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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the brakes (71% of complaints, typically around 94,500 miles). It is 17th of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Brakes
129 complaints · 71%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock.
2000 GMC pickup brake line on the driver's side rear wheel broke. This resulted in total loss of brakes in about 3 miles. A recall was performed on on the brakes prior to this incident. The line showed sign of wear from rubbing on other brake lines . A year later the line broke again in the same location. It too had…
Dt: the brake line on the rear wheel on the driver's side broke three times. On the june 17, 2005 it broke again at the same location . It was breaking in the flare inside the fitting. When the consumer applied the brakes it sprayed brake fluid all over the place.
Fuel system
14 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead part failures. One of two straps holding up gas tank, rear strap, broke and rear of gas tank dropped about 4 inches. I was not driving the truck, just noticed then gasped. I replaced the gas tank strap. Research on internet reveals excessive rust for these…
Reference the recent newspaper article involving the faulty fuel gauges on vehicles.. I just purchased a 2000 gm sierra p/u truck that I later found had a defective fuel level sensor inside the tank. Thinking I had a 1/2 tank of gas I got stranded on a side road 22 miles from home. It cost me a $1,000.00 to replace…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead part failures. One of two straps holding up gas tank, rear strap, broke and rear of gas tank dropped about 4 inches. I was not driving the truck, just noticed then gasped. I replaced the gas tank strap. Research on internet reveals excessive rust for these…
While trying to sell my vehicle, an auto service facility discovered serious frame corrosion which could prove to be a safety issue. The corrosion seems excessive and suggests design and/or material deficiencies. I have had to replace all brake lines and have had transmission shift linkage failure, all due to rust.…
Transmission
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 138,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
On february 15, 2012 at approximately 11:00am, driving down a two lane paved highway, the cross pin in the rear differential gear housing failed and parts of it fell into the gears causing the rear tires to lock up and the vehicle to skid out of control into the oncoming traffic lane. Luckily, oncoming traffic was…
Fuel gauge acting very erratic and vehicle will not start have noticed online that many GMC sierra owners of similar years have experienced same problems very expensive to repair.
Suspension
6 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front.
Rust- had to replace all the brake lines,rocker panels and cab corners,gas tank straps rusted out and broke off .both spring shackles broke from rust and had to be replaced,the frame had to be fixed(cracked) and now the shock mounts have rusted off and have to be fixed and its only got 115,000 miles.
While trying to sell my vehicle, an auto service facility discovered serious frame corrosion which could prove to be a safety issue. The corrosion seems excessive and suggests design and/or material deficiencies. I have had to replace all brake lines and have had transmission shift linkage failure, all due to rust.…
Speed control
6 complaints · 3%The vehicles gas pedal became stuck when pressed. When the pedal was almost to the floor the vehicle would accelerate suddenly. Please describe further.
This is an ongoing problem with the vehicle the throttle sticks in the idle position when the gas pedal is released. It takes a very firm push to release the throttle and when it does release the vehicle lurches forward. Complaints to the dealer result in a recommendation to have the fuel system flushed on an ongoing…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: hub, temporary/emergency spare tire.
- the contact stated that he paid for the recall repair and expected to be reimbursed. The dealer reimbursed him $148, but did not reimburse him for the total amount of the repairs, because the receipt was not in his name. The salesman who sold him the vehicle purchased the part.
Tire failure after 15,000 miles. Strong radial pull from right to left at highway speed. On further inspection all four tires had complete tread separation on outside tread channel covering the circumference of the tires. Some tread separation has started on the far inside channel of the four tires. Unusual amount of…
Engine
6 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the fan stopped blowing without warning. The sensor resistor was replaced several times. The dealer stated that the harness needed to be replaced at the cost of $500. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure. There were no recalls…
Broken exhaust manifold bolts. Doing preventative maintenance and an inspection I noticed four bolts on the exhaust manifold broken. The front and rear on both right and left sides are broken off. I did an internet search and found this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yg6wlbnzgi. I'm noticing the ticking sound…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Summary
In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned park
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (129 complaints, typically around 94,500 miles); fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); body and structure (11 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 8, 2000 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 1500?
- It is 17th of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 181 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.