2000 GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic problems
182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 GMC Sierra — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2000 gmc sierra crew cab short box 4 by 4. I was driving down the road and heard a grinding sound, so I thought to limp it home. Bad idea, I was the two bolts that hold your caliper on, so that is your whole brake system, well it made my wheel lock up and caused me to loose control and hit…”
filed Feb 10, 2014
“I own a 2000 gmc sierra 2500 4wd. I bought this truck new in june of 2000. In the past year, the corrosion issues are becoming overwhelming. Yesterday, a brake line blew out while driving. The brake pedal went to the floor as I approached a stop sign at an intersection with a state highway…”
filed Jun 15, 2012
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, Hydraulic problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 Sierra | 10 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% |
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.