2000 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,275miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 7% of the 1,305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,275 miles. 1 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.
“The brakes on my truck do not stop the truck in a reasonable distant. When I pulled off the wheels you could see where the pads on the front wheels were almost gone, but the rear shoes were hardly worn. I did change the front pads. I also have the sticking gas pedal problem which I have had the dealer work on with no results.”
NHTSA complaint #10111883, filed 2005-02, 75,100 miles“We purchased a 2000 Silverado 2500. There is a knocking noise in the engine. We took it back to the dealership to look at and nothing could be done about it. Gm is well aware of the knocking noise in the vortex 6.0 engine. They told us that this was a common problem. It does not matter if it is a cold start or if it runs all day.”
NHTSA complaint #10086833, filed 2004-08, 82,312 miles“I have two general motors vehicles. A 2000 Silverado truck and a 97 olds silhouette. Both of these have v6 engines and now I am being told that both of them have intake manifold leaks. The antifreeze is leaking outside of the intake, and in the case of my truck, probably into the engine. I am being told three different mechanics, that this is a very common problem with the v6. And after voicing my complaint, found that my brother-in law, has had the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106581, filed 2005-01, 112,000 miles“I am writing to seek some assistance with an inferior product produced by GM. I have a chevy 2000 Silverado z71 pick up that has piston slap starting at around 15k miles and progressively worsened which the dealer states is normal wear. This expensive vehicle also has a rear end bang into drive and then reverse again the dealer states is normal. Recently I fixed a snapped cable for the drivers window which the same kind of cable was recalled for the tail gate cables. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144921, filed 2005-12, 15,000 miles“The engine in my 2000 chevy has a knock and tapping noise this has been a ongoing problem I have talked to two chevy dealers and they say it is normal but it keeps getting worse the mileage now is 76585 .”
NHTSA complaint #10157917, filed 2006-05, 35,226 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10021021Feb 22, 2007Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
- 10019426Mar 15, 2006Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs.
- 10017155Oct 26, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
- 10011692Jan 28, 2005Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
- 10012155Jun 1, 2004Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control.
- 10012703Feb 1, 2004Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
607 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsBody and structure
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsFuel system
80 complaintsSuspension
78 complaintsSteering
73 complaintsTires
70 complaintsAir bags
53 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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