On 2 occasions within the last 6 months, I have had 2 tires on my 2000 chevrolet express truck fail due to tread separation.the tire is the "general ameri 550 as" with the tire dot stamp of "ad1l d7a 309". The general ameri 550 was the tire that ford later pulled as the recommended replacement to the firestone tires. My truck was purchased in 2002 with <100 miles. Now has 23930. Many deaths have been contributed to this tire made in the same time frame.
The worst 2000 Chevrolet G Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
- Risk
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1‑800‑745‑6096.
Recall number 03V094000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
EA04012
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Chevrolet G Series 169
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
What 2000 Chevrolet G Series owners say
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Inside courtesy lights would not come on when opening doors. Also, both exterior power mirrors do not operate. Vehicle been to dealer on six occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause. Feel free to provide any further information.
When applying brakes in dry weather van pulls to left. When brakes are applied in rainy weather, front left brake locks up, and ABS starts chattering. This has been an ongoing problem for the last 5 months. Van was taken to dealership. Brake pads/ calipers/ rotors and brake hoses were replaced. Van stills pulls to left. Please provide any further information.
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Is the 2000 Chevrolet G Series reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet G Series, fewer than a typical G Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet G Series?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet G Series have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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