General motors 2000 silverado truck-brake problems-owner financed repairs-rear brakes and timing belt ($1,800 dealer)-most recent front brakes-rusted rotors-retailer replaced ($200). Suspect defective materials manufactured by gm resulted in equipment failures. Dealer should be responsible to refund repair costs to consumer.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado engine complaints
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I am writing to seek some assistance with an inferior product produced by gm. I have a chevy 2000 silverado z71 pick up that has piston slap starting at around 15k miles and progressively worsened which the dealer states is normal wear. This expensive vehicle also has a rear end bang into drive and then reverse again the dealer states is normal. Recently I fixed a snapped cable for the drivers window which the same kind of cable was recalled for the tail gate cables. I have replaced recall items for the tail gate cables, drive shaft yolk and the ABS sensors to which it is still not functioning properly. All of which when presented to the dealer and the response was it is normal, until the recall occurred. It seems the policy of a company which creates an inferior product is to state, "it is normal" to the consumer until the government steps when enough people complain and makes the dealer own up to the problems with the products and finally treats the consumer with more compassion, and to some degree "decency". With the many problems with this vehicle the government needs to step in and help the consumer with the dealership resistance to fix the problems caused by more concern for profit than quality.
Excessive engine knock on cold start hot or cold weather every day been to 2 different dealers and was told was normal and it seems to get worse as I put miles on truck only have 48k on it and change oil every 3k.
2000 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*mr the engine knocks when started due to piston play.
The brakes on my truck do not stop the truck in a reasonable distant. When I pulled off the wheels you could see where the pads on the front wheels were almost gone, but the rear shoes were hardly worn. I did change the front pads. I also have the sticking gas pedal problem which I have had the dealer work on with no results.
I have two general motors vehicles. A 2000 silverado truck and a 97 olds silhouette. Both of these have v6 engines and now I am being told that both of them have intake manifold leaks. The antifreeze is leaking outside of the intake, and in the case of my truck, probably into the engine. I am being told three different mechanics, that this is a very common problem with the v6. And after voicing my complaint, found that my brother-in law, has had the same problem. I called the general motors number in the manual and told them that I was upset with the problems and they said that because one is a 97 with 62000 miles, it is two old and that my truck has to many miles (112000). Yet everyone tells me that it is the plastic intake manifolds that gm uses that is the problem.
Excessive ticking and engine noice during cold start ups. I was told, by chevrolet service the ticking was normal but should not last more than 1 minute. However after diganosing the problem, it was discovered that my 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 has a bad lifter. This after only 38000 miles. I filed a claim with chevrolet they refused to pick up any of the $1300. In repair costs. My truck has a vortex v6, which gm has been manufacturing in excess of 20 years. The bugs should be worked out by now, but after reading the numerous compliants, with regard to the same problem, the bugs clearly have not been worked out.
We purchased a 2000 silverado 2500. There is a knocking noise in the engine. We took it back to the dealership to look at and nothing could be done about it. Gm is well aware of the knocking noise in the vortex 6.0 engine. They told us that this was a common problem. It does not matter if it is a cold start or if it runs all day.
Engine was making a knocking sound while idling. *ph the consumer was told by the dealer that gm was aware of the problem, however there was no fix. The dealer also stated the problem was due to a piston slap.
Engine knocks on startup...was told by the dealer it is normal...bull@#$#...we are hard working people who must depend on our vehicle to get us to work...I do not trust this truck very far from home. Fyi to all other owners...there is a class action pending on this problem. We didn't plan on paying this much for a vehicle just for it to sound like this. Other dealers are aware of this problem..so trading it off without loosing your shirt is impossible.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with engine making a knocking noise and the brake system malfunctioning. *la
Abs occasionally failed due to water, dirt, and rust getting in the sensors. *la consumer also complained of the engine knocking. He was then informed that the cause was carbon and the amount of clearance between the pistons and the cylinder wall. They redesigned the pistons for that reason.
I own a 2000 5.3 vortex v8 in my chevrolet and the engine makes horrible noise when its cold, referred to as slapping of the piston sleeve. What can be done about this if anything. Seems like an on going problem for many gm owners and something that is only resolved once a big stink is made of it before any possible action is done. I really love my truck but, this in conjuntion with the noise I get in cold weather going over speed bumps or unleveled surfaces in the shock or the frame. I had all kinds of parts replaced and it still comes back in cold weather, along with the knocking noise on cold starts. Any advise out there for a resolution? Thanks nhall.
