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 the curb where I bent my rim and popped my tire, so I replaced the two bolts on driver back side and checked the passenger back side and those two bolts where loose. Very scary. So I tighten them both and like I said replaced the other two on the driver side. When I seen the way it was set up I was shocked because it was not a good idea and never seen calipers bolted like that, this happened three months ago well today I was driven and heard the same noise again and before I could stop all the way my tire locked up again but this time I was in control and stopped ok. I am freaking out because I have a five year old special needs daughter and don't want her to be in my truck if it decides to lock up and flip.so I went to the same auto shop and had it replaced again. Like I said I seen a lot of brake systems and this way they have it is not same and I imagine has caused deaths, if not yet it will, it about made me roll and screwed up my rims and new tires, I don't know if I should sell it because I do not have money to get them all replaced. So im going to see if there is a recall and if not there needs to be. My mom have a 2004 silverado chevy and I owned a 2002 before and both trucks brake system are different. I want to know why they are like this and why they change a good thing. I hope this was helpful. So if you hear grinding in tires make sure you stop and get it towed.
2000 GMC Sierra: grinding or squealing brakes
9 of the 443 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 4
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
2000 gmc sierra front passenger seat belt not working properly. Customer states that the seat belt is hard to pull and does not retract properly. *kb the consumer initially reported the seat belt was making a squeaking noise. The dealer replaced the seat belt, but the new seat belt locked up on passengers restricting their ability to lean forward and was very tight. The dealer replaced the seat belt two more times and the restriction problem was still present. The dealer stated the belt was suppose to work that way. The consumer stated the original belt never worked that way. The consumer stated the last seat belt that was replaced not only restricted movement, but it did not retract smoothly. Once the seat belt was in use, it did not recoil leaving the belt loose and useless. In addition, the arm rest kept falling off and the seat no longer reclined.
Dt: the contact had recall 05v37900 repair work done on the anti lock brakes. Approximately one month later, while applying the brakes, he heard a loud grinding noise. The consumer was only going 8-10 MPH and the consumer traveled 200-300 feet before he was able to come to a stop. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. *ak updated 01/11/06.
January 27, 2005, my truck was taken to dealership d/t loud metal grinding in the left front wheel(driver's side). The brakes and rotors were replaced. The sound continued and was taken back to dealership february 2, 2005 and the bearing was "cleaned out". May 7, 2005 while driving on interstate the left front wheel felt like I hit something. When I got off the interstate there was a burning smell. Rounding a curve at 25 MPH the hub and then the axel broke. The truck was not drivable and was towed by aaa to the dealership. It was repaired and I was told it was d/t the after-market wheels.
When applying brake at low speed in wet weather there is a grinding noise. Dealer cannot find a cause.
There is no indication on the panel that there is pulsation. Also there is no ABS noise and light braking power. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that heat vent cap keeps popping off and replaced. Tail gate bed liner not flat, panel rippled and rescuer rear panel, install additional fastener. Horn pad failed, brakes are squeaky,, ABS system checked could not duplicate any problem, brake pedal goes to floor at times and vehicle does not stop, master cylinder leaking internally.
When hitting a bump there was a very loud noise coming from the rear end. Truck was taken to a dealership.dealership's opinion was that the noise was coming from a dfective ring and pinion in the rear axle. Owner was told that gmc was aware of the problem. Gmc did not know what was causing this problem, and was working on a solution. Problem has not been corrected. *ak the front seat belt squeak and has excessive tension. Rear seat latch malfunctions. Under hood light malfunctions.
The rack and pinion steering unit on the vehicle is defective upon delivery which causes a loud squealing noise, dealership ordered part however has not received the upgraded replacement unit at this time.
While coming down a hill put foot on brakes, and it felt like pushing on a brick wall. Consumer proceeded through a stop sign. Consumer has to press brake down twick before vehicle will stop.*ak the brakes failed twice. The steering column makes a grinding noise when turning. Horn failed. Keyless entery failed. Door locks failed. Interior lights failed. The fan in the front end is very loud. The speedometer is inaccurate. The power steering pump shaft broke.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Low effort parking brake apply system
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 00V345000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
Recall number 00V055000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
9 of 443 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
There are 4 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 GMC Sierra
ABS 71Brake failure 63No deployment 11Fuel gauge 9Power steering loss 8Tire blowout 8Door locks 7Knocking 7Headlights 6Harsh shifting 5Won't start 5
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