The consumer took the vehicle to be inspected. This is when the mechanic noticed that the front wheel bearings on the left and right side needed to be replaced. There was three inches of looseness up and down, left and right on both wheel because of bearing failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they agreed that the bearing were worn. The vehicle had exceeded the 36000 mile warranty by about 200 miles, therefore the consumer had to pay for the repairs. The consumer was also informed that there were no grease fittings which is why the bearings had to be replaced. *scc manifold/gasket leaked due to poor design.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado engine complaints
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1st PCM broke at 19735 miles in wytheville virgina was able to limp to dealer they replaced the PCM and cam sensor. 2nd time at douglas ga. They replaced the PCM and crankshaft sensor .I pull a 5th wheel and the 2 nd time I had just put in to a camp site and was going to town when it quit in the camp road doing about 20 I had to call for a tow to chevrolet dealer . Note both dealers were excellent . I was lucky I did not have the camper on. Is this a proublem with this truck?
5.3l engine developed a knock at approx 17000 miles. Complaint made to gm dealership, they acknowledged the issue and stated that "gm is aware of problem and working on a fix". Gm now claims it is normal engine noise and no fix required. If it's normal why don't all the 5.3's do it ? Gm has issued me an "extended component warranty" for the engine only for an additional 2 years and 64k miles after expiration of factory 3/36. If they won't fix under warranty now what good is and extended warranty?? Gm needs to resolve this engine problem now before customers start seeing engine failures and abnormal oil usage because of it. The federal safety agency, as well as state attorney generals offices needs to make gm resolve this issue of consumer fraud for not honoring the warranty and to resolve the issue.
Engine "knock" on cold start-up, servicing dealer (m&s chevrolet - highland, n.y.) states gm aware of problem & working on a fix according to service ticket, gm customer service now states "not a problem" but issued 5/100k extended engine component warranty.
Engine check light went on day after purchase. Saturday. Returned to dealer on monday for checkup. Dealer said they couldn't reproduce the problem. Check engine light went on 08/10/2000. Returned to dealer. This time they checked the national computer and found that the knock sensors were overtorqued at the factory and replaced them. Why didn't they check the national computer when they had the truck the first time? Started truck up in am 11/13-/2000 oil light came on. Checked oil, was full. Started truck up again, thought maybe guage was incorrect. Still no oil pressure. They towed truck in and replaced oil pump. The mileage was only 4513. I wanted engine replace, but they said there was no damage . Gas pedal sticking at 23550 miles. Returned truck to dealer. They installed new throttle body.also oil filler tube was not installed correctly. Oil was leaking from tube. They fixed this also.at 26581 miles engine started to have valve noise on cold startup. Returned to dealer. They said nothing was wrong. On 12/05/2001 returned truck due to tapping noise. This time they said it was due to castrol oil filter. They changed oil and put on pf59 filter. Thought problem was fixed. Engine still has lift noise on cold startup. Also complained of transmission double shifting. Dealer can't find anything wrong. This truck has been in the shop so many times they should extend the warranty to 10 years, but I know they are afraid to do that.
Consumer is experiencing a fuel vapor problem, when vehicle idles for a period of time the vapors are pushed out, when this happens they are sucked up into the air conditioning system and pushed into the cab of vehicle.
Engine has a deep knocking noise in the lower part and a tapping noise in the upper part after setting several hours or overnight. Also the same thing happens when hot upon start-up. Dealer stated the engine knocking in their oppinion did not last over a minute and half, therefore the gm tech asst advised no repairs are required, this is a normal condition. Although the dealer stated gm is aware of the problem. How can this be normal and a problem? Gm has a major problem with this 4.8 and 5.3 engines.
Within a month after our purchase, I took our truck to tony chevrolet's service dept. For an engine knock. I was told this noise is normal to "all" 2000 chevrolet and gmc trucks with the 5.3 liter engine. I asked how an engine knock can be normal to a brand new engine and was told that the noise was called "piston slap" which general motors is aware of this "defect" and was working on a fix. I then explained to the service writer, since I've worked as a mechanic, that I've never heard a new or rebuilt engine knock unless there was a mistake made or a faulty part installed. I've heard high mileage engines with a knock problem, and I've heard high mileage engines with "piston slap". After research I found out gm was going to replace the faulty pistons with gm's new design pistons and that would take care of the "pistion slap" issue. After talking with another dealership about this issue, I was told that gm has replaced a few engines with the new designed pistions which now still have the "piston slap". I was shown bulletin # 01-06-01-028 which stated models:1999-2002 chevrolet/gmc pickup & utility models,2002 cadillac escalade (2wd) with 4.8l,5.3l or 6.0l engines may exhibit an engine knock noise that begins in the first 12,000-15,000 miles of use. The knock noise is most often noticed during start-up and typically disappears within the first 5-30 seconds (may last longer in extreme cold temperatures) since we live in alaska this is very true. The noise is usually more noticeable on the intial start-up when the tempture is below 50 degrees and may be more pronounced on the first start following a long trip. The noise "may" be caused by an interaction between carbon that has formed on the piston, the piston motion and the cylinder wall. At this time, attempts to repair this condition by replacing the engine assembly or pistons is not recommended. Our truck's performance has gone down due to the knock sensor detecting this particular problem.
