2000 Gmc SIERRA 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
181 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
90,506 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 152 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 51 of 181 complaints (28.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 133 | 73.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 4.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 1.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 40 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 |
| Parking Brake | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 51; Service Brakes: 40; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 9; Parking Brake: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline: 7; Air Bags: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 35 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 32 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 40 |
| 150,000 and above | 26 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 35; 75,000 to 99,999: 32; 100,000 to 149,999: 40; 150,000 and above: 26
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2000: 3; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 13; 2006: 9; 2007: 10; 2008: 13; 2009: 12; 2010: 34; 2011: 21; 2012: 9; 2013: 8; 2014: 16; 2015: 8; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 133 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10066356 · 2004-04-17 (April 17, 2004)
RUSTING OF REAR BRAKE ROTORS CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE DEALER AND GM REPLACED THE ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY WHILE IT COST ME $269 TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED. MY CONCERN QUALITY OF METAL ON ROTORS NOT CONDUSIVE WITH NORMAL EVERY DAY USE. ARE THEIR SPECIFICATION TO THICKNESS AND QUALITY OF METAL FOR ALL MANUFACTURES? LIFE EXPECTANCY?*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,374 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10124179 · 2005-06-04 (June 4, 2005)
ABS FAILED
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131353 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO INOPERABLE EMERGENCY BRAKE. GM IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT IS ONLY FIXING VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. GM STATES THAT VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS DO NOT NEED AN EMERGENCY BRAKE. IF THE VEHICLES MASTER CYLINDER FAILS WHILE DRIVING, THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ARE IDENTICAL, SO GM IS CH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131353 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10236869 · 2008-08-04 (August 4, 2008)
WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER ON THE VEHICLE THE MECHANIC STATED THE FUEL LINES WERE BADLY RUSTED AND STARTED LEAKING. THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO FOUND IN THE SAME CONDITION. I WAS ADVISED THAT ALL THE LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY DUE TO THEIR DETERIORATED CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION. WENT TO DEALER TO ORDER PARTS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES COULD BE ORDERED (APPROX. $500.00) BUT THE BRAKE LINES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. ALSO THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10236869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121821 · 2005-05-22 (May 22, 2005)
THE FUEL GAUGE QUITS AT VARIOUS TIMES, READING ZERO AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. IT SEEMS TO BE A RELAY PROBLEM IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE OFF DURATION IS GETTING LONGER AND IS NOT REALTED TO FUEL TANK LEVEL NOR TO VEHICLE MOVEMENT. SHUTTING THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK TO ON WILL USUALLY CURE THE PROBLEM. SOME TIMES WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE COMES ON THE LEVEL RISES VERY SLOWLY, TAKING SEVERAL MINUTES TO REACH THE FULL LEVEL WITH THE TANK FULL.
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166482 · 2006-08-24 (August 24, 2006)
GAS GAUGE NOT RESPONDING CORRECTLY GIVING INCORRECT READING. GAUGE IS SPORADIC MOSTLY WHEN TANK IS FULL , HAVE SOME CONCERN THAT ELECTRICAL FIRE MAY OCCUR DUE TO ELECTRICAL SPARK IN FUEL TANK. I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS MATTER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290768 · 2009-11-03 (November 3, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE EXITING A RAMP AT 35 MPH HE LOST POWER STEERING. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT FRACTURED. HE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. HE WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL# 05V005000 (POWER TRAIN:DRIVE LINE:DRIVE SHAFT). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. UPDATED 12/10/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/10/09.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10584933 · 2014-04-25 (April 25, 2014)
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HIS 2000 GMC SIERRA GOING ABOUT 45MPH. THE ROADS WERE WET HE SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR. HE HIT A UTILITY POLE IN WHAT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS EYE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE GLOBE OF HIS EYE DEFLATED. HE IS NOW BLIND IN HIS LEFT EYE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I CHECKED THE TRUCK FOR RECALLS. THERE WAS A RECALL ABOUT AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING PROPERLY IN FRONT END COLLISIONS. THERE WAS NEVER ANY NOTIFICATION FROM GMC ABOUT THIS RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10584933 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268964 · 2009-05-17 (May 17, 2009)
TRUCK DRIVE TRAIN INTERMITTENTLY MAKES CLUNK NOISE WHEN I FIRST START OFF FROM A STOP. WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE JUST HIT ME FROM BEHIND GOING FROM FIRST INTO SECOND GEAR. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 88000 MILES / 4 YEARS AGO AND HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL OF SORTS. WHEN THE TRUCK STARTS ACTING UP WITH THIS PROBLEM I USUALLY PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD & TURN OFF THE IGNITION...WAIT 20-30 SECONDS & RESTART THE IGNITION...98% OF THE TIME THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THIS IS A RECURRING …
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10726833 · 2015-06-23 (June 23, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER AND SPUN AROUND FROM THE FRONT AND CRASHED IN THE REAR. THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A DISLOCATED LEFT SHOULDER AND A FRACTURED RIGHT FOOT. THE CONTACT ALSO SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, NECK PAINS WHICH REQ…
Owner-reported narrative. 183,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726833 at NHTSA ↗