Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 2000

Model Chevrolet Truck made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 22 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering.

Model 2000

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04120112/04/2001629593Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition. *tt04/04/2002
10110011/10/2000616432Some vehicles may exhibit high oil consumption and / or possible smoke from exhaust. *tt03/05/2001
00060200101/01/2000609699Vehicles equipped with composite radiator end tank may exhibit an engine running hot, overheading and / or loss of coolant. *tt04/06/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
11100110/11/2001627986Information for customers that reportedly are having difficulties programming their home link transmitter. *tt03/01/2002
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
00084400506/01/2000614373Some drivers may comment about a whine type noise coming from the radio speakers on utility vehicles built prior to vin yj100211 and yg106100. *tt10/13/2000
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
0006310/11/2000617634General motors has decided that certain 2000 chevrolet, gmc, and oldsmobile s/t vehicles were built with incorrect payload information on the vehicle certification label. the payload shown on the label is greater than the maximum validate03/21/2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
30010101/30/2001618248Information to dealers on disabling the daytime running lights, commonly known as the drl system. this feature is available on 2000 through 2001 full-size light duty pick-ups and full-size sport utility trucks. *tt04/10/2001
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
PARKING BRAKE
01050105/01/2001619749Information on low effort parking brake system on all 15 and 25 series full-size pick-ups and utility vehicles, 1999 through 2001. *tt06/28/2001
POWER TRAIN
00073000605/01/2000877163614397Some owners may comment on an engine stall or a slight surge at a stop or when the transmission is shifted into drive or reverse. *tt10/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
010730023B03/01/2002010730023A634815Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt10/09/2002
010730023A11/01/2001010730023627839Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh02/25/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
12120212/12/200210002746New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and gmc medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions. *tt09/12/2003
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
99042000212/01/1999564401A6090003Some owners of light duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions may comment that the vehicles exhibits a clunk noise when shifting between park and drive, park and reverse, or drive and reverse. *tt03/01/2000
SUSPENSION
09110011/09/2000616427Some convetional cab trucks may exhibit a rough ride, shake or vibration that may be considered a somewhat normal characteristic, but may be objectionable to some customers. *tt02/25/2001
TIRES
29090009/29/2000619063Subject regarding 2000 model year newer goodyear medium duty truck tires sizes 1100r20, 1200r22 1/2, 24575r22 1/2, 26575r22 1/2, g124 and g159. *tt05/11/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
01010101/01/2001626651Subject regarding lockout prevention feature, operator override procedure. *slc12/17/2001
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
16100110/16/2001628006Some 2001 and 2002 3500 series vehicles may exhibit a hvac that operates erratically by loss of temperature, mode or blower speed control, or the blower run at key off. *tt03/01/2002
27090109/27/2001626433Customers may comment that air blows from the instrument panel vents. *slc12/14/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EA04012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/30/200402/28/2005HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES05V005000
 Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
11/29/1999409/01/1999
 Van failed to start--towed to dealership--diesel mechanic changed fuse and put me back on road. next day fuse blows again leaving me with no power steering and no power brakes on a major expressway--van is towed on an undersized tow vehicle to the dealership--we almost didn't make it due to the wheels of the tow vehicle coming off ground when a big truck passed us on the right hand side---could not communicate with tow truck driver--he spoke no english!!! dealership keeps vehicle twenty two hours--calls me to pick up van--on arrival the assistant service manager tells me that cheverlet or general motors technical support has directed them to install two fuses downstream of the main fuse and now they are placing the vehicle back on the road without actually finding the problem!!! as i get in the van and turn the ingnition switch to start--the fuse blows--now they know which leg of the circuit the problem is in---and within minutes find a screw into the wiring harness---they tape up the area and put me back on the road---the van is not running right and the service engine soon light comes on---i call the dealership and talk to the main mechanic--he tells me not to worry--many things can cause that light to come on---i notice my fuel consumption is extremely high--i go under the van and find this same wiring harness disconnected from two devices--the harness hanging loose out of the supporting straps and open wires outside of the protective plastic raceway in the area of a moving linkage on the transmission---there is some electrical tape wrapped around the exposed wires telling me that someone saw this and just halfassed it--i brought the van on same day --satruday--back to the dealer and spoke to the main mechanic who last worked on the problem--he would not look at it--said bring it back monday for the diesel mechanic to straighten it out--this was in front of the assistant service manager who knew the entire story. no safety defect (s). *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/30/200250001508/25/2000
 98 through present chevrolet g3500 vans with 6.5 engine .engine oil cooler line leaks onto left front brake hose
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
10/28/2000010/15/1999
