2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,437 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (36% of reports).
- 78service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 89,437median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 28 of 78 complaints (36%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 8 of 78 complaints (10%)
- Wheel sensor: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 at $1,350, and half of them between $790 and $2,050.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
GMC Sierra 1500 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 300 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% | 24,500 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% | 31,000 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | 77,000 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 1% | 41,160 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 1% | 93,500 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | 49,000 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | 54,500 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% | 71,750 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 1% | 151,477 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 100 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% | 24,000 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 3% | 17,000 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 17% | 28,545 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 10% | 35,176 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 22 | 10% | 47,580 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 50 | 28% | 63,988 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 53 | 32% | 65,625 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 42% | 77,499 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 78 | 43% | 89,437 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 70 | 44% | 94,542 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 25% | 76,000 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 18% | 138,517 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 40% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was applied and became stuck to the floorboard abnormally. The contact was able to control the vehicle in order to avoid crashing into a preceding vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home…
I was driving in medium traffic when a vehicle in front of me stopped quickly and i applied my brakes. Then i noticed the peddle go down to the floor. That was the only warning i received and so i immediately drove home pumping my brakes when i needed to stop and tried to stop infrequently as…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 GMC Sierra 1500s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 (43% of the 181 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,437 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $790 and $2,050), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 28 of 78 complaints, followed by “anti lock” (8).
See all 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sierra 1500 years.