2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 14, 2010
“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…”
filed Jun 8, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other C/K Pickups years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 6 | 25% |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 16 | 43% |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 23 | 29% |
| 1997 C/K Pickups | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 C/K Pickups | 4 | 18% |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.