2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,728 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that a friend was doing research on Facebook Market and discovered that the contact's former vehicle was listed on the website. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was sold through a private sale. Upon original sale of the vehicle, the mileage was approximately 330,000 and at the time of searching the vehicle on Facebook Market, the mileage was 123,456.”
NHTSA complaint #11677484, filed 2025-07, 123,456 miles“Truck had hard time starting when cold for 2 weeks prior to truck not starting at all. Took truck in was told fuel pump shorted , melted wire harness and fuel pump module melted. Half of engine compartment wire harness melted also. Was told by mechanic we were very lucky that the truck did not explode. This is to cost $1800.00 in repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10277663, filed 2009-07, 138,000 miles“Total electrical system shutdown due to failure/activation of passlock security system on 2000 Chevrolet k2500 crew cab (7.4l engine/automatic/4x4) while vehicle is being operated at highway speed. Engine can not be restarted without bringing vehicle to complete stop and placing shifter in park . Loss of life, serious injury, and/or loss of property can occur during performance of bringing vehicle to complete stop without engine power available. Incident occurred twice and without warning on 8/29/03 while at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10036628, filed 2003-08, 60,670 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet ck 2500. While driving 72 MPH, the fuel gauge moved from empty to full. The gauge showed that there was a half tank of gas in the vehicle; however, the engine shut off and was out of fuel five miles later. The contact filled the vehicle to capacity with fuel and was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The failure is related to NHTSA campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileages were 232,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219508, filed 2008-02, 232,000 miles“While driving consumer noticed flames on back window and the bed of the truck. Consumer was able to get the kids out and left vehicle, and the whole truck blew up. Consumer felt if they had of been 10 seconds longer they would not be here today.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 8 | 27% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38% |
| 2023 | 16 | 34% |
| 2022 | 29 | 30% |
| 2021 | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 32% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 11 | 21% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 98 | 36% |
| 2004 | 105 | 29% |
| 2003 | 86 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
78 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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