2000 GMC Sierra 1500

● Typical for this model
2000 GMC Sierra 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:44:27.581Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2000 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 144 complaints 2007: 261 complaints 2008: 379 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 283 complaints 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 736 complaints 2014 2015: 711 complaints 2016: 337 complaints 2017: 350 complaints 2018: 293 complaints 2019: 601 complaints 2019 2020: 435 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2022: 528 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 312 complaints 2024 2025: 90 complaints 2026: 58 complaints 2026
2000: 181 complaints
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YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007261
2008379
2009234
2010167
2011283
2012106
2013115
2014736
2015711
2016337
2017350
2018293
2019601
2020435
2021511
2022528
2023408
2024312
202590
202658

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AT LOW SPEED WHEN TURNING WHEEL. WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURN INTO DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131228

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY CORRODED BRAKE LINES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130723

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171206

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070827

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

PARKING BRAKE 4%

4% of complaints: parking brake — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000922 — service brakes, hydraulic

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, "HYDRA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

Campaign 00V222000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

Remedy: 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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V222000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.