2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,912miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,912 miles.
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.
“I was parking my truck and lost my brakes. Found that the brake lines rusted out and I had to replace them. Also I noticed that the transmission and fuel lines are rusted badly. I repaired the fuel line 6 months ago because it rusted threw. There should be a recall to replace all lines do to poor quality lines were used.”
NHTSA complaint #10316634, filed 2010-03, 75,000 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“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet k2500. The contact noticed fuel on the floor underneath the vehicle. When he pulled the fuel tank from the vehicle and removed the plastic cover, he noticed that it had collapsed and split the seam open on the tank. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the issue. The current and failure mileages were 82,823. Updated 09/13/08. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236443, filed 2008-07, 82,823 miles“While driving, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump shorted out, causing a spark. The mechanic replaced the fuel tank and wires.”
NHTSA complaint #10081725, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10199281May 25, 2021This 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…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10165331Jul 3, 2019This SKU is a Preformed Fuel Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. Damaged braided hoses and…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
78 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTires
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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