Complaints
557
Crashes
58
Fires
3
Injuries
43
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1112 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:59,814 mi
Crash-related:15
#229 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:90,225 mi
Crash-related:3
#328 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:114,610 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 112 | 15 | — | 59,814 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 29 | 3 | — | 90,225 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 1 | — | 114,610 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | 2 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 15 | — | — | 83,001 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 50,833 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 11 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 12 | — | — | 55,140 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | 38,250 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 12 | — | — | 45,800 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 117,414 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 9 | 2 | — | 48,494 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 8 | — | — | 148,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 8 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 8 | — | — | 102,028 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 78,244 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 7 | 1 | — | 65,551 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 77,026 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 113,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 6 | — | — | 56,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | 35,885 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 48,800 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 142,436 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
112
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,814
Hydraulic Brakes
29
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,225
Brakes
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,610
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,001
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,833
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,140
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,250
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,800
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,414
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,494
Parking-Brake Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,500
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,028
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,244
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,551
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,026
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,500
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,885
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,800
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,436
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 GMC Sierra has 557 NHTSA complaints, 58 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 112 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (112 complaints, avg 59,814 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (29 complaints, avg 90,225 mi); Brakes (28 complaints, avg 114,610 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,592 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 GMC Sierra include 58 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 4 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 GMC Sierra 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?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 GMC Sierra shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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