The problem
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.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-222 (00V222000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00051 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum |
| Report date | August 8, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 22, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,758 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2000 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2000 GMC Suburban
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-222 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,758 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.