2000 GMC Sierra 2500: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 48 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints); the 1998 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the spare tire detached from the vehicle after the cable securing the spare tire fractured. The contact discovered the failure upon returning to the residence from an errand and found the spare tire in the driveway. No warning lights illuminated, and no unusual sounds occurred prior to the failure. The contact expressed concern that the detached spare tire could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2026
“I purchased this truck used and was able to use for a bout a month before both rear spring perches broke allowing the springs to rest under the pickup body, after replacing them the brake lines ruptured because of rust another poor quality product from gm !”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2017
“Gmc truck frames cracking, rotting out, braking due to poor design and coating and gm won't step up and take responsibility as toyota has. The consumer gets an unsafe vehicle because of frames giving out well before the body, the frames should be strong. In under 2 years the frame went from strong and safe to now rusted up scrap metal. American quality should be of great standards in my up most opinion being an army veteran. General motors should compansate owners or buy them back as toyota has.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2017
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“I was turning around in my driveway, when suddenly the brake peddle went to the floor and all braking power was lost. Tried pumping the brakes multiple times with no success. There was no warning (lights or otherwise) before the incident, and no dash lights lit during the incident either. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2015
“Front crossmember welds severely rusted and rotted out. Crossmember about ready to break loose from frame. Front frame rails severely rusted and rotted out. Front suspension parts severely rusted and rotting away. Rear frame severely rusted and rotted out. Shock mounts about ready to break loose from frame. Absolutely unacceptable and pathetic for a 13 year old, 32,000 dollar truck to be un-drivable and in this condition. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2014
“Power steering pump shaft broke, hydro boost system that controls brakes failed. The power steering pump was replaced and it failed again within a month. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted, causing a resistance in braking and an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and after inspection, both brake lines and calipers were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2011
“Badly rotting/corroded brake lines. One has now burst. Brake pedal goes to the floor. There was no warning. No warning light now or prior to the failure. *kb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2011
“Brakes start anti lock feature when approaching stop, greatly lengthening the stopping distance.....this is repeat of same problem recalled in oct 2005, resolution of which was to clean the components...well they get rusty again and the same problem is back....note that brakes are terrible on this vehicle, all components have been previously replaced including both rusted out brake lines(july 2009, 55745 miles, $1684.03). *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2011
“Brake line failure due to corroded brake lines on a 2000 gmc sierra 2500 pick -up truck, luckily it happened pulling out of the drive way and not on the highway, see that there are hundreds of complaints about the same problem, something needs to be done before someone gets killed ! If not so already ! *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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).
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 2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,000 miles or less.
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. 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.