2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
215
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
The 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 has received a total of 215 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (51 complaints), Service Brakes (40 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500, potentially affecting up to 222,061 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
View full details →Recall 00V222000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 3,758 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A KINKED BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
215 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1995 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly rolled forward, down a slight incline, and crashed into another parked vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the failure. In addition, while making a left turn into an intersection, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to both the shoulder and the chest. No medical treatment was required. A police report was filed at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. No further information was available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 4,000.
The contact owns a 1995 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly rolled forward, down a slight incline, and crashed into another parked vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the failure. In addition, while making a left turn into an intersection, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to both the shoulder and the chest. No medical treatment was required. A police report was filed at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. No further information was available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 4,000.
No wreck
The contact owns a 1999 N/A GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V097000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
THE NP246 TRANSFER CASE OIL PUMP PLATE WEARS A HOLE INTO THE CASE, CAUSING IT TO LEAK. THERE IS A SAVER PLATE THAT CAN BE INSTALLED THAT PREVENTS THIS PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
609 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH DIAGNOSIS. *SC
000844005 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A WHINE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO SPEAKERS ON UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN YJ100211 AND YG106100. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 1500
- 1995 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 3 complaints
- 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 7 complaints
- 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 100 complaints
- 1998 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 68 complaints
- 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 182 complaints
- 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 (current)
- 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 171 complaints
- 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 192 complaints
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 210 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 253 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 218 complaints
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