2000 Gmc Z-71: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 10143696 · 2005-11-26 (November 26, 2005)
ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONING AND ENGAGING AT SLOW SPEEDS. "THE LEFT FRONT DUMP VALVE ACTIVATING DUE TO LEFT FRONT SENSOR DROPPING OUT AT 5MPH" LEFT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559941 · 2001-02-27 (February 27, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RAPID STOP, BRAKES WILL NOT WORK IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR VEHICLE. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559941 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8003542 · 2002-02-05 (February 5, 2002)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ONLY ON LEFT SIDE DON'T WORK. FUSES AND BULBS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND REPLACED. GMC WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8003542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 880844 · 2001-02-20 (February 20, 2001)
POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE TAKEN 3 TIMES TO DEALER FOR A RATTLING IN REAR END. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 880844 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.