I own a chevrolet 2500 silverado truck, four wheel drive with the 6.0 liter engine. There are three bolts broken off in the intake manifold of the truck due to what I believe was over torquing at the factory.
My 5.3 liter silverado has a diesel like noise in the motor until it reaches normal running temperature, then it runs great. Its very loud the first 30 secs. From a cold start. My local gm garage said that is normal for a 4.8 and a 5.3 motor. They called it piston slapping, to me it is very abnormal. And will it get worse, I asked. They had no answer. They did comment that gm has not resolved this bulletin yet. I love my truck, I hope I get 200k miles out of it. Now I only have 50k . What's a person to do if the maker of his favorite auto can't come through with a resolution. It also affects resale value if I decide to sell.
Upon starting vehicle computer showed code b2960 which meant engine won't start again, and will take longer to start. Vehicle was taken to the dealer where vehicle was bought, and dealer couldn't reproduce the problem. Vehicle was taken to another dealer and still had the problem.
While driving vehicle slams hard into gear. Engine check light either comes on before or after this occurs. Dealership serviced vehicle 4 times but the problem still exists.
Noticed engine knock on cold start-ups as soon as vehicle was purchased. Purchased vehicle in oct. 2000, with 39,000 mi.(2nd owner) at approx. 85,000 mi., noticed engine making a rattling noise as transmission up-shifted in 1st & 2nd gears after cold engine start-up knock went away. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that cold start-up knock was normal, but rattling wasn't. Dealer gave me service bulletin #01-06-01-028 which states that cold start-up knock may be caused by an interaction between carbon on piston, piston motion, and cylinder wall. Vehicle presently has 89,000 mi. On it and approximately 80% of said mi. Are highway mi., so, carbon in my estimation, doesn't come into play! As far as the rattling sound goes, dealer found the hardness breaking down on camshaft lobes #1 and #4 (from front of engine). Dealer replaced camshaft, 2 lifters, and oil pump. Upon completion of said repairs, low and behold, I didn't notice any more cold engine start-up knock! You figure it out, but, my guess is, is that gm has a problem with it's camshafts again.(1970's and early 80's).
Engine knocked very badly at cold or hot start ups, it sounded like a diesel engine. Knocking lasted for 3 to 4 minutes. Dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the engine .*ak 2000 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with engine knocking during start ups. Engine knocking last for 3 to 30 seconds. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and no problem was found with the engine.
When starting vehicle the rod sounded like it was coming through the engine.
Upon starting vehicle there is a knocking noise in the front end that stops after 3 minutes. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated it was normal. Also, parking brake problem. *ak the vehicle had a knocking noise coming from the engine as well as a problem with the parking brake. *mr
Ongoing problem for rough idle, from the time the vehicle was purchased new. Several dealers told me it was normal, another said it was problem with the 5.3 liter; however, nothing to worry about. Fuel injectors have been cleaned several times. Now vehicle out of warranty. After vehicle is up to operating temperature and is shut off and remains for approximately half hour, upon restarting, vehicle "tumbles." I contacted chevrolet customer service who provided me with an extended warranty on the engine and they have "washed there hands" of any other problems they may occur. My complaint is the rough idle has always been present, and now the "tumbling" is being caused as a result of the prior problem. This vehicle has been in service numerous times and the problem has not been diagnosed by chevrolet. Do any service bulletins exist for a similar problem as this? File #1-89542103 & 1-89542103. Automatic transmission was another issue that was addressed while under warranty. Now, tcc valve is sticking causing a delayed gear engagement. Again, sorry but your vehicle is out of warranty.
Consumer called complaining about stalling problems. Vehicle would shut down on the highway when driving over 42 MPH or even when standing at a red light. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.
Consumer complained of defective engine making constant noise. Vehicle also vibrated while driving. In addition, dealer replaced water pump and engine belts.
There is a knock at start up and a constant ticking in the engine. Ph
Consumer states there is knocking noise in the engine while driving the vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer offered a 100.000 miles extended guaranty. Consumer declined. Please provided further information. Ts
Consumer states that engine block and the piston are made out of two different kinds metal. So the heat expansion of the two are not compatible,causing engine cold cranking knock. This is a common problem.
There is a knocking noise in engine when consumer is driving. It will happen only when vehicle is being driven. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
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The front wheel bearings on the left and right side failed causing three inches of looseness up and down, left and right on both wheels, since the vehicle had exceeded the 36000 mile warranty by 2000 mile the consumer had to pay for repairs, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the safety related problem. Nlm
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