2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 8% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,750 miles. 2 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.
“Large intake leak, antifreeze leaking into the oil milked oil. When I checked the oil I found this so started looking for other problems. I put a pressure test on the radiator and found the leak immediately! The antifreeze came out from under the front edge of the #1 cylinder!I am very up set to hear that this is very common and would like to see g.m. Recall their trucks for this problem! I repaired the problem myself. If I had to pay some one to fix this problem it would have cost in the range of $700-$900.”
NHTSA complaint #10112730, filed 2005-03, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that an abnormal odor entered into the vehicle cabin accompanied by an unusual noise from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the manifold bolts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10417035, filed 2011-08, 43,000 miles“When the driver attempted to stop the vehicle the brakes failed and the driver had to use the emergency brake to slow the vehicle. When the driver turned in a driveway he saw smoke emitting from he engine compartment. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10033550, filed 2003-08“Upon starting the vehicle consumer noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine department while driving for 45 seconds to 1 minute everyday. Dealership was unable to determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10075909, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 12 | 7% |
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 6% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 43 | 12% |
| 2001 | 78 | 20% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
78 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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