2000 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
69% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 48 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
69% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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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, 2018-03-04
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, 2017-12-04
Also filed under Suspension
Steel brake line ruptured under truck causing loss of brakes while towing a boat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-10
Structure
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing underbody shields and body.
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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, 2017-04-06
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
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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, 2014-04-08
Suspension
6% · 3 reportsElectrical system
6% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-09-22Service brakes, hydraulic00V222000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
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2004-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-30 Hydraulic pump shaft failures
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V222000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.