2000 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 37 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median Pickup year — the 2000 model ranks #7 of 17 Pickup years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 43% of all reports (16 of 37), far ahead of tires & wheels at 8.
37
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Pickup years?
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Pickup problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 16 | 43% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 8 | 22% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Other | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN DEC. 2001. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS FROM THE BEGINNING. THE DEALER HAD CERTAIN PART OF THE ABS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEMS PERSISTED. THE ABS DOES NOT STOP THEW VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS( UNDER 35MPH) AND THIS HAS RESULTED IN 2 CRASHES AND VEHICLE DAMAGE. DEALER CAN NOT SEEM TO…”
“THE END OF JULY, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE AND SOME SEPARATION. I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND HAD THE REMAINDER CHECKED AND ROTATED. ON AUGUST 17 WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM TUCSON, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND BLEW. WE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED INTO A PALO VERDE TREE. LUCKILY,…”
“THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE TAILGATE IN PLACE CONTINUALLY BREAKS. *AK THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO BRING THE TRUCK IN TO BE REPAIRED BUT WHEN HE GOT THERE THEY TOLD HIM THE REPAIR WAS ONLY FOR THE FULL SIZE TRUCK. *NM”
“SEEMS TO BE A SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WITH A FULL TANK. SOMETIMES WHEN U OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE FUEL GUAGE GOES BACK TO FULL AND THE LIGHT GOES OUT. THE THROTTLE SEEMS TO STICK ALL THE TIME I RUN 89 OCTANE FUEL IN IT AND RUN FUEL SYTEM CLEANER THRU IT ALSO BUT…”
2000 Chevrolet Pickup — common questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 37 complaints put the 2000 model at #7 of 17 Pickup years. It is one of the Pickup years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 Pickup problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (16 complaints), tires & wheels (8 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints).
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Chevrolet Pickup years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Pickup years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1996, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Pickup years belongs to 1978.
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.