2000 Chevrolet Silverado parking brake problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complete brake failure when driving due to rusted brake lines. Had one replaced earlier. No proportioning. Front and rear failed together. Only way to stop is the emergency brake (which had previously failed and been repaired). *tr”
filed Dec 12, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was parked on an incline and the emergency parking brake was engaged; however, the vehicle begin moving without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction…”
filed Aug 18, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR…Campaign 05V161000 · Apr 22, 2005
Parking Brake problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 30 | 4% |
| 2001 Silverado | 51 | 6% |
| 1999 Silverado | 43 | 3% |
| 1998 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 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.