Most common 2000 GMC Silverado problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Silverado complaints by model year
Best Silverado years: 2002, 2001. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2000 GMC Silverado:
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
In a letter dated August 29, 2005, GM notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that May result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).GM's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently…
Parking brake failure
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake…
Tailgate support cables
General motors is conducting a safety recall to remove and replace the tailgate support cables installed in 805,368 model year 1999 and 2000 gmt 800 model vehicles.the model year 1999 and 2000 gmt-800 series vehicles that will be campaigned had contributed a significant majority of the total complaints (87%) and injuries (79%) associated with the tailgate support cable breakage in the model year 1998 - 2000 c/k…
Parking brake failure
In a letter dated April 20, 2005, GM notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to GM, some of these vehicles May have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an…
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
What 2000 GMC Silverado owners say
Brakes
Rust on rotors!! - GMC 1500 1/2 ton pickup. 2000 yr. To make it short for now, was told by a GMC technician at 19000 miles that rust was forming on brake rotors. Dealership told me GM had a problem with the metal for the rotors. I have a case number with GM about the problem. But like I said I will make it short for now. February, while in florida ,brakes wouldn't work. Went into median strip. Nobody hurt, no damage, lucky!! GMC dealer in florida had to replace the rotors due to the rust. They couldn't turn the rotors down, they were that bad. The truck has only 37000 miles on it, but the problem is the bad metal. I know there is other people who have had to do the same thing, new rotors for safety. By the way there isn't a speck of rust anywhere on that truck except the rotors. They had a recall on the anti-lock brakes for rust, dealer said mine was OK. …
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the brake line was observed wet and rear brake rotors were flaking apart. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the brake lines were rusted and starting to leak. Also, the rear brake rotors were flaking apart, and the main brake line to the rear brakes rusted through which caused brake fluid leakage. The service dealer advised that the vehicle would need brake rotor backing plates and a rear brake line. The manufacturer was notified and approved replacing one brake line at no cost but would not approve replacing the rotors and 4 other brake lines that were badly rusted. The consumer stated he was unable to use the emergency brake, because the retaing clip that held the brake shoes in place had rusted. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 GMC Silverado a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Silverado rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado 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 GMC Silverado?
The brakes — 11 complaints, 79% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the steering (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Silverado have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 GMC Silverado. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Silverado?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999. See the full GMC Silverado years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Silverado problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 40% 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.