2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 131about this part
- Share
- 72%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,350miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 131 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 72% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,350 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle and towing a 4000+ pound boat, my brake petal went to the floor. When I got out of the vehicle, there was brake fluid leaking on the ground. I detached the boat and attempted to see if I could drive the vehicle to the repair facility. There was no braking power available so the vehicle was towed to a repair facility. Repairs were around $900 for a replacement of all the rusted brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10851792, filed 2016-03, 175,000 miles“Vehicle was parked in my driveway when I noticed brake fluid leaking under it. Upon further inspection, I saw that the brake line was corroded and ruptured. When I started the vehicle and backed it back and forth in the driveway I noticed that the brakes only worked in the front from this point. I replaced the ruptured brake line but I am worried that the remaining brake lines may rupture at any point.”
NHTSA complaint #10579491, filed 2014-04, 281,000 miles“Brakes failed entirely. Luckily I had an emergency brake. 7 brake lines had rusted out and had to be replaced. - cost $1076. I have also had to replace my rear brakes 3 times in 86000 miles. Front brakes were replaced only once. Mechanic says that perhaps the proportioning value is ng. There was a recall but GM said it did not include my vehicle. I think this was a lie.”
NHTSA complaint #10377072, filed 2011-01, 85,000 miles“While traveling on country road in quarryville pa. I came to a hill and a stop sign and pressed on the brake peddle. It went to the floor. I had very limited braking power and traveled through the stop sign across the intersection. It was a 4 way stop intersection. And no accident occurred . But oh boy did I get a dirty look! All the brake fluid was gone out one half of the container. Looking at the brake lines they are rusted through and leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10684250, filed 2015-02, 34,000 miles“While driving home I pushed the brake pedal and experienced a ruptured brake line under the drivers side door. Luckily no crash occurred because I was on a back road with no traffic. After inspection it was confirmed that all brake lines were very badly corroded and all were ready to fail. The worst damage appeared near the wheels which I would assume is due to road salt and moisture.”
NHTSA complaint #10375401, filed 2011-01, 69,287 milesRelated recalls
- 00V222000Aug 8, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2000, Chevrolet Suburban 2000, Silverado 2500 2000 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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