2000 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 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.
“While driving at approximately 65 MPH the headlights failed. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty, and there was nothing else they could do. The auto lighting system goes out. The consumer stated that he tried to turn on the manual switch does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10111308, filed 2005-03, 148,000 miles“Right front daytime running light has burned out three times in 2 years. Left front daytime running light has never burned out in 2 years. Daytime safety jeopardized. New bulb installed each time. Most recent burned out bulb is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10112681, filed 2005-03, 120,000 miles“Dt: the running lights continued to short out. The bulbs have been replaced eight times in the past year. This did not affect normal use of the headlights or the tail lights. The vehicle has not been to the dealer for this issue. Contacted manufacturer, who said they would not pay for the repairs. The contact believed the lens on the day time running lights were filling up with water when it rained. The contact drilled holes in the bottom of the lens to allow water to escape. Since the contact had performed the drilling the lights have not shorted out as often.”
NHTSA complaint #10138997, filed 2005-10, 79,000 miles“When hitting a bump there was a very loud noise coming from the rear end. Truck was taken to a dealership.dealership's opinion was that the noise was coming from a dfective ring and pinion in the rear axle. Owner was told that Gmc was aware of the problem. Gmc did not know what was causing this problem, and was working on a solution. Problem has not been corrected. The front seat belt squeak and has excessive tension. Rear seat latch malfunctions. Under hood light malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #869913, filed 2000-09“Noise in rear suspension while accelerating and stopping. Vibration in steering wheel during a right bend in road. Also headlights dim and go back while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #739860, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10018627Jan 9, 2006Fog lamps inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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