1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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  3. 2000
  4. Frame And Members

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Frame And Members Problems

9
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • brake lines · 5 records
  • brake line · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
100–150k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 29, 2011 · 137,880 miles

    Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Gm pickup trucks -excessive rust to brake lines, frame & cross-members. I suggest a metallugical analysis of said parts from late '90s thru 2007 vs '60s,'70's, & '80's models which did not exhibit early failure. The excessive rust to brake lines & undercarriage is a safety issue and is dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle and other motorist & pedestrians when failure occurs, not if, but when it occurs. The…

    ODI 10420096

  • April 9, 2011 · 110,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    2000 z71 3 door brake line failure due to excessive frame rotting the load limiter that hits the axle became week and rotted it tilted and was able to come in contact with the brake line leaf spring bracket broke went through the bed cross members rusted off excessive tilt in truck caused rear end to go rocker have already been redone once bed truck bed is rusted wheel wells and on the bed itself to the point it not…

    ODI 10403675

  • January 21, 2011 · 110,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    Vehicle became very bouncy in the rear, would bounce enough to nearly spin out while driving. Went to change rear shocks and saw that both cross members of the frame are rotted off. This supports the frame and is the attachment for shock mounts and gas tank. Nothing has been done to the vehicle to correct this failure. Vehicle is not safe or road worthy in this condition. (incidentally, experienced total brake…

    ODI 10378239

  • November 1, 2009 · 99,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Front

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop to have the catalytic converter replaced. The mechanic stated that the frame and front suspension line and fittings were severely corroded. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no related recalls for his vin. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000…

    ODI 10330173

  • March 21, 2009 · 94,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    GAS TANK STRAPS RUSTED AWAY. *TR

    ODI 10262708

  • June 21, 2007 · 121,000 miles

    Body · Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Chevrolet silverado z71 pickup truck, 3 door extended cab version. Year 2000. Severe body, brake line and frame rust through. Frame members and fuel tank, exhaust and shock absorber supports rusting through and failing. Creating very dangerous condition to occupants and other drivers. Brake lines failed completely twice. Brake caliper failure. Vin: [xxx]. Have had to make body panel repairs and replacement to…

    ODI 10362412

  • February 7, 2007 · 87,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Engine And Engine Cooling · Frame And Members

    Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the engine has been making a strange noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they found no failures. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the pistons striking against the metal because there was not enough clearance between the pistons and the cylinder. The manufacturer could not correct the failure…

    ODI 10269597

  • October 25, 2005 · 64,395 miles

    Frame And Members

    Extensive frame rust from middle of shackles in rear to the back bumper. Cross member failing and several brake lines rusting and need replaced. Vehicle has 64,000 miles on it. Good maintenance kept. Corner panels rusting along with both rear brake assemblies and brake dust covers have rusted off. Spare tire cable and mechanical mechanism to lower and raise the tire are rusted. Shackle mounts on both the left and…

    ODI 10421344

  • Frame And Members

    Part of frame where towing hitch attaches to frame buckled upward, bending frame of bumper. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified.*ak

    ODI 886298