 Hydraulic brake system the brakes are horrible, i have even took the truck to be worked on several times and they still are no better. when slowing down or stopping the pedal will go to the floor and will not slow down much. i have to brake at least 2 blocks before coming to a complete stop. i would not be able to stop at an accident, resulting in taking the ditch if need be. my family does not travel in the truck because of this reason. i have to replace tires every year and replace brake pads and shoes every 6 months or so. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/28/2000010/15/1999
 Hydraulic brake system the brakes are horrible, i have even took the truck to be worked on several times and they still are no better. when slowing down or stopping the pedal will go to the floor and will not slow down much. i have to brake at least 2 blocks before coming to a complete stop. i would not be able to stop at an accident, resulting in taking the ditch if need be. my family does not travel in the truck because of this reason. i have to replace tires every year and replace brake pads and shoes every 6 months or so. *nm
PARKING BRAKE
09/03/20031
 When the parking brake was applied, the rear left emergency brake would not release. required to crawl under truck and beat brake arm into release position. left side emergency brake cable was replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
06/01/2005
 I can not stop as the anti-lock brake sensors are malfuctioning. the chevrolet dealer says it's from too much salt on the roads causing excessive rust which in turn causes the sensors to malfunction. the vehicle is unfit to drive as is. maybe a lawsuit is what they need to address the issue. i brought it to my local garage. their computer read that when the vehicle was stopped all four abs sensors read 3 mph? this is a very dangerous situation for anyone driving such a vehicle. i have almost hit many people in parking lots and vehicles in front of me at intesections when applying the brakes at low speed. something need to be done!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/28/2000010/15/1999
 Hydraulic brake system the brakes are horrible, i have even took the truck to be worked on several times and they still are no better. when slowing down or stopping the pedal will go to the floor and will not slow down much. i have to brake at least 2 blocks before coming to a complete stop. i would not be able to stop at an accident, resulting in taking the ditch if need be. my family does not travel in the truck because of this reason. i have to replace tires every year and replace brake pads and shoes every 6 months or so. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/29/20057450050
 Under a normal stop in city driving under dry conditions my abs brakes engages and has almost caused me not to stop behind other cars. after contacting chevy dealer and chevy they the recall for the abs sensor does not apply to my state (but it does other states). my mechanic cleaned and verified. problem solved at my expense. *jb
12/23/20041
 Our 2000 chevy truck lost all brakes in a period of one week from the start of unusual service. according to chevy service it is a common problem. the culprit part was the abs sensor which rusts leading to rapid brake failure. brakes were slightly intermittent and went to total loss w/o any appreciable lag time.*ak
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 The anti-lock brake system (abs) was so sensitive that driving over a bump caused the brakes to release and it was hard to regain of the vehicle, on one occasion, while driving over a bump while braking, the abs kicked in and released the brakes, rear ending another vehicle. *tt *jb *ts
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/27/20007
 The front brake pads and rear shoes have failed on several occasions, causing damage to drums and rotors, possible problem with the brake system to cause excessive wear. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
10/05/20051
 I am being told by both the dealer where i purchased my truck and an independent garage i trust, that i need to replace my brake rotors as they are rusted and pitted to the point of not functioning as designed and could eventually be dangerous as they deteriorate. the dealer is not saying that but is recommending replacement as my responsibility even though this truck is a 2000 with only 40,546 miles. the independent has told me that he has seen a number of gm trucks of this age with seriously pitted rotors as the metal allows rust pitting to eat through the metal this could become a serious hazard and seems to be an isolated problem to this model ( silverado) and 2000 at least and perhaps other years. since this has not been a problem on any of my other vehicles, i have to believe that something was wrong with gm specifications of the metal for these rotors. i don't believe this is an expense that should be mine as the metal defect was the manufacturers fault. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
10/30/200010/31/2000
 Model is m181 motor home, r/v seams like there are no brakes, brake pedal hard-pressure test and diag-internal failure seal, warped and self bleeding pressure, replaced booster, p/s fluid and clamp
TIRES
07/09/20021
 Middle part of rear driver side tire ripped, causing major damage to vehicle. model ameri550as, size lt245-75r16, dot ad11c9d519. *ak *jg
12/01/1999509/01/1999
 Firestone wilderness tire (p265 75 r16) caused 5 flat tires in which 2 tires were unrepairable. *slc
109/19/2000
 The tires make noise as if the tires are warped, the noise get louder as the speed increases (firestone steeltex radial r4s size lt 245/75r16). nlm
TIRES - SIDEWALL
04/17/2002111/01/2001
 Sidewall blue out and the vehicle lost control we were able to keep it under control and stop.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11/10/200537534212/01/1999
 Dt: the contact stated the accelerator pedal was sticking. the accelerator would have to be pushed hard to release. the vehicle would speed up while the accelerator was stuck. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they performed two upgrades to the vehicle. there have been no problems since the repairs. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm
WHEELS
04/16/2001604/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 19)( dot number: tire size: 19 )
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
04/29/2003304/29/2000
 Problems with four broken studs on vehicle's wheel equipment.*mr *cb
03/27/20007
 Two studs on the right rear wheel stripped. nlm

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