2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 5% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I've had several problems with the truck since I bought it 3 months ago. I've fixed almost all of them-ABS was activating which was pushing me into traffic nearly causing a wreck so I changed the ABS speed sensor and hub assembly. Front suspension was gone so I replaced that; as well as steering parts, brakes, the parking brake doesn't work, fixing it next. Oil sending unit, A/C belt and refrigerant replaced. The problems left are evap emission vent valve solenoid, throttle pedal position sensor, and random/ multiple cylinder misfire sometimes and cylinder 4 misfire other times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326914, filed 2020-06, 270,000 miles“While trying to sell my vehicle, an auto service facility discovered serious frame corrosion which could prove to be a safety issue. The corrosion seems excessive and suggests design and/or material deficiencies. I have had to replace all brake lines and have had transmission shift linkage failure, all due to rust. Also, excessive body rust in the lower rocker panels has occurred, more of a cosmetic problem, but indicative of the pervasive rust problem that exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10454602, filed 2012-04, 90,000 miles“Truck drive train intermittently makes clunk noise when I first start off from a stop. When I stop at a red light it feels like someone just hit me from behind going from first into second gear. It started at about 88000 miles / 4 years ago and has been getting progressively worse. The problem seems to be electrical of sorts. When the truck starts acting up with this problem I usually pull off to the side of the road & turn off the ignition...wait 20-30 seconds & restart the ignition...98% of the time the problem goes away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268964, filed 2009-05, 88,000 miles“The np246 transfer case oil pump plate wears a hole into the case, causing it to leak. There is a saver plate that can be installed that prevents this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11389425, filed 2021-01, 270,000 miles“On february 15, 2012 at approximately 11:00am, driving down a two lane paved highway, the cross pin in the rear differential gear housing failed and parts of it fell into the gears causing the rear tires to lock up and the vehicle to skid out of control into the oncoming traffic lane. Luckily, oncoming traffic was able to stop in time avoiding an accident. This was verified by american collision in rutland, vt as the cause of the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10450900, filed 2012-02, 137,900 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 24% |
| 2025 | 28 | 22% |
| 2024 | 73 | 19% |
| 2023 | 92 | 18% |
| 2022 | 113 | 19% |
| 2021 | 145 | 24% |
| 2020 | 99 | 20% |
| 2019 | 140 | 21% |
| 2018 | 131 | 43% |
| 2017 | 118 | 33% |
| 2016 | 84 | 24% |
| 2015 | 99 | 14% |
| 2014 | 69 | 9% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
131 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 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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