2000 GMC Sierra 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 181 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints); the 1998 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 1999 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V097000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2025
“The np246 transfer case oil pump plate wears a hole into the case, causing it to leak. There is a saver plate that can be installed that prevents this problem.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at a low rate of speed, the brake pedal would not engage unless excessive force was applied. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, the ABS engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2019
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“Went to stop and the brake pedal pushed against my foot instead of going down. Was moving slowly and the brake pedal instead of stopping the car pushed my foot up from the brake pedal and I went over a parking brake. Mechanic verified that when wheel sensor goes bad the vehicle thinks the brakes are locking up and the ABS system goes on pumping brake pedal. Happened multiple times as approached stop lights pushing me into intersection instead of stopping.. I believe when the wheel sensor is bad it should not put me or others in a dangerous situation.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2018
“Brake line running on top of frame from master cyl to ABS has corroded to the point of failure. It has rusted through and leaks brake fluid. Brakes have failed. This vehicle has never left florida and is still held by original owner.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle when depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake. The contact noticed brake fluid flowing from a fracture in the front brake line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2016
“We were traveling west on 495 heading to georgetown hospital in dc taking a friend for her weekly kidney transplant checkup from baltimore md. The traffic had slowed to a stop as I hit my brakes and they went to the floor with minute stopping power . Had I been in the next lane over it would have been a wipe out as I would have rear ended the stopped traffic. I was in the curb lane and got into the shoulder. Brake lines are totally corroded, rusted and just crumbling.. I noticed gm knows about the problem but refuses to do anything. Will they wait until a fatality happens before they warn the public of this problem.. Many of these vehicles still on the road.. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact observed that the rear tailgate support cable was severely rusted. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 351,000. Updated 02/19/16*lj updated 3/23/18*jb”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2015
“While traveling on country road in quarryville pa. I came to a hill and a stop sign and pressed on the brake peddle. It went to the floor. I had very limited braking power and traveled through the stop sign across the intersection. It was a 4 way stop intersection. And no accident occurred . But oh boy did I get a dirty look! All the brake fluid was gone out one half of the container. Looking at the brake lines they are rusted through and leaking. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2014
“I was driving between 60 and 65 and the truck wouldn't slow down even I tried to brake the rpm gauge was at 5000 rpm and the truck was forcing me forward I put it in neutral and it still was accelerating like the engine was being revved up. I managed to pull out of traffic and killed the engine but it wouldn't shut off I took the keys out and after about 15 seconds it finally wentoff. I tried restarting it several times and it still kept accelerating to the max everyone time. I checked the accelerations cable and it was not stuck. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 181 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 93,000 miles or less.
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.