Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
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).
While working on my property, I was driving up a hill in my backyard when my power steering went out while I was passing through the gate of my fence on my property causing me to impact the gate corner post. Because I was in a turn exiting through the fence, I sustained a substantial dent to the left side of my truck bed and to the right passenger door. I jacked the front of the truck, the steering wheel moved freely, no damage to the front end. I called the nearest dealership which was a GMC dealer, they indicated that I probably had a power steering pump failure. I brought it in and they confirmed that the pump had failed. They had to replace the pump and flush the system, and had the drive belts replaced while they were working in the area. Also had the dent on the left side repaired but did not repair the dent on the rh side due to the cost to do both sides.
I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. My wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado truck. We were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. Do not understand why we were never notified of this. The truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.
I am the owner of a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 heavy duty truck [redacted]my truck recently became disabled due to a malfunction of the power steering pump during the course of normal operation. I was returning home from running errands when I realized the truck was suddenly difficult to steer. I attempted to slow down and discovered that was difficult as well. I had no choice but to drive my vehicle home in this condition. I understand that there is currently a recall for certain trucks that contain similar or identical equipment. I have been in contact with customer service and was informed that my truck's VIN is not included in this recall. Following the conversation with a GM representative, I conducted further research. From what I can ascertain, the trucks that are included in the recall have the same hydro-boost system that my truck has. …
While driving 2000, Chevrolet, Silverado and coming off the exit ramp from the highway vehicle lost power assist steering and brakes. This almost have an accident and r vehicle ran off the road. If there would have been a vehicle next to consumer's vehicle he would not have been able to avoid hitting it. When I got the truck back home and started inspecting it to see what happened. Being a licensed technician I found that power steering pump failed. Having access to repair information was able to find GMC recall 205010 concerning the failure of the power steering pump. When contacting taylor Chevrolet and talking to mike in service department was told that the recall did not apply to this vehicle, and to contact GMC customer service. Then I called GMC customer service and was told the same thing. …
I own a 2000 Chevy Silverado. The upper intermediate steering shaft is defective and was replaced per service bulletin 00-02-35-003j in jan. 2002. Problems with chatters and erratic steering performance have continued and GM states that they plan to correct the problem but never have. Their recommendation is to grease the shaft...which only helps for a few thousand miles and then the chatter and erratic steering performance returns. It's a distraction which driving and in my opinion could result in an accident. I also question whether the current shaft is strong enough in the event of a rigorous steering maneuver. GM has dragged it's feet on this and it's time an outside agency looked into it and insisted that GM recall the vehicle and develop a permanent fix for this problem. …
Continued knocking from steering column. Truck was taking to dealer under warranty where the claimed that the noise was from the upper intermediate shaft lack of grease. They then greased the shaft which worked long enought to take the car out of warranty. Now the knocking is back and GM now saids that the shaft they greased needs to be replaced with an updated one. All GM did was to rigged this steering shaft long enought to take it out of warranty. They now want several hundred dollars for repairs. Also the engine in this truck knocks and pings like a diesel. I have to use premium gas and the knocking and pinging is getting worse. GM claims this noise is normal for this engine and brushed me off saying they could do nothing about it, its normal.
I was backing out of the parking spot I had been all day at work and the passanger front wheel would not straighten out. I could not pull forward or backward, I was stuck in the center of the parking lot. Then have it towed to a repair shop to have it looked at. The tie rod had stripped and come off. The repair person told me that the driver front also was stripped and would have soon failed as well. They were both replaced and the truck was aligned. This was an unexpected expense, there was no indication by myself or my husband that anything was loose or coming apart. I was one block away from getting on the interstate to go home. As I understand it I could have lost control of my truck had the tie rod failed while I was driving.
The consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake inspection, and was informed that the rotors were completely rusted. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do. Also, the vehicle had only 37,000 miles since the brakes were serviced, and the rotors were completely destroyed. The brake pads were worn and the front were severely blackened. The power brakes and the power steering pump failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact was driving 10 MPH over a speed bump when a clunking noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH the steering and brakes failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force to stop the vehicle. It was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the problem was due to a broke shaft in the power steering pump. The power steering pump was replaced. The dealership was alerted. Updated 5/2/2006 -
Steering complaints in other Silverado years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA has 73 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the model year's 1,305 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › pump (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering 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 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to steering 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.