2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 422about this part
- Share
- 69%of 614 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 422 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 69% of the 614 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 42 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake line burst below driver's door. Was able to stop without crashing as I was only moving a few miles per hour in a driveway, though there was very little braking capacity. I see in a search that this is a very common problem with several years of GM trucks. Gm apparently admitted they used inferior steel for brake lines. This is obviously a serious safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11141521, filed 2018-10, 55,000 miles“I went to move my vehicle and was able to back up into the road. As I was coming back down my driveway my pedal went to the floor and I could not stop. Luckily I was only going a couple miles per hour and I was able to jam it in park before going through our house. I got out very nervous and saw brake fluid spraying everywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11031696, filed 2017-10, 112,000 miles“When I press on the brake petal, it will go down to the floor and if I let off of pressing the petal and press again, it will push my foot back up toward me and if I let off and press again it will finally come to a stop. It does the same thing anywhere I apply the brake petal and I'm in motion. When I'm idle and press the petal for the first usage of the day, the petal goes to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #11000226, filed 2017-06, 198,973 miles“This truck has had issues since I first purchased it. Brakes would not stop the truck in a safe distance which ended up with me having an accident with it. The brake line rusted out after less than 100,000 miles and needed to replace them all. Now with 173,000 miles the gas lines are leaking and the frame is rusted so bad that it cannot be put up on a lift to fix the brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10826071, filed 2016-02, 10,000 miles“Rusted brake line burst resulting in complete brake failure. Even the dual system to have at least two functioning brakes also failed. Gm used substandard material for the lines. These should have not rusted in louisiana. The vehicle was moving slowly when the brakes failed. I was able to coast until I jammed into park. Same failure on the road would have resulted in a major accident”
NHTSA complaint #10863772, filed 2016-05, 171,415 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246646Apr 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246645Nov 1, 2013Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022 | 58 | 9% |
| 2021 | 45 | 5% |
| 2020 | 116 | 15% |
| 2019 | 195 | 18% |
| 2018 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 | 190 | 27% |
| 2016 | 266 | 33% |
| 2015 | 374 | 34% |
| 2014 | 281 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 28 | 3% |
| 2007 | 62 | 7% |
| 2006 | 171 | 48% |
| 2005 | 131 | 25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 41% |
| 2003 | 429 | 53% |
| 2002 | 363 | 71% |
| 2001 | 307 | 66% |
| 2000 | 422 | 69% |
| 1999 | 373 | 64% |
| 1998 | 122 | 34% |
| 1997 | 134 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 43% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
41 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTires
29 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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