2000 GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 6, 2008
“Dt*: 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…”
filed Apr 17, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Sierra | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Sierra | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 Sierra | 22 | 8% |
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.