2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“Just backed into the st. Clair river to retrieve small boat. Loaded boat. As I put my foot down on brake pedal to move transmission to drive, brake pedal went to floor, got the trans to neutral, but not to drive. The truck and boat started to roll into river. Panic situation... Jambed trans into drive, and was able to get truck out of river, with water line half way up drivers door. Once home discovered badly rusted brake line above fuel tank ruptured. Repaired... Two months later, while wife was driving truck to work, brake line between master cylinder and ABS modual failed. Had enough! …”
NHTSA complaint #10449068, filed 2012-02, 142,000 miles“The contact owns a 1989 Chevrolet C/K2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact’s husband replaced the spark plugs and added transmission fluid. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle was driving sluggish, and the gear shifter failed to function as intended. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact's husband lifted the hood and noticed transmission fluid was leaking out of the transmission line. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623701, filed 2024-11, 300,000 miles“On 09/27/2000 I was slowing down for a dip,with my foot on the brake. As I crossed the hit the dip and/or just after the dip, I heard a noise come from the left front drivers side of truck. At the same time the left front of truck dropped a little. I was still rolling and didn't think anything was wrong, so I rolled on about 100 ft. To a right curve. When I tried to turn the vehicle it only turned from a 2 oclock position to a 4 oclock position. Truck went into ditch, and stopped on the other side. …”
NHTSA complaint #738994, filed 2001-01“We are buying a 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. We have had the transmission replaced once, and it is having problems again! We've taken it in to the dealer, who says there is nothing wrong with it. They also said this twice before the transmission went out the first time. Now it's acting up again, and they say there is nothing wrong. I'm sure it will go out again, it's just a matter of time. I also know someone with 2002 chevy truck, and they have had their transmission either checked or replaced already. My concern is that the transmissions being used are not heavy-duty enough to last. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028527, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 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…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10114916Oct 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 10 | 32% |
| 2024 | 36 | 25% |
| 2023 | 17 | 36% |
| 2022 | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 | 30 | 34% |
| 2020 | 33 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 9 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 13% |
| 2013 | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 | 32 | 18% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
78 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology