Eight problems related to engine have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2000 k3500 Silverado has had three failed fuel injector pumps, fuel transfer pump, automatic transmission at 70,000 miles and boost regulator failed. When the consumer removed the engine,to evaluate the damage, to see if it could be rebuilt, he discovered the second main bearing cap from the front of the engine was missing a bolt.
My 5. 3 liter Silverado has a diesel like noise in the motor until it reaches normal running temperature, then it runs great. Its very loud the first 30 secs. From a cold start. My local gm garage said that is normal for a 4. 8 and a 5. 3 motor. They called it piston slapping, to me it is very abnormal. And will it get worse, I asked. They had no answer. They did comment that gm has not resolved this bulletin yet. I love my truck, I hope I get 200k miles out of it. Now I only have 50k . What's a person to do if the maker of his favorite auto can't come through with a resolution. It also affects resale value if I decide to sell.
1st pcm broke at 19735 miles in wytheville virgina was able to limp to dealer they replaced the pcm and cam sensor. 2nd time at douglas GA. They replaced the pcm and crankshaft sensor . I pull a 5th wheel and the 2 nd time I had just put in to a camp site and was going to town when it quit in the camp road doing about 20 I had to call for a tow to Chevrolet dealer . Note both dealers were excellent . I was lucky I did not have the camper on. Is this a proublem with this truck?.
Consumer states that engine block and the piston are made out of two different kinds metal. So the heat expansion of the two are not compatible,causing engine cold cranking knock. This is a common problem.
There is a knock at start up and a constant ticking in the engine. Ph.
Ongoing problem for rough idle, from the time the vehicle was purchased new. Several dealers told me it was normal, another said it was problem with the 5. 3 liter; however, nothing to worry about. Fuel injectors have been cleaned several times. Now vehicle out of warranty. After vehicle is up to operating temperature and is shut off and remains for approximately half hour, upon restarting, vehicle "tumbles. " I contacted Chevrolet customer service who provided me with an extended warranty on the engine and they have "washed there hands" of any other problems they may occur. My complaint is the rough idle has always been present, and now the "tumbling" is being caused as a result of the prior problem. This vehicle has been in service numerous times and the problem has not been diagnosed by Chevrolet. Do any service bulletins exist for a similar problem as this? file #1-89542103 & 1-89542103. Automatic transmission was another issue that was addressed while under warranty. Now, tcc valve is sticking causing a delayed gear engagement. Again, sorry but your vehicle is out of warranty.
When starting vehicle the rod sounded like it was coming through the engine.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado developed problems with the brakes and the engine. The engine knocks when started due to piston play.