2000 GMC Sierra Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,150 miles. 1 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.
“Stopping to run an errand on the way home from work I attempted to open the driver door of my 2000 Gmc pickup. The door which has a power lock would not open. The electric door lock has apparently failed rendering the door inoperative. After a short panic attack, I had to exit my vehicle from the passenger door. The door could not be unlocked from the outside with a key or from inside the vehicle using the manual door lock slider bar. This is a severe safety hazard and should demand an immediate recall to ensure a failure of the power lock fails safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143081, filed 2005-11, 126,000 miles“During a rain and then freeze in michigan, the driver side door latch fails to operate properly. By failing to operate, once open it will not latch until it thaws out. It has happened to me twice so far this 2004-2005 winter. Gmc customer service has been contacted as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10110166, filed 2005-02, 124,300 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that the exterior driver and passenger side door handles would not latch. The exterior door handles were becoming stuck and causing the contact to remain locked inside of the vehicle. He would have to roll the window down and place his arm outside the window to release the door handle and exit the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the exterior door handle assembly. The VIN was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386050, filed 2011-03, 207,000 miles“While coming down a hill put foot on brakes, and it felt like pushing on a brick wall. Consumer proceeded through a stop sign. Consumer has to press brake down twick before vehicle will stop. The brakes failed twice. The steering column makes a grinding noise when turning. Horn failed. Keyless entery failed. Door locks failed. Interior lights failed. The fan in the front end is very loud. The speedometer is inaccurate. The power steering pump shaft broke.”
NHTSA complaint #865823, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology