2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“I have a 2000 Gmc desil truck. For trhe past two years the truck engine will stop without warning while driving. Have had it to the dealership several times with no lasting results.”
NHTSA complaint #10093353, filed 2004-09, 30,000 miles“Trucks engine dies, while driving at any speed without warning. As a result the truck looses all power, including steering and brake. The dealership ran a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. 2000 Gmc 3500 experiencing problem with engine equipment. While driving at any speed and without warning truck engine dies. As a result vehicle loses all power including the steering and brake equipment. Vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was test driven. During the test drive vehicle died 8 times within one mile radius of travel. Dealer replaced injector pump for the second time.”
NHTSA complaint #10048417, filed 2003-11, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc 3500. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off and the braking and steering functions became inoperable. When the failure occurs, the contact must jumpstart the vehicle or wait until the vehicle cools down in order for it to be restarted. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure because it could not be duplicated. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10260008, filed 2009-02, 58,000 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.
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- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 17% |
| 2000 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
12 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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