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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCGK29U7YE393519 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1GCGK29U7YE•••••• 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 build (8 vs 2).

8on this build
106on the model
70builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Steering 3 Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 2 Wheels 1

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Air Bags crash Feb 2003
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bag failed to deploy
Service Brakes May 2005
I have a 2000 chevy silverado. The anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning at low speeds. The truck has a hard time stopping on dry pavement, the anti-lock brakes activiate. From the information I have and talking with other chevy truck owners the problem is related to the wheel…
Engine And Engine Cooling Feb 2004
I own a chevrolet 2500 silverado truck, four wheel drive with the 6.0 liter engine. There are three bolts broken off in the intake manifold of the truck due to what I believe was over torquing at the factory
Steering Jul 2003
Power assist went out on steering and brakes
Wheels Oct 2002
I heard noise from the front left wheel. Jacked up the truck and found the entire wheel loose. Took the truck to the dealership, they torqued the hub nut and said it was fine to drive. Took the truck on a trip and had constant problems and noise from that side of vehicle.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCGK29U7YE393519 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.