2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Transmission / drivetrain
What's wrong, in plain English: The parts that send engine power to the wheels. Failure can mean a sudden loss of power or the car rolling away. SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.
What could happen: AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2000 C/K PICKUPS.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V005000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-630-2438.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.
Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes: GM CAMPAIGN NO. 05001. THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (18), Hydraulic (13), Body / structure (7), Airbags (3), Fuel system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/31/2015 · Brakes
I AM ONE OF THE THE LUCKY ONES. I WAS PULLING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR! I'M VERY LUCKY I DID NOT GO THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR! I HAVE THE TRUCK AT SUTHERLAND CHEVROLET WAITING FOR THE DAMAGES $$$$ I CAN'T GIVE YOU THE MILEAGE BECAUSE IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. CORRODED BRAKE LINES!
09/16/2014 · Airbags · crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, A LARGER GMC DUALLY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH WHEN THE OTHER VEHICLE ENTERED MY LANE AT NEAR OR EQUAL SPEED AND STRUCK ME HEAD ON. I HAD TIME TO REACT BY STOMPING THE BRAKES BUT I SEEMED TO NOT SLOW DOWN. I HAD NO WHERE TO TURN ALL POSSIBLE LANES OF AVOIDANCE WERE BLOCKED WITH SMALLER CARS. THE AI…
09/25/2013 · Brakes · crash
RUSTED THRU BREAK LINES. *JS
03/16/2013 · Brakes
APPROACHING INTERSECTION GREEN LITE CHANGED TO RED BEING FIRST TO GET TO CROSSING I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY I DID NOT STOP FOR RED LITE FOR 4 LANE HI-WAY, PULLED OVER A SAW PUDDLE FORMING FROM BRAKE LINE, LOOKING ACROSS THE INTERSECTION THERE WAS A LARGER PUDDLE APPR. WHERE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THANK GOD NO CARS WER…
09/21/2012 · Brakes
WAS MOVING TRUCK INTO DRIVE WAY AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE STREET. UPON PULLING INTO THE DRIVE WAY I NOTICED I HAD NO BRAKES. TURNED TRUCK OFF AND CHECKED UNDER TRUCK TO FIND THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. UPON CALLING MY MECHANIC I AM TOLD THAT THIS IS A NORMAL THING WITH MY YEAR TRUCK AND THAT IT WAS B…
12/30/2010 · Fuel system
FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENT SHORT IN WIRING AT SENDING UNIT. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT POSSIBLE SHORT CAUSING EXPLOSION HAZARD. CONTACTED [XXX] CHEV. IN HOOVER, AL. AND WAS TOLD I WAS OVER MILEAGE LIMIT FOR RECALL. DOES THAT MEAN IT WON'T EXPLODE AFTER 75,000 MILES? I PAID $916.00 FOR REPAIRS. THIS SUCKS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN…
10/14/2010 · Brakes
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1/2 TON 4WD. 114M. ABS ACTIVATION UNDER 6 MPH......... NO LOCKUP, NO REASON. ESCALATED TO TOTAL BRAKE LOSS WHEN THIS CONDITION STARTS. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AT SIMILAR COMPLAINTS; PRIMARILY FOUND: RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKELINES, OR MALFUNCTIONING ABS CURED BY REMOVING THE FUSE FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. CHECKED FOR FLUID LOSS, THERE WAS…
06/08/2010 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND THEN RELEASES WHEN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NEEDED THE MOST. THE BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGED SUDDENLY OR WHEN IT IS OR HAS RAINED. THE ROTORS WERE TURNED DOWN, NEW REAR BRAKE DRUMS WERE INSTALLED, THE SYSTEM WAS FLUSHED OUT, NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS, AND REAR SHOES WERE INSTALLED. IT HELPE…