2000 Chevrolet Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 44%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup, 44% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle did not stop, applied emergency brakes, I was backing out of my driveway went to apply brakes peddle went to the floor, lucky there were no vehicle passing while backing up. After further investigation found that brake lines were rusted, had to get towed to mechanic for repair at a cost of $1,000. The vehicle only has 86,000 miles, the only part on the whole vehicle that is rusted are the brake lines, I hope that this can be rectified because this was an expensive repair and could of become deadly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609144, filed 2014-07, 86,000 miles“Emergency brake on 2000-1500-z71-pick up failed at 37,000. Service shop claims they have this trouble quite often--between 10,000 miles on up. Shop claims factory problem. Cost to repair-$300.00”
NHTSA complaint #10016511, filed 2003-04, 37,000 miles“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 repair problem.”
NHTSA complaint #763853, filed 2002-07“Truck has been in friendly chev 6 times for brakes and rim work at 1600 miles first brake job and 3 times front pads 2 back . Deal told me that they have been having same on most 3500 truck for years they tell me to bring back every time with in a week or so same pull to left pedal to floor .. They also tell me to back up at 20mph and lock up brake that will help spring in back .. Chev rep.. Are not doing anything they say bring back to dealer for brake again .. This is a safty that is going to get some one killed .. …”
NHTSA complaint #755086, filed 2001-11“The contact stated while applying the brake pedal it felt as though something grabs then it will release. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been to the dealership at this time to determine the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 3/20/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10150133, filed 2006-02, 18,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 30% |
| 2002 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 2 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 44% |
| 1999 | 20 | 51% |
| 1998 | 22 | 30% |
| 1997 | 25 | 33% |
| 1996 | 9 | 15% |
| 1995 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 15% |
| 1991 | 3 | 19% |
| 1990 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup
8 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology