3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC C6500.
3
recalls
1
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 GMC C6500 recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
NHTSA campaign 02V287000 · reported November 4, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 2,011 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. Some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.
The risk
If the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Service brakes, air: antilock
NHTSA campaign 00V232008 · reported September 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 30,000 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
The risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 00V236000 · reported August 23, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 12,603 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
The risk
This condition could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. Dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Service brakes1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 10, 2014 · Service brakes · 13,000 miles
THE BRAKES JUST PULSATE VERY FAST WITH NO EFFECT. DROP PLOW TO STOP!! THE 2000 GMC 6 SERIES RECALLS SOUNDS LIKE THIS TRUCK BUT IS NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. THE EGR VALVE IS ALSO CRACKED WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CATCHING ON FIRE RECALL.
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 GMC C6500, the most recent reported on November 4, 2002 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC C6500?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (1 complaints).
How many 2000 GMC C6500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 10, 2014.