2000 Gmc SIERRA 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10042289 · 2003-10-03 (October 3, 2003)
THE VEHICLES GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN PRESSED. WHEN THE PEDAL WAS ALMOST TO THE FLOOR THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE SUDDENLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066353 · 2004-04-17 (April 17, 2004)
TAIL GATE STRAPS BROKE WHILE I WAS SITTING ON THE TAIL GATE HOLDING MY SHOT GUN TAKING A BREAK FROM PLEASANT HUNTING. I WEIGH 175 POUNDS. FORTUNATELY THE GUN WAS UNLOADED AS I WENT TO THE GROUND. I HAVE MY HUNTING BUDDY AS A WITNESS. NO DAMAGE TO TAILGATE. VEHICLE MILEAGE 50,026 AT TIME. CABLES RUSTED OUT. COSTS FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS $62 AT CLIFT GMC INVOICE #[XXX]. VEHICLE ID [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,026 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066353 at NHTSA ↗
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 10100126 · 2004-11-18 (November 18, 2004)
TAILGATE CABLE FAILURE, I ALWAYS GENTLY LOWER MY TAILGATE HOWEVER I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BECAUSE OEM CABLES FAILED. TAILGATE HAS HAD NO HEAVY LOAD. BOTH OEM CABLES WERE RUSTED THROUGH AT THE MIDPOINT.*AK GMC CLAIMS MY CABLES ARE GOOD AND DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. I CALLED GMC COUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100126 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 10124179 · 2005-06-04 (June 4, 2005)
ABS FAILED
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125474 · 2005-06-16 (June 16, 2005)
ABS ACTIVATING EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT WITH MODERATE BRAKING, SIGNIFICANTLY EXTENDING BRAKING DISTANCES
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126087 · 2005-08-05 (August 5, 2005)
DT: CONTACT STATES: WHEN HE HAS A LOAD ON THIS TRUCK THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE FAILING. WHEN HE APPLIES THE BRAKES, THEY GO TO THE FLOOR. DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES WHEN SITTING STILL AND JUST IDLING CALLER CAN PRESS ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. GENERAL MOTORS SAYS THIS IS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 12,431 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126087 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V222000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 2000-08-08 (August 8, 2000)
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.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