Driving truck in town applied brakes at a stoplight brake pedal went straight to the floor. No brakes at all had to go thru the red light and around 3 cars in front of me, rubbed the curb to get the truck to stop. Rust and corrosion on the steel rear brake lines caused line failure.
2000 GMC Sierra body problems
34 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,568. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 87,568
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments15
- Body5
- Frame and members: underbody shields2
- Frame and members2
- Body: tailgate2
- Body: door: hinge and attachments2
- Body: roof and pillars1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
At what mileage
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GMC Sierra body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 06V066000 · Recall details
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 04V129000 · Recall details
What 2000 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door handles were inoperable. The contact could not enter the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and no repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.
The frame on the truck is cracked several inches in a couple of places and rotted. It is very thin and I was told there was nothing solid to weld to and repair it. They said I would have to have the frame replaced. The truck has just turned 100000 miles. I have had it for six years and take excellent care of it. It runs great. The body is in excellent shape, there is one small hole in the driver side rocker panel I was going to repair in the near future ( I do not know if I will now bother). Other than that the body is near perfect. There is no rot in the floors or truck bed. The repair shop could not believe how bad the frame is when the truck looks so great. I have found a number of complaints on the internet similar to this, maybe if enough people speak up something will get done. Also, the anti lock brakes have not worked for some time now. I was told they get rust in the assembly and do not work right. I have also had several brake lines break and need to be replaced. I realize that brake lines do rust over time and do need to be replaced (they should be made from stainless steel from the factory) but the anti locks should work and a frame should not rot and crack as it has.
Attempting to stop for a school bus, as I pressed on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the truck did not come to a complete stop. After pulling over, it was discovered that the brake line was leaking fluid on the ground. Upon further inspection, noticed the brake lines are corroded. Be it know that the frame and body parts on this truck are also rusted as to not pass state inspection. The truck is just over 10 years old and unsafe to drive due to multiple manufacture defects.
Rocker panels are rusted out.
I filed a complaint last year (odi# 10125958) about my one tailgate cable breaking and gm telling me that my VIN was not covered under the tailgate cable recall the federal safety agency#04v129000 gm recall#04007. I have not heard anything from the federal safety agency or gm. Since then my other cable has broken making my tailgate useless. Now whenever I have to load something into my truck, I have to take my tailgate off. That's an injury just waiting to happen. But then again, I guess the federal safety agency does not care or listen until the injuries happen anyway.
Tail gate support cable has broken.
The tailgate support cable ( one ) rusted through . Bulletin no.04007a issued oct 22, 2004 does not cover this problem since my truck was built on, or about, august of 1999 and the start date of the existing recall is 10/99. Please reference the federal safety agency item number 10010543.
Dt: hen the tailgate was opened,owner realized that the passneger side cable broke in the middle. Owner was afraid that the tailgate will fall off becuase there was only one cable holding it.there was recall 04v129000 was issued, but owner's vehicle was not included due to VIN. The dealership will charge owner for the repair work. At this time the owner did not use the tailgate. Owner didn't want to pay for the repairs becuase gmc waa aware that there was a problem.
The federal safety agency #04v129000 gm recall #04007 my VIN:[xxx] gm tells me that my truck is not part of the recall. Gm's recall notice that I see on mygmlink.com after entering my VIN states "on some of these vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate cable that supports the tailgate in the full open position may corrode, weaken, and fracture." I have galvanized steel cables which are corroded and weakened. One fractured about a year ago, the other is close to breaking. I contacted gm about getting temporary replacements that they also state in the recall. This is when they told me that my VIN was not part of the recall. My question is, how could it not be part of the recall? I have a 2000 sierra and my cables are corroded, weakened and fractured. I would think all cables that were manufactured with galvanized steel have a problem with corroding because of moisture. Gm even states in their recall question/answer section that "moisture and environmental contaminants may enter between the metal strands of the cable at either end of the cable and in some cases, the black plastic sheathing may become cracked or torn during normal usage creating a path for moisture entry. Moisture may collect and concentrate near the center of the cable during normal usage of the tailgate, the cable is flexed at the midpoint. Repeated flexing, plus corrosion caused by the moisture and contaminants, may weaken the metal strands, and they can eventually sever under load." the fact is, the cables are breaking due to the galvanized steel corroding. It seems like gm is trying to get by with replacing as few of the poorly designed cables as the federal safety agency will let them get by with. If you would like digital photos of my broken/corroded cables, please let me know. I would appreciate any assistance you can provide with getting my cables replaced. But more then anything, I think gm should be forced the correct this issue on all their vehicles that use galvanized steel in their cables. Thank you. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra body
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra have body problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the body of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Sierra body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,568 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Sierra body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 06V066000, 04V129000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Sierra have the most body problems?
The GMC Sierra model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (34 complaints), 1999 (30 complaints) and 2002 (17 complaints).
Other 2000 GMC Sierra problems
Brakes 228Tires 30Steering 28Acceleration 27Transmission 26Suspension 25Engine 22Fuel system 22Airbags 17Lights 13Visibility 13Electrical 12Seat belts 6Wheels 6Locks 5Seats 2
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