Three problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
"dash boards". . . . My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado dashboard is cracking and crumbling everyday. It is to the point now that I am adding duck tape just to keep it up. Chevrolet should take responsibility for this and repair my dashboard and issue a recall. This problem began 1 year ago, and I have never been in any accident with this truck.
Device used to lower the spare tire so it can be removed has a design flaw, making it impossible to operate. Contacted dealer.
Consumer believes there is excessive movement allowed of the factory installed hitch reciever which may cause premature fatigue anf cracking.