2000 GMC Sierra: recalls and complaints

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• 06V0660008 Mar 2006Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments
• 05V37900029 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
• 05V16100022 Apr 2005Parking Brake
• 05V0050007 Jan 2005Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 04V12900017 Mar 2004Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments
• 02V1780001 Jul 2002Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 00V34500030 Oct 2000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 00V05500028 Feb 2000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

1. 06V066000Received 8 Mar 2006. 805,368 units.

   Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2006.

2. 05V379000Received 29 Aug 2005. 1,353,718 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05068. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2005.

3. 05V161000Received 22 Apr 2005. 90,242 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05042. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2005.

4. 05V005000Received 7 Jan 2005. 98,221 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Feb 2005.

5. 04V129000Received 17 Mar 2004. 3,662,211 units.

   Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2004.

6. 02V178000Received 1 Jul 2002. 525,254 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 02029. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2002.

7. 00V345000Received 30 Oct 2000. 1,383,922 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00093. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2001.

8. 00V055000Received 28 Feb 2000. 10,674 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (ABS) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. This clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. If misalignment occurs, eventually the ABS would be non-functional.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2000.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2000 GMC Sierra
• All 2000 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 27.

Complaints that report a crash

43

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

22

Deaths in the complaints

2

Date of the newest complaint

2 Nov 2015

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19760
2. 19770
3. 19820
4. 19830
5. 19870
6. 19881
7. 19891
8. 19901
9. 19911
10. 19923
11. 19932
12. 19943
13. 19956
14. 19962
15. 19970
16. 19980
17. 19995
18. 20008
19. 20014
20. 20024
21. 20036
22. 20047
23. 20059
24. 20064
25. 20072
26. 20082
27. 20091
28. 20100
29. 20112
30. 20122
31. 20133
32. 201411
33. 20156
34. 20162
35. 20170

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 GMC Sierra?

7,929,610 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC Sierra have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for the GMC Sierra, model years 1976 to 2017. 8 of them name the 2000 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 195 of 555 component mentions, or 351.4 per 1,000. For all 2000 vehicles the figure is 108.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 GMC Sierra open?

No. Each of the 9 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.