2000 Gmc SIERRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
438 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
67,666 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 221 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 109 of 438 complaints (24.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 227 | 51.8% |
| Steering behavior | 27 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 2.3% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 0.9% |
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:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 109 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 15 |
| Tires | 15 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 14 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 12 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 109; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 29; Service Brakes: 28; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 15; Tires: 15; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 14; Air Bags:Frontal: 12; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 49 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 60 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 36 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 43 |
| 150,000 and above | 16 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 49; 50,000 to 74,999: 60; 75,000 to 99,999: 36; 100,000 to 149,999: 43; 150,000 and above: 16
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (60). 217 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 | 53 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2000: 53; 2001: 54; 2002: 46; 2003: 28; 2004: 52; 2005: 104; 2006: 23; 2007: 8; 2008: 3; 2009: 4; 2010: 9; 2011: 12; 2012: 21; 2013: 7; 2014: 8; 2015: 5; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 227 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 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 10000595 · 2002-12-26 (December 26, 2002)
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING IN NORMAL MANNER (NON-PANIC STOP) AT SLOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH SURFACE OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING "BRAKING BUMPS" ON ASPHALT ROADS. BRAKE PEDAL SHUDDERS BRIEFLY INDICATING ABS IS ENGAGING, THEN BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SOFT AND DEPRESSES FULLY WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STOPPING POWER UNTIL BRAKES ARE RELEASED AND REAPPPLIED. CONDITION IS BOTH DISCONCERTING AND DANGEROUS PARTICULARLY ON DOWNHILLS - ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN NARROWLY AVOIDED OR HAVE BEEN FORCED TO DRIVE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SURFACE TO A…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003758 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK. TS GAS PEDAL STUCK AND HAD TO BE TAPPED TO GET TO MOVE. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE ENGINE RPMS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM LURGING FORWARD. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044642 · 2003-10-23 (October 23, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL PULLED IN EITHER DIRECTION. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND SAW THAT BOTH FRONT TIRE TREADS SEPARATED. FIRESTONE TIRES SIZE P265/75R16. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054486 · 2004-01-20 (January 20, 2004)
INTERMITANT POWER STEERING FAILURE ESPECIALLY LEFT TURNS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007199 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ACCELERATED VERY SLOWLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046003 · 2003-11-11 (November 11, 2003)
2000 2WD SIERRA - SUN GEAR SHELL DEFECTIVE FROM MFG (KNOWN PROBLEM) (1) TOTAL TRANSIMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. (2) TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REBUILD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052319 · 2004-01-04 (January 4, 2004)
DEAR SIRS, IN JANUARY OF 2000 I PURCHASED A NEW GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TRUCK FROM A GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. IN APRIL OF 2003 THE GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER A FILL-UP. IT WOULD GO FROM FULL TO EMPTY, AND THEN ACT NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT FILL-UP. THE ODOMETER READING WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000 MILES WHEN THIS PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED. IN SEPTEMBER 2003 THE GAUGE WOULD ONLY REGISTER FULL. AT THIS TIME I HAD THE TRUCK INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT GARAGES. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD SEEN A NUMBER OF GMC'S WITH TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10052319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108441 · 2005-02-02 (February 2, 2005)
NO EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE. THE FUEL GAUGE QUITS READING FULL INSTEAD READS COMPLETELY EMPTY GIVING NO INDICATION OF FUEL LEVEL NOTHING HAS BEEN CURRENTLY DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS IT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF PICKUP BED TO REPLACE SENSOR IN FUEL PUMP. 5 OTHER VEHICLES IN SAME AREA HAVE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023733 · 2003-06-25 (June 25, 2003)
CONTINUED HARD STARING, NO STARTING, STALLING, AND SPUTTERING WHILE DRIVING. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113290 · 2005-03-02 (March 2, 2005)
THE PUMP DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. WHILE ON THE INTERNET, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE SAME YEAR/MAKE AND MODEL WAS BEING RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161870 · 2006-07-08 (July 8, 2006)
THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE IN MY 2000 GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN ERRATIC AND IS NOW CONSISTENTLY REPORTING THE TANK IS EMPTY EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP AND IT WILL THEN KEEP FLIPPING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES AFTER FILL UP. I CANNOT TRUST THE GAUGE ANY LONGER TO TELL ME WHEN THE TANK IS GETTING LOW EITHER, AS IT WILL SHOW 1/8 TO 1/4 EVEN WHEN IT WILL TAKE 26 OR SO GALLONS OF GAS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY LEVEL SENSOR THAT IS AFFECTED WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, MOSTLY, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECTING TO THE SEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161870 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 743099 · 2001-03-26 (March 26, 2001)
IGNITION TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT CRANK. BATTERY/STARTER/ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT OK. SECURITY LIGHT ON DASH LIGHTS UP WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC STATES LIKELY A SECURITY SYSTEM OR COMPUTER PROBLEM, STATED DEALER WOULD CALL GM TECH SUPPORT FOR HELP. MULTIPLE CALLS TO DEALERSHIP ARE NOT RETURNED. TRUCK STILL REFUSES TO CRANK AT RANDOM TIMES, WHEN ENGINE COLD OR WARM. SECURITY LIGHT STILL ACTIVATES RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING, AND LIGHT STAYS ON TILL TRUCK SHUT OFF. TRUCK WILL NORMALLY CRANK AFTER 10 TO 30 MINUTES OF INACTIVITY. FUEL LINE CHECKED OUT O…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 743099 at NHTSA ↗