Two problems related to tailgate hinge have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2000 Silverado 1500.
- the contact called regarding the 2000 Chevrolet silverado. The contact received recall 06v06600 for his tailgate hinges. The contact stated that the dealer was only willing to replace the tailgate support cable, but the tailgate hinges rusted and should be replaced as well. According to the recall, the hinges were to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Before he received the recall letter the tailgate came off because only one cable hinge was holding the tailgate and this caused damage to the bumper. The failure mileage was 73,000, and the current mileage was 137,000.
Tail gate strap recall April 2004 gm states straps are defective must be replaced with new stainless steel straps. Nov. 2006 straps are rusted and corroded. Straps not stainless steel . I feel gm falsely miss led owners of the 2000 silverado trucks and other vehicles affected by this recall.