Total Complaints
15 filings
GMC GMC TRUCK · model year
2000 GMC GMC TRUCK
15 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000GMCGMC TRUCK carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 GMC TRUCK is tires with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2) and tires:tread/belt (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2000 GMC TRUCK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
15
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20081231FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THE FUEL GAUGE STOP WORKING ON A 2000 SONOMA ARE THEY A RECALL ON IT. *TR
20051017SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AT 14000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 BRAKES AND ROTORS ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA. *JB
Mileage: 13,500
20050315FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
I AM PART-OWNER OF AN EXCAVATION COMPANY. WE CURRENTLY OWN (6) GMC 3/4 TON PICK-UPS ALL RANGING FROM 1999 - 2004. (3) OF THESE VEHICLES {(2) ARE YEAR 2000 AND (1) IS YEAR 1999} HAVE FAULTY GAS GAUGES. THE NEEDLE ON THE DASH BOUNCES FROM FULL TO EMPTY CONSTANTLY. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I ALSO FEEL THAT GM SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PART AND OFFER REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY SENSOR.*AK
20040519CrashPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A CURB. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE ROTORS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM REPAIRS, CLICKING NOISES IN THE REAR WERE HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE U-JOINTS ON THE DRIVESHAFT WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB
Mileage: 46,832
20040519CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A CURB. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE ROTORS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM REPAIRS, CLICKING NOISES IN THE REAR WERE HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE U-JOINTS ON THE DRIVESHAFT WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB
Mileage: 46,832
20031112SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND BRAKING IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DELAYED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH 2000 GMC TRUCK EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATING INADVERTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALSO WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A DELAY IN STOPPING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*MR
Mileage: 20,700
20030305TIRES
FROM TIME OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION. TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO SPLITTING AND SEPARATING. ON FOURTH SET OF TIRES. CONSUMER FELT DESIGN OF SUSPENSION CAUSED TIRES TO FAIL. *TT *JB *TS
Mileage: 2,400
20030305SUSPENSION
FROM TIME OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION. TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO SPLITTING AND SEPARATING. ON FOURTH SET OF TIRES. CONSUMER FELT DESIGN OF SUSPENSION CAUSED TIRES TO FAIL. *TT *JB *TS
Mileage: 2,400
20030221STEERING:RACK AND PINION
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE RACK AND PINION.*JB
20030106SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 40MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
20020603TIRES:SIDEWALL
TIRES WERE CHECKED APPROXIMATELY 8MOS AGO AND NO SIGN OF PROBLEM. WE HAD BEEN HEARING A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE OUT OF BALANCE AND HAD THEM CHECKED. THE NOISE KEPT GETTING WORSE UNTIL A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WE SAW A BUBBLE FORMING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SIDEWALL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZARD THAT MAY NOT ONLY AFFECT MY TIRES BUT OTHERS AS WELL. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY RECALL OR SAFTEY NOTIFICATION FOR THESE PARTICULAR TIRES. PLEASE RESPOND. I WILL BE REPLACING THEM TO ASSURE THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, FAMILY AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.*AK
20020320VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
UPON PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT STICKS. HAS TO PRESS DOWN VERY HARD TO RELEASE IT FROM STICKING. *AK THE STICKING ALSO TRANSPIRES UPON THE START OF VEHICLE. *JG
20010801TIRES
TIRE BLOW-OUT,NO ROAD HAZARD,STRAIGHT , LEVEL HIGHWAY,LESS THAN 100 LBS. IN BED OF TRUCK. ON INSPECTION, ALL 4 REMAINING TIRES SHOWED TO HAVE SPLITS IN SIDEWALLS.ED OF TRUCK.*AK (TIRESIZE: 245-75-16)
20010723EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON ALL GM MODELS ARE TOO BRIGHT AND MISADJUSTED TOO HIGH, CAUSING EXCESSIVE GLARE, BLINDING OTHER DRIVERS AND CAUSING SIGNIFICANT ANNOYANCE. MODELS THAT ARE WORST ARE ALL SATURNS, BLAZERS, FULL SIZE SEDANS, ALL LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, ALL GRAND AMS, ALL IMPALA, ALL MONTE CARLO, (THE TRANS AM, CORVETTE AND CAMARO DO NOT SEEM TO EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM)
20001016TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX A/T LT245/75R16 SIZE ORIGINAL EQUPMENT ON A GMC 2500. ARE WEATHERING ALONG THE SIDEWALL.*AK GENERAL MOTORS REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES BEFIRE FAILURE OCCURED. *YH
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 GMC GMC TRUCK have?▼
The 2000 GMC GMC TRUCK has 15 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC GMC TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 GMC GMC TRUCK is TIRES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 2000 GMC GMC TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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