MYRModel Year Report

2000 GMC Sierra 2500

● Typical for this model
2000 GMC Sierra 2500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:07:14.614Z

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 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 48 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 160 complaints 2004: 143 complaints 2004 2005: 115 complaints 2006: 66 complaints 2007: 83 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 31 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 63 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 46 complaints 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 89 complaints 2016: 59 complaints 2016 2017: 37 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 74 complaints 2020 2021: 51 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 31 complaints 2024: 100 complaints 2024 2025: 26 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
2000: 48 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
199714
199815
199936
200048
2001134
2002134
2003160
2004143
2005115
200666
200783
200863
200931
201010
201163
201230
201346
201430
201589
201659
201737
201835
201932
202074
202151
202243
202331
2024100
202526
202610

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 69%

69% of complaints: service brakes — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OF THE FREEWAY AND ON CITY STREETS. SOMETIMES THESE LIGHTS GO OFF AND SOMETIMES THEY REMAIN LIGHTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180304

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK USED AND WAS ABLE TO USE FOR A BOUT A MONTH BEFORE BOTH REAR SPRING PERCHES BROKE ALLOWING THE SPRINGS TO REST UNDER THE PICKUP BODY, AFTER REPLACING THEM THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED BECAUSE OF RUST ANOTHER POOR QUALITY PRODUCT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171204

Also filed under SUSPENSION

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED UNDER TRUCK CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE TOWING A BOAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120910

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing underbody shields and body.

CRASH
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GMC TRUCK FRAMES CRACKING, ROTTING OUT, BRAKING DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND COATING AND GM WON'T STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS TOYOTA HAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170406

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
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I BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF. I SPENT A TON OF MONEY REPLACING O2 SENSORS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140408

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 3 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 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

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 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 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 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.