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2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the brakes (46% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is 7th of 27 Sierra 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Brakes
12 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Brake lines have corroded to the point the vehicle fails local safety inspection cause was said to be bad material used in brake line construction.
Steel brake pipe that carries fluid to the rear brakes ruptured next to the fuel tank. Fluid is leaking and pooling on the flange of frame. Stopping performance is degraded, and no warning has registered via the instrument cluster or idiot lights. Line is badly corroded, which perhaps is to be expected given the age…
Transmission
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
Engine
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: engine.
Trucks engine dies, while driving at any speed without warning. As a result the truck looses all power, including steering and brake. The dealership ran a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. 2000 GMC 3500 experiencing problem with engine equipment. While driving at any speed and without warning truck…
I have a 2000 GMC desil truck. For trhe past two years the truck engine will stop without warning while driving. Have had it to the dealership several times with no lasting results.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
A 2000 GMC c3500 sierra pick up truck rolled over causing the roof to collapse which caused blunt force trauma to the driver's head which resulted in his death.
: the contact stated the tailgate cable on the driver's side rusted and broke. The passenger side was also rusted and was about to break. There is an NHTSA recall, # 06v066000 regarding the structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments however the VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 07/25/06.
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 3500 recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Full defect summary
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Steering: connection
Risk: If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
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
Hydraulic pump shaft failures
Summary
The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. F
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (12 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); transmission (3 complaints); engine (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 26, 2004 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). 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 3500?
- It is 7th of 27 Sierra 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 26 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.