2000 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 228about this part
- Share
- 51%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,125miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 228 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 51% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,125 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My pickup truck was in motion when driving on a city street I had to slow down. The brake-petal went almost completely to the floor. I almost hit the vehicle in front of me while trying to stop. After pulling to the side of street I checked under the truck and discovered that the rear metal brake line adjacent to the truck frame had rusted and burst.”
NHTSA complaint #10787636, filed 2015-11, 147,000 miles“Truck was parked. Went to put it into drive and stepped on the brake pedal. The pedal went to the floor. The steel brake line back by the driver rear wheel ruptured. On closer inspection, I will have to replace all brake lines as they are so rusty and corroded. It is a safety issue. I was fortunate that I nor my wife was traveling on the road when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10609095, filed 2014-07, 142,813 miles“Brake line leak from rust hole in brake line below drivers side door. Almost hit the vehicle ahead of me. I have GM vehicles that are much older than this one and never had this happen before. 1977 chevy, etc. I feel a recall is in order, I have read on the internet about other people having the same problem that didn't end as well I did.”
NHTSA complaint #10524767, filed 2013-07, 61,542 miles“The first incident I was pulling out of a parking spot and noticed my brakes were gone. The pedal went all the way down to the floor. Got out of the vehicle and there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the truck. Took it to the mechanic and was told the brake line was rusted. Had it repaired and since then we have had 4 additional incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10471491, filed 2012-08, 68,352 miles“The brakes in my Gmc pickup truck failed due to severely rusted steel brake lines. Two lines burst , one after the other , as I pumped the brake pedal to stop the truck. An inspection revealed extensive and premature rust throughout the brake line system, requiring replacement of all of the brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10546332, filed 2013-09, 122,342 milesRelated recalls
- 05V379000Aug 29, 2005Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, Suburban 2000–2002 +4 more
- 05V161000Apr 22, 2005On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2005, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2005
- 00V345000Oct 30, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2000, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2000, Suburban 2000 +3 more
- 00V055000Feb 28, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing…Covers: GMC Sierra 2000, Chevrolet Silverado 2000, S10 2000 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This 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…
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This 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…
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10017232Oct 29, 2005Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10016715Sep 1, 2005Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10011125Oct 1, 2004Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated
- 10012141Jun 1, 2004Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra
34 complaintsTires
30 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology