The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
The risk
During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-345 (00V345000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00093 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | October 30, 2000 |
| Owners notified | February 5, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,383,922 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado brake problems 1,003
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado brake problems 607
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban brake problems 98
- 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe brake problems 136
- 1999 GMC Sierra brake problems 338
- 2000 GMC Sierra brake problems 228
- 2000 GMC Yukon brake problems 70
- 2000 GMC Yukon XL brake problems 31
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-345 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,383,922 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.