2000 Chevrolet Silverado latches/locks/linkages problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) tailgate latch does not lock tailgate in the upright position. 2) I was hauling a load of wood in bed of truck when the tailgate unlatched, resulting in wood falling out of truck into traffic following behind me. 3) the failure has not yet been corrected. *nm”
filed Jun 20, 2006
“Dt: the contact stated doors will not open from the inside. The locks were electrical, and the window had to be rolled down to open the door from the outside. Has been in contact with the dealer. They informed him that he would have to order another handle for the vehicle. The vehicle was not under…”
filed Dec 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 Silverado | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 Silverado | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 Silverado | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
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.