2000 GMC Sierra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Gmc Sierra has problems with brake rotors, engine failing to restart, and the passenger cab was not level. Shims were installed to make the cab level. The rear rotors were crystallized and flaking off which caused pulsation while braking. The ABS sensor failed which resulted in intermittent brake loss. The gas pedal became stuck at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10118998, filed 2005-04, 36,000 miles“Died on highway, cranked but wouldn't start, ended up being crankshaft position sensor, distributor cap, ignition rotor, crankshaft went out and burnt up the other two. Few days later happened again, died on highway, crank but won't start, had to replace distributor cap, ignition rotor, again with ignition coil. Caused 2 tow charges, now check engine light is on and the catalytic converter has gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #10217293, filed 2008-02, 69,633 miles“When sensor was replaced it did't last 24hrs. I did have dual exhaust put on this truck .I contacted the dealer before this was done to make sure. I was told that as long as the converters were not touched everything should be find/ still fall under warranty except new mufflers and pipes.”
NHTSA complaint #721847, filed 2000-04“The contact stated while driving 70mph, the engine failed without warning followed by smoke erupting from the front underhood area with no visible flames. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the curb in neutral and exit the vehicle. Upon initial inspection on the skid plates, there was a rod bearing failure, but oil was still present. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. The mechanic determined there was a hole in the engine block, however the vehicle received regular maintenance and there were no obvious road hazards.”
NHTSA complaint #10155495, filed 2006-04, 85,000 miles“Problem only occures when engine and transmission are completly warmed and transmission is in overdrive mode. If transmission is in drive 3 no problems occur at any engine speed. Dealer states on repair order, normal condition at this time until an update comes out . Suggestion was made by dealer that this could be caused by tourque converter.”
NHTSA complaint #739012, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10032435Sep 1, 2009Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power…
- 10021021Feb 22, 2007Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
- 10011126Dec 1, 2006Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc.
- 10019426Mar 15, 2006Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs.
- 10017155Oct 26, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
- 10012155Jun 1, 2004Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control.
- 10012703Feb 1, 2004Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 8% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra
228 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTires
30 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
22 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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