Model year record

2000 GMC Sierra 1500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 215 owner complaints on file.

GMC Sierra 1500, 1999–2002 generation
Pictured: the 1999–2002 generation. Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V222000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,758
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-08
Owners notified
2000-09-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic5195,000 mi
Service brakes40115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1075,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings993,000 mi
Parking brake8110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline772,000 mi
Air bags675,000 mi
Vehicle speed control628,000 mi
Power train5183,500 mi
Structure: body590,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system470,000 mi
Suspension490,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module374,500 mi
Tires361,000 mi
Electrical system2—
Fuel system, other289,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system263,000 mi
Power train: driveline288,000 mi
Service brakes, electric266,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring273,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2122,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments250,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2112,200 mi
Suspension: front2—
Unknown or other2352,410 mi
Wheels: hub260,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1189,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash198,000 mi
Engine1270,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine110 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch129,300 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable138,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission14,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1137,900 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1102,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Seats137,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock129,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light155,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1106,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper147 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads147 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor150,374 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings180,000 mi
Steering1183,500 mi
Structure189,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate175,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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