Major Problems with 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 GMC Sierra 1500

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 183500 miles

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 1

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS Mileage: 75000 miles

Browse 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 1500 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while replacing the fuel filter on the vehicle the mechanic stated the fuel lines were badly rusted and started leaking....
51
~ 92568 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
as i was driving i had no notice of pulling into supermarket of complete brake failure found out i have...
39
~ 128188 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when hitting a bump in road will lose brake control and it will be hard to stop. dealer notified.*ak...
10
~ 64643 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt: the brake line on the rear wheel on the driver's side broke three times. on the june 17 2005...
9
~ 86262 miles
PARKING BRAKE
emergency brake failure. the vehicle will not pass state safety inspection due to inoperable emergency brake. gm is aware of...
8
~ 80025 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
gas gauge on 2000 gmc k1500 pick up truck working erratic. sometimes gauge goes to empty and then a check...
7
~ 64571 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when driving and shifting gears and pushing clutch or when letting up of the acclerator pedal idle does not return...
6
~ 36500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
my 2000 gmc sierra's frame is extremely rusted. parts of the frame have rusted completely through. all the brakes lines...
5
~ 105200 miles
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 hd. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact crashed into another vehicle....
5
~ 118282 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
gas gauge on 2000 gmc k1500 pick up truck working erratic. sometimes gauge goes to empty and then a check...
4
~ 57500 miles
POWER TRAIN
on february 15 2012 at approximately 11:00am driving down a two lane paved highway the cross pin in the rear...
3
~ 137133 miles
SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes wheel speed...
3
~ 93833 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1-i noticed brake failure at slow stopping speeds and the abs warning light stayed on. 2- this caused a few...
3
~ 75137 miles
TIRES
the computer was misadjusted causing a hot/stall condition. nlm...
3
~ 62267 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
abs system board - solenoid solder connections vibrate loose causing fault codes. abs light and emergency brake light remain lit...
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated the fuel level gauge failed and was providing...
2
~ 81500 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 4x4. while driving approximately 5 mph he engaged the brakes and the...
2
~ 84050 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
i have a 2000 gmc sierra with an anti-lock brake problem. at low speed braking the truck's anti-lock system comes...
2
~ 78256 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc k1500. the contact was performing an oil change while the vehicle was mounted on...
2
~ 123878 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
fuel gauge acting very erratic and vehicle will not start have noticed online that many gmc sierra owners of similar
2
~ 129000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead part failures. one of two straps holding up gas tank...
2
~ 94500 miles
HUB > WHEELS
tl*- the contact stated that he paid for the recall repair and expected to be reimbursed. the dealer reimbursed him...
2
~ 83250 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving at low speeds the accelerator pedal will stick when gas is applied. consumer has to slam on gas
2
~ 176205 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
tail gate straps broke while i was sitting on the tail gate holding my shot gun taking a break from...
2
~ 50013 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake pedal fell off vehicle when consumer tried to step on it. vehicle could not be driven or towed. *ak...
2
~ 61000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
vehicle would be pulling excessively to the right while being driven. speed did not play a factor. took vehicle to
2
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. while driving 50 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of...
1
~ 183500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST
tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that upon inspection it was found that the...
1
~ 70000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
on february 15 2012 at approximately 11:00am driving down a two lane paved highway the cross pin in the rear...
1
~ 137900 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
broken exhaust manifold bolts. doing preventative maintenance and an inspection i noticed four bolts on the exhaust manifold broken. the...
1
~ 103000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST
tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. the contact was driving 30 mph when the abs light illuminated....
1
~ 80000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. while exiting a ramp at 35 mph he lost power steering....
1
~ 102000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tire failure after 15 000 miles. strong radial pull from right to left at highway speed. on further inspection all...
1
~ 61000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
my spare tire fell from the hoist underneath bed of truck spare tire luckily fell just as i was pulling...
1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2000 gmc 1500 sierra 47 357 miles had a recall about a year ago. they cleaned and etched front brake...
1
~ 47 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2000 gmc 1500 sierra 47 357 miles had a recall about a year ago. they cleaned and etched front brake...
1
~ 47 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes wheel speed...
1
~ 106500 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 hd. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact crashed into another vehicle....
1
~ 75000 miles
STRUCTURE
excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead part failures. one of two straps holding up gas tank...
1
~ 89000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
my catalytic converters failed once under warranty around 79000 miles and again around 110000. i paid for the second. i...
1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my 2000 gmc pick up truck has a loud engine noise referred to as piston slap. the noise has been...
1
~ 10 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. while driving 65 mph the fan stopped blowing without warning. the sensor...
1
~ 189000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. while driving 65 mph the fan stopped blowing without warning. the sensor...
1
~ 189000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
rust on brake roters on general moters pick up trucks . pads are stopping on rust instead of metal on...
1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
abs failed ...
1
~ 55000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the fuel gauge quits at various times reading zero and the low fuel light comes on. it seems to be...
1
~ 98000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL
the friction linings on my trucks emergency brake wore to the point that one of them seized up. i removed...
1
~ 38000 miles
SEATS
i have a 2000 gmc sierra with all power seats. the seat back is stuck in the recline position wont...
1
~ 37000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
abs activating even on dry pavement with moderate braking significantly extending braking distances...
1
~ 29000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tailgate cable failure i always gently lower my tailgate however i have had to replace both tailgate cables because oem...
1
~ 29300 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
rusting of rear brake rotors causing premature wear and replacement of brakes and rotors. the dealer and gm replaced the...
1
~ 50374 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
continued excessive engine noise from pistons. *tr...
1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the computer was misadjusted causing a hot/stall condition. nlm...
1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
rear view mirror on passenger's side has a blind spot due to mirror having straight glass and has no protective...
1

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