2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2004 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Passenger Vehicle years
About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Passenger Vehicle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 17%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems

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

Air Bags2 · ~54,000 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~80,000 mi
Tires2 · ~50,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~43,345 mi
Electrical System1 · ~54,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Parking Brake1 · ~12,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~70,106 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~54,000 mi
Seats1 · ~52,132 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags217%54,000——
Exterior Lighting217%80,000——
Tires217%50,000——
Vehicle Speed Control217%43,345——
Electrical System18%54,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling18%———
Parking Brake18%12,000——
Power Train18%70,106——
Seat Belts18%54,000——
Seats18%52,132——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18%30,452——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 6 complaints
2003: 6200362004: 620046

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle.

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Recent owner reports

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

Accelerator pedal sticks ! Jerks the vehicle when it finally engages...can cause an accident when pulling out of a parking lot. It happens when vehicle is being driven or just backing out. It has been this way since we purchased the truck 3 months ago. This is a constant,repeat and habitual problem…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098305

Brake lights failed for the second time since 2000. Took vehicle for recalled mfs in december 2002 recall #01v-364. At that time the switch had failed. I assumed the switch was replaced. This is the second time this vehicle needs a new mfs, dealer claims that mfs was not the recalled part. Dealer…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 18, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10088135

10-02 rivet fatigue concerning spare tire carriier. Spare tire bracket broke off sending tire and wheel down the highway.no tsb no new fix.3-04 tailgate cables rusted broke, replaced with new. 5-04 rear emergency brake failure, rear e -pads gone. Determined that road chemical deterioration is the…

Parking Brake · received Jun 1, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10074602

Engine knock in cold start(it sounds like a diesel engine truck), the dealer says it's carbon build up,but i did some research and found out that carbon build up is probably not the cause. The cuase is more likely to be a piston slap,because when they designed this engine they made the piston…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 11, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10072454

Could not stop viehicle at slow speeds, crashed into neighbors car in driveway. Dealership cleaned rf wheel sensor. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 2, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10068167

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passenger Vehicle model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.