Owners have filed 15 complaints
about the 2000 GMC GMC Truck with NHTSA between 2000 and 2008.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 52
Against the median year of the GMC GMC Truck. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
26.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
67% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2000 GMC GMC Truck
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Tires
426.7%
Median failure at 2,400 miles
Brakes
426.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 20,700 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
213.3%
Lights
16.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16.7%
Suspension
16.7%
Median failure at 2,400 miles
Steering
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 46,832 mi
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
233.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
233.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
233.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2000peak 2Dec 2008
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 46,832 milesMiddletown, INCrash1 injured
SERVICE 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
NHTSA complaint #10073909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,832 milesMiddletown, INCrash1 injured
POWER 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
NHTSA complaint #10073909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Lafollette, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THE FUEL GAUGE STOP WORKING ON A 2000 SONOMA ARE THEY A RECALL ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10253412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,500 milesFenelton, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AT 14000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 BRAKES AND ROTORS ON MY 2000 GMC SIERRA.
NHTSA complaint #10140037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kalamazoo, MI
FUEL 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.
NHTSA complaint #10114123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,832 milesMiddletown, INCrash1 injured
SERVICE 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
NHTSA complaint #10073909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,832 milesMiddletown, INCrash1 injured
POWER 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
NHTSA complaint #10073909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,700 milesSouthampton, MA
SERVICE 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.
NHTSA complaint #10047753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,400 milesWashington, DC
SUSPENSION
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
NHTSA complaint #10007314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,400 milesWashington, DC
TIRES
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
NHTSA complaint #10007314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite Falls, NC
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE RACK AND PINION.
NHTSA complaint #10008981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brewerton, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 40MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
NHTSA complaint #10002048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corona, CA
TIRES: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.
NHTSA complaint #762482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elsinore, CA
VEHICLE 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.
NHTSA complaint #8006032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Troy, MO
TIRES
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)
NHTSA complaint #749276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Freehold, NJ
EXTERIOR 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)
NHTSA complaint #748412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Vegas, NV
TIRES: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.
NHTSA complaint #873066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.