There was a knocking noise coming from engine. Problem only happens when starting vehicle in morning. Contacted dealer.
Engine knocks very badly at cold or hot start up. Knocking lasts for minutes. Chevrolet says they know about problem. States that the piston skirts are too short causing piston wobble. They also start they can't fix at this
Engine check light keeps coming on, then vehicle starts to lose power, this has happened while on highway, and it is very unsafe. *ak. Consumer stated the instrument panel is loose causing rattling noise from passenger side air bag area and top of instrumental panel, the third brake light is inoperative and drivers window power regulator failed causing noise, the fuel filter was replaced.
While driving during a cold or warm start, engine will start making loud clicking noises coming from valves. Consumer has to warm up engine before driving it every day to try to avoid noise. Dealer could not determine where noise was coming from. *ak
Engine valves would make a loud tapping sound intermittently when starting. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer not to be concerned if it did not last more then a minute. *ak
Engine knocks very badly at cold or hot start up. Knocking lasts for minutes. Chevrolet says they know about problem. States that the piston skirts are too short causing piston wobble. They also start they can't fix at this time. Engine sounds like a diesel at start up noise is so bad. I am nervous to take truck out of town for fear of engine failure.
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Dealer has been contacted for engine knock three weeks after date of purchase. Dealer was unable to find source of problem, but stated that was normal in vehicles for that make/model and year. *ak
Engine light stays on;motor roars;in shop 5 times;replaced fuel injectors, fuel filter, fuel injectors again, replaced gaskets,o-rings, brake line, etc. Because they said there was water in gas tank causing the problem. Service engine lights stays on, motor still making noise, 200 miles from being out of warrenty. This problem has continued for 7,000 miles and going on 7 months. Cannot leave town in my new truck, cannot get withing 30 miles of home, stays parked in yard. This vehicle is a piece of made in the USA trash. Lemon?
Engine knocking noise. Took to dealership twice, and they de-carbonized the engine (which is a hoot!).
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Engine noise, valve ticking at low speed or after sitting for short period of time. Chevrolet says it knows about the problem but has now fix. 2001 silverado's with new head design do not have same problem.
Dealer reports that the noise is from carbon build up.
Tires had made a lot of noise from begining after buying vehicle. Currently, tires were wearing from inside out where aligment could not fix problem.*ak consumer did not give any inormation regarding tire type or size. Oil light illuminated, dealer put in a new valve, oil problem still continued, oil was found covering and underneath the chassis. Consumer states windows rattle.
Vehicle had been leaking oil since he had bought vehicle. Dealer could not fix or find out where oil was coming from.
There's a loud knocking and roaring noise coming from motor. Took to dealer, and they said there a mis between motor and transmission.
When accelerating about 1700 RPM engine will sound like a diesel engine when it is a gasoline engine. Dealer stated that noise was coming from balance shaft.
The 2000 silverado has to be a blunder by general motors. The truck has bad tires, the engine has used oil since day one . The engine has a deep knocking noise in the lower part and a tapping noise in the upper part . The engine has a miss at idle and no matter how much diagnostic equipment you hook up to the truck you can't find the reason, but after checking I have found that all the 99 and 2000 silerado's with the 5.3 have had a strange miss/vibration. There are so many more problems that I can't explain them all within this comment section. . Note the truck only has 8,592 miles. General motors has got a major problem with these trucks . Gm trucks have really gone down hill .gm customers need to be able to get ahold of some upper level management to discuss their problems and address their concerns on timely manner. *ak (tiresize: p265/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r16 )
Engine defects such as leaking oil on new vehicle is concerning. Not happy.
Terrible engine rattle on start-up lasts for minutes/getting worse.
While driving vehicle between 40-45mph, it would make a roaring noise. Sometimes vehicle would vibrate or shake. Most noticeable after 40mph. Been in contact with dealership & informed no solution to problem. Engineers are working on problem. Also informed consumer that sound was because engine was near transmission.
When accelerating gently truck has a flatness and stalls out. Then, there is a vibration to it. Was told by dealer that there is a problem with these 5.3 voltec engines and transmission combination.
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