I purchased my vehicle used. The used car lot said all the clunking in the rear and vibration in the front was due to an aluminum drive shaft. I have been to numerous new auto dealers and no one can find the source. I have phoned gm and they say it is the first time they ever heard of clunking noise from the rear. Yet this problem is posted all over the internet. It may not cause a crash but it sure is irritating to hear over every little bump in the road.
2000 GMC Sierra: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 443 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 49 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
What owners say
Truck drive train makes clunk noise when I first start off from a stop, also in reverse. When I stop at a red light it feels like someone just hit me from behind. It started at about 39000 miles and has been getting progressively worse and now it has worn out the bushing in the tail shaft of the transmission ,wow $32000 dollars for this truck and nothing but problems .I am truly scared of this truck please help.
Dt: 2000 gmc sierra pickup. All of the rotors and brakes were replaced. The consumer currently had to replace the sensors for the ABS. The dealer told the consumer that there was a defect. The ABS light would come on when it shouldn't. The wheel sensors were bad. Over the course of 6 months, the consumer had to replace the brakes for $1, 000. *ak after replacement, the consumer heard a clunking sound. The service department found that rust had fallen into the right front wheel.
Rear of vehicle clunks when stopping and upon moving forward from a stop. Third door used to access rear of vehicle does not latch during cold weather of 20 degress or lower.
While changing gears consumer heard clunking noise. Dealer replaced transmission, but, problem returned dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Power train
- Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion
- Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo G80
- New design front axle side bearing adjusters
- Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift
- 4L60E, 4L65E replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit
- The service engine soon lamp is illuminated, no 3RD and 4TH gear, the transmission does not shift...
- Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 05V005000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
5 of 443 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
There is 1 recall and 49 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 11Grinding brakes 9Fuel gauge 9Power steering loss 8Tire blowout 8Door locks 7Knocking 7Headlights 6Won't start 5
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