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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEC19T7Y1403828 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 18

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2GCEC19T7Y1•••••• 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

This build draws 7.3× more complaints than the average 2000 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (18 vs 2).

18on this build
512on the model
207builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 8 Hydraulic 8 Fuel System 2 Gasoline 2

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Service Brakes crash Jan 2005
When driving below 10 mph vehicle will loose the ABS braking. Brakes work intermittently. Consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle
Vehicle Speed Control crash Apr 2003
The throttle stuck on my 2000 chevrolet c1500 silverado and caused a unwanted acceleration event that resulted in a collision with a pole in a parking lot. The defect existed within the throttle assembly. Technical service bulletin 02-06-04-054a. I told the dealer back in 2001of…
Air Bags Mar 2026
Airbag recall Recall Engine knock sensors bad
Suspension Apr 2010
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact started the ignition, and when pressure was applied to the brake his foot immediately traveled to the floor without a response. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they stated that the brake line…
Structure Jan 2005
Consumer received recall 04V129000 for the tailgate, made an appointment dealer, and upon arriving the parts were not available. Consumer went home. A second recall letter stating the recall for the vehicle had not been performed. Consumer made an appointment once again, took…
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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 2GCEC19T7Y1403828 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.