2000 GMC Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,234miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 GMC Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Silverado. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (79% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and steering (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,234 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes11 79%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Steering2 14%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Rust on rotors!! - Gmc 1500 1/2 ton pickup. 2000 yr. To make it short for now, was told by a Gmc technician at 19000 miles that rust was forming on brake rotors. Dealership told me GM had a problem with the metal for the rotors. I have a case number with GM about the problem. But like I said I will make it short for now. February, while in florida ,brakes wouldn't work. Went into median strip. Nobody hurt, no damage, lucky!! Gmc dealer in florida had to replace the rotors due to the rust. They couldn't turn the rotors down, they were that bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152008, filed 2006-03, 37,000 milesFuel system: “The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced, the brake line was observed wet and rear brake rotors were flaking apart. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the brake lines were rusted and starting to leak. Also, the rear brake rotors were flaking apart, and the main brake line to the rear brakes rusted through which caused brake fluid leakage. The service dealer advised that the vehicle would need brake rotor backing plates and a rear brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172577, filed 2006-11, 51,234 milesSteering: “Consumer stated that about 2 weeks ago while backing out of the garage, the power brakes and power steering failed. Consumer shut off the vehicle off and then restarted it. Vehicle worked properly afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #10055427, filed 2004-02, 62,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,000 and 62,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 GMC Silverado in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10032435Sep 1, 2009Engine cooling. Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration…
- 10013196Sep 9, 2004Body and structure. Tailgate support cable.
Other model years of the GMC Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 102,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14 | 51,234 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 15 | 10,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 GMC Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Silverado as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 GMC Silverado is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (79% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2000 GMC Silverado been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 GMC Silverado reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,234 miles and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 62,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.