Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 GMC Sierra

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 559 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V066000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
805,368
Reported to NHTSA
2006-03-08
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Safety risk

IF ONE CABLE FRACTURES, THE REMAINING CABLE MAY RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURE, THE TAILGATE WOULD DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. IF ANYONE IS SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THEY COULD FALL AND BE INJURED. ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A BUMPER, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP TO A LOWER POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GALVANIZED SUPPORT CABLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL SUPPORT CABLES. IN ADDITION, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE TAILGATE HINGE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
90,242
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-22
Owners notified
2005-07-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V005000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
98,221
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-07
Owners notified
2005-02-14

Defect description

SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, THE SAME CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKING AFTER THE RESERVE PRESSURE IS DEPLETED.

Safety risk

AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR SLOW THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V129000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,662,211
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-17
Owners notified
2004-09-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

Safety risk

ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V178000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
525,254
Reported to NHTSA
2002-07-01
Owners notified
2002-08-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.

Safety risk

IN A VEHICLE CRASH, FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE SDM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V345000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,383,922
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF CONTACT OCCURS AND THE BRAKE PIPE BECOMES DAMAGED, IN HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL REACHES THE INDICATOR LIMIT.

Safety risk

DURING BRAKING, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR, THIS SECTION OF THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGNED BRAKE PIPE SECTION. IF THERE ARE NOT SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE BRAKE PIPE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPACER CLIP TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V055000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,674
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-28
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.

Safety risk

THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11260,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2994,071 mi
Service brakes28115,236 mi
Tires1634,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1570,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1450,000 mi
Air bags: frontal12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1243,000 mi
Suspension1299,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1231,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9—
Tires: tread/belt937,000 mi
Parking brake8117,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor842,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings878,113 mi
Fuel system, gasoline750,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump772,000 mi
Suspension: front777,026 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights679,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system656,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc629,770 mi
Suspension: rear6—
Steering532,600 mi
Structure: body5139,740 mi
Unknown or other560,000 mi
Air bags484,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine436,000 mi
Exterior lighting4120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system444,844 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4124,300 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit439,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft480,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module440,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads443,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls49,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling332,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Tires: sidewall334,040 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire388,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages356,700 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Wheels3180,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module281,000 mi
Electrical system250,000 mi
Equipment2—
Fuel/propulsion system2125,000 mi
Power train2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft282,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs282,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock212,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light230,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper242,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder280,513 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Structure2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments220,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate280,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields299,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels: rim2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine1120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights139,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings174,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors169,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages1207,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable134,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module153,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1141,291 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1125,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut171,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer165,000 mi
Wheels: hub1—

The 1999 model has about half as many 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.