Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado has 1084 NHTSA brakes complaints and 5 brakes-related recalls.
1084
Complaints
5
Recalls
23
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING ...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCC...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPT...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR C...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving home from work, while braking for a stoplight, the brake pedal suddenly went soft. Us... |
| Apr 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE ALMOST EVERY TIME I APPLY THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS FOR NO REASON. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE TOOK A LONG ... |
| Nov 30, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. AND WHEN I TURN MY TRUCK OFF. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 3 OR 4 TIMES A... |
| Oct 16, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE BURST BELOW DRIVER'S DOOR. WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT CRASHING AS I WAS ONLY MOVING A FEW M... |
| Aug 4, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE UNDER THE CAB BROKE DUE TO RUST. I LIVE IN EAST TENNESSEE IN AN AREA THAT DOES NOT USE E... |
| Jun 25, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ABS AU... |
| Feb 17, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE CORRODED (FROM OUTSIDE) AND DURING A TRIP HOME FROM WORK, I SUDDENLY HAD NO BRAKES WHEN B... |
| Oct 2, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WENT TO MOVE MY VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO BACK UP INTO THE ROAD. AS I WAS COMING BACK DOWN MY DRIVEW... |
| Jun 20, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE PETAL, IT WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND IF I LET OFF OF PRESSING THE PETAL... |
| Jun 2, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | I AM UNHAPPY THAT GM MADE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM MY SILVERADO IS EXHIBITING HOWEVER SINCE I DO NOT... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE FAILURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. |
| May 8, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WAS NOT EXPOSED TO WINTER/SALT CONDITIONS FOR THE FIRST FIRST 13 YEARS O... |
| Mar 23, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY AT AP... |
| Feb 18, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | TOOK PICK-UP FOR A DRIVE, WAS 1/2 MILE DOWN ROAD WHEN BRAKES WENT DOWN TO ALMOST NOTHING AND BRAKE F... |
| Feb 6, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING. LUCKILY WAS IN DRIVEWAY WHEN FAILED. FOUND LEAK... |
| Nov 5, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER... |
| Oct 16, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND HAD TO STOP FAST AND BRAKE LINE BROKE FROM RUST COULD NOT STOP AT ALL HA... |
| Oct 7, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | I OWN A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 4WD, YESTERDAY AFTERNOON I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I HIT T... |
| Aug 31, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | LOST BRAKEING DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT.TRUCK HAS 44,000 MI... |