2000 Chevrolet Silverado body & structure problems
95 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer states that both tailgate support brackets broke simultaneously while standing on the truck bed. The consumer was injured as a result. *scc
The tailgate straps snapped in half without warning. Two years later a recall was issued on the same part. However, dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Both tail gate straps were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 662 complaints
- Engine 95 complaints
- Cruise control 84 complaints
- Fuel system 83 complaints
- Suspension 81 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Tires 75 complaints
- Transmission 65 complaints