2000 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 12, 2010 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C/K Pickup years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC C/K Pickup. That ranks 4th out of 6 C/K Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 GMC C/K Pickup problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~65,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~27,665 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~47,100 mi
Visibility1 · ~54,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic350%65,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%27,665——
Fuel System, Other117%47,100——
Visibility117%54,100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 3 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 3200532010: 120101

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC C/K Pickup recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC C/K Pickup.

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

  • Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
  • Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

AT 50,547 MILES ON 6/23/2008, MY 2000 SIERRA DEVELOPED A BRAKE LINE RUPTURE IN A REAR BRAKE LINE AND I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN DECREASED BRAKING. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURY OCCURRED. AT ABOUT 56,000 MILES ON 4/5/2010 AT LEAST ONE LINE TO THE FRONT BRAKES BLEW OUT AND WE STOPPED 3 FEET FROM A BUSINESS FRONT…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10325040

Gmc pick up truck window lift system failure. The cables on both window have broken on my truck. The truck is a 2000 with 50,000 miles on it. This should not happen that soon. The cost to fix this is just under $300.00 per door. I have a gm car with 231000 miles on it and the power windows still…

Visibility · received Nov 3, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10141638

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 gmc 1500 super cab. The contact complained about brake problem problems a couple of weeks ago. On 10-13-05 it started getting real bad. When coming to a complete stop the pedal pulsated, and then got very hard, and would not move. This happens only at low speeds, and…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10139664

Gm recall no. 05068 is limited to certain states. My vehicle is one of those listed in the vin range, but i now live in wisconsin, i have not been notified. The truck has the problem and up until july of this year had a michigan title. By allowing gm to limit the recall to certain states people…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 12, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10139425

Fuel gauge often reads "empty" when tank is completely full or at some position midway between full and empty. I have no way of knowing for sure what the actual level of fuel is because the gage jumps over the full range of positions while driving. Other friends tell me they experience the same…

Fuel System, Other · received Jun 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10078736

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC C/K Pickup?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC C/K Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC C/K Pickup a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickup model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.