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2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 40 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.7 times the median C/k Pickups year — the 2000 model ranks #5 of 13 C/k Pickups years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 48% of all reports (19 of 40), far ahead of body & structure at 7.

40

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

6

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other C/k Pickups years?

C/k Pickups NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted88 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 7 complaints1993: 12 complaints1994: 60 complaints1995: 23 complaints1996: 24 complaints1997: 85 complaints1998: 88 complaints1999: 43 complaints2000: 40 complaints2001: 28 complaints2002: 14 complaints
C/k Pickups NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1948%
Body & Structure718%
Airbags38%
Speed Control25%
Steering25%
Fuel System25%
Transmission13%
Child Seat13%
Engine13%
Seat Belts13%
Tires & Wheels13%

Does the 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V005000TransmissionJanuary 7, 2005 · 98,221 units

Defect

SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.

Consequence

AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD/BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 2001 · crash

“SEVERE VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION/RUSTING OF FRONT FRAME EXTENSIONS, PARTICULARLY IN AREA OF THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING OF SEVERAL AGENCY OWNED 98-2000 YEAR MODEL CHEVROLET & GMC PICKUP TRUCKS. DISPOSITION IS SCRAPPING VEHICLES AS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 2, 2007

“I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, A LARGER GMC DUALLY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH WHEN THE OTHER VEHICLE ENTERED MY LANE AT NEAR OR EQUAL SPEED AND STRUCK ME HEAD ON. I HAD TIME TO REACT BY STOMPING THE BRAKES BUT I SEEMED TO NOT SLOW DOWN. I HAD NO WHERE TO TURN ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 20, 2013 · crash

“FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENT SHORT IN WIRING AT SENDING UNIT. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE SHORT CAUSING EXPLOSION HAZARD. CONTACTED [XXX] CHEV. IN HOOVER, AL. AND WAS TOLD I WAS OVER MILEAGE LIMIT FOR RECALL. DOES THAT MEAN IT WON'T EXPLODE AFTER 75,000 MILES? I PAID $916.00 FOR REPAIRS. THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 30, 2010

“I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 CHEVROLET PICK UP (4 WHEEL DRIVE SILVERADO) WHEN, WITHOUT ANY NOISE OR OTHER TYPE OF WARNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND THE MECHANIC SAID THEY HAD DONE THREE OR FOR OF THESE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SHAFT IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 5, 2005

2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups — common questions

Is the 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 40 complaints put the 2000 model at #5 of 13 C/k Pickups years. It is one of the C/k Pickups years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 C/k Pickups problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (19 complaints), body & structure (7 complaints), airbags (3 complaints).

Does the 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Chevrolet C/k Pickups under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 6 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet C/k Pickups years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the C/k Pickups years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1994, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among C/k Pickups years belongs to 1990.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.