2000 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system, other problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions, the fuel gauge do not read properly. The gauge only reads half a tank, regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.*ak the emergency brake failed to hold. Updated 05/04/06. *jb”
filed Apr 10, 2006
“Fuel gage is showing it is on empty and the tank is full. This does not matter if the tank is 1/2 or full. The truck can be in park or in drive. It happens when the truck is sitting still for more than a minute. Then the gage will jump from full to empty and in all other directions. This has cause…”
filed Mar 2, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
05-06-04-035E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2015
Fuel System, Other problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Silverado | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Silverado | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 Silverado | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 Silverado | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 Silverado | 13 | 1% |
| 1998 Silverado | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 Silverado | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 Silverado | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
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.