2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
772 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 9 defect investigations. It scores 77/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 85,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990, 1992–1994, 2012–2013.
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Where 2000 sits among all Sierra 1500 years
What owners report
“Abs brake system is causing truck to feel like it's not going to stop. I have it at the dealership now and they tell me both sensors have to be replaced. I only have approx. 22,000 miles on the truck. It's a 2000 sierra”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Sierra 1500
“Brake line on drivers side rear rubbed a hole in the black hose against steel line. Tried to tie up an seperate but its to close to t connection. Both rear fenders cracked and broke. Rear main seal leaking oil.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Sierra 1500
“Tire blowout while driving, spare tire would not release from carrier, as a result consumer had to purchase two new rear tires. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Sierra 1500
“On february 15, 2012 at approximately 11:00am, driving down a two lane paved highway, the cross pin in the rear differential gear housing failed and parts of it fell into the gears causing the rear tires to lock up and the vehicle to skid out of control into the oncoming traffic lane. Luckily,…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Sierra 1500
“The accelerator pedal sticks intermittently causing the vehicle to surge forward without warning. Dealer has repaired 4x while under warranty, but problem would reoccur approximately 2 weeks after servicing. Ph”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Sierra 1500
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 419 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 81,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 53,000 and 119,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY…
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR…
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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…
Fix: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 05V379000.
Led to recall campaign 06V066000.
Led to recall campaign 05V161000.
Led to recall campaign 04E067000.
Technical service bulletins
368 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2000 Sierra 1500 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 drew 772 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 77/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 are brakes & stability (378 complaints), body & structure (45), and wheels & tires (43).
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 problems around 81,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 53,000 and 119,000 miles.
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.