2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30–40 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy. To my knowledge, no airbags deployed. The vehicle/component may be available for inspection upon request. The lack of airbag deployment may have increased the risk of injury to the driver. The driver sustained four broken ribs and a fractured back in the crash, and there was also concern that the driver may have struck the throat/neck area on the steering wheel. The airbag issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Police responded to the crash and saw the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by insurance representatives, and I am not aware of any inspection by the vehicle manufacturer regarding the airbag non-deployment. I do not know whether there were any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms related to the airbag system before the crash. The police report indicates a non-fatal injury with same-day hospital release. However, the driver was actually transferred to another hospital out of state and remained hospitalized for approximately six additional days due to injuries sustained in the crash, including four broken ribs and a fractured back. The responding officer may not have been aware of the subsequent transfer and hospitalization at the time the police report was completed.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a light pole at an estimated speed of approximately 30 mph. Despite the severity and frontal nature of the impact, the driver-side steering wheel airbag did not deploy. To my knowledge, no airbags deployed. The vehicle/component may be available for inspection upon request. The lack of airbag deployment may have increased the risk of injury to the driver. The driver sustained four broken ribs and a fractured back in the crash, and there was also concern that the driver may have struck the throat/neck area on the steering wheel. The airbag issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Police responded to the crash and saw the vehicle. The vehicle was seen my police at the time of the incident but has not yet been inspected by insurance representatives, and I am not aware of any inspection by the vehicle manufacturer regarding the airbag non-deployment. I do not know whether there were any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms related to the airbag system before the crash. The police report indicates a non-fatal injury with same-day hospital release. However, the driver was actually transferred to another hospital out of state and remained hospitalized for approximately six additional days due to injuries sustained in the crash, including four broken ribs and a fractured back. The responding officer may not have been aware of the subsequent transfer and hospitalization at the time the police report was completed.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Dextero Tires, Tire Line: DHT2, Tire Size: LT245/75/R16, DOT Number: Y9B0LL1X3718. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the doors were rattling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the lug nuts were checked but no failure was found; however, the contact felt a large bulge on the front passenger’s side tire. The tire was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and approximately a week later there was a bulge in the rear passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the tires were no longer in stock. The vehicle was taken back to the residence, and all four tires were removed and inspected. The contact stated that the driver's side front and rear tires rolled, wobbled, and fell over, indicating treadwear issues. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 153,358. The tire failure mileage was 11,000.
Airbag recall Recall Engine knock sensors bad
The contact owns a 1995 N/A Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
From the initial report, the driver was over speed limit. However, the airbags DID NOT deploy that could have potentially saved his life.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V178000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Emergency brake keeps engaging Power steering problem, seat belt light stays on even when buckled. Headlights are dim
My husband just had a wreck last night. His gas pedals got stuck causing him to lose control of the truck and the truck to spend around in the middle of the street. It hit another car and a telephone pole before jumping the curb and landing in a field. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON ANY PARTS OF THE TRUCK THAT WAS IMPACTED BY THE WRECK. Both sides of the truck are completely smashed in and both windshields have been busted out. My husband actually came of the windshield of the truck where the Airbag should have deployed.
While driving home from work, while braking for a stoplight, the brake pedal suddenly went soft. Using an abundance of caution, i drove slowly home, though pumping brakes was required even when driving 5 mph. When i made it home, it was obvious there had been a catastrophic brake line failure, as fluid trailed across my driveway and pooled under my truck. On closer inspection, it's amazing how corroded all visible brake lines were. This failure could have happened at speed and would likely have resulted in a crash. I am appalled these have not been recalled.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving with cargo, the cables fractured, and the items in the bed of the truck shifted to the tailgate and cause the tailgate to become inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 04V129000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000 Parts distribution disconnect.
