Five problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Chevy Silverado truck had exhaust leak(6. 0liter). Upon inspection, exhaust manifold bolt heads were noted to be broken off. After talking with other Silverado owners, they also had the same problem with the exhaust manifold bolts.
Exhaust leaks due to poor design. Nlm.
The consumer took the vehicle to be inspected. This is when the mechanic noticed that the front wheel bearings on the left and right side needed to be replaced. There was three inches of looseness up and down, left and right on both wheel because of bearing failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they agreed that the bearing were worn. The vehicle had exceeded the 36000 mile warranty by about 200 miles, therefore the consumer had to pay for the repairs. The consumer was also informed that there were no grease fittings which is why the bearings had to be replaced. Manifold/gasket leaked due to poor design.
Rough idle, exhaust burning black, smell of gasoline in oil.
Engine idles rough (missing), inside of exhaust is burning black, average mpg is 16. 6, oil on dip-stick has gasoline smell.