Structure Related Problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems
3
Frame Rust problems
3
Body problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500

The Tailgate Hinge problem

I would like to notify someone that the recall the Chevrolet has out # 04007 may apply to other VIN numbers. My vehicle did not fall into the VIN break , however, the same defect has occurred. Corrosion under the jacket and the cable breaks in two pieces. The last eight of my VIN y1102238.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

During a scheduled maint. /repair visit at a major chevy dealership, they advised the shock absorbers couldn't be replaced; the upper mounts for both rear shocks were gone. The dealer suggested I take the truck to an auto body shop for the needed restoration work, then return.   Read details...

The Body problem

Typical gm product, rear bumper rust out, brake likes rusted completely out, rear cross members, fuel tank cross member has rusted out completely on passenger side where the shock mounts to and the same for the rear crommm member where the shock mounts to on the driver side.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations