Complaints
215
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#151 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:98,353 mi
Crash-related:2
#240 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:135,117 mi
Crash-related:3
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:80,804 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 51 | 2 | — | 98,353 mi | |
| Brakes | 40 | 3 | — | 135,117 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 2 | — | 80,804 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 | — | — | 86,262 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 8 | — | — | 91,457 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 90,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 148,852 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 54,750 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 190,280 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 175,333 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
51
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,353
Brakes
40
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,117
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,804
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,262
Parking-Brake Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,457
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,400
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,852
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,750
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,280
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,333
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 has 215 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 51 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (51 complaints, avg 98,353 mi); Brakes (40 complaints, avg 135,117 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints, avg 80,804 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,695 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 include 15 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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