Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET C7500 · model year
2000 CHEVROLET C7500
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHEVROLETC7500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 C7500 is equipment:other:labels with 1 filings, followed by seat belts:front:retractor (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2000 C7500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
Recalls (3)
00V23600023/08/2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
00V23200807/09/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE
02V28700004/11/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY C-SERIES AND B7 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.4 LITER GAS ENGINE AND AN IMPCO LPG CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT.
Recent Complaints
20020627SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE IS NOT RETRACTING, IT HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES BUT STILL DOES NOT RETRACT. *YD
20010123EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REGARDING THE PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR JAM, HOWEVER THE LABEL REFERS THE CONSUMER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL REFERS THE CONSUMER TO THE STICKER IN THE DOOR JAM, WHICH STILL LEAVES THE CONSUMER WITH NO CORRECT INFORMATION CONSIDERING THERE IS NO INFORMATION REGARDING THE DOOR JAM IN THE RECALL LETTER OR OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE INFORMATION ON THE STICKER IN THE DOOR JAM IS INCORRECT. *SLC
Compare 2000CHEVROLETC7500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500 have?▼
The 2000 CHEVROLET C7500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500?▼
Yes, the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500 is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
Is the 2000 CHEVROLET C7500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.