Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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 applying brakes from low speeds, the ABS system failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. No injuries were reported. The drivers side window had difficulty going up and down, the brakes were mushy, there was grinding in the rear due to rotor delamination, the door lock passenger side was inoperative, and the brake pedal goes to floor.
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. …
Factory battery with side-mounted terminals leaked acid onto wiper fluid well mounted below it causing well to crack and drain. Dealer replaced the wiper well, but recommended I replace the battery as well. I replaced the battery myself (instead of letting the dealership do it) on May 17, but not before the old battery had once again leaked acid and cracked the new wiper fluid well. Old battery casing was not cracked or otherwise damaged; acid appeared to leak directly out of the terminals. This appears to be a design flaw by either ac delco for the battery itself or by GM for not properly isolating the battery from vibration. Furthermore, the foam "diaper" the old battery was wrapped in indicates that GM was aware of a potential leak issue for this battery. The foam does nothing to hinder vibration. …
Parking brake sticks: I bought vehicle August 2000. Was called to active duty and deployed with military for 1 year beginning January 2003. Yes, that's less than the 3 year warranty. My wife used the vehicle occasionally and I have 31,000 miles on the truck and upon returning, the parking brake sticks. I have burnt out 2 sets or rear pads and rotors. Additionally, the slow and intermittent portion of the windshield wiper stopped working and the reverse/backup lights don't work. I contacted the dealer and GM and they both told me "too bad."
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side power window works intermittently. The vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times and repairs have been made, including replacing the motor. The repairs have not corrected the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.
1999-2005 Chevrolet and GMC Silverado style extended cab pickup trucks. Rear vent windows have a serious pinching hazard for children or adults with small fingers. The latches which open the vent windows have a cam latch that when closing the window,creates a pinching hazard. The latch flips through a scissors motion when closing , the outside of the latch flips inside of the bottom part(in between it). The hazard seems to be a magnet for childrens fingers as both of my children have been seriously pinched several times. When the finger is pinched in the latch it is pressed on by the outside force of the wind determend by the speed of the vehicle(pinching it even worse), my children had to push out on the window to release their finger from the latch when pinched.
Right window went down and never was able to make it close. Upon taking it to the dealership for repair I was informed that part #15095844 regulator failed. This window was never hardly used. Milage is not a factor but dealer would not replace it. Have contacted GM and they so much as told me to go away they can not help. Talking to the parts dept. They said that they are seeing more of these regulators failing. Dt
Engine check light keeps coming on, then vehicle starts to lose power, this has happened while on highway, and it is very unsafe. Consumer stated the instrument panel is loose causing rattling noise from passenger side air bag area and top of instrumental panel, the third brake light is inoperative and drivers window power regulator failed causing noise, the fuel filter was replaced.
Tires had made a lot of noise from begining after buying vehicle. Currently, tires were wearing from inside out where aligment could not fix problem. Consumer did not give any inormation regarding tire type or size. Oil light illuminated, dealer put in a new valve, oil problem still continued, oil was found covering and underneath the chassis. Consumer states windows rattle.
The pressure line from the reservoir has a hole where the line passed near/behind the battery. It appears to have been burned or eaten away from touching battery. While driving through a storm the windshield washer had become inoperative. The consumer also discovered that when the washer was engaged, it would spray washer fluid all over the battery.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Silverado years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the model year's 1,305 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.