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2000 Chevrolet K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG.

The 2000 Chevrolet K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG is a specialized variant of the four-wheel-drive truck platform, featuring an engine that requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. When evaluating where this model year sits in the vehicle's reliability history, it stands out as exceptionally sound, backed by zero recalls and just a single recorded owner complaint. Because that lone complaint focuses strictly on visibility rather than any mechanical defect, the 2000 model represents a highly dependable entry for researchers examining this platform.

Model year20001999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245-75R16DOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25160561 alt 25013454
Engine air filter25168082 alt 25168081
Fuel filter10154635 alt 25171792
Spark plug19301810 alt 12681665
Front wiper blades93441742
Serpentine belt88986829 alt 88986813
Thermostat12559575 alt 12559336

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts74 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts110 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub165 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Optional BCI Group Number78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance690 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)60-66
RPM50-63 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11.8-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF MFI ohms
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in
Drum Discard at-or-over10.09 / 11.24 / 13.09
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in / 0.0005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
120 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
255 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
355 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., step 2: 3022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG dominate in one area — the visibility, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
General Communication2024-08-26Electrical SystemVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It…
24-NA-1412024-07-24Power TrainGM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman…
16-NA-3832024-06-27Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing…
18-NA-0992024-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is…
16-NA-3832024-03-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 K-Series Pickup 4WD CNG have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.