2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 17th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. That ranks 17th out of 32 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (78 complaints, 43%), typically at around 89,437 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 181owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 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 problems | 78 | 43% | 89,437 | “brake lines” (36%) | $1,350 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 22% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 9 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% | 137,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 119,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 98,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3% | 143,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 93,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 78,256 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 352,410 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 83,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 270,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 29,300 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 183,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
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.
The contact owns a 1995 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly rolled forward, down a slight incline, and crashed into another parked vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local…
No wreck
The contact owns a 1999 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V097000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
The np246 transfer case oil pump plate wears a hole into the case, causing it to leak. There is a saver plate that can be installed that prevents this problem.
I've had several problems with the truck since i bought it 3 months ago. I've fixed almost all of them-abs was activating which was pushing me into traffic nearly causing a wreck so i changed the abs speed sensor and hub assembly. Front suspension was gone so i replaced that; as well as steering…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 years
← 1999 Sierra 1500 · 2001 Sierra 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 142 | 2 |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 119 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 368 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 490 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 594 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 587 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 479 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 653 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 354 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 719 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 742 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 263 | 2 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 78 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 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.