2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at…
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Connection (steering)
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,405 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Previous years of my truck with the Allison “branded” transmission have been reported to lock up while driving. From what I can gather there was a recall. Instead of fixing the issues with the transmi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2025 · Power train
“Faulty inside door handles and mechanicisms.the door handle itself will break or the connecting mechanism will break not allowing the occupants any ability to leave from the vehicle in case of an emer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, Sierra 2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11–15 / 15–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 36 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 20 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 25 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 9 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 14 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 31 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 19 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 | 6 | 14 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 | 8 | 51 |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 31 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 28 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 49 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 17 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2000 GMC Sierra 3500
How do I know if my 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V054000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
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- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.