2000 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 10, 2005 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C Series years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC C Series. That ranks 2nd out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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 Series problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~1,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~1,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1 · ~1,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~44,670 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%1,000——
Power Train125%1,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%———
Steering125%1,000——
Vehicle Speed Control125%44,670——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC C Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC C Series.

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.

I bought extended warranty when i bought truck. In may 2003 transmission started to go and was told by dutton motors in riverside that gmpp was not going to pay the claim because we missinstalled a transmission filter. Approved dutton to fix car and find out they never put in a claim to gmpp…

Steering · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10069768

Accelerator sticking on 2000 gmc pick-up nearly causing rearend collision with possible bodily injury. *la

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 1, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10045244

When applying brakes vehicle will not stop. When pulling up on a hill brakes will not hold, vehicle will roll backwards. Fifth set of brakes. Dealer contacted. Please add vin. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 21, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8004375

Fuel over flow is located above the fuel tank. When refueling the excess would spill out of overflow onto the fuel tank next to the exhaust system which could lead to a possible fire. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 28, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 861102

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC C Series?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC C Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC C Series a good year?

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