2000 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 6% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck drive train makes clunk noise when I first start off from a stop, also in reverse. When I stop at a red light it feels like someone just hit me from behind. It started at about 39000 miles and has been getting progressively worse and now it has worn out the bushing in the tail shaft of the transmission ,wow $32000 dollars for this truck and nothing but problems .I am truly scared of this truck please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10150019, filed 2006-02, 39,000 miles“January 27, 2005, my truck was taken to dealership d/t loud metal grinding in the left front wheel(driver's side). The brakes and rotors were replaced. The sound continued and was taken back to dealership february 2, 2005 and the bearing was cleaned out . May 7, 2005 while driving on interstate the left front wheel felt like I hit something. When I got off the interstate there was a burning smell. Rounding a curve at 25 MPH the hub and then the axel broke. The truck was not drivable and was towed by aaa to the dealership. It was repaired and I was told it was d/t the after-market wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10125204, filed 2005-06, 82,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the transmission failed while driving. The vehicle would not go into reverse. After getting the vehicle home he had it towed to a transmission shop. They found there was a crack in an internal hub. This caused a loss of oil pressure, and lubrication. They replaced all damaged parts. There have been no problems since.”
NHTSA complaint #10141280, filed 2005-10, 42,000 miles“The pump driveshaft fractured, causing immediate loss of power steering and power brakes. While on the internet, owner discovered that the same year/make and model was being recalled for this defect. Owner later contacted the manufacturer. However this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10113290, filed 2005-03, 80,000 miles“Transmission failed. No reverse. Reaction shell gear teeth stripped out. Common problem with 4l60e transmissions. Only 52000 miles. Went out with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10048894, filed 2003-11, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V005000Jan 7, 2005Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic…Covers: GMC Sierra 2000, Chevrolet Silverado 2000, Suburban 2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10112697Dec 27, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10112681Dec 17, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10026804Oct 1, 2008Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10021676Jun 15, 2007New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
- 10017299Nov 2, 2005Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
- 10017190Oct 27, 20054l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
- 10016707Sep 28, 2005Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set…
- 10016558Sep 22, 2005Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 14% |
| 2002 | 18 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Sierra
228 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTires
30 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 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