2000 GMC K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K Series years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC K Series. That is the most of any K Series model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). 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 K Series problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———
Trailer Hitches150%———

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: 1200012011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC K Series recalls (0)

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

First incident: traveling down a highway in busy commercial district, while slowing to pull into a store the main brake line to the rear brake abruptly failed causing nearly complete loss of braking. I barely avoided crashing into the sign at the entrance to the store. While looking at the line…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10434311

Metal support bar is too big for the hitch while trailing. There's too much playi in between. *ak

Trailer Hitches · received Jan 24, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 855519

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, trailer hitches problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC K Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC K Series a good year?

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