2000 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took vehical to get inspected shop said vehical is unsafe to drive and refused to inspect under futher inseption there is exsesive rust on frame that is not normal wear and tear gm needs to step up like toyota did and replace these frames pls look in to this . This was my only vehical and now I…”
filed Feb 6, 2016
“Was driving my 2000 1500 and had brake failure. Upon inspection not only did I find extensive rust on lines but my rear shackles are rotting through and some places on the frame. Started to think there no way this should not be happening to this truck. Only 140000 miles this has got to be a case of…”
filed Mar 5, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2017
Suspension problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Silverado | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Silverado | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 Silverado | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 Silverado | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 Silverado | 28 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.