2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have problems with my brakes and steering when I am braking and turning right or left. The power steering completely go out . I have to use all me strength to turn the steering wheel. Once you complete the turn and let off the brake the power steering comes back the steering wheel jerks back in place. I have replaced the booster, supply lines on brakes, power steering pump and supply lines and truck stills has same problem. The mechanics tell me that it is a design problem and Chevrolet will not recall and repair. All owners of these trucks need help as this is a very dangers problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576095, filed 2014-03, 5,000 miles“While driving my 2000 3/4 ton Chevrolet at a job site . I lost power steering ang power brakes. Called Chevrolet dealer ( vetter chevy in three rivers mi. ] they told their was no recall for this defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114326, filed 2005-03, 62,305 miles“I was backing up truck when power stering failed , causing truck to strike parked car. Powerstering pump driveshaft broke off inside of pump . I had to have the pump replaced . .”
NHTSA complaint #10090425, filed 2004-09, 45,000 miles“Hydroboost leaking power steering fluid affecting steering and braking performance. Dipstick for measuring p/s fluid level was dry, and fluid stains all over the firewall and master cylinder resulting from the p/s fluid leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10513912, filed 2013-05, 79,000 miles“When making a right turn only, the steering wheel dropped from a 15 degree turn to 45 degrees. The dealership indicated this was caused by a failure in the steering speed sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10064921, filed 2004-03, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
78 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 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