'the pads rusted to the rotors, destroying the rotors. I had to have all the rotors and pads replaced. Since then have had to replace the pads and rotors two more times. I've also had to replace the rear calipers and the backing plates at less than 100,000 miles. I've had to replace the ABS sensors and grease boot s on the front axels. Replaced the universal joint, the four wheel drive switches twice, the power window mechanisms, the tail gate straps and the lever--which isn't working right again, the gas tank strap, rusty fuel lines and brake lines, and the differential cover that rusted out. Also the air conditioning pulley.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body complaints
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During a scheduled maint./repair visit at a major chevy dealership, they advised the shock absorbers couldn't be replaced; the upper mounts for both rear shocks were gone. The dealer suggested I take the truck to an auto body shop for the needed restoration work, then return. I later inspected the undercarriage of my truck and found extensive rot and rust on major frame structures. Both upper shock mounts appear to have rotted away. Both frame spreader tubes, to which the upper shock mounts and the rear fuel tank support strap are attached, have lost most of their structural integrity. I also noted most main fastener bolts appear to have lost their structural integrity,due to rot and rust. In december of 2009, I replaced the fuel straps. One brake line failed (rotted open), causing brake loss, as I was departing the service visit. All the brake lines had deteriorated to the point that replacement was necessary. In july of 2011, I had to replace the rear rotted out bumper. I am now seeing rot and rust breaking through the front bumper of my truck. In light of the major rust and structural failures I have experienced recently, I started researching the federal safety agency's data base to see if others were experiencing these issues with their silverado, or if this was an anomaly. I was quite startled to find numerous reports being cited for identical problems and failures for this vehicle. Two issues concern me: first, major rust & rot has been reported on this model and later ones for over a period of 10-13 years. Second, do, or should service shops have a responsibility to advise when signs of major deterioration occur, so we can make repair/investment choices? I've owned several trucks, keep them for 8-10 years, then replace them. I've seen surface rust over the years, but not this kind of frame/undercarriage deterioration over a relatively short truck life.
Rear brake line rusted out. Thank god I was going slow and there was not much traffic. When fixing the brake line I notice the rear dust shields were completely gone and the frame had alot of rust. Fast forward 8-20-12 when working on the front brake lines because they rusted out too. I had the truck up on jack stands. Came home to find the front end on the ground. The frame broke completely into, at the cross member for the torsionbars. I have been told that is one of the strongest parts of the frame. What would of happened if I was going down the road. *tr
Both front and rear brakes went at the same time resulting in total loss of brakes due to rusted out brake lines. Severe corrosion on frame cross member.
The rear brake lines started to rust out on 2005 causing the brakes to fail, in 2009 all of the brake lines rusted out causing brake failure, no accident. I replaced at the brake lines myself. *tr the rear frame rails are rusting and holes have developed in the frame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. Neither the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact to replace the entire frame. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.
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 right rear are almost completely rusted through the frame and are in danger of coming off. Had to weld a brace on both left and right rear frame to prevent failure in that area so that vehicle is somewhat safe to drive. Damaged started to occur around 2005 and has progressively gotten worse throughout the year. Vehicle does sit for long durations in my yard.
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 federal safety agency has been aware since 2009 and it appears to the public that politics is in play. No results have surfaced, but plenty of dangerously rusted & unsafe vehicles travel the road amongst your loved ones.
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 worth fixing frame had been patched before I got the truck and it rotting around the patches iv purchased a used frame of another truck basically im treating this truck like an old classic it in need of full restoration and it really should not be the truck is only 10 years old my 1989 scottsdale didn't have a 1/16 th the issues at 20 years old when I sold it.
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 failure and all brake lines had to be replaced two years ago due to rotting, as well as the gas tank straps. Rocker panels are rusted out, as well as the wheel wells of the bed. I bought this used in 2004.
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 control rust through, have had a brake line failure while exiting I-10 in florida while on a vacation trip, could not stop at end of exit ramp and continued through a 4 corner intersection with only the use of the parking brake. Almost caused a major accident with 3 vehicles. Had to get emergency tow and repairs to continue return trip to massachusetts. Second failure occurred in traffic after leaving repair shop having had to replace a rusted left front brake caliper ! Now, rear frame crossmembers are rusting through and posing a very dangerous condition to myself and others. Chevrolet dealership in hingham, ma. Appears not to be interested in making any repairs. Body shop manager says, it's a poor design and poor materials ( steel ) used in construction. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 and the current mileage was 102,000.
The government has car makers trying to gain more fuel economy by having them make their vehicles smaller and lighter, but that is for cars almost only. So now that truck remain standard as before their head lights on dim are higher then the rear view mirror in the cars therefore causing blindness to the car driver. The gov. Should set a max. Height for headlights to be off the road when the vehicle is sitting on a level surface. And then the law allows some of these truck owners to jack their unit up even higher than standard to where the headlights or even above the roof of the cars and it very dangerous at night when you meet one coming or one pulls up behind you. Of course I know there will be nothing done on sometime like this until 100 people have wrecks and or killed or they run over someone for not being able to see them in the blinding lights of a standard high rise truck. Right?
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 and there were no recalls for the issue. The mileage on the vehicle has exceeded the warranty; therefore, the manufacturer will not assist. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a slack in the rear, which could be repaired by replacing the yoke with a nickel plated cover. The repair was not performed because the contact feels as if the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 87,000 and current mileage was 125,350. Updated 06/09/09. *lj the consumer stated when the transmission shifted into 2nd and sometime third gear, the rear end of the vehicle sounded as if it were about to come apart. The engine also made a noise as if the valves were clicking and tapping. Updated 06/10/09.
Gas tank straps rusted away.
The spare tire fell off of my 2000 chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and rolled into a school bus. These tires are secured underthe rear of the truck by the same type of cable that was involved in the on going tail gate cable recall. All chev and gmc pickups have these defective cables holding the spares tire and they all are eventually going to fail .
Both extended cab window seals leak, which has made the windows subject to falling out and breaking
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2000 chevrolet silverado. The contact received recall 06v06600 for his tailgate hinges. The contact stated that the dealer was only willing to replace the tailgate support cable, but the tailgate hinges rusted and should be replaced as well. According to the recall, the hinges were to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Before he received the recall letter the tailgate came off because only one cable hinge was holding the tailgate and this caused damage to the bumper. The failure mileage was 73,000, and the current mileage was 137,000.
Tail gate strap recall april 2004 gm states straps are defective must be replaced with new stainless steel straps. Nov. 2006 straps are rusted and corroded. Straps not stainless steel . I feel gm falsely miss LED owners of the 2000 silverado trucks and other vehicles affected by this recall.
I would like to notify someone that the recall the chevrolet has out # 04007 may apply to other VIN numbers. My vehicle did not fall into the VIN break , however, the same defect has occurred. Corrosion under the jacket and the cable breaks in two pieces. The last eight of my VIN y1102238.
Tailgate cable corroded and broke. Consumer stated that vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the consumer also replaced the cable that hadn't borken yet. *bf
Tailgate fell off while pulling onto the highway. Tailgate was being dragged without consumer's knowledge. Recall 04v129000 was received for the defect.
Part of frame where towing hitch attaches to frame buckled upward, bending frame of bumper. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified.
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