Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has 20 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,302 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E075000 FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E057000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E042000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V066000 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V161000 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V005000 FRACTURE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVESHAFT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04E022000 DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V129000 GM/TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V178000 GM/AIR BAG SENSING MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V345000 GM/BRAKE LINE CHAFFING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00X001000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V055000 GM/ABS SPRING CLIP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 448 complaints
- Power Train 103 complaints
- Structure 94 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 88 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 82 complaints
- Suspension 76 complaints
Of the 1,302 complaints on file, 140 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 1,302 complaints, owners report 89 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has a below-average reliability rating with 1,303 owner complaints and 20 recall campaigns. The most frequent issues are related to brakes, powertrain, and structure. Evidence suggests common failures, but limited data makes exact predictions challenging.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Tailgate cables | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noise
- Delayed acceleration
- Loose or sagging tailgate
- Illuminated ABS warning light
- Steering vibration at speed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.