2000 Chevrolet Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sierra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 9 defect investigations involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 9NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Sierra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 3,989 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet Sierra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Tailgate support cables (EA05007) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed Apr 11, 2006, led to recall 06V066000.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have owned this truck since may, 2001 (use with approx 10k miles). I took it to have it serviced because the vehicle was losing brake fluid and i could not find a leak at any of the wheels or the flexible lines to the calipers. The shop i took it to called me to tell me that one of the brake…
Consumer received recall 04e022000 in april 2003. Dealership put on a temporary tailgate until parts came in. Consumer received another letter from the manufacturer stating that the tailgate parts were in . Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs, and dealer told consumer they…
At 30,000 and 90,000 miles the dealership replaced the fuel pump, at the consumers expense of $3.000. Each time. Also the vehicle had a problem with the water pump. *jb
While driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes brake pedal went down to the floor. As result, the vehicle did not stop until hitting a bunch of bushes. Previous to the collision brake light appeared on the dashboard.*ak
Vehicle windshield wiper breaks when they are used to remove snow.
Other Chevrolet Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Sierra | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.