Total Complaints
156 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 · model year
156 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHEVROLETSILVERADO 2500 carries 156 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 13 crashes, 5 fires, 7 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 SILVERADO 2500 is service brakes, hydraulic with 35 filings, followed by service brakes (25) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (10). 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 SILVERADO 2500, 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.
Total Complaints
156 filings
Crashes Reported
13 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 35 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 4 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that a friend was doing research on Facebook Market and discovered that the contact's former vehicle was listed on the website. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was sold through a private sale. Upon original sale of the vehicle, the mileage was approximately 330,000 and at the time of searching the vehicle on Facebook Market, the mileage was 123,456.
Mileage: 123,456
The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C/K2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contactâs husband replaced the spark plugs and added transmission fluid. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle was driving sluggish, and the gear shifter failed to function as intended. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact's husband lifted the hood and noticed transmission fluid was leaking out of the transmission line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission line failure. The contact was informed that the transmission line needed to be replaced. The contact received Manufacturer Recall Notification N930018. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed the failure began. The contact stated that the f
Mileage: 300,000
Runs weird and windshield is broke
Runs weird and windshield is broke
Runs weird and windshield is broke
Tire size LT245/75R16 While driving on highway at speeds between 55 and 65 mph, front driver's side tire started to vibrate. Cause of vibration was not known at the time. Within 50 miles of driving, the entire tread on the front left tire separated from the tire while traveling at 55 mph. The tire has less than 12,000 miles of wear on it at the time of failure, and the tires were bought new. Control of the vehicle was maintained during tread separation and fortunately the projectile tread did not hit other cars or people. Tire remnants are available for inspection.
STEERING LOCKED UP BRAKE QUIT WORKING. IN MOTION
Mileage: 105,000
STEERING LOCKED UP BRAKE QUIT WORKING. IN MOTION
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE TOOK A LONG TIME TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN BARELY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPPED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO JERK FORWARD. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 325,400. *BF *TR
Mileage: 325,400
THE GM RECALL CAME OUT IN MAY, 2016, IT IS NOW JANUARY 2018 AND STILL NO REMEDY. THEY HAVE BEEN BUILDING MORE NEW VEHICLES FOR 7 MORE MODEL YEARS, WHAT AIRBAGS ARE THEY USING IN THEM? AND NOW THEY STAND TO GET MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM TAKATA. WHO IS HELPING THE CONSUMER HERE? THIS MAKES NO SENSE. THERE NEEDS TO BE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE AIRBAGS CANNOT BE REPLACED IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER.
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
STEERING PROBLEM. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN SLOW DOWN. CHEVROLET IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE LATER MODEL VEHICLES. THE 2000 WE HAVE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE HAVE REPORTED IT NUMEROUSE TIMES AND WONDER HOW MANY TRAGIC ACCIDENTS HAVE TO HAPPEN BEFORE IT IS CORRECTED?
I AM UNHAPPY THAT GM MADE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING HOWEVER SINCE I DO NOT LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORING STATE I CANNOT HAVE MY PROBLEM FIXED. I ALSO LIVE IN THE "SALT BELT" BEING IN KANSAS, I LIVE 20 MILES FROM THE STATE OF MO. I AM HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL - 05V379000. I WISH I KNEW WHO I COULD CONTACT TO AID ME IN SOLVING THIS PROBLEM. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS RESULTS IN A CRASH DUE TO CONSTANT CORROSION. IF YOU LOOK AT STATISTICS OF KANSAS CITY. WE ARE EQUIVALENT TO KANSAS CITY MO. I'M FEELING VERY FRUSTRATED ABOUT THIS.
Mileage: 180,000
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH REAR BED OF TRUCK BROKE AND DROPPED ONTO A CITY STREET WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT.
Mileage: 81,125
WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO A PARKING LOT AND COASTED TO A STOP. I HAD NO BRAKES FRONT OR REAR. WHEN I STOPPED AT THE PREVIOUS STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WORKED AS USUAL. AFTER HAVING THE PICKUP TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP I WAS TOLD AND SHOWN THAT THE BRAKE LINES AT THE FRAME BEHIND THE LEFT TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS FAILURE CAME WITH NO WARNING AND AT NO TIME DID THE DASH BRAKE LIGHT COME ON.
Mileage: 73,000
I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 25 MPH WITHIN 100 FT. TOWARD A RED LIGHT. A TRUCK PULLING A TRAILER PULLED ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL HELD FOR A SECOND AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT OF THE TRUCK, MISSING IT AND PUSHED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. REALIZING I ENCOUNTERED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE I CAUTIOUSLY DROVE THE TRUCK INTO A MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER. THERE WAS NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK. ON THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR THE UNDERSIDE WAS SOAKED WITH BRAKE FLUID. WHERE THE 4 BRAKELINES ARE BUNDLED TOGETHER DIRECTLY ON THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR, ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES HAS A SPLIT IN IT. THE TRUCK IS PRESENTLY BEING EVALUATED FOR REPAIR.
Mileage: 62,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CORROSION AND FRACTURED. ALSO, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PRESENCE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,563.
Mileage: 216,563
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015 *JS
Mileage: 240,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 02/11/2015 *JS
Mileage: 240,000
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Fuel Line Leak
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.