Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contacts complained about electrical problems. The dashboard board gauges were incorrect. This happened every time that the vehicle was in use. Every light on the dashboard came on. The electrical problems have been happening for the past week. Also, he vehicle experienced starting problems. The vehicle sometimes will not start the first time when trying to start it. The contact has to wait about 20 minutes then start the vehicle again. The battery has been checked and it was charging. This has been an intermittent problem for a year. She spoke to gm, and they said to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. She has not taken the vehicle to a dealership at this time.
Battery connection leaked battery acid on the braking system tubing. The acid leaking onto the brake lines caused the brakes to fail. The dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these batteries.
Factory battery with side-mounted terminals leaked acid onto wiper fluid well mounted below it causing well to crack and drain. Dealer replaced the wiper well, but recommended I replace the battery as well. I replaced the battery myself (instead of letting the dealership do it) on may 17, but not before the old battery had once again leaked acid and cracked the new wiper fluid well. Old battery casing was not cracked or otherwise damaged; acid appeared to leak directly out of the terminals. This appears to be a design flaw by either ac delco for the battery itself or by gm for not properly isolating the battery from vibration. Furthermore, the foam "diaper" the old battery was wrapped in indicates that gm was aware of a potential leak issue for this battery. The foam does nothing to hinder vibration. Most of my 40000 miles are highway miles, and I seldom go off-roading (unless the potholes on the interstates of SC count). Ak.