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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pump and Crankshaft Position Sensor, 4.3L VIN W only; the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Vent Hose Assembly; the Fuel Pressure Regulator, 4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only; and the Fuel Pump, 4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only. Another occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Vent Solenoid, 5.3L VIN T engines only. Failure of this device can cause the check engine light to illuminate. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converters (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the fuel pump is $481.00 for the fuel pump and $195.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Vent Hose Assembly is $178.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $91.59 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is $401.13 for parts and $312.00 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Vent Solenoid is $26.53 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converters is $740.00 for parts and $221.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Transmission Valve Body, Automatic Transmission only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $830.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Occasional problems on this vehicle are the failure of the Fuel Level Sensor and the Instrument Cluster. The cost to replace the Fuel Level Sensor is $143.92 for parts and $260.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Instrument Cluster is $350.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
2 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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