We have classified the 2 complaints from 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Truck had hard time starting when cold for 2 weeks prior to truck not starting at all. took truck in was told fuel pump shorted , melted wire harness and fuel pump module melted. half of engine compartment wire harness melted also. was told by mechanic we were very lucky that the truck did not explode. this is to cost $1800.00 in repairs. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet ck 2500. while driving 72 mph, the fuel gauge moved from empty to full. the gauge showed that there was a half tank of gas in the vehicle; however, the engine shut off and was out of fuel five miles later. the contact filled the vehicle to capacity with fuel and was able to drive to his destination. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the failure is related to nhtsa campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure and current mileages were 232,000.
Total electrical system shutdown due to failure/activation of passlock security system on 2000 chevrolet k2500 crew cab (7.4l engine/automatic/4x4) while vehicle is being operated at highway speed. engine can not be restarted without bringing vehicle to complete stop and placing shifter in "park". loss of life, serious injury, and/or loss of property can occur during performance of bringing vehicle to complete stop without engine power available. incident occurred twice and without warning on 8/29/03 while at highway speeds. dealer attempted repairs on 8/31/03 with guidance from chevrolet technical assistance. suitability of repair not guaranteed by dealer. owner requested dealer to disable passlock system. dealer could not disable system and informed owner that chevrolet corporate would not provide dealer with information on how to service, repair, or disable passlock system. dealer and chevrolet technical assistance determined that ignition switch could be at fault and causing voltage cutoff to passlock, thereby activating passlock. dealer replaced ignition switch. owner took possession of vehicle and drove 475 miles at which point complete electrical failure occurred on 8/1/03 and at highway speed. vehicle was able to be restarted after bringing to complete stop, putting transmission in "park", and tightening battery positive electrical cable. apparent cause of passlock activation was loss of battery voltage. original diagnosis made by dealer and chevrolet technical assistance incorrect - ignition switch not at fault. repeated attempts by owner to contact chevrolet customer assistance center on operational parameters of passlock system and disabling instructions unsuccessful. owner notified by chevrolet that "we (general motors) will no longer address additional messages on this subject." dealer cooperative, but also unable to assist further. *nlm
While driving consumer noticed flames on back window and the bed of the truck. consumer was able to get the kids out and left vehicle, and the whole truck blew up. consumer felt if they had of been 10 seconds longer they would not be here today. *ak