My son fell asleep while driving and hit a tree and none of the airbags deployed. he had his seatbelt on however I don't think it worked properly either due to his chin hit the steering wheel and head hit the windshield. he pushed the entire steering column into the dash about 4-5 inches and couldn't even move the shifter on the column. the truck IS totaled and there IS major damage to the entire front of the vehicle as he hit the tree head on but toward the passenger side. this IS a 2000 chevy silverado crew cab, 4X4, stepside
Started smelling gas from under my truck. Looked for a leak and could not locate at that time. Then got a code po 457, evap leak. Then after driving noticed odor of gas getting stronger as time went on . Checked under the truck again and found gas spraying from the pressure line right onto the exhaust ! Huge potential fire hazard ! After further investigation fuel lines are very corroded and now compromised. This IS a fire bomb waiting to go !
Hello, I was driving and all of all sudden the car was not able to make another change and I stopped and checked the fron of my car and notice something was leaking from the engine, and had been told that if the engine hot damage I would have to have a new one put in. I could only spped up to 35 mph
TL* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted out. While driving, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to slowly downshift to slow down the vehicle and drive home safely. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The ABS brakes activate almost every time I apply the brakes. This happens for no reason.
My ABS light comes on while driving. And when I turn my truck off. This happens about 3 or 4 times a day
On the exhaust manifold, the bolts break off at the head of the bolt whether the vehicle IS in motion or not. Sometimes the bolts break off flush with the manifold and sometimes they break off flush with the head. I personally have had 6 out of the 12 bolts on my engine break off. the fix IS to drill out the remaining piece of bolt (threaded part) and then use a bolt extractor to remove the remaining piece of bolt that IS still seized in the head. Well, the most common bolt to break off out of the 12 manifold bolts IS the one directly in front of the drivers position. Unfortunately, that IS the hardest bolt to remove because of it's location. most shops I've been to say that the ticking sound that you hear once this bolt breaks off IS a loose lifter. that IS incorrect! the ticking sound IS actually an exhaust leak stemming from, most likely, the broken bolt directly in front of the driver. the sound goes away once the engine warms up because of the metal expanding with the temperature increase. I had 3 mechanics under the hood of my truck for almost 9 hours trying to remove the 6 bolts that had broken on my engine. they had broken every drill bit in their shop (the shop IS a 14 lift, 16 bay shop) that could possibly be used to drill a hole for the extractor just trying to get a hole for the extractor to fit in and then the bolt extractor broke off in the last bolt which happened to be the one directly in front of the driver. they had the cross member removed and were preparing to drop my engine when I told them to just stop there. I couldn't afford any more of a fix since I was $1,800 deep into this one day at the shop as it was. This IS such a common problem that there are aftermarket contraptions to bolt on and cinch the manifold down with another bolt. That isn't the right thing to do. There should be a recall and I should get reimbursed!
TL* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 80 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi truck. Both the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The contact indicated that the front passenger side air bag deployed although it was deactivated via the air bag deactivation switch located on the lower middle section of the dashboard. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Brake line burst below driver's door. Was able to stop without crashing as I was only moving a few miles per hour in a driveway, though there was very little braking capacity. I see in a search that this IS a very common problem with several years of gm trucks. Gm apparently admitted they used inferior steel for brake lines. This IS obviously a serious safety hazard.
Brake line under the cab broke due to rust. I live in east tennessee in an area that does not use excessive amounts of salt on the roads in the winter and always take very good care of my vehicles. I would not expect this much rust on a safety component such as the brake line. when slowing to turn off the street into my driveway the brake pedal went nearly to the floor and the brakes were very weak. there was no accident caused by the line rupture. I called the local gm dealership and was quoted in excess of $1,000 for repair.
TL* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the ABS automatically engaged. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Took vehicle in for service and inspection and was told frame was rusted and no longer safe to drive. Frame failure IS unacceptable and an extreme safety hazard. Brakes lines had also rusted off previous and replaced. vehicle only has 130,000 miles.
Brake line corroded (from outside) and during a trip home from work, I suddenly had no brakes when brake pedal was applied. I had just arrived in my driveway and was turning around. I was probably doing 1 mph or less and vehicle was extremely difficult to stop.
When going the speed limit the truck seems to want to cross over lanes just by crossing a dip. It feels floaty on the road another words it doesn't want to stay in its own lane
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi IS aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part IS also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake IS intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear IS caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
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