2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For a long time now my fuel gauge goes to empty when I fill it up, then after a few miles goes to full. The pump is electric in the gas tank. I was told by another person who owns same vehicle as I that he had same problem and his finally just stopped working while he was on a trip.. Is this a manufacturers defect? Will they fix the problem?........ My vehicle is a..... 2000 Gmc sierra stepside pickup truck, 4dr, 350eng.”
NHTSA complaint #10332747, filed 2010-05, 10,000 miles“I started smelling gasoline and found a corroded fuel line at the junction between the nylon line leading from the fuel pump to the steel line going to the fuel filter. Doing repairs, the hard brake line leading from the ABS unit under the driver's seat area to the rear flex line connector was leaking badly as well at the rear-most fitting. Purchasing these lines separately cannot be done, so I'm replacing all of the fuel/brake lines myself. I'm using stainless tubing for the brake lines not provided by factory GM parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10576596, filed 2014-04, 72,000 miles“The fuel gauge is sending incorrect reading after fill up, the low fuel warning lamp is coming on after fill up. Dealer tells me this is extremely common for this truck and that I should consider it routine maintenance doesn't seem right for only 70000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10198468, filed 2007-08, 70,000 miles“Excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead part failures. One of two straps holding up gas tank, rear strap, broke and rear of gas tank dropped about 4 inches. I was not driving the truck, just noticed then gasped. I replaced the gas tank strap. Research on internet reveals excessive rust for these trucks is common. After hearing about the toyota tundras dropping a spare tire due to excessive rust, I figure a part failure possibly leading to a dropping a gas tank qualifies too.”
NHTSA complaint #10291816, filed 2009-11, 89,000 miles“I have a 2000 Gmc sierra that had brake line rust through causing brake failure. I got under the vehicle to try and change the line and found all the lines are severely rusted as is the fuel lines. Yes my truck is old and I live in the rust belt of n.y but something needs to be done either n.y stop using salt or the vehicles need to be built with lines that don't rust out. This issue I think is a safety issue that would be easily fixed by either no more salt or better line in the vehicles that don't rust through.”
NHTSA complaint #10371214, filed 2010-12, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10165331Jul 3, 2019This SKU is a Preformed Fuel Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. Damaged braided hoses and…
- 10160637Apr 4, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 10034428Feb 1, 2010Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. Gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 22 | 6% |
| 2023 | 38 | 8% |
| 2022 | 32 | 5% |
| 2021 | 42 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 6% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
131 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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