GMC Sierra 1500 / 2000
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 38.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 18.6%.
Complaints215
Crashes15
Fires0
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 38.6% · 83
Service brakes 18.6% · 40
Structure 5.1% · 11
Power train 4.7% · 10
Parking brake 4.2% · 9
Fuel system, gasoline 3.3% · 7
Vehicle speed control 2.8% · 6
Fuel system, other 2.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the GMC Sierra 1500 in this data, 2000 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 93,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Anti lock brake sensor corrosion causes low speed braking failure. Driving at less than 5 mph was terrifying. Almost hitting pedestrians at a crosswalk, rolling into an intersection, and almost hitting a stopped car in front of me. I took the truck to the dealer and they verified the corroded sensors. This was a recalled issue already complied with. No help from gm. They said the burden was mine. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While traveling 45 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brake pedal had fallen to the floor of the vehicle and the brakes would not engage. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was covered with rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 105,000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While the contact was driving 5 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard and brake fluid sprayed out. The contact used the emergency brake and was able to stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. The mechanic stated that the entire brake line needed to be replaced as it was rusted. The failure mileage was 62,000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 62,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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