2000 Chevrolet Sierra

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2000 Chevrolet Sierra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:54.929Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 9 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 9 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 9 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003

2000: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20009
20019
20022
20032

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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I have owned this truck since may, 2001 (Use with approx 10K miles). I took it to have it serviced because the vehicle was losing brake fluid and I could not find a leak at any of the wheels or the flexible lines to the calipers.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-19

Visibility

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Tires

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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The right rear tire tread separated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-23

Suspension

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

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Consumer claimed that rear end was built a quarter inch out, and vehicle was having alignment problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-15

Structure

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing tailgate.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
  2. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-02-19Engineering analysisClosed 2004-09-28 Tailgate cable breakage
  4. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  5. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  6. I
    2005-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2006-04-11 Tailgate support cables
  7. I
    2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
  8. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  9. I
    2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Chevrolet Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Sierra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.