedal to gain control, and the engine continued to propel the truck as if the gas pedal was stuck. This caused the rear of the truck to continue around and slammed the front of the truck into a guard rail and finally came to a stop with truck parallel to guard rail and facing in the opposite direction of traffic. I was holding the brakes as soon as I realized the truck was out of control. If not for the guard rail, my family and I would have been propelled over a steep embankment with fatal results. This is the first time I've had this occur on this vehicle since I purchased it in 2001. This is a major safety issue.
The throttle stuck on my 2000 Chevrolet c1500 Silverado and caused a unwanted acceleration event that resulted in a collision with a pole in a parking lot. The defect existed within the throttle assembly. Technical service bulletin 02-06-04-054a. I told the dealer back in 2001of the problem, and he cleaned the throttle, and told me it would be okay, and to burn better gas ,but I continued to have problems later, and was worse than before. I called the dealership they told me to come in and have it looked at , only for them to tell me after I got there that they didn`t have time to work on it that day,and told me to just keep driving it and be carefull. It was that weekend that the collision occurred.
Ref: NHTSA action #eo2015--------------over the past two weeks the throtle had been sticking on my 2000 Chevy Silverado 5.3 engine. On feb 5 while aproching a light it stuck at 30 MPH. After applying the brakes the vehicle wouldnt stop and vehicle continued forward. Evasive action was taken by driving off into a field and placing the truck in neutral. Feb 6 the vehicle was taken to weed Chevy in bristol pa and they replaced the throttle body.two plugs in the plate and the pcv valve. When I paid my bill I noticed on the bill that there was a service flash for the mechanic, that this was a existing problem.
While traveling to work on a icy road, my accelerator stuck and I couldn't accelerate. It then released all the way to the floor board where it stuck again. I lost control of the pickup and slid into on coming traffic where I had a head on collision. The accelerator sticking was the cause of the wreck and I believe that Chevy is well aware of the problem. Something must be done before it happens again.
While driving at 10 MPH consumer was pulling into driveway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Consumer was standing on the brakes with both feet but the vehicle did not slow down, and it collided with the side of the house. Consumer sustained ankle and the lower back injuries.
I am writing to seek some assistance with an inferior product produced by GM. I have a Chevy 2000 Silverado z71 pick up that has piston slap starting at around 15K miles and progressively worsened which the dealer states is normal wear. This expensive vehicle also has a rear end bang into drive and then reverse again the dealer states is normal. Recently I fixed a snapped cable for the drivers window which the same kind of cable was recalled for the tail gate cables. I have replaced recall items for the tail gate cables, drive shaft yolk and the ABS sensors to which it is still not functioning properly. All of which when presented to the dealer and the response was it is normal, until the recall occurred. …
Dt*: the contact stated the accelerator pedal sticks intermittently at no particular speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership twice for repairs. However, they did not remedy the problem. Also, there was a problem with the power steering pump. The steering pump fractured which resulted in immediate loss of hydraulic power assist. The hydro-boost power braking was increased after the braking assist was depleted. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V005000, regarding the power steering pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs.
Today and everyday my throttle locks up when attempting to accelerate from a stop. I have had many close calls when trying to maneuver through traffic. I live in a very large city and it is very important to be able to go when you need to. I have nearly been hit trying to stomp on the accelerator when it doesn't respond and I am trying to move into oncoming traffic. I have also nearly ran into many objects moving, and stationary, becouse of the sudden acceleration when the throttle finally decides to let loose. Why won't GM stand behind their products and repair this? Is it going to take another Firestone tire type fiasco to get a recall?
The ongoing problem that I am experiencing is with the accelerator pedal. After the truck has been parked for a brief period of time and only when first starting out ; I have to apply excessive pressure to make the pedal go down. It seems as if it is stuck. This can be quite unnerving when parked in close proximity to other vehicles . I have to tap it firmly and quickly so as not to maintain pressure on the accelerator and accelerate unnecessarily. This is an intermittent problem but is becoming more common as the vehicle ages . * incident date does not apply to this complaint based on the fact that it is an ongoing occurrence.
My wife was driving the vehicle. She stopped at a red light, in rush hour traffic, in the rain. Upon accelerating from the light, the throttle suddenly became stuck wide open. She pushed the clutch, took the truck out of gear and managed to pull safely to the side of the road. The cause of the incident, was the air deflector in the throttle body. It broke off and fell into the throttle, wedging it open. Dealer blamed poor maintenance, using premium gas in the truck, and told her to "drive the sh*t out of it" the way it is. The truck has always had all scheduled maintenance as recommended in the owners manual.
NHTSA investigations
Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
Throttle sticking closed
This investigation involves the general motors corporation (GM)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8l, 5.3l, and 6.0l engines. The tb valve May intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator May apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of…
Acceleration complaints in other Silverado years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA has 83 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the model year's 1,305 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (42 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, though it has 8 recalls for other components. 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 acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to speed control & acceleration 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.