2000 GMC Sierra service brakes problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2000 GMC Sierra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 2, 2015
“While towing my boat I experienced brake failure. The pedal went to the floor with no pressure. Brake warning light did not come on. We were on a dirt road with no traffic and were able to stop without incident. After inspecting the brake lines a leak was found in one of the lines under the drivers…”
filed Jun 24, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V345000 · Oct 30, 2000
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKESCampaign 00V055000 · Feb 28, 2000
Related service bulletins
This 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 own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 19 | 31% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Sierra | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 12 | 20% |
| 2006 Sierra | 20 | 38% |
| 2005 Sierra | 27 | 23% |
| 2004 Sierra | 44 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.