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2000 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500.

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recalls
48
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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 Sierra 2500 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 00V222000 · reported August 8, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 3,758 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 9, 2026 · Equipment · 178,000 miles

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the spare tire detached from the vehicle after the cable securing the spare tire fractured. The contact discovered the failure upon returning to the residence from an errand and found the spare tire in the driveway. No warning lights illuminated, and no…

Mar 4, 2018 · Service brakes · 75,000 miles

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OF THE FREEWAY AND ON CITY STREETS. SOMETIMES THESE LIGHTS GO OFF AND SOMETIMES THEY REMAIN LIGHTED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I FEAR THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AND HAVE TAKEN THIS MATTER TO A MECHANIC. THE…

Dec 4, 2017 · Service brakes · 168,000 miles

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK USED AND WAS ABLE TO USE FOR A BOUT A MONTH BEFORE BOTH REAR SPRING PERCHES BROKE ALLOWING THE SPRINGS TO REST UNDER THE PICKUP BODY, AFTER REPLACING THEM THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED BECAUSE OF RUST ANOTHER POOR QUALITY PRODUCT FROM GM !

Aug 18, 2017 · Service brakes · 190,000 miles

BRAKE LINES RUSTED TO POINT OF REPLACEMENT

Apr 6, 2017 · Structure · crash reported

GMC TRUCK FRAMES CRACKING, ROTTING OUT, BRAKING DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND COATING AND GM WON'T STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS TOYOTA HAS. THE CONSUMER GETS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF FRAMES GIVING OUT WELL BEFORE THE BODY, THE FRAMES SHOULD BE STRONG. IN UNDER 2 YEARS THE FRAME WENT FROM STRONG AND SAFE TO NOW…

Sierra 2500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 14831
2001 2134112
2002 1134101
2003 016074

Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on August 8, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (23 complaints), followed by service brakes (8).
How many 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 48 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 9, 2026.