2000 GMC Sierra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 GMC Sierra, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,578 miles. The words owners use most often: “anti lock” (11% of reports).
- 182service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 61,578median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 6%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.
- Anti lock: mentioned in 20 of 182 complaints (11%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 18 of 182 complaints (10%)
- Brake line: mentioned in 17 of 182 complaints (9%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 15 of 182 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 at $1,500, and half of them between $680 and $1,750.
Based on 9 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 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 51,117 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 5 |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 420 |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 950 |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% | 93,792 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 53,093 |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2005 Sierra | 10 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% | 40,050 |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% | 41,738 |
| 2002 Sierra | 93 | 37% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Sierra | 100 | 38% | 50,750 |
| 2000 Sierra | 182 | 41% | 61,578 |
| 1999 Sierra | 280 | 47% | 59,000 |
| 1998 Sierra | 56 | 29% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Sierra | 63 | 26% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Sierra | 47 | 19% | 97,080 |
| 1995 Sierra | 41 | 16% | 63,034 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
Risk: During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. This clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. If misalignment occurs, eventually the abs would be non-functional.
Risk: The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2000 gmc sierra crew cab short box 4 by 4. I was driving down the road and heard a grinding sound, so i thought to limp it home. Bad idea, i was the two bolts that hold your caliper on, so that is your whole brake system, well it made my wheel lock up and caused me to loose control and hit…
I own a 2000 gmc sierra 2500 4wd. I bought this truck new in june of 2000. In the past year, the corrosion issues are becoming overwhelming. Yesterday, a brake line blew out while driving. The brake pedal went to the floor as i approached a stop sign at an intersection with a state highway…
While positioning my gmc sierra pickup to backup my utility trailer the brakes completely failed. The brake pedal fell completely to the floor with no stopping capability. Brake fluid was found squirting out of a burst open metal brake line located on a frame member under the area of the radiator…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 GMC Sierras have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2000 GMC Sierra (41% of the 443 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 3 safety recalls 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 61,578 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?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $680 and $1,750), from 9 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?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock”, in 20 of 182 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (18).
See all 2000 GMC Sierra problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sierra years.