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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
71,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 6% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.

“We have purchased a chevy 3500hd dump truck. We have known this truck for a few years and the brake lights have been stuck on and no signals for two years. We were told about the recall for the multi-function switch for other 2000 truck models, I.e. The 2000 blazer, because of this situation. We feel that our truck should be included in the recall because it has the same problems as the other trucks made by chevy in the same year and suspect it is the same part. We have been told that the part is $400 and $250 to replace in labor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10208011, filed 2007-11

“The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving at various speeds, the rear passenger side turn signal failed without warning. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side socket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. ...updated 01/20/16”

NHTSA complaint #10749170, filed 2015-08, 79,000 miles

“Brake light and parking light were wired incorrectly, causing operation to work reversed. Brake lining broke off from metal pad while driving, resulting in severe damage to rotors. Alignment warped rotors. At 30-35mph the tire incident threw the cap off of rear driver sid tire, resulting in severe damage to gas tank and tire ripped off the gas tank inlet.”

NHTSA complaint #9004769, filed 2001-10

“Consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and left when braking, in addition, there was a rattle noise in the left front end when going over bumps. The left rear tail light bulb was inoperative. The left front wheel cover came off. The tail pipe made a rattle noise, the dealer replaced the tail pipe. The fog light bulb was inoperative. The front brakes made a grinding noise when they were applied. The air condition was not cooling properly. The wood trim on the dash was loose. The right rear axle seal leaked. The plastic compartment above the glove box was cracked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10061183, filed 2004-03

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202214%
202112%
201718%
201624%
200325%
200134%
200056%
199834%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Brakes
38 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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