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GMC Sierra 1500 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

181Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes137 complaints

137 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V222000.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V222000Reported August 8, 2000 - 3,758 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 3,758 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

PE03057Opened December 8, 2003 - Closed April 9, 2004

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20003
20013
20022
20031
20043
200513
20069
200710
200813
200912
201034
201121
20129
20138
201416
20158
20163
20173
20182
20193
20201
20211
20253
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.